Zinger, an Other Cross II steer exhibited by Mason Grady of Grandview, was declared 2026 Grand Champion Junior Market Steer at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo on Friday.
“He’s named after the Hostess devil’s food cakes,” Grady told the Chronicle. “I love how he always keeps a good attitude. And how he always has to be cheesing.”
Jett Hale, an 18-year-old senior from Miami, Texas, exhibited the Reserve Champion for the second year in a row. Last year, it was a Charolais steer named Mike. This year, another “Char-cross” named Ryan clinched the spot…