COMMUNITY

‘Donut’ stop believing: How Shipley Do-Nuts created a breakfast empire
by Sierra Rozen
| June 5, 2025
Community | CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW RESTAURANTS | food | food & drink | food and drink | HARDGATE | History | LIFESTYLE | TEXAS | Texas Lead Story
Behind the fresh, gourmet, glazed “do-nut” recipe was Lawrence Shipley Sr. and his family. Cut by hand and served hot, the donuts were sold wholesale. By the mid-1940s, the breakfast treat became so popular that Shipley was selling them individually to customers.

9 places to make a splash in North Texas this summer
by Joey Held
| June 4, 2025
DFW has no shortage of impressive pools to make your summer a little cooler. Here are some of our favorite spots around the city.

14 Houston-area school districts offering free summer meals for children
by Sierra Rozen
| May 29, 2025
For parents looking to get meals for their children this summer, many Houston-area school districts offer free breakfast and lunch at various campuses.

How a Republican Bill Will Hurt Black, Latino Students in Texas
by Joi Louviere
| May 23, 2025
First, Texas Republicans banned DEI on college campuses. Now, they want to censor faculty members.

Juneteenth in Houston: From 1865 to 2025
by Joey Held
| May 21, 2025
CIVIL RIGHTS | Community | CULTURE | EQUALITY | HARDGATE | HTX | HTX-hardgate | LIFESTYLE | TEXAS HISTORY
This Juneteenth marks 160 years since the Emancipation Proclamation reached Texas. Learn how the holiday has evolved and what Houston events to attend.



