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That meteor you saw? Part of it might be sitting in a field near Houston right now
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Texas Rep. Jolanda Jones shares her health story on ACA anniversary
| March 26, 2026
State Rep. Jolanda Jones, a Houston Democrat, reflects on the ACA’s 16th anniversary, recalling how a medical emergency once wiped out her savings before the law existed.
At the core of her message: affordable health care is essential for every community.
Two Whataburger fan favorites return March 31
| March 26, 2026
Whataburger’s Banana Pudding Shake and Bacon Steakhouse Double are back for a limited time starting Mar. 31. Here’s what you need to know.
That meteor you saw? Part of it might be sitting in a field near Houston right now
| March 24, 2026
Community | CULTURE | HOUSTON LEAD STORY | HTX | HTX-hardgate | LIFESTYLE | Local news | meteorites | meteors | nasa | weather
A meteor streaked across the Texas sky this weekend. Here’s where you can look for meteorites in its wake.
Houston Council Members propose ordinance limiting HPD’s role in administrative ICE Warrants
| March 20, 2026
The proposal challenges current HPD procedures as city leaders debate how officers should handle administrative ICE warrants. Council Member Alejandra Salinas, joined by Council Member Abbie Kamin and several community leaders, introduced an ordinance that would clarify how Houston police handle administrative immigration warrants and limit when local officers would contact federal immigration authorities. The […]
Meet the Texas teams playing in March Madness
| March 17, 2026
central texas | Community | CULTURE | East Texas | FAMILY | family friendly | HARDGATE | HTX | LIFESTYLE | Local news | News | North Texas | recreation | south texas | SPORTS | STATE | TEXAS | Texas A&M | Texas Tech University
Texas has plenty of schools representing the state in the NCAA Tournament. Learn about the participants—and which teams to pick for your March Madness bracket.
A once-in-a-lifetime chance for Houstonians to see 9 historic documents up close
| March 16, 2026
Affordability | CULTURE | Freedom Plane National Tour | historic documents | History | HOUSTON LEAD STORY | HTX | HTX-hardgate | The Houston Museum of Natural Science | the National Archives and Records Administration | THINGS TO DO
Several historic documents will be on display at the Houston Museum of Natural Science from May 8-25. Here’s how to see them for free.
Houston, Fort Bend, and Aldine districts announce sweeping school closures
| March 11, 2026
Enrollment drops and budget pressures are driving widespread campus closures across Houston ISD, Fort Bend ISD and Aldine ISD. Three major Houston-area school districts are moving forward with significant school closures, citing declining enrollment, aging facilities, and financial pressures. The decisions have drawn strong reactions from educators, parents, and students, who say the changes will […]
This new Houston Rodeo food stall is Beyoncé-approved
| March 11, 2026
The Houston Rodeo's newest food stall is Beyonce's mom.
I got to experience 3 classic game shows without leaving Texas, thanks to GameOn! HTX
| March 11, 2026
Community | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | fun | game on! htx | game shows | HARDGATE | HOUSTON LEAD STORY | HTX | HTX-hardgate | LIFESTYLE | play | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO
GameOn! HTX gives you a full game show experience right in the Lone Star State, making it the perfect activity for parties, big groups, and work events.
Why did gas prices go up? Will gas prices go down? What to know
| March 10, 2026
Affordability | crude oil | CULTURE | DFW | Donald Trump | EQUALITY | gas | gas prices | government | HTX | iran conflict | LIFESTYLE | Local news | money | NATIONAL NEWS | national politics | natural gas | STATE | Strait of Hormuz | TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION | TRAVEL | trump | Trump administration
Gas prices appear to be soaring across the country — and in Texas — as the conflict in Iran continues.
I tried the newest foods at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo—here’s how I scored them
| March 6, 2026
2026 houston rodeo | Community | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | food & drink | food and drink | HOUSTON LEAD STORY | houston livestock show and rodeo | houston rodeo | HTX | HTX-hardgate | THINGS TO DO
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is home to some of the craziest food concoctions imaginable. Every year, for three weeks, NRG Park is filled with pickle pizza, fried Oreos, and just about anything you can put on a stick.
Why handheld crafts are trending—and where to try them in Houston
| March 5, 2026
Community | crochet | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | hobbies | HTX | HTX-hardgate | LIFESTYLE | local business | needlepoint | pottery | THINGS TO DO
Handheld crafts are having a moment—Here’s how to start your pottery, needlepoint, or crochet journey in Houston