The Red Clay Strays lead singer Brandon Coleman performs with the band at the Houston Rodeo and Livestock Show at NRG Stadium at the Toyota Center in Houston on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. (Elizabeth Conley/Houston Chronicle) "Is this anybody's first time seeing us tonight?

Every year, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo's student art auction raises hundreds of thousands of dollars for educational programs and scholarships. This year, 90 student artworks were auctioned,

The Houston Rodeo carnival was closed early on Saturday night due to safety concerns after crowds became rowdy and began to run, causing a chain reaction. Despite social media rumors of a shooting, both Houston Police and rodeo officials confirmed there was no gun involved,

Several TikToks showed crowds surrounding fights before festival security could take action.

Video posted on social media showed some fights breaking out and police detaining a few males on the carnival grounds.