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Sam Cohen
Sam is a writer, editor, and interviewer with a decade of experience covering topics ranging from literature and astrology to profiles of notable actors and musicians. She can be found on Instagram and Substack at @samcohenwriting.
Rare blue dragon slugs are washing up on Texas’s shoreline.

Blue dragons are washing up in Texas. Here’s why you shouldn’t pick one up

by Sam Cohen

| March 13, 2026

animals | HARDGATE | LIFESTYLE | local | Local news | locals | outdoors | STATE | TEXAS | Texas beaches | Texas coast | WATER
Rare blue dragon slugs are washing up on Texas’s shoreline, but beware: they sting. Here’s everything you need to know.
A popular section of White Rock Lake Trail remains closed after a large sinkhole opened last week.

White Rock Lake Trail remains closed after large sinkhole opened along path

by Sam Cohen

| March 12, 2026

Community | DALLAS | DFW | DFW-hardgate | LIFESTYLE | Local news | outdoors | sinkhole | traffic | White Rock | White Rock Lake Trail | White Rock Spillway
A sinkhole 20-40 feet deep opened along White Rock Lake Trail last week. Here’s everything you need to know.
Texas native Kacey Musgraves recently announced her latest album, “Middle of Nowhere.”

Kacey Musgraves returns to her Texas roots on ‘Middle of Nowhere’

by Sam Cohen

| March 12, 2026

arts | celebrities | Celebrity | central texas | Community | CULTURE | DALLAS | East Texas | ENTERTAINMENT | FORT WORTH | HARDGATE | LIFESTYLE | Local news | MEXICAN CULTURE | music | NATIONAL NEWS | North Texas | south texas | STATE | TEXAS
Texas native Kacey Musgraves recently announced her latest album, “Middle of Nowhere.” Here’s what you need to know.
In Tyler, Texas a local BBQ joint is beginning the renovation process after suffering extensive fire damage in January.

Rudy’s Bar-B-Q starts Tyler renovations following January fire

by Sam Cohen

| March 12, 2026

Community | DFW | DFW-hardgate | fire damage | food & drink | food and drink | LIFESTYLE | renovations | Rudy’s Bar-B-Q | Rudy’s Country Store and Bar-B-Q | tyler
Rudy’s Country Store and Bar-B-Q suffered extensive fire damage to its Tyler location. Now, though, renovations are set to begin.
Fort Worth’s Independent School District is offering free hot lunches during Spring Break.

Fort Worth ISD keeps kids fed over spring break with free hot lunches

by Sam Cohen

| March 12, 2026

Community | DFW | DFW-hardgate | food & drink | food and drink | food banks | food insecurity | FORT WORTH | fort worth isd | Fort Worth's Independent School District | free school lunches | LIFESTYLE | Spring Break | Summer Food Program
Fort Worth’s Independent School District is offering free hot lunches during Spring Break. Here’s what you need to know.
The 2026 bluebonnet season may be a little more sparse this year than others, according to a recent report from Austin’s Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

Why this year’s bluebonnet season is anything but predictable

by Sam Cohen

| March 9, 2026

austin | bluebonnet season | bluebonnets | Community | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | EQUALITY | family friendly | HARDGATE | Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center | LIFESTYLE | Local news | locals | outdoor recreation | outdoors | recreation | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO | TRAVEL
Bluebonnet season may be a little more “varied” this year in Texas. Here’s what you need to know.
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