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Fort Worth to honor Choctaw Code Talkers with historical marker at Veterans Memorial Park
by Sam Cohen
| March 6, 2026
Choctaw Code Talkers | Community | CULTURE | DFW | DFW-hardgate | EDUCATION | EQUALITY | FORT WORTH | historical marker | local politics | Tarrant County | Texas Historical Commission | Veterans Memorial Park
Choctaw Code Talkers were instrumental in World War I. Now, they’ll be honored at Fort Worth Veterans Memorial Park.

From motor hotel to modern marvel, the Caravan lives on in Arlington
by Sam Cohen
| March 6, 2026
Arlington | boutique hotel | Caravan Court Hotel | Community | CULTURE | development | DFW | DFW-hardgate | food & drink | food and drink | FORT WORTH | LIFESTYLE | local business | Preston Nguyen | The Caravan Motor Hotel
The Caravan Motor Hotel was an Arlington landmark for decades. Now, it’s been revitalized thanks to a local entrepreneur.

Texas must correct Bible-infused school curriculum with over 4,000 errors
| March 5, 2026
Community | EDUCATION | EXCO-Player | K-12 education | old texas | public education | state board of education | TEXAS
The Texas State Board of Education recently approved over 4,000 corrections to Bluebonnet Learning curriculum, which has been controversial since its first introduction in 2024.

WTF happened during the Dallas County primary election night?
| March 5, 2026
Voting results were significantly delayed across Dallas County Tuesday night after the Texas Supreme Court blocked an initial order to extend voting by two hours for Democratic polling sites due to widespread confusion over a new precinct-based voting system.

I tried The Brown Thumb’s Keith Lee-approved matcha
by Joi Louviere
| March 5, 2026
BLACK OWNED BUSINESS | coffee shops | DALLAS | denton | DFW | DFW-hardgate | don't sleep on | plants | THINGS TO DO | woman-owned business
Half plant shop, half matcha cafe, Denton's The Brown Thumb doesn't disappoint.

Oak Cliff’s beloved Cinco de Mayo parade won’t return in 2026
by Sam Cohen
| March 5, 2026
cinco de mayo | cinco de mayo parade | Community | CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW-hardgate | LIFESTYLE | MEXICAN CULTURE | neighborhoods | oak cliff
Oak Cliff canceled its 2026 Cinco de Mayo Parade due to lack of funding. Here’s what you need to know.

Do primary results signal a change in Texas politics?
| March 5, 2026
2026 elections | central texas | Community | CULTURE | Democrats | East Texas | EQUALITY | James Talarico | John Cornyn | ken paxton | North Texas | politics | primaries | Republicans | runoff | Senate | south texas | STATE | TEXAS | TEXAS LEADERS | TEXAS POLITICS | US SENATE | voter turnout | voting | VOTING IN TEXAS
Texas Republicans will return to the polls in May to select their candidate to run for the U.S. Senate.

Your baby’s milestones deserve to be celebrated. Apparently, Whataburger and Buc-ee’s agree
by Sam Cohen
| March 5, 2026
Affordability | baby book battle | baby milestones | brand loyalty | Buc-ee’s | Buc-ee’s versus Whataburger baby book battle | central texas | Community | CULTURE | East Texas | FAMILY | food & drink | food and drink | fun | HARDGATE | LIFESTYLE | LITERATURE | North Texas | reading | SHOPPING | south texas | STATE | TEXAS | whataburger
Buc-ee’s and Whataburger both sell ABCs baby books, among other themed gifts. Which will you take home to show your brand loyalty?

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 | Texas Lead Story | 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.



