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Texas families can save big during tax-free weekend, Aug. 7-9
Over the tax-free weekend, qualifying items priced under $100 will be exempt from local and state taxes
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Your complete Dallas Cowboys 2026 guide: team preview, stadium tips, & where to watch
Another NFL season is upon us. Here’s your Dallas Cowboys 2026 guide, including what to expect at AT&T Stadium, and places to catch a game.
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Are you living in one of Houston’s food deserts? Here’s what to know
While Houston continues to grow and thrive, many residents find themselves in food deserts with limited access to nutritious options.
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30+ indie bookstores in North Texas team up through August for annual crawl
The North Texas Indie Bookstore Crawl runs from now until August 31. Here’s which indie bookstores in North Texas are participating.
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7 beloved Black-owned restaurants in Houston to try this month
There’s no better time than Black Business Month to eat at these Black-owned restaurants in Houston, bringing culture, history, and flavor to the city’s dining scene.
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Sidewalk Connectivity Plan begs the question: Where should Bedford’s next sidewalk go?
The City of Bedford is looking for suggestions for its Sidewalk Connectivity Plan. Here’s how to log your idea.
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11 farmers markets to visit in the Houston area
National Farmers Market Week is here, running from August 2-8. Texas hosts more than 200 registered farmers markets, but getting from farm to market isn’t always simple.
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Learn a new hobby with these 8 classes & workshops in DFW
Discover your new favorite creative hobby by taking one of these classes or workshops in DFW.
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Corpus Christi water supply gets needed infusion from recent Texas rains
A Corpus Christi water emergency that at one point threatened to descend on the city as early as May 2026 is now projected for more than two years later.
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Best used bookstores in Houston for book lovers
National Book Lover’s Day is on August 9 and is every reader’s opportunity to celebrate their favorite titles—new and old.
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8 award-winning spots to find Tex-Mex in the Rio Grande Valley
These restaurants serving Tex-Mex in the Rio Grande Valley have all won at least one award (plus the hearts of thousands of people who have tried their cuisine).
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9 things to do in Fort Worth that are off the beaten path
Skip the tourist hot spots on your next day trip, and check out these other awesome things to do in Fort Worth.
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Here’s how Houston’s neighborhoods got their names
The names of Houston’s oldest neighborhoods come from unexpected corners of the city’s past. This is how our neighborhoods got their names.
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The Texas State Aquarium is an IRL spot to learn about sharks during Shark Week
Near Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, where scientists research sharks year-round, the Texas State Aquarium is home to several sharks.
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DFW artist transforms kitchen silverware into your next piece of jewelry
Twenty-year-old Saul Bailon of Waxahachie found an unlikely passion for turning old spoons into works of art.
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Court in the Community offers fresh start on minor offenses for Fort Worth residents
Court in the Community is helping Fort Worth residents get their lives back on track. Here’s how.
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DFW pitmasters score spots in Feels Like Home Festival’s first lineup drop
Bronwood’s Feels Like Home Festival announced its first batch of pitmasters. Here’s which DFW joints will be there.
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Houston Toy Museum announces closure as rent becomes too costly
The Houston Toy Museum is closing its doors on Aug. 30 due to rent prices. Here’s everything you need to know.
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How a wave of new development in Houston will change the skyline
A wave of new development in Houston will add a dozen new buildings to its evolving landscape over the coming years. Here’s what to know.
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Vince Young documentary to premiere on Netflix
The Testimony of Vince Young will be the first in a new installment of the popular Netflix sports-documentary series Untold.
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Cabana Design District marks famed Dallas hotel’s transition from rock royalty to renters
Dallas’s Cabana Motor Hotel has been repurposed into mixed-income housing. Here’s everything you need to know about the Cabana Design District.
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Foster Grandparent Program strengthens Texas communities—one child at a time
The Foster Grandparent Program gives back to Texas communities in more than one way. They’re currently looking for new volunteers.
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9 Houston Attractions with free entry days
Some of Houston’s must-sees have free admission days, so you don’t have to break the bank to see all the city has to offer.
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No moratorium issued on data centers in Corpus Christi
The City Council will not pursue a moratorium on data centers in Corpus Christi, but officials are exploring some form of regulation.
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U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez takes steps to prevent renaming Boca Chica Beach
A SpaceX superfan proposed changing Boca Chica Beach’s name to reflect its significance to space travel.
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Corpus Christi utility bills may increase. Here’s how much you’ll pay
Corpus Christi City Council voted on July 21 to raise Corpus Christi utility bills but will need to solidify the vote next week.
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Houston, mark your calendars with these upcoming events
This is an ongoing list of this week’s events and things to do in the Houston area. If you know of an event we should feature, write in and let us know.
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‘Art over greed’: How a Houston art cafe survived a franchise next door
When a popular coffee shop chain moved into their already-packed strip mall, this shop owner knew she’d have to leave to keep her business alive.
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Your guide to Fort Worth Stockyards’ National Day of the American Cowboy celebration
Celebrate the National Day of the American Cowboy at Fort Worth Stockyards on July 25. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country launches new flood relief fund
Following recent floods, a new flood relief fund has been set up by the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country. Here’s how to help.
