Check out this Houston bookstore on wheels
| October 14, 2025
Community | EXCO-Player | houston businesses | HTX | local business | local politics | old texas | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO
Meet Wilson's Mobile Book Emporium, Houston's bookstore on wheels.
Texas State faculty fight back against ‘politically motivated’ curriculum review
| October 14, 2025
college | DFW | DFW TEXED EXCLUSIVE | EDUCATION | HIGHER ED | HIGHER EDUCATION | san marcos | Texas Lead Story | texas state university | university
The vague new order requires the university to ensure all curriculum is taught in a “value-neutral” manner, which critics said encroaches on academic freedom.
DFW bookstores share their favorite banned books
| October 14, 2025
Three North Texas bookstores share their favorite banned books as censorship is on the rise in Texas.
How the government shutdown could hurt low-income students in Texas
| October 14, 2025
The US government officially shut down at midnight on Oct. 1 after Congress failed to reach a funding agreement. Federal workers said it’s already impacting education funding.
Hometown hero: Megan Thee Stallion receives Mental Health Champion of the Year Award
| October 14, 2025
Celebrity | Community | CULTURE | HARDGATE | HTX | LIFESTYLE | Megan Thee Stallion | mental health | TEXAS | the Trevor Project | the Trevor Project’s 2025 Mental Health Champion award | women's health
Houston’s Megan Thee Stallion received The Trevor Project’s 2025 Mental Health Champion of the Year Award. Here’s what you need to know.
I-10 project to shut down major lanes of Houston traffic until 2026
| October 14, 2025
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but Houston traffic is, frankly, only about to get worse with the news of what’s going down on I-10.
13 family-friendly Halloween events in Dallas-Fort Worth
| October 14, 2025
Community | CULTURE | DFW | DFW Lead Story | ENTERTAINMENT | family friendly | halloween | halloween events | HARDGATE | LIFESTYLE | THINGS TO DO
Discover 13 frighteningly fun (but not too spooky!) Halloween events in the Dallas-Fort Worth area that the whole family will enjoy.
8 Día de los Muertos events worth traveling to across Texas
| October 14, 2025
animals | austin | celebration | Community | CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW EVENTS | diversity | El Paso | ENTERTAINMENT | EQUALITY | FAMILY | food & drink | food and drink | food trucks | FORT WORTH | fun | HARDGATE | HOLIDAYS | LIFESTYLE | LITERATURE | local business | MEXICAN CULTURE | recreation | SAN ANTONIO | SHOPPING | TEXAS | TEXAS HISTORY | THINGS TO DO | TRAVEL
Día de los Muertos—also called Day of the Dead—events are in abundance across Texas. We’re highlighting some of the best for the perfect celebration.
‘It seems to be a target’: Removal of famous Montrose rainbow crosswalks sparks outrage
| October 10, 2025
Just over a week after the iconic Montrose rainbow crosswalk was repainted following construction, orders from Gov. Greg Abbott are forcing the city to paint over it again.
OPINION: “Nunca vencidos” Hispanic culture won’t be defeated by ICE threats
| October 10, 2025
hispanic heritage month | hispanic pride | ice | IMMIGRATION | latin americans | national politics | OPINION | TEXAS
This Hispanic Heritage Month, let us honor our history not by remaining silent in the face of injustice, but by standing up for our communities.
Houston ISD identifies 17 ‘special focus’ campuses amid parent protests
| October 9, 2025
The 17 schools identified as “special focus schools” in August were chosen because they received a C or D accountability rating from the Texas Education Agency, and either declined in ratings from the previous school year or remained unchanged.
Haunted houses, ghost tours, & other spooky experiences in DFW
| October 9, 2025
Community | CULTURE | DFW | ENTERTAINMENT | ghost tour | halloween | HARDGATE | haunted house | LIFESTYLE | North Texas | plano | spooky season
From the longest walk-through horror house to visiting a cemetery full of infants, DFW has plenty of disquieting and spooky experiences.
Get ready to defend Texas-style barbecue as the state competes against others for top honors
| October 8, 2025
Calling all barbecue lovers! How would you feel if the winner of the best Texas-style barbecue went to a restaurant that … wasn’t even located in Texas?
Fort Worth ISD adopts Bible-infused curriculum
| October 8, 2025
Fort Worth ISD is now one of the largest districts in Texas to implement Bluebonnet Learning, and will receive millions of dollars from the state for adopting the new materials.
Meet the 8 Mayor’s Hispanic Heritage Awards Houston honorees for 2025
| October 7, 2025
While Hispanic Heritage Month is coming to a close Oct. 15, the celebrations are still going strong in Houston.
Political Videos
Lina Hidalgo on 7 years leading Harris County: ‘I’m most proud of this community’
Texas lawmakers want to honor Charlie Kirk by investigating free speech on college campuses
James Talarico reclaiming Christianity from alt-right, DFW supporter says
Houston mayor John Whitmire blasts critics of retiree pay delays
James Talarico opens US Senate campaign denouncing ‘bullies bigots, billionaires’
Texas’ DEl ban in K-12 public schools challenged in court
Greg Abbott brushes off NAACP lawsuit over new congressional map
Texas colleges could see fewer international students amid Trump immigration crackdown
Ken Paxton wants your kids to recite the Lord’s Prayer in school
WATCH: Wendy Davis reflects on 4 years of Texas reproduction rights restrictions
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Burgers with a West African twist: ChòpnBlọk and Trill Burgers collab for an unforgettable Houston foodie night
| October 15, 2025
If so, make sure to hop on over to the collaboration event between ChòpnBlọk and Trill Burgers on Oct. 23, hosted at 3607 S. Shepherd Drive, Houston from 9-11 p.m. This is the second event between the two restaurants, with the previous one happening earlier this month.
Check out this Houston bookstore on wheels
| October 14, 2025
Community | EXCO-Player | houston businesses | HTX | local business | local politics | old texas | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO
Meet Wilson's Mobile Book Emporium, Houston's bookstore on wheels.
Hometown hero: Megan Thee Stallion receives Mental Health Champion of the Year Award
| October 14, 2025
Celebrity | Community | CULTURE | HARDGATE | HTX | LIFESTYLE | Megan Thee Stallion | mental health | TEXAS | the Trevor Project | the Trevor Project’s 2025 Mental Health Champion award | women's health
Houston’s Megan Thee Stallion received The Trevor Project’s 2025 Mental Health Champion of the Year Award. Here’s what you need to know.
I-10 project to shut down major lanes of Houston traffic until 2026
| October 14, 2025
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but Houston traffic is, frankly, only about to get worse with the news of what’s going down on I-10.
‘It seems to be a target’: Removal of famous Montrose rainbow crosswalks sparks outrage
| October 10, 2025
Just over a week after the iconic Montrose rainbow crosswalk was repainted following construction, orders from Gov. Greg Abbott are forcing the city to paint over it again.
Houston ISD identifies 17 ‘special focus’ campuses amid parent protests
| October 9, 2025
The 17 schools identified as “special focus schools” in August were chosen because they received a C or D accountability rating from the Texas Education Agency, and either declined in ratings from the previous school year or remained unchanged.
Get ready to defend Texas-style barbecue as the state competes against others for top honors
| October 8, 2025
Calling all barbecue lovers! How would you feel if the winner of the best Texas-style barbecue went to a restaurant that … wasn’t even located in Texas?
