Houston celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month amid concerns over ICE arrests
| September 15, 2025
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Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs through Oct. 15, kicks off in Houston this week with music, dance, and festivals across the area. But for many, the celebrations are not just about celebrating culture—it’s also about finding hope and joy at a time when increased immigration enforcement has left many communities on edge.
Federal loopholes may have opened the door for sports betting alternatives that skirt Texas’ gambling ban
| September 15, 2025
By Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune Sept. 15, 2025 “Federal loopholes may have opened the door for sports betting alternatives that skirt Texas’ gambling ban” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign […]
The fascinating history of Houston’s iconic concert venue Anderson Fair
| September 15, 2025
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In Houston, we are fortunate to have widespread live music venues of every size and catering to every taste—and grandaddy of them all is Anderson Fair Retail Restaurant, an oddly named listening room that since 1970 has hosted musical legends—and it’s still going strong.
10 celebrity chef restaurants in Dallas-Fort Worth
| September 12, 2025
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After reading about these 10 Dallas-Fort Worth restaurants started by celebrity chefs, you’ll want to make a dinner reservation pronto.
From lowriders to live music, here’s where to celebrate Hispanic heritage in Fort Worth
| September 9, 2025
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Looking for ways to show your pride during Hispanic Heritage Month? Several celebrations honoring Latino Americans and their cultures will soon take place across Fort Worth and Tarrant County.