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.
I got to experience 3 classic game shows without leaving Texas, thanks to GameOn! HTX
| July 14, 2025
Community | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | game on! | game shows | HARDGATE | HTX | LIFESTYLE | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO | tv shows
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.
7 most notorious true crime cases in Houston history
| July 8, 2025
From serial killers going on multiple rampages to inner-family drama leading to staged burglaries, these true crime cases rocked the Houston area.
Fun in the suburb: 11 top things to do in Irving, Texas
| June 27, 2025
CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | ENTERTAINMENT | fun | HARDGATE | irving | LIFESTYLE | texans | TEXAS | TEXAS HISTORY | THINGS TO DO
From stampeding mustangs to gondola rides around a lake, learn about all the fun things to do in Irving, just a few miles northwest of Dallas.
Bow-wow! 12 dog-friendly restaurants, bars in Houston
| June 26, 2025
animals | Community | CULTURE | dog-friendly restaurants | food and drink | HARDGATE | houston restaurants | HTX | LIFESTYLE | pets | TEXAS
Our guide to Houston dog-friendly restaurants and bars will ensure both you and your pup have plenty of welcoming spots—and tasty food to go along with them.
A pup’s review of Yardstick, Dallas’s boutique dog hotel
| June 25, 2025
Yardstick has opened two locations in Dallas this year. Here’s a peek inside the boutique dog hotel and what your pup (and you) can expect during a visit.
Houston Dynamo FC: Meet the 2025 star players
| June 23, 2025
Community | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | HARDGATE | houston dynamo fc | HTX | LIFESTYLE | soccer | SPORTS
We’re hitting the pitch! Houston Dynamo FC is playing in its 20th season this year. Learn about the club’s biggest stars, history, and traditions.