
Houston’s best dog parks for running, splashing, & making new friends
| January 12, 2026
animals | Community | CULTURE | dog parks | dogs | HARDGATE | HTX | LIFESTYLE | outdoors | pets | recreation | THINGS TO DO
From fountains to fenced play areas, find dog parks in Houston where your pup can exercise and socialize year-round.

Mark your calendars: 9 spring festivals & events in Houston
| January 7, 2026
animals | arts | Community | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | food and drink | HARDGATE | HTX | latino | outdoor recreation | recreation | rodeo | sugar land | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO
From gardens to food fests, Houston’s spring calendar is packed with can’t-miss events for singles, couples, and families alike. Every new year starts with a blank slate, a chance to start fresh and let whatever’s coming next unfold. If one of your resolutions for 2026 is to experience Houston like the tourists who flock here, you’ve […]

What to expect at the 2026 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
| December 27, 2025
animals | Community | concerts | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | FAMILY | food and drink | HARDGATE | HOUSTON LEAD STORY | houston livestock show and rodeo | HTX | LIFESTYLE | recreation | rodeo | SHOPPING
Heading to Houston in March? Preview the heart-pumping rodeo action, exclusive shopping, and electrifying concerts at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

Following the flight: How Texas A&M is helping monarch butterflies thrive
by Sam Cohen
| December 16, 2025
Texas A&M has been tracking the migration of monarch butterflies to better support this important pollinator. Here’s what you need to know.

10 can’t-miss San Antonio festivals happening in 2026
by Joey Held
| December 12, 2025
2026 | animals | Community | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | Festivals | food and drink | LIFESTYLE | New Year | outdoor recreation | outdoors | SA-hardgate | SATX | THINGS TO DO
These San Antonio festivals provide great entertainment. Check out classic cars, support local nonprofits, embrace cultural traditions, and so much more.



