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As DEI faces pushback, Houston partners with Kroger to launch jobs initiative
| July 2, 2025
As DEI programs face pushback nationally, Houston is leaning in. Roderick Batson, with support from the city of Houston and Kroger, has launched Helping Heroes Staffing to create real job opportunities for people with special needs.

Unpacking the pickleball craze: The best places to play in Houston
by Sierra Rozen
| July 2, 2025
Said to be easier than tennis, often referred to as a "millennial sport,” and having nothing to do with the vinegary vegetable, pickleball has taken over as the fastest growing sport in the country.

Houston’s 6 best movie theatres
by Sierra Rozen
| June 30, 2025
Houston is home to many unique movie-going experiences, from rooftop moments to drive-ins. Check out some of our favorites below.

16 Free or super cheap things to do in North Texas this summer
by Joi Louviere
| June 27, 2025
Community | CULTURE | DFW | DFW Lead Story | ENTERTAINMENT | HARDGATE | TEXAS HISTORY | THINGS TO DO
Here are some activities that are free or cheap to do in the Dallas area.

Here’s a running list of upcoming protests across Texas
| June 26, 2025
CIVIL RIGHTS | Community | DALLAS | DFW EVENTS | FORT WORTH | HTX | laws | local | politics | protests | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO
Look to this list of upcoming events and protests happening in the DFW area.