
9 Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders who found fame off the field
by Sydni Ellis
| March 25, 2026
Abigail Klein | acting | Bonnie-Jill Laflin | Brandi Redmond | CULTURE | DALLAS | dallas cowboys cheerleaders | DFW | DFW-hardgate | ENTERTAINMENT | entertainment industry | Jasmine Goode | Jenni Croft | Jill Marie Jones | LIFESTYLE | Melissa Rycroft | reality tv | Sarah Shahi | Starr Spangler | TV stars
After cheering for the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders, these nine alumni went on to star in TV series, movies, and reality TV.

She’s kept their kids safe for years. Now, these Dallas dads are paying it forward with a new car
by Sam Cohen
| March 13, 2026
children | Community | DALLAS | DFW | DFW-hardgate | FAMILY | LIFESTYLE | Local news | Moss Haven Elementary | North Texas | richardson | Richardson ISD | The Dad's Club | Trecia Crawford
A group of dads in North Texas surprised a local crossing guard with a new car. Here’s the heartwarming story about Trecia Crawford.

7 Tejanas who shaped history
| March 2, 2026
Adela Sloss Vento | american history | Art | arts | celebrities | Community | CULTURE | diversity | EDUCATION | Emma Tenayuca | ENTERTAINMENT | FAMILY | Gloria Anzaldúa | HARDGATE | History | Jovita Idár | Laura Canales | LIFESTYLE | LITERATURE | local artists | Lydia Mendoza | MEXICAN CULTURE | News | San Antonio | Selena Quintanilla | Tejanas | TEXAS | TEXAS HISTORY
Tejanas have changed history in ways big and small for as long as we can remember. Check out these seven examples from the music world to politics.

‘Carry one another’s burden’: Texas pastor marches 90 miles to protest ICE detentions
by Sierra Rozen
| February 27, 2026
child detainees | detention center | Dilley Immigration Processing Center | HOUSTON LEAD STORY | ICE | IMMIGRATION | religion | TEXAS | Texas Lead Story
Garcia, pastor of the immigrant-led Roca de Refugio Church, has seen 18 members of her congregation detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) since last May. To her, the nearly 26 miles she walks each day pale in comparison to what detainees are enduring.

Celebrating Black excellence: 7 Houstonians honored for their contributions to the city
by Sierra Rozen
| February 20, 2026
Black History Month | Community | CULTURE | HARDGATE | HTX | HTX-hardgate | LIFESTYLE | local politics
The Feb. 19 Black History Month Celebration, hosted by Houston City Controller Chris Hollins, honored seven Black Houstonians who have left a lasting impact on the city and the communities they call home.

Three DFW love stories show how love comes different for everyone
by Joi Louviere
| February 12, 2026
The DFW newsletter subscribers share their love stories.



