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  Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, with attendance approaching nearly two million visitors per year, is the world's largest livestock exhibition as well as the world's largest rodeo event, and requires the support of sixteen thousand volunteers.
Rodeo Institute for Teacher Excellence is created as a 3-year pilot program with $4.6 million in funding; websites www.hlsr.com and www.rodeohouston.com introduced.
Rodeo Institute for Teacher Excellence extended another 3 years with another $4.6 million; Reliant Energy acquires naming rights for the Astrodomain; renamed Reliant Park includes the Reliant Astrodome, Reliant Arena, Reliant Hall, Reliant Center and Reliant Stadium.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Houston_Livestock_Show_and_Rodeo   (523 words)

  
 San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Encyclopedia Article @ FiestaTexas.com (Fiesta Texas)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo in San Antonio, Texas, USA is one of the largest Livestock Shows and Rodeos in the country.
The rodeo's permanent home was the Joe and Harry Freeman Coliseum until 2003 when its primary events moved into the ATandT Center.
The San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo is one of the top five The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) rodeos in the nation.
www.fiestatexas.com /encyclopedia/San_Antonio_Stock_Show_&_Rodeo   (362 words)

  
 2007 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™
Rodeo paid attendance topped 1 million for the 12th consecutive year, for a total of 1,115,558 people enjoying action-packed rodeo and superstars in concert.
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is a Section 501(c)(3) charitable event that benefits youth, supports education, and facilitates better agricultural practices through exhibitions and presentation.
Since the Show’s beginning in 1932, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has contributed nearly $200 million to scholarships, research, endowments, calf scramble participants, junior show exhibitors, the Rodeo Institute for Teacher Excellence™, School Art participants, and other educational and youth programs.
www.hlsr.com   (926 words)

  
 The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Out there in the cavernous expanse of Houston's Reliant Stadium, amid the dust and the din, are the broncs, the bulls, the cowboys and the crowd.
HLSR uses three separate audio studios to support its Rodeo Houston production; in the main room is a 64-input Amek Recall console used to control all live feeds, and Yamaha DM2000 consoles are the centerpieces of the surround and concert audio rooms.
Although Rodeo Houston signal routing and machine control is fully automated, James Davidson, HLSR managing director of broadcast and audiovisual services, likes having the ability to monitor status with the flip of a switch.
broadcastengineering.com /mag/broadcasting_houston_livestock_show   (1958 words)

  
 HOUSTONTRAVELGUIDE.COM: Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ is the world’s largest livestock show, one of the world’s largest and most prestigious horse shows, and the world’s largest rodeo.
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is a 501 (c)(3) charitable event, committed to benefiting youth and supporting education throughout the state.
Rodeo ticket prices range from $16 to $77, plus a Ticketmaster convenience charge, and include entrance into Reliant Stadium, Reliant Center, Reliant Arena, The Hideout (for those 21 years and older), outdoor activities and booths, and the carnival.
www.houstontravelguide.com /hlsr   (1094 words)

  
 2006 Houston Rodeo   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The Houston Stock Show and Livestock Exposition began in January of 1931 and the first show was held in April of 1932 at the Democratic Convention Hall.
In 1961, the official name of the show is changed to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
In 1992, the four scholarship awards grew from $8,000 to $10,000 and in 1994, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo was broadcast for the first time on pay-per-view.
www.houstonrodeo.net /history.htm   (269 words)

  
 2005 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo(TM) Experiences a Record-Breaking Year
HOUSTON, March 22 /PRNewswire/ -- With record-breaking auction prices, record-breaking attendance at individual performances and record speeds at RODEOHOUSTON(TM), 2005 became the year of records for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
The following is a brief recap from the 2005 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo: * The 2005 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo entertained a total of 1,740,095 visitors for general attendance (for all activities on the grounds).
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is a 501(c)(3) charitable event, benefiting youth and supporting education throughout Texas.
www.prnewswire.com /cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/03-22-2005/0003239337&EDATE=   (687 words)

  
 The Bulletin Online - 2006 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo
Reliant Stadium, which is in its fourth year serving as the official home of Rodeo Houston, hosts six PRCA events and one WPRA event as part of its competition of “rough stock” events: bareback and saddle bronc riding, barrel racing, bull riding, steer wrestling, and tie-down and team roping.
HLSR offers up a hay-strewn shopping mall for the good ol‘ boy in all of us, with exhibitors selling their western wares -- from clothing outfitters to farming equipment suppliers, from artists to furniture craftsmen...you’ll find it at Rodeo Houston.
RODEO SONGS: Of course, one of the main reasons that Rodeo Houston has endured through the years is the music: from the cast of “Bonanza!” to Kool and The Gang, from Gene Autry to Tony Bennett, from Pat Boone to Bon Jovi, HLSR has always been the place to see music’s biggest stars.
www.thebulletin.com /archives/2006/february/2006houstonrodeo.htm   (7637 words)

