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Best thing you ate and saw at the rodeo?

We're only five days away from the end of rodeo season in 2025. Today we're asking Carol Motsinger, director of digital storytelling here at the Houston Chronicle and the woman editing many of the rodeo stories featured in this newsletter, what her favorite tastes, sights or sounds were at the rodeo.

What's the best thing you ate?

Carol: As soon as I walked through the gates, I went to Trill Town to grab an OG Lemonade. There is something about a fresh-squeezed lemonade that I always associate as a carnival treat. I have probably enjoyed a hundred of these at fairs and rodeos across the South. Trill Burgers is among the best I've had. Well-mixed, the right amount of sugar and ice, and was about the size of my head. I still drank it all within minutes!

What's the best thing you saw?

C: Edna, who was working the ticket booth, welcomed me with the biggest smile and called me "ladybug." So, before I even made it into the rodeo, I felt a real sense of connection and community. It really helped set my mood for the long lines or crowded corridors. After all, we are all there to have fun, so let's have some!

What's the best thing you've eaten, seen or heard at the rodeo this year? Hit reply and let me know.

Cat DeLaura, Senior Audience Strategy Editor for Newsletters

cat.delaura@houstonchronicle.com

Top Stories

Bullfighter Dusty Tuckness hides behind barrel man John Harrison to draw a bull during RodeoHouston's Super Series III Championship at NRG Stadium in Houston on Wednesday, March 12, 2025.

Photo by: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle

'Best job in the rodeo'

Meet John Harrison, the Houston rodeo's new barrelman and rodeo clown. He took over the role from the legendary Leon Coffee this year.

Good news, Journey fans! The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is offering refunds or donation options to fans after Journey's sold-out concert was canceled last Friday due to an "electrical fire" under the stage.

Our "Grumpy" Rodeo Tips

Looking for a special treat to eat featured in the Chronicle — specifically chocolate covered bacon. I asked 4 different information kiosks to no avail. Fortunately at the 4th food booth I was sent to (which sold funnel cake but I was told to get the bacon there??), someone overheard my request for the chocolate covered bacon and knew exactly where to go. My tip is to remember the name of the booth, not the product you want.

— E Boston, a Rodeo Roundup reader

Have some tips of your own? Share them with us here.

🔧 News you can use

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🎤 On the big stage

Post Malone performs during RodeoHouston at NRG Stadium in Houston on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.

Photo by: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle

About Last Night: Post Malone

He told the crowd he was 'doing my best not to cuss tonight' but let one slip early in the set.

Photo by: Courtesy

Up Next: Old Dominion

Old Dominion and RodeoHouston have had a bit of a rollercoaster relationship, to say the least. The band is hoping for a drama-free return this year.

March 19: Old Dominion
March 20: Cody Jinks
March 21: Parker McCollum
March 22: Brooks Dunn
March 23: Luke Bryan

Notice: You're receiving this update as part of our special coverage of the rodeo and its impact on Houston's food, music and arts culture. Find the rest of our coverage of RodeoHouston at Houstonchronicle.com