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Dallas achieves unprecedented growth in pet adoptions
| July 3, 2025
CULTURE | DALLAS | dallas animal services | DFW | DFW Lead Story | dogs | LIFESTYLE | pet adoption | pets
Dallas pet adoptions shatter adoption records with 12,261 pets finding homes in 2024 — a 41% increase from the previous year. This makes Dallas Animal Services a national leader in animal welfare.
8 Houston hikes with plenty of shade
| July 2, 2025
You’ll feel as cool as a cucumber all summer long on these shade-filled Houston hikes.
Fun in the suburb: 11 top things to do in Irving, Texas
| June 27, 2025
CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | ENTERTAINMENT | fun | HARDGATE | irving | LIFESTYLE | texans | TEXAS | TEXAS HISTORY | THINGS TO DO
From stampeding mustangs to gondola rides around a lake, learn about all the fun things to do in Irving, just a few miles northwest of Dallas.
Bow-wow! 12 dog-friendly restaurants, bars in Houston
| June 26, 2025
animals | Community | CULTURE | dog-friendly restaurants | food and drink | HARDGATE | houston restaurants | HTX | LIFESTYLE | pets | TEXAS
Our guide to Houston dog-friendly restaurants and bars will ensure both you and your pup have plenty of welcoming spots—and tasty food to go along with them.
10 reasons why Houston became a tourist hotspot
| June 25, 2025
Community | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | food and drink | HARDGATE | HTX | parks | SPORTS | THINGS TO DO
With an eclectic dining scene, big-city attractions, and its own unique vibe, Houston attracts visitors from all over the world.