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Oak Cliff’s beloved Cinco de Mayo parade won’t return in 2026
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James Talarico defeats Jasmine Crockett in US Senate primary
| March 4, 2026
The 36-year-old Presbyterian seminarian and former middle school teacher will face X in the general election on Nov. 3.

Gina Hinojosa wins Democratic primary for Texas Governor
| March 3, 2026
She will face Republican incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott in the general election on Nov. 3.

Collin County breaks early voting record as Election Day arrives
by Sam Cohen
| March 3, 2026
collin county | Community | DALLAS | democrat | DFW | DFW-hardgate | early voting | early voting 2026 | hand-marked ballot | LIFESTYLE | local politics | NATIONAL NEWS | republican | voter turnout
Early voters in Collin County broke records ahead of today’s primary. Here’s what you need to know.

The history of Texas Longhorn cattle: From Christopher Columbus to a record Fort Worth sale
by Sydni Ellis
| March 3, 2026
american history | animals | CULTURE | FAMILY | FARMING | FORT WORTH | HARDGATE | History | LIFESTYLE | Local news | San Antonio | STATE | TEXAS | TEXAS HISTORY | University of Texas at Austin
Texas Longhorn cattle have a rich, centuries-long history that has led to the prestigious state icon they are today.

Black female-led developer plans $130M investment in South Dallas
by Sam Cohen
| March 3, 2026
Airborne at University Hills | Community | DALLAS | development | DFW | DFW-hardgate | ECONOMY | GROWTH | South Dallas | The Valor Hotel | University of North Texas at Dallas | Women Breaking Ground
Women Breaking Ground, a Black female-led development group, announced plans for a new $130 million project in South Dallas. Here are all the details.

Taylor Sheridan’s new Samuel L. Jackson series lands in Frisco
by Sam Cohen
| March 3, 2026
CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW-hardgate | ENTERTAINMENT | film industry | frisco | frisco king | LIFESTYLE | Samuel L. Jackson | taylor sheridan | tulsa king | TV productions | tv shows
Taylor Sheridan is setting his newest show in Frisco. Here’s everything you need to know.

Young Houston voters push for new leadership in a tense election year
| March 2, 2026
As early voting closes ahead of Texas’ primary elections, some Houston-area voters say they are approaching the candidates with a renewed sense of urgency, citing concerns ranging from immigration and public education to civil rights and community safety. Roughly 270,000 people cast early ballots in Harris County for the March 3 primary, combining both in‑person […]

Sidewalk-mapping robots help Burleson build a blueprint for ADA accessibility
by Sam Cohen
| March 2, 2026
ADA | Burleson | Community | Daxbot | DFW | DFW-hardgate | EQUALITY | FORT WORTH | LIFESTYLE | people with disabilities | robots | SAFETY | sidewalks | walkability
Daxbot robots have been mapping Burleson’s sidewalks to assist in the city’s ADA transition plan. Here’s what to know.

7 Tejanas who shaped history
| March 2, 2026
Adela Sloss Vento | american history | Art | arts | celebrities | Community | CULTURE | diversity | EDUCATION | Emma Tenayuca | ENTERTAINMENT | FAMILY | Gloria Anzaldúa | HARDGATE | History | Jovita Idár | Laura Canales | LIFESTYLE | LITERATURE | local artists | Lydia Mendoza | MEXICAN CULTURE | News | San Antonio | Selena Quintanilla | Tejanas | TEXAS | TEXAS HISTORY
Tejanas have changed history in ways big and small for as long as we can remember. Check out these seven examples from the music world to politics.

‘Carry one another’s burden’: Texas pastor marches 90 miles to protest ICE detentions
by Sierra Rozen
| February 27, 2026
child detainees | detention center | Dilley Immigration Processing Center | HOUSTON LEAD STORY | ICE | IMMIGRATION | religion | TEXAS | Texas Lead Story
Garcia, pastor of the immigrant-led Roca de Refugio Church, has seen 18 members of her congregation detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) since last May. To her, the nearly 26 miles she walks each day pale in comparison to what detainees are enduring.

Watch the Texas primary election results roll in at these watch parties around the state
by Sierra Rozen
| February 27, 2026
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If you’re looking for a spot to watch primary election results come in, keep reading to find your nearest watch party.

A new public art gallery makes its home in Dallas Arts Tower
by Sam Cohen
| February 27, 2026
art installations | ArtWorks | Community | CULTURE | DALLAS | dallas art tower | DFW | DFW-hardgate | downtown dallas | ENTERTAINMENT | LIFESTYLE | local artists
The Dallas Arts Tower is set to open a public art gallery featuring pieces from local artists. The first exhibit begins March 5.

