2 Texas schools break into TIME’s top global university rankings
| February 19, 2026
Affordability | celebration | college | CULTURE | EDUCATION | EQUALITY | HARDGATE | HIGHER ED | HIGHER EDUCATION | LIFESTYLE | Local news | NATIONAL NEWS | Rice University | schools | TEXAS | Texas A&M | TEXAS HISTORY | TEXAS POLITICS | University of Texas at Austin
TIME Magazine’s 2026 list of the World’s Top Universities included three Texas schools. Here are the 2 that made the Top 50.
Texas Tech medical school cancels talk on health, ethical considerations in late-pregnancy abortions
| February 18, 2026
ABORTION | college | COLLEGE STUDENTS | health care | HEALTHCARE | maternal health | maternal healthcare | pregnancy | TEXAS | Texas Tech University
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center canceled a scheduled talk by an OB-GYN who has provided abortion care later in pregnancy after opponents argued the discussion would be illegal on a public university campus, a claim abortion-rights advocates dispute.
It’s official: These 5 DFW cities are some of the safest in Texas
| February 18, 2026
Colleyville | CULTURE | DALLAS | dallas-are cities | DFW | DFW-hardgate | LIFESTYLE | Melissa | Murphy | Parker | SAFETY | Trophy Club
5 Dallas-area cities topped a list of safest places to live in Texas. Here’s what you need to know. Living in the Dallas suburbs comes with a variety of perks. You’re close to restaurants, coffee shops, stores, music venues, museums, and sport stadiums, and you also get to experience a peaceful, slower pace of life away from […]
‘ I want to return respect to the profession’: Why this educator is running for the Texas SBOE
| February 18, 2026
Texas voters have a large say in shaping public education this year, as eight out of 15 State Board of Education districts will be on the ballot March 3.
Hutchins warehouse owner won’t sell or lease to ICE
| February 17, 2026
The owner of a warehouse in Hutchins, located south of downtown Dallas, won't sell the building to the Department of Homeland Security for it to become a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility.
Two-centuries-old Black cowboy artifacts on display in Texas City Museum
| February 17, 2026
Black History Month | Community | Cowboys of Color | CULTURE | EDUCATION | ENTERTAINMENT | EQUALITY | HARDGATE | inclusion | LIFESTYLE | local | Local news | National Register of Historic Places | News | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO | TRAVEL
Thomas Caldwell was a prominent member of the Black cowboy community. Now, two of his artifacts will be displayed at Texas City Museum.
Ken Paxton sues Dallas over lack of police funding
| February 17, 2026
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing the city of Dallas over alleged insufficient funding of the police department, which violates a proposition voters passed in November 2024.
How a railroad changed everything: Exploring the history of Houston’s Asiatown
| February 13, 2026
asian American | asiatown | chinatown | Community | CULTURE | food & drink | food and drink | HARDGATE | HOUSTON LEAD STORY | HTX | IMMIGRATION | LIFESTYLE
In Houston’s Asiatown community, a sign outside of grocery store Welcome Food Center encourages patrons to “shop small, eat happy.” The front doors sport signs that spell out “shop well, live well” in Chinese and English letters. Many know this community as Chinatown—but what it’s called depends on the generation of the person speaking about […]
Houston Mayor celebrates city in annual address
| February 13, 2026
From cheering on Hilton Americas labor workers who fought for fair wages, to launching the revitalization of Tranquillity Park, to prioritizing public safety, Houston Mayor John Whitmire used his State of the City address to spotlight the people and projects moving Houston forward.
ICE will play a ‘key part’ in DFW World Cup games, official says
| February 13, 2026
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents will be deployed in cities that are hosting World Cup matches this summer, which include Dallas-Fort Worth.
Highest-rated Class of 2027 football recruits from Texas
| February 13, 2026
football | high school | high school football | high school sports | SPORTS | TEXAS | Texas football
The top recruits in the 2026 cycle are not only physically advanced and highly skilled — they're entering high school with endorsement potential and media savviness.
10 Black-owned businesses to support in San Antonio
| February 13, 2026
A New Day Pediatric Psychology | BLACK OWNED BUSINESS | Community | CULTURE | food and drink | J’Jireh’s Salon and Hair Restoration Center | Nome’s Catering and Event Planning Services | SA-hardgate | San Antonio Ballet School | SATX | Southern Roots Vegan Bakery | Sweet Yams | Tank’s Pizza | The Jerk Shack | THINGS TO DO | Tony G’s Soul Food | Trices Restaurant
San Antonio has many Black-owned businesses, from bakeries to a ballet school. Check out 10 that you should support in February and beyond.
You’ll never believe how many three pointers this Texas basketball team made
| February 13, 2026
A Texas basketball team is literally balling this week as they celebrate their record-breaking win.
Three DFW love stories show how love comes different for everyone
| February 12, 2026
The DFW newsletter subscribers share their love stories.
Texas lawmakers push for transparency on water consumption by AI facilities and data centers
| February 12, 2026
Lawmakers say the data will help guide long‑term planning as Texas faces rising demand from major cities, agriculture, and industry.
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Dallas neighbors rally for community cat protections in city’s animal code
| February 19, 2026
animal code | animals | cats | community cats | CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW-hardgate | feral cats | north dallas | pets
Dallas’s community cats are currently unprotected under the city’s animal code. Residents are trying to change that.
Two-centuries-old Black cowboy artifacts on display in Texas City Museum
| February 17, 2026
Black History Month | Community | Cowboys of Color | CULTURE | EDUCATION | ENTERTAINMENT | EQUALITY | HARDGATE | inclusion | LIFESTYLE | local | Local news | National Register of Historic Places | News | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO | TRAVEL
Thomas Caldwell was a prominent member of the Black cowboy community. Now, two of his artifacts will be displayed at Texas City Museum.
Ken Paxton sues Dallas over lack of police funding
| February 17, 2026
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing the city of Dallas over alleged insufficient funding of the police department, which violates a proposition voters passed in November 2024.
How a railroad changed everything: Exploring the history of Houston’s Asiatown
| February 13, 2026
asian American | asiatown | chinatown | Community | CULTURE | food & drink | food and drink | HARDGATE | HOUSTON LEAD STORY | HTX | IMMIGRATION | LIFESTYLE
In Houston’s Asiatown community, a sign outside of grocery store Welcome Food Center encourages patrons to “shop small, eat happy.” The front doors sport signs that spell out “shop well, live well” in Chinese and English letters. Many know this community as Chinatown—but what it’s called depends on the generation of the person speaking about […]
Houston Mayor celebrates city in annual address
| February 13, 2026
From cheering on Hilton Americas labor workers who fought for fair wages, to launching the revitalization of Tranquillity Park, to prioritizing public safety, Houston Mayor John Whitmire used his State of the City address to spotlight the people and projects moving Houston forward.
You’ll never believe how many three pointers this Texas basketball team made
| February 13, 2026
A Texas basketball team is literally balling this week as they celebrate their record-breaking win.
Three DFW love stories show how love comes different for everyone
| February 12, 2026
The DFW newsletter subscribers share their love stories.
