Marye Audet

Taking the family to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo? Here’s a small sampling of kid-friendly events. Family Wednesday: March 13 Free admission for seniors over 60 and children 12 and under until noon. BOGO rides and games in the Junction Carnival area until 4 p.m. Discounted food & beverage at three stands until 4 p.m. (all $3) Community Day: March 6 Free admission for all guests until noon. Same discounts as above.

No matter how old you are there is nothing more exciting than your first rodeo. There’s something to see and do nearly everywhere you look, plenty of action, and lots of old-fashioned fun. If you’re expecting to spend a couple of hours watching guys in hats ride livestock of various sorts you are in for a surprise. History of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo The first Houston Stock Show and Livestock Exposition began in January 1931 and was focused on livestock.

While high school football will always rule Friday nights in Texas, increasing numbers of young people are seeking to participate in sports that traditionally have not been a part of the high school experience–and an increasing number of school districts are attempting to accommodate these wishes. Schools across the state, and across the country, are offering sports that haven’t been available in the past.