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In Dallas, outdoor cats are as much a part of the community as its non-feline residents.

Dallas neighbors rally for community cat protections in city’s animal code

by Sam Cohen

| February 19, 2026

animal code | animals | cats | community cats | CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW-hardgate | feral cats | north dallas | pets
Dallas’s community cats are currently unprotected under the city’s animal code. Residents are trying to change that.
The San Antonio Zoo is celebrating the recent hatching of two Congo peafowl chicks.

San Antonio Zoo hatches two Congo Peafowl chicks, one of Africa’s most elusive birds

by Sam Cohen

| February 5, 2026

animals | Congo peafowl | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | LIFESTYLE | SA-hardgate | san antonio zoo | SATX | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO
Two Congo peafowl chicks recently hatched at the San Antonio Zoo. Here’s everything you need to know about this rare bird.
We may take one month to reflect on the significance of Black history, but Black contributions are felt every day here in Houston and across the U.S.

Celebrate Black History Month, Houston rodeo-style

by Rebecca Deurlein

| February 3, 2026

2026 Black Heritage Day | 2026 houston rodeo | animals | Black History Month | CIVIL RIGHTS | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | FAMILY | HOUSTON LEAD STORY | houston rodeo | HTX | HTX-hardgate | music | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO
Cowboys, musicians, and the 2026 Black Heritage Day prove that Houston’s cowboy culture wouldn’t be complete without its long history of Black contributors.
Houston is teeming with dog parks—so many that no matter where you live or work, you can find a pup-friendly park nearby.

Houston’s best dog parks for running, splashing, & making new friends

by Rebecca Deurlein

| 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.
From gardens to food fests, Houston’s spring calendar is packed with can’t-miss events for singles, couples, and families alike.

Mark your calendars: 9 spring festivals & events in Houston

by Rebecca Deurlein

| 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 […]
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