
Meet the 4 chefs who won the State Fair of Texas’ Big Tex Award
by Sydni Ellis
| August 27, 2025
big tex award | Community | CULTURE | DFW | ENTERTAINMENT | food and drink | HARDGATE | LIFESTYLE | state fair of texas | TEXAS
The 2025 State Fair of Texas’ Big Tex Choice Award winners were just announced. Find out more about what they do outside of the fair and what previous winners are up to now. Everyone going to the State Fair of Texas in the fall has one question: What food should I order? The fair is known for […]

Big-name neighbors: 9 celebrities who own homes in Texas
by Sydni Ellis
| August 22, 2025
Art | celebrities | Celebrity | Community | CULTURE | DALLAS | ENTERTAINMENT | FAMILY | HARDGATE | HOUSING | LIFESTYLE | local | pets | recreation | SATX | TEXAS
Learn about nine celebrities who call Texas home, from natives to first-timers who fell in love with the Lone Star State.

Gaining momentum: How a Houston fitness leader is redefining exercise and finding joy in movement again
by Sierra Rozen
| August 20, 2025
Community | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | HARDGATE | HOUSTON LEAD STORY | HTX | LIFESTYLE | THINGS TO DO
When Sherilyn Hardy was growing up, her introduction to fitness was through sports, specifically volleyball and lacrosse. Lacrosse, a sport she played competitively, filled her schedule in high school, and even determined which college she chose—joining Baylor University’s women’s lacrosse team on a partial scholarship in 2015.

Let’s try to forget about politics at this Dallas candle-making class
by Joi Louviere
| August 19, 2025
Try this candle making class in Dallas

Road Trippin’: Five fabulous road trips within five hours of Dallas-Fort Worth
by Joi Louviere
| August 18, 2025
North Texans in need of low-cost vacation ideas can consider these COURIER DFW road trip itineraries.



