Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
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Sep 18, 2026
Matt HarabHOST
Democratic commissioners pointed the blame at federal funding cuts forcing the counties to subsidize local funds for critical services.
Matt HarabHOST
City leaders broke ground on the new Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo with a whole new arena, auction hall, and Livestock Expo site.
Matt HarabHOST
Here's our Tom Perumian.
Tom PerumianCORRESPONDENT
The project going in behind Dick Graves Park will take most of the next two years to build out.
Wesley SignorSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
Now it's here, and we're all gathering together to celebrate the future of this iconic Texas institution.
Tom PerumianCORRESPONDENT
Expect the new showgrounds to open in 2029.
Tom PerumianCORRESPONDENT
From the site of the new Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, I'm Tom Perumian, News 8870.
Matt HarabHOST
Houston's new residential service center for homeless people has served more than 420 people since late May.
Matt HarabHOST
During a press conference after the vote, Democratic commissioners pointed the blame at federal funding cuts forcing the counties to subsidize local funds for critical services.
Matt HarabHOST
City leaders broke ground on the new Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo with a whole new arena, auction hall, and livestock expo.
Matt HarabHOST
Our Tom Perumian reports.
Tom PerumianCORRESPONDENT
The project going in behind Dick Graves Park will take most of the next two years to build out.
Wesley SignorSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
Now it's here, and we're all gathering together to celebrate the future of this iconic Texas institution.
Tom PerumianCORRESPONDENT
Expect the new showgrounds to open in 2029.
Tom PerumianCORRESPONDENT
From the site of the new Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, I'm Tom Perumian,
Matt HarabHOST
News 88.7.
Will RasmussenCORRESPONDENT
That has kept him sidelined since March.
Will RasmussenCORRESPONDENT
Rodeo Houston.
Will RasmussenCORRESPONDENT
So welcome back, Mr. Tallman.
Will RasmussenCORRESPONDENT
Othello, Washington going on.
J.T. KellyGUEST
I mean, I think we're in a really good place right now in the livestock show industry and everything kind of is pointing in the direction of more and more growth.
J.T. KellyGUEST
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, they just kind of had a press release.
J.T. KellyGUEST
They're building a great brand new facility.
J.T. KellyGUEST
Absolutely.
Gail DelaughterHOST
Democratic commissioners put the blame on federal funding cuts, forcing the county to use local money for critical services.
Gail DelaughterHOST
There was a groundbreaking this afternoon for the new Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo facility.
Gail DelaughterHOST
That includes a new arena along with an auction hall.
Gail DelaughterHOST
News 887's Tom Perumian was there.
Wesley SignorSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
Now it's here, and we're all gathering together to celebrate the future of this iconic Texas institution.
Tom PerumianCORRESPONDENT
Expect the new showgrounds to open in 2029.
Tom PerumianCORRESPONDENT
From the site of the new Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, I'm Tom Perumian, News 88.7.
Gail DelaughterHOST
The Astros are wrapping up their series against the Kansas City Royals, and that game is just about to get underway at Dykin Park.
Gail DelaughterHOST
They asked commissioners to delay the vote to find more ways to trim costs.
Gail DelaughterHOST
They've decided on a name for the new Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo development.
Gail DelaughterHOST
It's just south of Reliance Stadium.
Gail DelaughterHOST
Let's go live to News 88 7's Tom Perumian, who's at the announcement.
Tom PerumianCORRESPONDENT
On hand for the groundbreaking party, Houston Mayor John Whitmire, proud to announce the entire $300 million development being privately funded without any input of public funds.
Tom PerumianCORRESPONDENT
Recorded statements from Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, and U.S. Agriculture Commissioner Brooke Rollins submitted prerecorded remarks and congratulations.
Tom PerumianCORRESPONDENT
Live from the groundbreaking of the new Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, I'm Tom Perumia, News 8870.
Gail DelaughterHOST
The Astros wrap up their series against the Kansas City Royals tonight.
Gail DelaughterHOST
Democratic commissioners are blaming federal funding cuts.
Gail DelaughterHOST
Local officials gathered this afternoon for a big announcement concerning Rodeo Houston's new facility.
Gail DelaughterHOST
They now have a name for it.
Gail DelaughterHOST
Let's go live to News 88 7's Tom Perumian, who was at the announcement.
DanielleAUDIENCE
Oh, yeah?
RiggsHOST
But also Caitlin as well because I know you're – I think it's your brother that's on the committee at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo for mutton busting, correct?
CaitlinHOST
Yes.
RiggsHOST
Mutton busting is something that I'm going to be judging at the Pasadena Rodeo this Friday.
speaker_22AUDIENCE
The, uh, the, the rivalry is real, like Clay said, and, uh, we win that.
Buck SextonHOST
I gotta tell you, I ha- you know, I went to Houston Rodeo, and, and we've got a bunch of friends in Houston, you know, um, uh, Michael Berry and Ben Ferguson and Jesse Kelly, and so it really feels like home.
Buck SextonHOST
We go down there and visit.
Buck SextonHOST
We'll go back down again soon.
Tammy HolseyGUEST
Like I had another horse, her name was Coco's beautiful Appaloosa.
Tammy HolseyGUEST
And I had her on a trail ride one time and we'd ridden all day, uh, It was for the Rodeo Houston.
Tammy HolseyGUEST
And we'd been on the trail for several days, actually.
Tammy HolseyGUEST
And this is the end of another long day.
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