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That meteor you saw? Part of it might be sitting in a field near Houston right now
Community | CULTURE | HOUSTON LEAD STORY | HTX | HTX-hardgate | LIFESTYLE | Local news | meteorites | meteors | nasa | weather
‘Late Night Talking?’ More like late night shopping—Harry Styles pop-up lands in Houston
| 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.
No driver? No problem. Waymo’s autonomous cars roll out in 3 Texas cities
| 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.
SNAP work requirement changes could affect thousands of Houston residents
| 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.
Run the World (Girls): Tour Beyoncé’s hometown this Women’s History Month
| 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.
Not just books: Check out what you can do with a Houston, Harris County Public Library card
| 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.
‘I guess it’s my time to die’ Why Black mothers in Harris County face higher risks
| February 23, 2026
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.
Houston community hopes to write a different ending for historic Garden Oaks Theater
| 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.
Celebrating Black excellence: 7 Houstonians honored for their contributions to the city
| February 20, 2026
Black History Month | Community | CULTURE | HARDGATE | HTX | HTX-hardgate | LIFESTYLE | local politics
The Feb. 19 Black History Month Celebration, hosted by Houston City Controller Chris Hollins, honored seven Black Houstonians who have left a lasting impact on the city and the communities they call home.
What to know about the Texas Medical Center—aka the ‘Medical Mini-City’
| February 20, 2026
baylor college of medicine | Community | EDUCATION | HEALTH | HEALTHCARE | HTX | HTX-hardgate | medical mini city | Rice University | TEXAS | texas children's hospital | texas medical center
Welcome to the Texas Medical Center, a sprawling campus in south-central Houston just south of the city’s Museum District and rated one of the top places to visit in this city. Composed of 61 medical institutions, the Medical Mini-City, as it’s often called, has the unique distinction of being both the largest medical center and the largest life science destination in the world.
Houston’s reality TV stars continue to shine
| February 19, 2026
Big Brother | celebrities | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | Family Empire: Houston | Heart & Hustle: Houston | HTX | HTX-hardgate | LIFESTYLE | Love is Blind | My 600-lb Life | Outdaughtered | reality tv | reality tv stars | survivor
This city’s reality TV stars span every genre—from competition shows to dating dramas—proving the city breeds unforgettable personalities.
How the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo went from 2,000 people to millions of visitors in less than a century
| February 19, 2026
2026 houston rodeo | Community | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | HARDGATE | HOUSTON LEAD STORY | houston livestock show and rodeo | houston rodeo | HTX | HTX-hardgate | LIFESTYLE
From 2,000 attendees to millions: How the Houston Rodeo became bigger than Texas The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is known for two things: creative food combinations and a genre-diverse concert lineup that ranges from R&B to country. Of course, there’s the predictable lineup of rodeo events: barrel racing, bull riding, mutton bustin’, and steer […]
The best movies filmed in Houston, according to an award-winning filmmaker
| February 19, 2026
Boyhood | CULTURE | HTX | HTX-hardgate | movies | Paris | Pearl Harbor | Reality Bites | Shane Andries | Terms of Endearment | TEXAS | Tin Cup | Urban Cowboy
Movies filmed in Houston showcase the Texas metropolis in unforgettable ways. One acclaimed director picked the standouts.