
10 completely free events to attend in the Houston area in November
by Sierra Rozen
| October 30, 2025
Affordability | Community | ENTERTAINMENT | HARDGATE | HOUSTON LEAD STORY | HTX | LIFESTYLE | THINGS TO DO
As the holiday season fast approaches, we all want to save a little bit of money while still getting out of the house and enjoying the nice weather Houston has finally blessed us with. Check out these upcoming free events.

Where to get food resources in Texas as SNAP benefits are set to pause for November
by Sierra Rozen
| October 29, 2025
This article was last updated Nov. 2 at 3:50 p.m. As the federal government shutdown drags on, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is set to pause its benefits for the month of November, leaving million of low-income Texans unsure about where they’ll get their next meals. The government shutdown started on Oct. 1, due […]

Houston Food Bank partners with local agencies to help those losing food assistance due to government shutdown
by Sierra Rozen
| October 28, 2025
As the federal government shutdown drags on, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is set to pause its benefits for the month of November, leaving hundreds of thousands of low-income families and individuals in the Houston area without valuable resources to purchase food.

All aboard the Silver Line! Ride free between Plano and DFW airport through Nov. 8
by Sam Cohen
| October 28, 2025
Affordability | Community | CULTURE | DFW | ECONOMY | HARDGATE | LIFESTYLE | local politics | public transit | silver line | TEXAS
DART’s Silver Line is officially up and running. Here’s what you need to know about its 10 station stops.

Part-time jobs, loans and worry: Texas federal workers contend with government shutdown
| October 27, 2025
Since the federal government shutdown began this month, San Antonio resident Imelda Avila-Thomas has canceled her daughter’s tutoring and removed her from after-school care.


