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San Antonio Zoo hatches two Congo Peafowl chicks, one of Africa’s most elusive birds
by Sam Cohen
| February 5, 2026
animals | Congo peafowl | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | LIFESTYLE | SA-hardgate | san antonio zoo | SATX | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO
Two Congo peafowl chicks recently hatched at the San Antonio Zoo. Here’s everything you need to know about this rare bird.

America’s sweethearts hit the road: The Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders announce Spring Tour
by Sam Cohen
| February 5, 2026
America’s Sweethearts Package | CULTURE | dallas cowboys cheerleaders | DFW | DFW Lead Story | ENTERTAINMENT | LIFESTYLE | SPORTS | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO | Winspear Opera House
The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders are going on a nine city tour this April. Here are all the details.

Mutual aid organizations and blessing boxes fill hunger gaps in DFW
by Stacy Rounds
| February 4, 2026
While our area's food banks and food pantries are the cornerstone of Dallas-Fort Worth’s free food access initiatives, mutual aid groups and blessing boxes fill in the cracks that these larger charities may miss.

Wildfire concerns push Bexar County to extend burn ban until May
by Sam Cohen
| February 4, 2026
bexar county | burn ban | extreme weather | SA-hardgate | San Antonio Lead Story | SATX | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO | wildfires
The Bexar County Commissioners Court has officially extended a ban on outdoor burning through May 11. Here’s what you need to know.

Celebrate Black History Month, Houston rodeo-style
| February 3, 2026
2026 Black Heritage Day | 2026 houston rodeo | animals | Black History Month | CIVIL RIGHTS | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | FAMILY | HOUSTON LEAD STORY | houston rodeo | HTX | HTX-hardgate | music | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO
Cowboys, musicians, and the 2026 Black Heritage Day prove that Houston’s cowboy culture wouldn’t be complete without its long history of Black contributors.



