PHOTOS: A day at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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Bullfighter Leon Coffey has been a nightly fixture at RodeoHouston for decades. (Michelle Homer photo)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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