
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.

7 ways to give back in Houston during the holiday season
| November 18, 2025
animals | charities | christmas | Community | CULTURE | food banks | giving back | HARDGATE | HOLIDAYS | HOUSTON LEAD STORY | HTX | LIFESTYLE | local politics | nonprofits | pets | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO
From volunteering to donations, these seven Houston charities and nonprofits help you give back to those facing hardship in our community during the holidays.

Guinness World Records Texas holds (plus 5 cool Guinness Records held by Texans)
by Joey Held
| October 28, 2025
animals | Art | books | Community | CULTURE | dogs | ENTERTAINMENT | fun | guinness world records | HARDGATE | LIFESTYLE | local | Local news | recreation | TEXAS
There’s no shortage of Guinness World Records accomplishments. We’re highlighting some of our favorites from Texas and its residents.



