
Why are there so many man-made lakes in Texas—and are there any that are naturally occurring?
by Joey Held
| July 28, 2025
Community | HARDGATE | History | LIFESTYLE | North Texas | outdoor recreation | STATE | TEXAS | TEXAS HISTORY | WATER
There are thousands of lakes in Texas, but contrary to popular legend around the state, not all of them were created by humans.

Sam Houston: 9 facts about the city’s namesake (including when he ran away & was adopted by a Cherokee chief!)
by Joey Held
| July 22, 2025
Battle of San Jacinto | CULTURE | HARDGATE | houston namesake | houston statue | HTX | HTX-hardgate | republic of texas | sam houston | TEXAS | TEXAS HISTORY
The city of Houston is named after Sam Houston, the first president of the Republic of Texas. Discover more about this colorful character.

7 most notorious true crime cases in Houston history
by Joey Held
| 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.

Juneteenth in Houston: From 1865 to 2025
by Joey Held
| May 21, 2025
CIVIL RIGHTS | Community | CULTURE | EQUALITY | HARDGATE | HTX | HTX-hardgate | LIFESTYLE | TEXAS HISTORY
This Juneteenth marks 160 years since the Emancipation Proclamation reached Texas. Learn how the holiday has evolved and what Houston events to attend.

Dallas celebrates Reverchon Park’s renovated baseball field
| May 2, 2025
Reverchon Park’s ceentury-old baseball field reopens after stunning renovation, blending historic charm with modern amenities for future generations of players.

The oldest buildings in Houston that are still standing
by Joey Held
| May 1, 2025
We’re taking a tour through time, exploring some of the most historic buildings in Houston. Which ones have survived as the city evolves?



