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A new 122-acre mixed-use development has received approval from the Pearland City Council in March.

Pearland greenlights Orchard at Lower Kirby, a new 122-acre mixed-use development

by Sam Cohen

Community | development | HTX | HTX-hardgate | mixed use development | pearland | The Orchard at Lower Kirby | waterfront entertainment
Attending a Houston Astros game is always a blast.

The 15 best Houston Astros promos of the 2026 season

by Joey Held

baseball | Community | CULTURE | FAMILY | family friendly | houston astros | houston astros promos | HOUSTON LEAD STORY | HTX | HTX-hardgate | LIFESTYLE | Local news | SPORTS
Houston’s position on the Gulf Coast places it within a four-hour drive of Louisiana, but this city’s connection with the Creole State goes much deeper.

The 5 best Cajun restaurants in Houston, according to the locals

by Rebecca Deurlein

Abe’s Cajun Market | cajun food | cajun restaurants | CULTURE | food & drink | food and drink | HTX | HTX-hardgate | LIFESTYLE | Schilleci’s New Orleans Kitchen | The Boot | Treebeards | Viola and Agnes | Zydeco Louisiana Diner
During the Houston Art Car Parade, you’ll have a chance to experience the art car phenomenon in a variety of settings, including a sneak peek, a ball, and a VIP upgrade.

What to know about the 2026 Art Car Parade, Houston’s largest free public event

by Rebecca Deurlein

2026 Houston Art Car Parade | artists | creatives | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | free | free event | Houston Art Car Parade | houston history | HTX | HTX-hardgate | LIFESTYLE | parade | TEXAS HISTORY | Texas Lead Story | THINGS TO DO
Kids can eat free at many restaurants across Houston on certain days of the week.

10 restaurants where kids can eat for free in Houston

by Dorothy Scott

Affordability | Alicia’s Mexican Grille | BuffBurger | Crust Pizza Co. | CULTURE | Del Pueblo Mexican Restaurant | FAMILY | Feges BBQ | HTX | HTX-hardgate | Hungry’s | kids eat free | Kokai Sushi and Lounge | LIFESTYLE | Local Table | The Union Kitchen
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Travelers face hourslong wait times at Houston Bush Airport as shutdown affects TSA

by Staff Reports

Community | EXCO-Player | HTX | old texas | TEXAS

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This new Houston Rodeo food stall is Beyoncé-approved

by Staff Reports

| March 11, 2026

Community | EXCO-Player | HTX | old texas | TEXAS
The Houston Rodeo's newest food stall is Beyonce's mom.
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I got to experience 3 classic game shows without leaving Texas, thanks to GameOn! HTX

by Joey Held

| 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.
Gas prices appear to be soaring across the country — and in Texas — as the conflict in Iran continues.

Why did gas prices go up? Will gas prices go down? What to know

by USA Today Network via Reuters Connect

| 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.
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I tried the newest foods at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo—here’s how I scored them

by Sierra Rozen

| 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.
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Why handheld crafts are trending—and where to try them in Houston

by Sierra Rozen

| 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
The Harry Styles Houston pop-up shop will be located at 2415 Taft Street and will be open March 6-8.

‘Late Night Talking?’ More like late night shopping—Harry Styles pop-up lands in Houston

by Sam Cohen

| March 4, 2026

CULTURE | harry styles | Harry Styles Houston pop-up shop | HTX | HTX-hardgate | LIFESTYLE | pop-up | SHOPPING
A Harry Styles pop-up will take place in Houston this weekend. Here are all the details.
Curious to see these around in San Francisco. Would be nice to have a fully self driving car.

No driver? No problem. Waymo’s autonomous cars roll out in 3 Texas cities

by Sam Cohen

| February 27, 2026

Alamo Heights | austin | Community | CULTURE | DALLAS | Dellview area | driverless vehicles | HARDGATE | HTX | King William district | LIFESTYLE | ride share | San Antonio | Southtown Terrell Hills | TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION | TRAVEL | waymo
Waymo recently expanded into San Antonio, Houston, and Dallas. Here’s what to know about the driverless vehicles.
Changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program are officially in effect in Texas.

SNAP work requirement changes could affect thousands of Houston residents

by Sam Cohen

| February 24, 2026

big beautiful bill | Community | Donald Trump | food | groceries | Houston Food Bank | HOUSTON LEAD STORY | HTX | HTX-hardgate | local politics | Lone Star Cards | SNAP | Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program | Trump administration | United Way of Greater Houston | work requirements
Changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are officially in effect in Texas. Here’s what you need to know.
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Run the World (Girls): Tour Beyoncé’s hometown this Women’s History Month

by Rebecca Deurlein

| February 23, 2026

arts | beyonce | celebrities | crawfish | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | FAMILY | food & drink | food and drink | Houston Rockets | HTX | HTX-hardgate | LIFESTYLE | queen bey | third ward
Recording studios, fried chicken, and childhood homes—here’s your guide to visiting all the Houston spots made famous by Beyoncé.
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Not just books: Check out what you can do with a Houston, Harris County Public Library card

by Sierra Rozen

| February 23, 2026

Community | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | HTX | HTX-hardgate | libraries | library | Library systems | THINGS TO DO
As an adult, it’s been eye-opening to discover what else you can do with Houston and Harris County Public Library cards. Libraries are one of the few free third spaces that still exist in the US, fostering community and a space to congregate. 
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‘I guess it’s my time to die’ Why Black mothers in Harris County face higher risks

by Staff Reports

| February 23, 2026

Community | EXCO-Player | HTX | old texas
In 2019, Moriah Ballard lost her son and nearly died herself at Texas Medical Center due to complications with severe preeclampsia. Her heartbreaking story is not uncommon. A recent report from Harris County Public Health found that Black women in Harris county faced the highest pregnancy-related death rate in the US from 2016 to 2020. Click the link in our bio to learn more.
The Garden Oaks Theater in Houston is at risk of being demolished.

Houston community hopes to write a different ending for historic Garden Oaks Theater

by Sam Cohen

| February 21, 2026

CULTURE | development | ENTERTAINMENT | historic preservation | History | houston history | HOUSTON LEAD STORY | HTX | HTX-hardgate | LIFESTYLE | Preservation Houston | The Garden Oaks Theater
The Garden Oaks Theater in Houston is at risk of being demolished. Preservations and residents are hoping to save it in time.
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