Lodging Challenges during Rodeo

The only downside of the rodeo is the lack of lodging available in the greater Houston area during this time. If looking to stay in Houston, I suggest searching for motels in Katy, Texas. Most of our major hotels remain solidly booked.

If you are intent on staying at a particular hotel, I suggest calling the hotel directly and trying to negotiate the best rate available. Sometimes hotels keep a block of rooms available for their corporate clients, so if all else fails, ask for the sales representative in charge of group room bookings and see if this person can spare a room.

Good luck and happy Rodeo!

Introduction

Welcome to my blog! My name is Terre Parker, host of a blog about life in (West) Houston, Texas. I will start out by telling you about the area I live in, and hope to eventually introduce you to the remainder of the city and the culture as well.

I live in the Houston West Energy Corridor, which is currently booming with new buildings, construction on Interstate 10, hotels, restaurants and commerce in general. I have lived in the area for over 20 years and have watched my neighborhood bloom with different cultures, foods, people, parks and places. What once felt like a small town, has now grown into a more regionally recognized area, especially in the oil and gas industry.

We have most of the major corporate oil, gas and chemical companies nearby, including: BP, ExxonMobil Chemical, Citgo, Conoco-Phillips, Shell, and associated engineering, drilling, marine, seismic, and geophysical companies.