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Documentary explores Texas origins of Roe v. Wade
| March 16, 2026
ABORTION | birth control | COLLEGE STUDENTS | Community | CULTURE | documentary | EDUCATION | EQUALITY | FAMILY | History | lawmakers | laws | LIFESTYLE | Lone Star Three | national politics | political | politics | Roe v. Wade | STATE | TEXAS | texas abortion law | TEXAS POLITICS | University of Texas at Austin
Roe v. Wade, the landmark case that legalized abortions in the U.S, originated in Texas in 1970. It eventually was heard by the Supreme Court and for 50 years, it was the law of the land.

Fake donation bins have popped up in North Richland Hills. Here’s how to spot them
by Sam Cohen
| March 16, 2026
charity | DFW | HARDGATE | local | Local news | neighborhoods | News | North Richland Hills | SAFETY | scams | STATE | TEXAS
Several fake donation bins have been found throughout North Richland Hills. Here’s how to spot the bogus ones.

She’s kept their kids safe for years. Now, these Dallas dads are paying it forward with a new car
by Sam Cohen
| March 13, 2026
children | Community | DALLAS | DFW | DFW-hardgate | FAMILY | LIFESTYLE | Local news | Moss Haven Elementary | North Texas | richardson | Richardson ISD | The Dad's Club | Trecia Crawford
A group of dads in North Texas surprised a local crossing guard with a new car. Here’s the heartwarming story about Trecia Crawford.

Abandoned fishing gear poses silent threat to marine life along Texas coast
by Sam Cohen
| March 13, 2026
animals | CULTURE | ghost fishing | ghost gear | HARDGATE | LIFESTYLE | Local news | marine life | nature | outdoor recreation | outdoors | SAFETY | STATE | TEXAS | Texas beaches | Texas coast | texas gulf coast | WATER
“Ghost fishing,” or “ghost gear,” can trap and kill marine life. Here’s how to prevent that from happening.

Blue dragons are washing up in Texas. Here’s why you shouldn’t pick one up
by Sam Cohen
| March 13, 2026
animals | HARDGATE | LIFESTYLE | local | Local news | locals | outdoors | STATE | TEXAS | Texas beaches | Texas coast | WATER
Rare blue dragon slugs are washing up on Texas’s shoreline, but beware: they sting. Here’s everything you need to know.



