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Locally owned grocery stores that support Dallas–Fort Worth communities

by Stacy Rounds

| January 15, 2026

Affordability | DALLAS | DFW | DFW-hardgate | FAMILY | food and drink | grocery | GROWTH | shop local | SNAP
These five locally owned grocery stores and small chains across Dallas–Fort Worth share a commitment to serving our North Texas communities.
On January 6, the Sugar Land City Council approved new amendments to an existing contract with Flock Safety for surveillance technology, bringing the city’s total investment with the Atlanta-based company to $2.2 million.

Sugar Land’s multi-million dollar surveillance deal sparks privacy concerns

by Sam Cohen

| January 13, 2026

Community | CULTURE | flock cameras | HARDGATE | HTX | HTX-hardgate | license plate reader cameras | SAFETY | sugar land | surveillance | surveillance technology | TECHNOLOGY | TEXAS
Sugar Land recently approved a multi-million dollar contract for new surveillance technology. Here’s what you need to know.
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Houston ‘End Cash Bail’ exhibit places spotlight on bail system inequality

by Sierra Rozen

| January 13, 2026

CIVIL RIGHTS | Community | HOUSTON LEAD STORY | HTX | lawmakers | TEXAS LEGISLATURE
A new multimedia exhibit is highlighting the impact and inequality of the Texas bail system.
11-year-old Leo Mendoza reportedly set a world record at the Aramco Houston Half Marathon on Sunday.

Leo Mendoza, 11, reportedly runs into the record books in Houston

by Sam Cohen

| January 12, 2026

Aramco Houston Half Marathon | Community | CULTURE | half marathon | HARDGATE | HTX | HTX-hardgate | leo mendoza | LIFESTYLE | SPORTS | world record
11-year-old Leo Mendoza reportedly set a world record at the Aramco Houston Half Marathon on Sunday. Here’s what you need to know.
MLK Day isn’t just a day to remember the legacy of Dr. King; it’s also a National Day of Service.

How & where to give back on MLK Day in DFW

by Sydni Ellis

| January 12, 2026

Community | CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW Lead Story | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. | EDUCATION | FAMILY | family friendly | HARDGATE | HOLIDAYS | MLK Day | North Texas | THINGS TO DO | volunteering
Volunteer your time, donate money, and learn more about the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. this MLK Day in North Texas.
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