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Dallas’ Starship Bagel takes breakfast to another planet
| January 12, 2026
Award-winning bagels in Dallas? Who would have thought it?
Texas hands over complete list of registered voters to Trump administration
| January 12, 2026
2026 | 2026 Election | 2026 elections | local politics | political | politics | TEXAS | texas voter | Trump administration | voting | VOTING IN TEXAS
Texas officials have turned over the state’s voter roll to the U.S. Justice Department, according to a spokesperson for the Texas Secretary of State’s Office, complying with the Trump administration’s demands for access to data on millions of voters across the country.
How & where to give back on MLK Day in DFW
| January 12, 2026
Community | CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW Lead Story | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. | EDUCATION | FAMILY | family friendly | HARDGATE | HOLIDAYS | MLK Day | North Texas | THINGS TO DO | volunteering
Volunteer your time, donate money, and learn more about the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. this MLK Day in North Texas.
The history of HALL Park (+ the top 7 sculptures you’ll find there)
| January 12, 2026
CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW Lead Story | ENTERTAINMENT | frisco | HALL park | LIFESTYLE | public art | sculpture | TEXAS HISTORY | THINGS TO DO
Spanning 162 acres, there’s plenty to see at HALL Park, including hundreds of impressive sculptures and works of art from local and national creators.
James Talarico speaks about US Immigrations and Customs Enforcement’s presence
| January 9, 2026
2026 elections | EXCO-Player | ICE | IMMIGRATION | James Talarico | local politics | old texas | talarico | TEXAS
Watch as Democratic US Senate candidate James Talarico breaks down how he plans to address growing concerns over US Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s presence in Texas communities.
His remarks came on Jan. 6 during a town hall in Temple, just one day before a woman was shot and killed by an ICE Agent in Minnesota.
Hundreds protest in Dallas after ICE agent kills mom of 3 in Minnesota
| January 9, 2026
Hundreds protested US Immigration and Customs Enforcement outside of Dallas City Hall on Thursday night following the killing of Renee Good, a 37 year old mother who was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis on Wednesday.
7 Texas organizations to support during National Slavery & Human Trafficking Prevention Month
| January 9, 2026
austin | central texas | Community | CULTURE | FAMILY | FORT WORTH | HARDGATE | LIFESTYLE | SAFETY | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO | volunteers
National Slavery & Human Trafficking Prevention Month seeks to bring awareness to a very real problem. Here’s how Texans can make a difference.
After decades of questions, answers emerge in Norman Prater’s 1973 disappearance
| January 8, 2026
cold case | Community | CULTURE | DALLAS | Dallas Police Department | DFW | LIFESTYLE | NATIONAL NEWS | Norman Prater | rockport | TEXAS | true crime
Norman Prater went missing in January 1973. Now, the Dallas Police Department has announced that it has solved Prater’s case over 50 years later.
Music to the ear: Your ultimate guide to Texas music festivals
| January 8, 2026
austin | houston livestock show and rodeo | live music venue | music | state fair of texas | TEXAS | Texas Lead Story | THINGS TO DO
As a state bursting at the seams with different cultures, it’s no wonder that Texas music festivals are so diverse when it comes to genres. From the thumping bass of EDM to the guitar twang found in folk, there’s a festival for every ear and every type of music in the Lone Star State.
Keeping Texas communities safer: Variable speed limits could prevent future crashes
| January 8, 2026
HARDGATE | SAFETY | TEXAS | Texas Department of Transportation | traffic | TRANSPORTATION | variable speed limit | variable speed limit signs
Variable speed limit signs are starting to appear across Texas. Here’s why.
Plano native Amber Glenn carries hometown hopes into Olympic qualifiers
| January 7, 2026
2026 winter olympics | amber glenn | CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW Lead Story | DFW-hardgate | ENTERTAINMENT | figure skating | LIFESTYLE | plano | SPORTS | TEXAS
26-year-old Amber Glenn has her eyes set on the 2026 Winter Olympics. She’s due to compete in qualifying events in St. Louis.
Texas teachers sue over investigations into social media posts following Charlie Kirk’s death
| January 7, 2026
The Texas Education Agency urged superintendents in September to report teachers who were critical of the far-right political activist on social media.