Joey Held
Joey Held is a writer and author and the founder of Fun Fact Friyay. He’s regularly planning travel adventures and encourages exploring new places with curiosity and kindness.
The Yellow Rose of Texas: Myth vs. reality
| March 12, 2026
american history | Black history | CULTURE | Democrats | FAMILY | folk song | HARDGATE | History | LIFESTYLE | local | lore | music | myth | roots | STATE | TEXAS | TEXAS HISTORY | The Yellow Rose of Texas
You’ve likely heard “The Yellow Rose of Texas” in some form or fashion. Learn more about the classic folk song, including what’s fact and what’s fiction.
7 times labor unions shaped history in Texas
| March 11, 2026
american history | austin | CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | CIVIL RIGHTS | Community | CULTURE | employment | EQUALITY | equity | FARMING | FORT WORTH | galveston | HARDGATE | LABOR | LIFESTYLE | protests | San Antonio | STATE | TEXAS | TEXAS HISTORY | WORK
From garnering better wages for pecan shellers to the first hotel strike in Texas, these labor unions have made a difference for their workers.
I got to experience 3 classic game shows without leaving Texas, thanks to GameOn! HTX
| March 11, 2026
Community | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | fun | game on! htx | game shows | HARDGATE | HOUSTON LEAD STORY | HTX | HTX-hardgate | LIFESTYLE | play | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO
GameOn! HTX gives you a full game show experience right in the Lone Star State, making it the perfect activity for parties, big groups, and work events.
The 6 best experiences at Hopscotch in San Antonio (ranked by how much they make me smile)
| March 4, 2026
Art | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | food & drink | food and drink | HARDGATE | Hopscotch | immersive art | SATX | THINGS TO DO
Hopscotch is an immersive art experience spanning 20,000 square feet. Discover the top exhibits within the space and what to expect during your visit.
The historic all-female pit crew & other trailblazing Texas Motor Speedway women
| 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 […]
Your unofficial San Antonio Spurs watch party guide
| February 5, 2026
Community | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | LIFESTYLE | SA-hardgate | San Antonio Lead Story | san antonio spurs | SATX | SPORTS | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO
Looking to catch a game or learn more about the top sports team in town? Dive into our San Antonio Spurs watch party guide and embrace the team’s traditions.