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On January 6, the Sugar Land City Council approved new amendments to an existing contract with Flock Safety for surveillance technology, bringing the city’s total investment with the Atlanta-based company to $2.2 million.

Sugar Land’s multi-million dollar surveillance deal sparks privacy concerns

by Sam Cohen

| January 13, 2026

Community | CULTURE | flock cameras | HARDGATE | HTX | 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.
The Paramount+ show, “Landman,” has filmed at several locations throughout the DFW area.

Yes, that looks familiar—here’s where Paramount+’s “Landman” filmed around DFW

by Sam Cohen

| January 13, 2026

celebrities | CULTURE | DFW | ENTERTAINMENT | food and drink | FORT WORTH | HARDGATE | Landman | LIFESTYLE | midland | odessa | Paramount + | TEXAS
Paramount+’s show “Landman” has filmed at several locations throughout the DFW area. How many have you recognized?
11-year-old Leo Mendoza reportedly set a world record at the Aramco Houston Half Marathon on Sunday.

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 | 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.
Houston is teeming with dog parks—so many that no matter where you live or work, you can find a pup-friendly park nearby.

Houston’s best dog parks for running, splashing, & making new friends

by Rebecca Deurlein

| January 12, 2026

animals | Community | CULTURE | dog parks | dogs | HARDGATE | HTX | LIFESTYLE | outdoors | pets | recreation | THINGS TO DO
From fountains to fenced play areas, find dog parks in Houston where your pup can exercise and socialize year-round.
MLK Day isn’t just a day to remember the legacy of Dr. King; it’s also a National Day of Service.

How & where to give back on MLK Day in DFW

by Sydni Ellis

| January 12, 2026

Community | CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. | EDUCATION | FAMILY | family friendly | HARDGATE | HOLIDAYS | MLK Day | North Texas | THINGS TO DO | volunteering
Volunteer your time, donate money, and learn more about the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. this MLK Day in North Texas.
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