The historic all-female pit crew & other trailblazing Texas Motor Speedway women
by Joey Held
| February 27, 2026
Alaenda Grable | all-female pit crew | Ann Pratt | Community | DALLAS | Danica Patrick | DFW | DFW Lead Story | DFW-hardgate | Gail Stracener | Geri Parris | Gina Tomaseski | Jessica Fickenscher | Jodi Geshickter | Katherine Legge | Kayla Ochocki | LIFESTYLE | NASCAR | Sarah Fisher | Shanda Bronston | Shawna Robinson | SPORTS | Sue Webb | The Texas Motor Speedway | Toni Breidinger
There had never been an all-female pit crew in a NASCAR event until a 2003 race at Texas Motor Speedway made history. Learn how it all unfolded. The pit crew is the glue to keeping a race car driver together. When a racer enters the pit, the crew works in incredible unison, changing tires, adding […]

No driver? No problem. Waymo’s autonomous cars roll out in 3 Texas cities
by Sam Cohen
| February 27, 2026
Alamo Heights | austin | Community | CULTURE | DALLAS | Dellview area | driverless vehicles | HARDGATE | HTX | King William district | LIFESTYLE | ride share | San Antonio | Southtown Terrell Hills | TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION | TRAVEL | waymo
Waymo recently expanded into San Antonio, Houston, and Dallas. Here’s what to know about the driverless vehicles.

Catching a Lyft or Uber at McAllen Airport? Soon it’ll cost you $3 more
by Sam Cohen
| February 27, 2026
Affordability | Community | LIFESTYLE | Lyft | McAllen | McAllen International Airport | ride share | ride share fees | SA-hardgate | SATX | TRANSPORTATION | Uber
McAllen city leaders recently approved an added fee for ride shares at its International Airport. Here’s what you need to know.
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‘Dangerous’ 287(g) agreements repurpose state officers as ICE agents

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‘Caring is not weakness’: Hundreds protest ICE in Dallas

Houston schools approves magnet and Career Technical Education changes

Houstonians pack City Hall, demanding accountability for ICE violence

Inside Houston’s political tug-of-war over housing and mobility

TX Congresswoman: Unlawful searches are unconstitutional, un‑American
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The history of Texas Longhorn cattle: From Christopher Columbus to a record Fort Worth sale
by Sydni Ellis
| March 3, 2026
american history | animals | CULTURE | FAMILY | FARMING | FORT WORTH | HARDGATE | History | LIFESTYLE | Local news | San Antonio | STATE | TEXAS | TEXAS HISTORY | University of Texas at Austin
Texas Longhorn cattle have a rich, centuries-long history that has led to the prestigious state icon they are today.

Black female-led developer plans $130M investment in South Dallas
by Sam Cohen
| March 3, 2026
Airborne at University Hills | Community | DALLAS | development | DFW | DFW-hardgate | ECONOMY | GROWTH | South Dallas | The Valor Hotel | University of North Texas at Dallas | Women Breaking Ground
Women Breaking Ground, a Black female-led development group, announced plans for a new $130 million project in South Dallas. Here are all the details.

Taylor Sheridan’s new Samuel L. Jackson series lands in Frisco
by Sam Cohen
| March 3, 2026
CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW-hardgate | ENTERTAINMENT | film industry | frisco | frisco king | LIFESTYLE | Samuel L. Jackson | taylor sheridan | tulsa king | TV productions | tv shows
Taylor Sheridan is setting his newest show in Frisco. Here’s everything you need to know.

Sidewalk-mapping robots help Burleson build a blueprint for ADA accessibility
by Sam Cohen
| March 2, 2026
ADA | Burleson | Community | Daxbot | DFW | DFW-hardgate | EQUALITY | FORT WORTH | LIFESTYLE | people with disabilities | robots | SAFETY | sidewalks | walkability
Daxbot robots have been mapping Burleson’s sidewalks to assist in the city’s ADA transition plan. Here’s what to know.

7 Tejanas who shaped history
| March 2, 2026
Adela Sloss Vento | american history | Art | arts | celebrities | Community | CULTURE | diversity | EDUCATION | Emma Tenayuca | ENTERTAINMENT | FAMILY | Gloria Anzaldúa | HARDGATE | History | Jovita Idár | Laura Canales | LIFESTYLE | LITERATURE | local artists | Lydia Mendoza | MEXICAN CULTURE | News | San Antonio | Selena Quintanilla | Tejanas | TEXAS | TEXAS HISTORY
Tejanas have changed history in ways big and small for as long as we can remember. Check out these seven examples from the music world to politics.

‘Carry one another’s burden’: Texas pastor marches 90 miles to protest ICE detentions
by Sierra Rozen
| February 27, 2026
child detainees | detention center | Dilley Immigration Processing Center | HOUSTON LEAD STORY | ICE | IMMIGRATION | religion | TEXAS | Texas Lead Story
Garcia, pastor of the immigrant-led Roca de Refugio Church, has seen 18 members of her congregation detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) since last May. To her, the nearly 26 miles she walks each day pale in comparison to what detainees are enduring.

A new public art gallery makes its home in Dallas Arts Tower
by Sam Cohen
| February 27, 2026
art installations | ArtWorks | Community | CULTURE | DALLAS | dallas art tower | DFW | DFW-hardgate | downtown dallas | ENTERTAINMENT | LIFESTYLE | local artists
The Dallas Arts Tower is set to open a public art gallery featuring pieces from local artists. The first exhibit begins March 5.







































