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The Dallas Police Department has announced that it has solved Prater’s case over 50 years later.

After decades of questions, answers emerge in Norman Prater’s 1973 disappearance

by Sam Cohen

| January 8, 2026

cold case | Community | CULTURE | DALLAS | Dallas Police Department | DFW | LIFESTYLE | NATIONAL NEWS | Norman Prater | rockport | TEXAS | true crime
Norman Prater went missing in January 1973. Now, the Dallas Police Department has announced that it has solved Prater’s case over 50 years later.
flags flying over Austin city limits, one of Texas' many music festivals

Music to the ear: Your ultimate guide to Texas music festivals

by Sierra Rozen

| 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.
Variable speed limit signs are starting to appear across Texas.

Keeping Texas communities safer: Variable speed limits could prevent future crashes

by Sam Cohen

| 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.
26-year-old Plano native Amber Glenn has her eyes set on the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Plano native Amber Glenn carries hometown hopes into Olympic qualifiers

by Sam Cohen

| January 7, 2026

2026 winter olympics | amber glenn | CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW Lead Story | DFW-hardgate | ENTERTAINMENT | figure skating | 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.
From gardens to food fests, Houston’s spring calendar is packed with can’t-miss events for singles, couples, and families alike.

Mark your calendars: 9 spring festivals & events in Houston

by Rebecca Deurlein

| 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 […]
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