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In July, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced that it would stop issuing paper benefit payment checks on Sept. 30, 2025.

The Social Security Administration is no longer issuing paper checks. Here’s what you need to know

by Sam Cohen

| October 2, 2025

Community | CULTURE | EQUALITY | government | HARDGATE | LIFESTYLE | Local news | local politics | money | News | politics
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has switched to electronic forms of payment. Here’s how you can set up your automatic payments with ease.
Ime Udoka is entering his third season as the Rockets’ head coach, and fourth as a head coach overall.

Get to know your 2025-2026 Houston Rockets NBA team

by Joey Held

| September 30, 2025

CULTURE | DALLAS MAVERICKS | ENTERTAINMENT | HARDGATE | Houston Rockets | HTX | HTX-hardgate | LIFESTYLE | NBA | SPORTS | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO
Last year’s squad was a surprising top seed in the Western Conference. After shaking up their roster, the 2025-2026 Houston Rockets are a title contender.
Texas has the highest uninsured rate for children in the nation. That’s according to a report from Georgetown University’s Center for Children and Families.

Rate of uninsured children in TX tops list

by Public News Service

| September 30, 2025

Affordability | CULTURE | EQUALITY | FAMILY | Federal Cuts | health insurance | insurance | LIFESTYLE | Local news | local politics | Medicaid | politics | TEXAS
Texas has the highest uninsured rate for children in the nation. That’s according to a report from Georgetown University’s Center for Children and Families.
Texas is coming up on its 200th anniversary of joining the United States, and there’s quite a bit of spooky history within the Lone Star State.

8 creepy facts about Texas that textbooks leave out

by Joey Held

| September 30, 2025

animals | austin | CULTURE | DFW | DFW EVENTS | dfw history | HARDGATE | houston history | HTX | LIFESTYLE | murder | North Texas | old texas | politics | recreation | SATX | TEXAS | TEXAS HISTORY | true crime
From unsolved murders to unsettling origins of town names, these creepy facts about Texas will make your skin crawl.
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12 Houston events to help you fall into October

by Sierra Rozen

| September 29, 2025

Community | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | food and drink | HARDGATE | HTX | HTX-hardgate | LIFESTYLE | THINGS TO DO
It’s every fall lover's favorite month! And while Houston is still enjoying (or sweating in) hotter weather for the season, there are still plenty of upcoming events to help get you in the spooky and autumnal spirit. Keep reading for just a few of the festivals and other events we’re looking forward to.
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