The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, A Historical Perspective By Houston History Magazine on December 17, 2010 in Rodeo To read the full text of this article by Jim Saye that appeared in the Fall 2009 issue of Houston History, download the pdf version. Follow Annual Rodeo Queen's Contest, Astrodome, barrel racing, cattle, cattle raising, cowboys, Gene Autry, Go Tejano Day, Houston Fat Stock Show, Houston Fat Stock Show and Livestock Exposition, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Association, Houston Rodeo, James W. Sartwelle, Salt Grass Trail Ride, W. Albert Lee