<p>A dismissive glance across a dusty arena that told a group of proud Houston area cattlemen everything they needed to know: they weren't welcome. And that insult ignited a flame that grew into the largest livestock show and rodeo mankind has ever seen, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.</p>

A dismissive glance across a dusty arena that told a group of proud Houston area cattlemen everything they needed to know: they weren't welcome. And that insult ignited a flame that grew into the largest livestock show and rodeo mankind has ever seen, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

The Final Straw: The Unlikely Birth of the Houston Rodeo

Bringing the Greater Houston area's vibrant, complex, and often forgotten history to life. We tell engaging, true stories of the people, places, and events that shaped our home and what makes Greater Houston unlike any other metro in the world. Join us to connect with the past and understand the Houston you live in today like never before.

Houston in Story is made possible by the generous support of Rothberg Realty Group w/Keller Williams Preferred. For a team of trusted real estate experts who truly get Houston, text Grant and his team at (281) 688-6551.

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Bringing the Greater Houston area's vibrant, complex, and often forgotten history to life. We tell engaging, true stories of the people, places, and events that shaped our home and what makes Greater Houston unlike any other metro in the world. Join us to connect with the past and understand the Houston you live in today like never before. Houston in Story is made possible by the generous support of Rothberg Realty Group w/Keller Williams Preferred. For a team of trusted real estate experts who truly get Houston, text Grant and his team at (281) 688-6551.

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