HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has named longtime rodeo announcer Bob Tallman as grand marshal of the 2027 downtown Houston Rodeo Parade.

Tallman has served as the announcer for Rodeo Houston for 45 years, welcoming fans with his signature "Hello, Houston!" and helping narrate the event for generations of attendees.

He was inducted into the Rodeo Houston Hall of Fame in 2024 as part of its inaugural class.