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Music to the ear: Your ultimate guide to Texas music festivals
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.
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Keeping Texas communities safer: Variable speed limits could prevent future crashes
Variable speed limit signs are starting to appear across Texas. Here’s why.
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Plano native Amber Glenn carries hometown hopes into Olympic qualifiers
26-year-old Amber Glenn has her eyes set on the 2026 Winter Olympics. She’s due to compete in qualifying events in St. Louis.
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9 spring & summer festivals in DFW to look forward to
With beautiful flowers, delicious food, wonderful music, and fantastic fireworks, you won’t want to miss these 10 upcoming festivals in DFW.
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Mark your calendars: 9 spring festivals & events in Houston
From gardens to food fests, Houston’s spring calendar is packed with can’t-miss events for singles, couples, and families alike. Every new year starts with a blank slate, a chance to start fresh and let whatever’s coming next unfold. If one of your resolutions for 2026 is to experience Houston like the tourists who flock here, you’ve…
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Trying out Dry January? Find a mocktail at one of these 14 Texas spots
Did you know that Dry January, the alcohol-free phenomenon that takes the world by storm at the beginning of the year, started across the pond in the UK?
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8 places to stop, shop, & savor along the San Antonio River Walk
Immerse yourself in history, unique shopping, and culinary delights along the San Antonio River Walk.
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Texas Tech researchers to develop statewide flood warning system
Texas Tech professors are developing a unique flood forecasting system for the state – and specifically for the Texas Hill Country.
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Hold on tight, Texas: SeaWorld’s new coaster Is turning thrills upside down in 2026
Texas’s first inverted rollercoaster is coming to SeaWorld San Antonio in 2026. Here’s everything you need to know.
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DART, Texas’ largest public transit system, may come undone in 2026
A suburban mutiny against North Texas’ largest public transit agency threatens to upend how tens of thousands of Texans get around in the state’s most populated urban area — at a time state transportation planners say the state needs more public transit.
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5 ways to get healthy in the new year (that don’t involve losing weight!)
Instead of trying to push yourself through a crash diet or start an exercise program which doesn’t bring you joy, Ellis recommends five ways to get healthier that’ll not only last throughout the year, but can be maintained for life.
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What to expect at the 2026 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Heading to Houston in March? Preview the heart-pumping rodeo action, exclusive shopping, and electrifying concerts at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
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7 free, low-cost events to start the new year right in Houston
If you’re looking for ways to get out of the house without spending too much money (or being tempted by a cocktail), here are some free or low-cost events happening in Houston this January.
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Nothing but net! Gianna, Natalia & Milania Jordan score scholarships at Texas Tech
The Jordan sisters have been dominating high school basketball together for years. Now, three of the four will attend Texas Tech.
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9 ways to ring in the New Year in Dallas-Fort Worth
Celebrate 2026 with a dazzling New Year’s Eve party in Dallas-Fort Worth, some of which are kid-friendly.
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Turns out the best things in life really are free, like Fort Worth’s Kimbell Art Museum
The Kimbell Art Museum was named the No. 1 free thing to do in Texas by CashNetUSA. Here’s why.
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8 Fall-winter recipes using Dallas Farmers Market produce
Try these delicious recipes during the fall and winter seasons.
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A proposed 1,500-mile trail across Texas will take a village–or dozens
The current xTx trail, intended for hikers, cyclists, and equestrians, navigates entirely along existing public routes—shoulders of state highways, backcountry gravel roads, and established trails. It connects travelers to state and national parks and showcases Texas’s vast and varied landscapes, all while remaining on public land.
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Get a taste of 10 DFW restaurants opening in 2026
You’ll salivate over these 10 restaurants opening in Dallas-Fort Worth in 2026. Skip “the usual” and head somewhere new for dinner in 2026. (New year, new eats, anyone?) There are many new restaurants coming to the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex in 2026, from steakhouses to sandwich shops and everything in between. Milanese food? A Mexican steakhouse? A tasting…
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Following the flight: How Texas A&M is helping monarch butterflies thrive
Texas A&M has been tracking the migration of monarch butterflies to better support this important pollinator. Here’s what you need to know.
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Texas adds new ID restrictions on vehicle registrations and renewals
The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles is implementing more stringent photo identification requirements for all vehicle registrations and renewals in an abrupt shift that could shut out undocumented residents from legally owning vehicles.
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Here’s what to know about the new Netflix House Dallas
Netflix House Dallas is now open at the Galleria, with food, drinks, games, and ticketed fan experiences.
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The San Antonio Zoo’s new gorilla habitat, Congo Falls, swings open
This weekend, the San Antonio Zoo is officially opening its gorilla habitat. Here’s everything you need to know about Congo Falls.
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6 free dazzling light displays to help Houstonians get into the holiday spirit
Displays of twinkling holiday lights don’t have to come at a price; in fact, some of the best ones can be found while cruising through a local neighborhood. And while attractions like Zoo Lights or Moody Gardens can be fun, they often come with limited hours and crowds of people.
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10 can’t-miss San Antonio festivals happening in 2026
These San Antonio festivals provide great entertainment. Check out classic cars, support local nonprofits, embrace cultural traditions, and so much more.
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Every San Antonio restaurant Guy Fieri visited on ‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives’
Guy Fieri has visited 22 San Antonio restaurants on “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.” Here’s every spot he featured.
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Countdown Central: San Antonio tops Texas NYE celebration rankings
WalletHub recently dubbed San Antonio the best city in Texas for NYE celebrations. Here’s why.
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Petrochemical expansion in Texas will fall heavily on communities of color, study finds
Researchers at Texas Southern University in Houston have analyzed demographic data around the locations of almost 100 industrial facilities proposed statewide and found that about 90 percent are located in counties with higher concentrations of people of color and families in poverty than statewide averages.
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Everything you can do with your San Antonio Public Library card
The San Antonio Public Library offers a variety of free benefits. Here’s everything you can do with your library card. Growing up, I used to watch the PBS show “Arthur” on a near-constant loop. While many of the episodes have become hazy in my memory over the two decades that have passed since then, one…
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Time to spruce things up: Where to choose your own Christmas tree in Texas
Nothing quite compares to the smell of a fresh Christmas tree during the holidays. That cozy pine scent more than makes up for the inevitable floor full of needles—or the annoying task of keeping your pet out of the tree’s water.
