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Music to the ear: Your ultimate guide to Texas music festivals
| January 8, 2026
austin | houston livestock show and rodeo | live music venue | music | state fair of texas | TEXAS | Texas Lead Story | THINGS TO DO
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.
Keeping Texas communities safer: Variable speed limits could prevent future crashes
| January 8, 2026
HARDGATE | SAFETY | TEXAS | Texas Department of Transportation | traffic | TRANSPORTATION | variable speed limit | variable speed limit signs
Variable speed limit signs are starting to appear across Texas. Here’s why.
Plano native Amber Glenn carries hometown hopes into Olympic qualifiers
| January 7, 2026
2026 winter olympics | amber glenn | CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW Lead Story | ENTERTAINMENT | figure skating | HARDGATE | LIFESTYLE | plano | SPORTS | TEXAS
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.
Mark your calendars: 9 spring festivals & events in Houston
| January 7, 2026
animals | arts | Community | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | food and drink | HARDGATE | HTX | latino | outdoor recreation | recreation | rodeo | sugar land | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO
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 […]
Trying out Dry January? Find a mocktail at one of these 14 Texas spots
| January 6, 2026
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?