From Beyoncé to Dennis Quaid: 10 Texas celebrities you didn’t know were from Houston
| June 6, 2025
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Certain celebrities are open about sharing details of their upbringings, including where they grew up and how living in that area influenced them as individuals and artists. However, others might not be as forthcoming with this type of personal information, so you’d be forgiven for not knowing that some celebs are actually from Houston.
11 phenomenal 4th of July firework shows in Houston
| June 6, 2025
Celebrate our nation’s independence at these 4th of July fireworks shows that light up the skies over Houston.
Houston summer bucket list: 15 activities to check off
| June 6, 2025
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Looking for things to do during the Houston summer? We’ve got you covered, from ice cream shops to immersive museums to live performances.
Dallas unveils ambitious 2025 Bike Plan for safer streets
| June 5, 2025
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Dallas adopts the 2025 Bike Plan to expand cycling infrastructure, reduce emissions, and create safer routes for all skill levels across the city.
‘Donut’ stop believing: How Shipley Do-Nuts created a breakfast empire
| June 5, 2025
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Behind the fresh, gourmet, glazed “do-nut” recipe was Lawrence Shipley Sr. and his family. Cut by hand and served hot, the donuts were sold wholesale. By the mid-1940s, the breakfast treat became so popular that Shipley was selling them individually to customers.