  
 Houston Rodeo - Houston Rodeo and Livestock Show - Houston Livestock Rodeo
The Rodeo itself showcases the finest professional cowboys and cowgirls in Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association rodeo events, including bareback-bronc riding, steer wrestling, calf roping, team roping, saddle-bronc riding, barrel racing and bull riding.
And during all this, youngsters from all over the Lone Star State are competing in the largest Junior Livestock Show in the world, with high hopes of their animal winning the coveted title of Grand Champion.
There's plenty of action at the livestock barns, too, and the sheepdog trials, cutting-horse and team-penning competitions and llama pack races are just as exciting as the big arena events.
www.frctix.com /rodeo/san-antonio-stock-show/san-antonio-stock-show-and-tickets.htm   (965 words)

  
 Anticipation among Aggies grows for Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo - Aggielife
Nearly anyone from Houston can describe the impact of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, as it brings famous performers, livestock and a nationally famous rodeo to H-town year after year.
"Houston is the largest livestock show and rodeo in Texas and is an internationally known show," Anderson said.
There is a livestock show in Louisville and Denver, but Houston is the biggest.
www.thebatt.com /news/2005/03/08/Aggielife/Anticipation.Among.Aggies.Grows.For.Houston.Livestock.Show.And.Rodeo-888167.shtml   (493 words)

  
 Horses - Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Continues ILC Support - October 2001 - Equiworld - Equestrian Information on ...
(Houston, TX) – The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (HLSR), long a major supporter of the International Stockmen’s Educational Foundation (ISEF) and the International Livestock Congress (ILC), renewed its support recently by providing funding to support the ISEF Student Travel Fellowship Program.
They are invited to participate and interact with leaders of the global livestock industry, while also enjoying the opportunity to experience the world-famous Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
“As most people are aware, the overriding goal of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is to provide opportunities for the development and education of young people, but at the same time, the show has also become very important to our nation in the area of international agricultural relations” said HLSR General Manager Dan Gattis.
www.equiworld.net /uk/ezine/1001/ilc3.htm   (332 words)

  
 Houston Livestock Show And Rodeo 2006 Tickets From A Houston Rodeo Tickets Broker   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The Houston Livestock Show And Rodeo 2006 at Reliant Park is the world's largest livestock exhibition and rodeo event.
Sixteen thousand volunteers attend the nearly two million visitors of The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo during the three week event at Reliant Park The Houston Rodeo is the world's largest livestock exhibition and rodeo.
Houston Rodeo Online (is operated by an independent ticket distributor that has been in business for over 10 years.
www.houstonrodeoonline.com   (216 words)

  
 Houston Rodeo
For about a month every year, the Show grounds are packed with shopping exhibitors, ranging from clothing to farming equipment, artist to furniture craftsmen and many outstanding food exhibitors.
The Rodeo METRO Express is sponsored by Ford and Texas Ford Dealers.From the northwest, riders can catch the shuttles at Delmar Stadium and METRO North Shepherd Park and Ride.
Rodeo visitors can take a shuttle to the rodeo grounds if they do not want to park on-site.
www.texasexplorer.com /HoustonRodeo.htm   (1174 words)

  
 cowboy hat wyoming cowboys .com houston livestock rodeo show   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo combines a livestock exhibit and judging event, with a variety of Rodeo competitions, a carnival, concert performances and many other exciting events and exhibits that are sure to entertain a visitor of any age.
At the Rodeo spectators will see top competitors from around the country as they take on challenging tasks including bareback riding, barrel racing, bull riding, steer wrestling and team and tie-down roping.
Younger children as well as high school students can participate in a range of livestock and farming contests including the Calf Scrambles where youngster try to round up a new calf of their own from a stadium full of loose calves.
cowboy.getopj.com /cowboy-hat   (1245 words)

  
 Houston rodeo tickets from a Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo ticket broker
As a Houston Rodeo ticket broker we have tickets available to all 20 days of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
Houston Rodeo tickets are generally shipped within 48 hours of your order confirmation.
We are not Ticketmaster or the official Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo box office nor are we affiliated with the HLSR, RodeoHouston, or any rodeo team or venue.
www.teamonetickets.com /houston-rodeo-tickets.html   (395 words)

  
 houston livestock rodeo   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is one of the largest sanctioned by the
We specialize in tickets to the National Finals Rodeo and the Houston...
Houston Livestock Show Tickets are on sale now through the Ticket Company.
cowboy.pidfrog.com /houston-livestock-rodeo.htm   (446 words)

  
 2007 Houston Rodeo tickets, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at Reliant Stadium ticket broker
Houston Rodeo tickets are now available for purchase.
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo tickets are sold above 'face value'.
We are not Ticketmaster or the official Houston Rodeo box office nor are we affiliated with Houston Rodeo, Reliant Stadium or any professional sporting organization, performer, or venue.
www.teamonetickets.com /event-tickets.html?e=3990   (225 words)

