This Saturday, the quiet town of Artesian will rumble with the sound of hooves and cheers as the Showdown at Sundown rides into town, bringing professional bull riding, mutton busting, and mini bulls ...

The Odessa American is the leading source of local news, information, entertainment and sports for the Permian Basin.

Santa Maria Rodeo and Parade continues on Thursday night with a second day of exciting rodeo action set to take place inside the Elks Event Center.

It’s wild, unpredictable. I just try to stay in the moment. You try to get in a rhythm but really, it’s like getting into ...

Directed by Jon Avnet When I first saw the trailer for Jon Avnet’s “The Last Rodeo,” I was immediately intrigued and excited ...

The 82nd Annual Santa Maria Elks Rodeo is officially back and this year, it’s not just returning, it’s expanding.

Santa Maria Elks Rodeo and Parade is starting its first-ever five-day run Wednesday night with a brand new event featuring ...

FORT WORTH, Texas — Neal McDonough didn’t know much about bull riding before starring in his latest film. The 59-year-old ...

One champ is Matt Merritt – a champion rodeo clown and barrelman. “I’ve just received the honor of being named the ...

Professional bareback horsemen Tim O'Connell, Cole Reiner, discuss May's Music City Rodeo, event, culture's potential for ...

Piani works with cinematographer Pierre Mazoyer (also on his first feature) to produce lovely images consistent with the ...