Saddle up, it's rodeo time in Houston! For nearly a month, the Bayou City returns to its roots with the 81st annual Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. In this special CultureMap editorial series, we embrace the cowboy spirit with a vengeance. We examine the city's western heritage and why it endures, look at cool western wear and boots, review top concerts at RodeoHouston, along with the action in the arenas and carnival midway, and talk with real cowpokes to find out why the western way of life endures.
