March 4, 2024

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Here's how to stay safe and dry if heavy rain arrives at the Houston Rodeo

It could be a rainy week, with showers projected on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. The week long forecast got me thinking about what would happen at the rodeo if Houston experienced severe weather.

Fortunately, our newsroom meteorologist Justin Ballard has the answer.

He spoke with Mike DeMarco, the chief show operations officer for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and got all of the details. DeMarco discussed the protocols in place and the tools rodeo staff has to notify attendees of incoming weather.

Check out their discussion about safety during inclement weather.

Chris Shelton, Audience producer

chris.shelton@houstonchronicle.com

Food and Culture

Jax Mills competes in the bull riding event during Round 3 of Super Series II on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at NRG Stadium in Houston.

Photo by: Jon Shapley/Staff Photographer

Montgomery bull rider Jax Mills living a dream at Houston Rodeo

Mills, a recent Magnolia West High School graduate, was a go-round winner in his first RodeoHouston competition.

Photos: Rising star Ivan Cornejo's debut RodeoHouston performance: Cornejo is one of the biggest names in regional Mexican music and among this year's biggest rodeo sellers. Here's what it looked like during his set.
Houston Rodeo providing safety wrist bands for children: Lost your child? RodeoHouston has wristbands available at the entrance and throughout NRG Park to ensure they are reunited with their family members.
Here's how Houston Rodeo event organizers plan to keep crowds safe if storms threaten: Severe weather can pop up this time of year in Southeast Texas. While the latest forecast is quiet, Houston Rodeo has a plan just in case.

Tonight's headliner

Photo by: Houston Livestock Show And Rodeo

The early part of Hank Williams Jr.'s career was shaped by his legendary father. But he eventually found his own place by combining country, rock and blues.

He has released five dozen albums and topped the country charts with the songs "Eleven Roses," "Texas Women" and "Born to Boogie." In 2020, Williams was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Learn more about William's here.

Up Next

• March 6: Jelly Roll

• March 7: Luke Bryan

• March 8: Major Lazer

• March 9: Lainey Wilson

• March 10: Los Tigres del Norte

Ivan Cornejo performs Sunday, March 3, 2024, at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at NRG Stadium in Houston.

Photo by: Jon Shapley, Staff Photographer

Houston Rodeo review: 19-year-old Ivan Cornejo draws 72K fans

Ivan Cornejo brought all the feels — sadness, heartbreak, euphoria, community — to his debut RodeoHouston performance.

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