
Fort Worth invests in Black history with funding approval for African American Museum and Cultural Center
by Sam Cohen
| January 15, 2026
Black history | CIVIL RIGHTS | Community | CULTURE | DFW | FORT WORTH | Fort Worth African American Museum and Cultural Center | Fred Rouse | HARDGATE | neighborhoods | Polytechnic Heights | TEXAS HISTORY
On Tuesday, the Fort Worth City Council approved funding for the Fort Worth African American Museum and Cultural Center. Here’s what you need to know.

Sugar Land’s multi-million dollar surveillance deal sparks privacy concerns
by Sam Cohen
| January 13, 2026
Community | CULTURE | flock cameras | HARDGATE | HTX | HTX-hardgate | license plate reader cameras | SAFETY | sugar land | surveillance | surveillance technology | TECHNOLOGY | TEXAS
Sugar Land recently approved a multi-million dollar contract for new surveillance technology. Here’s what you need to know.

Bexar County battles record-high flu cases, officials stress prevention
by Sam Cohen
| January 13, 2026
bexar county | Community | flu | flu shot | flu vaccine | HARDGATE | HEALTH | public health | San Antonio | SATX | TEXAS | vaccines
In Bexar County, flu cases are reaching a staggering high. Here’s what you need to know about the latest strain of the flu.

Houston ‘End Cash Bail’ exhibit places spotlight on bail system inequality
by Sierra Rozen
| January 13, 2026
A new multimedia exhibit is highlighting the impact and inequality of the Texas bail system.

Leo Mendoza, 11, reportedly runs into the record books in Houston
by Sam Cohen
| January 12, 2026
Aramco Houston Half Marathon | Community | CULTURE | half marathon | HARDGATE | HTX | HTX-hardgate | leo mendoza | LIFESTYLE | SPORTS | world record
11-year-old Leo Mendoza reportedly set a world record at the Aramco Houston Half Marathon on Sunday. Here’s what you need to know.



