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Sam Houston: 9 facts about the city’s namesake (including when he ran away & was adopted by a Cherokee chief!)

by Joey Held

| July 22, 2025

Battle of San Jacinto | CULTURE | HARDGATE | houston namesake | houston statue | HTX | republic of texas | sam houston | TEXAS | TEXAS HISTORY
The city of Houston is named after Sam Houston, the first president of the Republic of Texas. Discover more about this colorful character.
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How DFW became one of the busiest airports in the world (+ some of the coolest flights you can take)

by Claire Mainprize

| July 22, 2025

airport | airports | CULTURE | Dallas Fort Worth International Airport | DFW | DFW Lead Story | flights | HARDGATE | LIFESTYLE | TEXAS | tourism | TRAVEL
Learn how Dallas Fort Worth International Airport has turned into one of the most popular airports in the world, both in passengers served and flights flown.
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7 tips for keeping pets safe during Houston heat waves

by Rebecca Deurlein

| July 21, 2025

Community | CULTURE | HARDGATE | heat waves | houston heat | HOUSTON LEAD STORY | HTX | humid | humidity | LIFESTYLE | pet safety | pets | summer | TEXAS
Keep pets safe from dangerous temperatures in Houston summers with these essential safety strategies, from hydration tips to recognizing heat stroke symptoms.
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Craving a cone? 8 local Houston ice cream shops to head to

by Rebecca Deurlein

| July 17, 2025

CULTURE | food and drink | frozen custard | HARDGATE | houston ice cream | HTX | ice cream | LIFESTYLE | TEXAS | woman-owned business
From ice cream to custards to crazy, seasonal flavors, stay cool in the sizzling summer heat at these Houston ice cream shops.
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The best BBQ in DFW, according to Yelp

by Sydni Ellis

| July 16, 2025

barbecue | bbq | CULTURE | DFW | food and drink | HARDGATE | LIFESTYLE | TEXAS | texas bbq | yelp
Discover eight spots serving the best BBQ in DFW, all of which come highly recommended by Yelpers.