The Houston Police Officers' Union posted a video of the cow running down a street that leads away from the rodeo.

Spending spring break in Houston? Explore family-friendly destinations, from the rodeo to museums, beaches and hands-on activities for kids of all ages.

After severe weather sent people running for safety last year, Rodeo Houston said it made changes for this year's event after officials said someone forgot to activate an emergency response system. The first day of the three-week-long event started off with a windstorm.

The Houston Texans face something of a dilemma with NRG Stadium, the franchise's home for the last two-plus decades. New Texans' president Mike Tomon is eager to improve a site with an estimated $1.4 billion in recommended repairs.

RodeoHouston does not require clear bags on the NRG Park grounds or in NRG Stadium. Small purses or backpacks for personal items are allowed. There are random bag checks at all NRG Stadium gates. You can also bring in baby strollers or wagons.

With the Houston Texans looking to build a new stadium, just how old is NRG Stadium compared to other NFL venues?

The biggest newspaper in Texas has condemned the idea of the Houston Texans getting a new stadium. The Houston Chronicle slammed reports that the NFL team might be moving home, saying that the project would cost too much money.