Texas Trotter

Yee Haw! For those of you living near Denton or Dallas, it’s time to celebrate your Texas roots because the North Texas Fair and Rodeo is about to begin! This coming August, running from the 20th to the 28th, the nearby city of Denton will be hosting The North Texas State Fair and Rodeo for everyone to enjoy.  This nine-day event will feature a wide range of exciting and entertaining activities for people of all ages. You can take your pick of some truly festive engagements including live concerts, horse and livestock shows, contests, cook-offs, food, fun, games, and plenty more! There will also be a wide selection of various music performers including Aaron Watson, Terri Clark, Michael Salgado, Jake Hooker & the Outsiders, Giovannie & the Hired Guns, Randall King, Sawyer Brown, and more.  For those of you who have never been to a rodeo, I say that you simply aren’t a real Texan until you go. That’s an undisputed fact! A rodeo is more than cowboys and ranching--it’s si...

For many Texans, especially Houstonians, we have one really big claim to fame: The Rodeo.  From the delicious food to the live performances to the carnival, there’s an endless amount of great things to see and do during this amazing time of the year. This year, the Rodeo was postponed a few months ahead due to Covid and is expected to begin on May 4th. Guests can expect to enjoy some good old-fashioned Rodeo fun while still taking proper Covid safety precautions. The Rodeo holds a special place in the hearts of so many Houston residents. When I look back at last year, Covid-19 struck right in the middle of when the event was taking place, prematurely putting an end to festivities. It definitely made a big impression on a lot of Houstonians and hopes for a safer, better Rodeo in 2021 has proven to be a particularly strong sentiment among the locals. Just as it is every year, the Rodeo will take place at NRG Stadium . This enormous stadium is primarily used for major exhibits, conce...