Wendy Lewis Armstrong: Breaking Barriers and Celebrating Black Heritage at the Houston Rodeo

Beyoncé Returns to the Houston Rodeo, Sort of, With SirDavis Whisky

Images courtesy of Getty. Collage by Ashley PeñaIn 2007, Beyoncé headlined the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo—the biggest rodeo in the world held annually in her Texas birthplace—for the second time. Her first performance had taken place five years prior alongside Destiny’s Child. But her appearance as a lone artist 18 years ago was a special one. It was early on in her solo career, and the singer knew she had to wow the crowd. So she rode in …

An Inside Look At The 2025 Black Heritage Night During Houston's Livestock Show and Rodeo

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is a cornerstone event that brings together diverse communities to celebrate Western heritage, music, and culture. Among its many highlights, Black Heritage Night is a special evening dedicated to honoring the rich contributions of Black cowboys, cowgirls, and artists to the Western legacy. A Night of Culture & Celebration Held on March 7, 2025, Black Heritage Night offered attendees an immersive experience t…

Wendy Lewis Armstrong: Breaking Barriers and Celebrating Black Heritage at the Houston Rodeo

By Burt Levine Click here for updates on this story     March 4, 2025 (Houston Style Magazine) — Houston has long been a city where tradition and progress collide in a grand Texas-style celebration, and no event embodies this spirit quite like the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (HLSR). But for Wendy Lewis Armstrong, this isn’t just a rodeo—it’s a lifelong passion and a family legacy. Her great-uncle, Howard Middleton, played a pivotal role in …

Post Malone Rocks RodeoHouston with Country Flair » ¡Que Onda Magazine!

A Night to Remember Post Malone took the RodeoHouston stage after walking out dressed like what many would say a RodeoHouston volunteer with a simple white button down shirt, jeans, cowboy boots and a RodeoHouston vest, on Tuesday night, just months after selling out two nights at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. The demand was undeniable—he […] La entrada Post Malone Rocks RodeoHouston with Country Flair se publicó primero en ¡Que Onda Magazine…

The New Tamia Shuffle? How ‘Boots On The Ground’ Became A Line Dance Sensation

Source: Houston Chronicle/Hearst Newspapers / Getty When it comes to the Houston Rodeo, line dancing has become just as much of a spectacle as bull riding. Continue reading to learn about one of the newest line dances that is taking the internet by storm. The Electric Slide. The Cha Cha Slide. The Wobble. The Cupid Shuffle. The Tamia Shuffle. All of these dances have become Black staples over the years. It’s very common to see them done at weddi…

Winners all around from the Spring Branch area at the 2025 Houston Rodeo - Spring Branch Management District

Nice Winery Best All-Around Winery Winners The final days of the 2025 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo are upon us, but there’s still time to enjoy the fruits of the labor of area businesses and students who won big at this year’s rodeo. Also, rodeo deals are still available for all to enjoy in the Spring Branch District! Wine Winners Nice Winery, located at 1220 Lumpkin Rd. in the Spring Branch District, was honored with the 2025 Top All-Around W…