The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is among one of the world's largest rodeo events, attracting about 1.8 million visitors per year. The rodeo is regularly held at the Reliant Park in Houston, Texas. For a long time, the bullriding event was held at the Reliant Astrodome, but it moved upon completion to the Reliant Stadium upon completion of the said building. The event has a rodeo which has men riding live bulls. The men try to hold on as long as they can until they are bucked off. Livestock, such as cows and sheep are also exhibited at the rodeo. A barbecue competition is also held at the rodeo.
HISD
The Houston Independent School District or HISD operates schools in Houston, Bellaire, and West University, Texas. HISD also takes students from Southside Place, Texas. Former HISD Superintendent Rod Paige pushed the district into new heights with the PEER Program. Improving scores from its schools have caused a lot of praise from others nationwide. Kaye Stripling took over when Rod Paige headed to Washington, DC as part of United States President George W. Bush's Bush Administration cabinet.
