5 Black Texas authors to read for Black History Month (and all-year)
| February 11, 2026
That’s why in honor of Black History Month, we rounded up six Black Texas authors who are making a splash in the literary world.
Houstonians, stop scrolling! A $50 bookstore gift card could be yours
| January 9, 2026
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Guinness World Records Texas holds (plus 5 cool Guinness Records held by Texans)
| 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.
Texas ranks second in the US for book bans
| October 6, 2025
book bans | books | censorship | DALLAS | DFW | DFW TEXED EXCLUSIVE | EDUCATION | K-12 education | TEXAS
It’s Banned Books Week, which means PEN America—a nonprofit that fights censorship—has updated its database of banned books in public schools throughout the country.
Why books shouldn’t be controversial: Welcome to your Texas banned reading list
| September 9, 2025
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Banned books have been hugely controversial when it comes to Texas education. Literature is fundamental to learning—and when the government is trying to dictate what students can and can’t read, important, diverse voices can be lost.