  
 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo - collectSPACE: Messages
This was my first time going to Reliant Park since moving to Houston and a few wrong turns, poor choices in parking locations and then a delay finding the NASA booth led me to missing Ford and Stott but I have posted photos of Frick and Good to Sightings.
Later, at the booth, we learned she was speaking to a group at the rodeo but we were unsuccessful finding out where.
This Houston collector (who asked to remain nameless) said that the astronauts did not have a per-person autograph policy, so my observation may have been mistaken.
www.collectspace.com /ubb/Forum23/HTML/001519.html   (1097 words)

  
 houston livestock show and rodeo art contest winners
Although each student received a certificate of merit signed by the show president and a ribbon, special recognition is given to select young artists.
Phong Luu, a fifth grader from the Morris Fifth Grade Center won "Best of Show" for elementary, Kimberly Leal, an eighth grader from Southmore Intermediate School won in the intermediate category and Sanjuana Garcia, a 12th grader from Pasadena High School won in the high school category.
In addition to receiving an award for their artwork, any high school student who wins the "Best of Show," "Gold Medal" or "Special Merit" awards are given the opportunity to compete in the Grand Prix Judging to have their work chosen as an auction piece.
www.pasadenaisd.org /newsreleases/february05/feb7.htm   (529 words)

  
 houston fat stock show and rodeo   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo - activities - where - when - Reliant Center Houston Rodeo...
Houston Fat Stock Show and Livestock Exhibition, the event has grown into a three week spectacular with premier concert entertainment, top-ranked rodeo...
The Houston Fat Stock Show and Livestock Exhibition debuted in 1932 with...
www.bryancrosby.ca /houston-fat-stock-show.html   (435 words)

  
 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo(TM) Announces RodeoHouston(TM) Star Lineup
For additional information, the Show's Web site is available 24 hours a day at http://www.rodeohouston.com or http://www.hlsr.com.
HERITAGE PARTNERS The Show is proud to have Reliant Energy, Ford, Coca-Cola and Miller Lite as 2006 Heritage Partners.
MISSION The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is a Section 501(c)(3) charitable event, committed to benefiting youth, supporting education, and facilitating better agricultural practices through exhibitions and presentation.
www.prnewswire.com /cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=109&STORY=/www/story/01-09-2006/0004245333&EDATE=   (532 words)

  
 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo History and Facts
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo History and Facts
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is the biggest and best rodeo in Texas (even if I do say so myself!).
Rodeo regulars are George Strait, Reba McEntire, Brooks & Dunn, and several others.
www.dorpexpress.com /Arney/Houston_Livest.html   (150 words)

  
 Special License Plates - TxDOT   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The department shall deposit $22 of each fee collected to the credit of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo scholarship account in the state treasury.
Money in the account may be used only by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board in making grants to benefit the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
The department shall credit 50 cents from its administrative costs to the county treasurer of the applicable county.
www.dot.state.tx.us /vtr/spplates/specialplate.htm?nbr=86   (383 words)

  
 HoustonChronicle.com - Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo 2002
Judge John Cordeiro signals the winner as La Shae Johnson, of Post, holds on to Blue, the grand champion lamb at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo on Thursday.
A Catelena Cowgirl rides into the arena at the Astrodome carrying the American flag to open Friday's Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
At the rodeo, McBride is still belle of the ball
www.chron.com /content/chronicle/special/rodeo/02   (394 words)

  
 DeHaas: Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The Membership Committee is made up of 110 volunteers out of the 11,500 dedicated volunteers that serve on 93 different committees year round to secure the tremendous success of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
In total, there are almost 30,000 members of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
And please take a look at the official Web Site of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo for current events and what happened this past year.
tony.dehaas.com /hlsr.htm   (137 words)

  
 HOUSTONTRAVELGUIDE.COM: Houston, Texas Visitor Information, Travel Guide & Hotel Reservations   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo offers a variety of experiences for families and spectators of all ages.
From art cars to azaleas and festivals spotlighting everything from India to the Tuscan Sun, Houston is as diverse a city as they come.
Less than an hour from the beach and thirty minutes from the bay, visitors can experience a relaxing spring weekend on the coast just minutes away from big city culture and entertainment.
www.houstontravelguide.com   (274 words)

  
 AOL City Guide: Houston - Livestock Show and Rodeo
Contact your mayor and ensure city hall is too.
Get ready to hitch your wagon to a star because it's time for the 72nd-annual Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, an event that combines the all-American pastimes of livestock shows and contests, rodeo events and concerts by musical heavyweights.
Reliant Stadium will play host to dozens of horses, bulls and steers, as well as cowboys and cowgirls performing breathtaking stunts and maneuvers.
cityguide.aol.com /houston/houstonlivestockshowandrodeo/main.adp   (238 words)

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