
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.

Leo Mendoza, 11, reportedly runs into the record books in Houston
by Sam Cohen
| January 12, 2026
Aramco Houston Half Marathon | Community | CULTURE | half marathon | HARDGATE | HTX | leo mendoza | LIFESTYLE | SPORTS | world record
11-year-old Leo Mendoza reportedly set a world record at the Aramco Houston Half Marathon on Sunday. Here’s what you need to know.

A long drive: Dallas-area Hurricane Katrina survivor recounts narrow escape 20 years later
by Joi Louviere
| August 28, 2025
A Forney woman looks back on evacuating New Orleans and finding a new life in Texas.

Gaining momentum: How a Houston fitness leader is redefining exercise and finding joy in movement again
by Sierra Rozen
| August 20, 2025
Community | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | HARDGATE | HOUSTON LEAD STORY | HTX | LIFESTYLE | THINGS TO DO
When Sherilyn Hardy was growing up, her introduction to fitness was through sports, specifically volleyball and lacrosse. Lacrosse, a sport she played competitively, filled her schedule in high school, and even determined which college she chose—joining Baylor University’s women’s lacrosse team on a partial scholarship in 2015.

Making it in DFW: Dallas concert photographer faked it until she made it & it worked
by Joi Louviere
| May 20, 2025
From Greyhound buses, Costco cameras, and getting paid in beer—to photographing Taylor Swift at the Eras Tour—Madison Truscan has proven she can make it as a concert photographer in Dallas.

Meet Dallas’ new police chief, Daniel Comeaux
| April 14, 2025
Get to know the new chief of the Dallas Police Department, Daniel Comeaux.



