
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.

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.

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.

3 Houston Rising Star chef honorees reflect on restaurant industry
by Sierra Rozen
| October 28, 2025
As someone who’s spent her recent years exploring the culinary treats that Houston has to offer, it’s a relief that the city is finally being acknowledged as the foodie destination it is. Twenty-four magazine issues since Houston was first chosen, the city was front and center again for the September issue of StarChefs Rising Stars magazine. A variety of 22 food professionals were chosen, ranging from chefs to bartenders to bakers.

8 delightful things to do in Denton, Texas
by Sydni Ellis
| October 27, 2025
Affordability | Community | CULTURE | denton | DFW | DFW Lead Story | ENTERTAINMENT | food and drink | HARDGATE | LIFESTYLE | THINGS TO DO
There are so many fun things to do in Denton, Texas, from exploring a unique bookstore to attending a local festival.


