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Fun in the suburb: 11 top things to do in Irving, Texas
by Joey Held
| 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
by Joey Held
| 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.

Where to go paddleboarding around Dallas-Fort Worth
by Sydni Ellis
| June 24, 2025
Community | CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW Lead Story | ENTERTAINMENT | FORT WORTH | HARDGATE | paddleboading | THINGS TO DO
Explore DFW on the water by going to one of these cool paddleboarding locations, many of which offer board rentals.

The windiest city isn’t Chicago—it’s in Texas
by Joi Louviere
| June 20, 2025
Four Texas cities made the top ten list of windiest cities in the US.