
Houston’s 2 MLK parades join forces for historic unity celebration on Jan. 19
by Sam Cohen
| January 15, 2026
Community | CULTURE | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. | HARDGATE | HTX | HTX-hardgate | John Whitmire | LIFESTYLE | MLK Day | MLK Day in Houston | MLK Day of Service | MLK Unity Parade | Rice University | THINGS TO DO
MLK Day in Houston will be celebrated with a unified parade, along with several other events scheduled around the city. Here are all the details.

Houston ‘End Cash Bail’ exhibit places spotlight on bail system inequality
by Sierra Rozen
| January 13, 2026
A new multimedia exhibit is highlighting the impact and inequality of the Texas bail system.

How & where to give back on MLK Day in DFW
by Sydni Ellis
| January 12, 2026
Community | CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW Lead Story | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. | EDUCATION | FAMILY | family friendly | HARDGATE | HOLIDAYS | MLK Day | North Texas | THINGS TO DO | volunteering
Volunteer your time, donate money, and learn more about the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. this MLK Day in North Texas.

The history of HALL Park (+ the top 7 sculptures you’ll find there)
by Joey Held
| January 12, 2026
CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW Lead Story | ENTERTAINMENT | frisco | HALL park | LIFESTYLE | public art | sculpture | TEXAS HISTORY | THINGS TO DO
Spanning 162 acres, there’s plenty to see at HALL Park, including hundreds of impressive sculptures and works of art from local and national creators.

7 Texas organizations to support during National Slavery & Human Trafficking Prevention Month
by Joey Held
| January 9, 2026
austin | central texas | Community | CULTURE | FAMILY | FORT WORTH | HARDGATE | LIFESTYLE | SAFETY | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO | volunteers
National Slavery & Human Trafficking Prevention Month seeks to bring awareness to a very real problem. Here’s how Texans can make a difference.

Music to the ear: Your ultimate guide to Texas music festivals
by Sierra Rozen
| January 8, 2026
austin | houston livestock show and rodeo | live music venue | music | state fair of texas | TEXAS | Texas Lead Story | THINGS TO DO
As a state bursting at the seams with different cultures, it’s no wonder that Texas music festivals are so diverse when it comes to genres. From the thumping bass of EDM to the guitar twang found in folk, there’s a festival for every ear and every type of music in the Lone Star State.



