Death toll rises to 4 in UAE; President warns 'enemies'

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Iran apologises to neighbours; UAE President warns 'enemies' as death toll rises to 4 The conflict enters its second week with continued intensive exchanges of strikes between the US, Israel and Iran, while Gulf countries defend themselves against Iranian attacks

Sharjah astronomers predict first day of Eid Al Fitr in UAE The observatory indicated that the moon will reach the moment of surface conjunction (new moon) in the city of Sharjah at dawn on Thursday at 04.24am

'Pardon us for any shortcomings': President vows to defend UAE after Iran attacks 'All of these people are a responsibility on my shoulders,' he said at the hospital where the injured are recuperating

Debris from interception fell on Dubai Marina tower, caused no injuries: Media office Earlier, some UAE residents received alerts of a 'potential missile threat', warning the public to seek shelter in a safe place

UAE air defenses deal with 15 ballistic missiles, 119 drones on Day 8 of Iran war Since the start of the blatant Iranian aggression, UAE has intercepted 1,229 drones and destroyed 205 ballistic missiles

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Why Creed fandom is inspiring 'divorced dad' dress-up at the rodeo

Plus: What it takes to feed the rodeo's 2.7 million visitors.

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They're not all divorced. They're not all dads. They're just really into Creed.

Cassidy Vinyard and Jordyn Smith, two 32-year-old women with no divorces (and no kids), are the ringleaders of a rodeo phenomenon known as "Divorced Dad Dressup" for the upcoming Creed concert.

The group isn't actually just for divorced dads. It's a mix of longtime fans and teenage newcomers.

As Sarah Smith discovered, the excitement around Creed is about more than '90s nostalgia or the so-called "divorced dad rock" subgenre. It's about connection.

 

Matt Wyatt, Audience Producer matt.wyatt@houstonchronicle.com

 

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🎤 On the big stage

Photo by: Jason Fochtman, Houston Chronicle About Last Night: Lizzo Lizzo delivered a high-energy debut for the rodeo's Black Heritage Night, with help from Slim Thug, Paul Wall, Mike Jones and The Walls Group. Read More

 

Photo by: "Country Music" Up Next: Dwight Yoakam Dwight Yoakam returns to the rodeo stage for a third time tonight after more than two decades and a lifetime of hits. Read More

 

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Today's Roundup

Photo by: Jason Fochtman, Houston Chronicle

The high-stakes business of feeding the rodeo

The rodeo's 75 food vendors put in long hours and face high up-front costs to feed the event's 2.7 million customers, but some make $500,000 in 21 days. Some concessionaires rely on the rodeo for up to 40% of their annual revenue. Read More

 

• Conroe, Woodlands offer rides: To ease parking hassles and traffic woes, the two Montgomery County municipalities are offering rides to the 2026 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Read More

 

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📅 The calendar

Tonight: Dwight Yoakam
March 8: Forrest Frank
March 9: Luke Bryan // First Responders Day
March 10: Megan Moroney
March 11: Creed // Community Day

 

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🔧 News you can use

• Your guide to parking, shuttles and rideshare options at RodeoHouston
• Houston rodeo bag policy: What items are prohibited at NRG Stadium?
• Hundreds of kids get lost at the Houston Rodeo every year. Here's what happens to them.
• Pro tips for rodeo concerts: Start time, show length

 

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