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Trump wants to make it harder for Texans to vote
| April 9, 2026
Donald Trump | EXCO-Player | local politics | old texas | TEXAS | voting | VOTING IN TEXAS | Voting Info
Earlier this week, President Donald Trump signed a sweeping executive order designed to curb mail-in voting in his latest effort to influence the 2026 midterm election.
Hundreds of Texans rallied at the TX Capitol to protest overreaching educational reforms
| April 9, 2026
Community | educators | EXCO-Player | old texas | public education | public schools | state board of education | TEXAS
Hundreds of Texans, including educator and State Board of Education candidate Tiffany Perkins, rallied outside the state Capitol on Tuesday to fight back against a proposed social studies overhaul and a required reading list that puts emphasis on Christianity at the expense of other religions.
The Republican-dominated SBOE heard public testimony on both items today, and are slated to cast a preliminary vote on each item by the end of the week.
Democrats on the Texas Board of Education demand investigation into undisclosed grant from conservative group
| April 9, 2026
DFW TEXED EXCLUSIVE | EDUCATION | education department | K-12 education | public education | state board of education | TEXAS | texas education agency
Democrats on the State Board of Education are asking to pause deliberation over an overhaul to the state’s social studies curriculum after a content advisor in charge of the rewrite received a financial contribution from an influential conservative group in Texas without disclosing it to the board.
New road signs aim to slow cars — and save Galveston’s ghost wolves
| April 8, 2026
animals | galveston | Gulf Coast Canine Project | HTX | HTX-hardgate | Local news | SAFETY | wildlife | wildlife crossing signs
Wildlife crossing signs have been installed in Galveston to protect the ghost wolves. Here’s what you need to know.
Should Texas stop electing its judges?
| April 8, 2026
A Harris County judge's viral courtroom meltdown is raising a question reformers have pushed for years: should it stay that way?
Carroll Wiseman’s legacy was written in the stars
| April 8, 2026
Artemis II | astronauts | Carroll Crater | Carroll Wiseman | Community | Friendswood | HTX | HTX-hardgate | LIFESTYLE | Local news | NASA’s Artemis II mission | Texas Lead Story
NASA’s historic Artemis II mission named a lunar crater after the late Carroll Wiseman, a former Friendswood nurse. Here’s what to know.
Fort Bend shake up as Brittanye Morris is disqualified and Nicole Roberts moves into the Pct. 4 runoff
| April 7, 2026
A court ruling removes Brittanye Morris from the Precinct 4 race, positioning Nicole Roberts to face April Jones in the May 26 Democratic runoff. Fort Bend County Judge Susan Brown has issued a ruling that reshapes the Democratic runoff for Fort Bend County Precinct 4 commissioner, declaring former Harris County District Judge Brittanye Morris ineligible […]
A new era begins for Amarillo’s most cherished amusement park
| April 6, 2026
amusement park | central texas | Community | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | FAMILY | family friendly | History | LIFESTYLE | Local news | outdoor recreation | outdoors | STATE | TEXAS | TEXAS HISTORY | THINGS TO DO | Wonderland | Wonderland Amusement Park
Wonderland Amusement Park is under new ownership for the first time in its 75-year history. Here’s what you need to know.
Fredericksburg Racquet Center swings big with $5.5M groundbreaking this month
| April 6, 2026
Affordability | Community | construction | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | exercise | family friendly | Fredericksburg | Fredericksburg Racquet Center | fun | GROWTH | HARDGATE | HEALTH | LIFESTYLE | local | local business | Local news | outdoor recreation | outdoor workouts | outdoors | public health | recreation | SPORTS | STATE | TEXAS
The Fredericksburg Racquet Center is set to break ground on a $5.5 million project at the end of April. Here’s everything you need to know.
Inside Texas’s controversial social studies overhaul
| April 3, 2026
DFW TEXED EXCLUSIVE | EDUCATION | educators | K-12 education | public education | school voucher | school voucher program | state board of education | TEXAS | texas education agency | Texas Lead Story
The politicization of Texas classrooms continues as the State Board of Education (SBOE) will deliberate rushed social studies teaching standards next week that put a greater emphasis on Western and Texas history at the expense of other cultures.
Pearland greenlights Orchard at Lower Kirby, a new 122-acre mixed-use development
| April 2, 2026
Community | development | HTX | HTX-hardgate | mixed use development | pearland | The Orchard at Lower Kirby | waterfront entertainment
A new 122-acre development was recently approved by the Pearland City Council. Here’s what you need to know.
The 15 best Houston Astros promos of the 2026 season
| April 2, 2026
baseball | Community | CULTURE | FAMILY | family friendly | houston astros | houston astros promos | HOUSTON LEAD STORY | HTX | HTX-hardgate | LIFESTYLE | Local news | SPORTS
The Houston Astros are looking to add another championship to the franchise’s accolades, and they’re doing a ton of fun promo giveaways along the way. Another baseball season is underway! Attending a Houston Astros game is always a blast. From the crack of the bat to the endless snacks to singing “Take Me Out to the Ball […]
8 animal sanctuaries in Texas (+ the cute critters you’ll see at each one)
| April 2, 2026
animals | cats | Community | conservation | DALLAS | EQUALITY | FAMILY | HARDGATE | HTX | LIFESTYLE | News | pet adoption | pets | San Antonio | STATE | TEXAS | tyler | wildlife | wylie
From big cats to reptiles, these animal sanctuaries in Texas rescue wildlife in need and promote conservation.
Texas lawmakers to study AI data centers ahead of legislative session
| April 1, 2026
Data centers will be a top priority for the Texas legislature next year as countless communities continue to push back against their development across the state.
Texas’ HUB program on the brink as expanded lawsuit hits state agencies
| April 1, 2026
Black-owned businesses | dei | ECONOMY | EXCO-Player | local politics | old texas | TEXAS | women-owned businesses
More impacted businesses are joining the landmark lawsuit and the harm is growing: 15,000+ decertified businesses, canceled contracts, and erased opportunities.
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US Rep. Christian Menefee condemns ICE funding amid partial shutdown
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Greg Abbott threatens student protesters
