9 rides at Houston Rodeo shutdown due to wind
Workers rush to build carnival rides at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo in Houston, Texas on February 25, 2025. (Gage Goulding, Copyright 2025 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)
HOUSTON – Strong winds have forced the closure of nine rides at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Tuesday.
Officials with the rodeo confirmed the closure of the nine attractions.
The rides closed include the following:
Titan
Mach one
Crazy coaster
Sky ride
Sky flyer
Wild River
XL wheel
Big wheel and Galaxy coaster
A Wind Advisory remains in effect until 6 p.m. Winds gusting of up to 45 mph will be possible through the advisory.
The winds will remain breezy through the evening, but should begin to calm down the later we get,
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About the Author Christian Terry covered digital news in Tyler and Wichita Falls before returning to the Houston area where he grew up. He is passionate about weather and the outdoors and often spends his days off on the water fishing.
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