
I got to experience 3 classic game shows without leaving Texas, thanks to GameOn! HTX
by Joey Held
| March 11, 2026
Community | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | fun | game on! htx | game shows | HARDGATE | HOUSTON LEAD STORY | HTX | HTX-hardgate | LIFESTYLE | play | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO
GameOn! HTX gives you a full game show experience right in the Lone Star State, making it the perfect activity for parties, big groups, and work events.

Your baby’s milestones deserve to be celebrated. Apparently, Whataburger and Buc-ee’s agree
by Sam Cohen
| March 5, 2026
Affordability | baby book battle | baby milestones | brand loyalty | Buc-ee’s | Buc-ee’s versus Whataburger baby book battle | central texas | Community | CULTURE | East Texas | FAMILY | food & drink | food and drink | fun | HARDGATE | LIFESTYLE | LITERATURE | North Texas | reading | SHOPPING | south texas | STATE | TEXAS | whataburger
Buc-ee’s and Whataburger both sell ABCs baby books, among other themed gifts. Which will you take home to show your brand loyalty?

TXST’s Wittliff Collections celebrates its legacy with ’40 Objects’ exhibit
by Sam Cohen
| February 19, 2026
Art | arts | celebrities | central texas | CULTURE | EDUCATION | ENTERTAINMENT | family friendly | free things to do | fun | HARDGATE | LIFESTYLE | LITERATURE | Local news | locals | News | recreation | TEXAS | TEXAS HISTORY | texas state university | THINGS TO DO | Wittliff | Wittliff museum
The “Spirit of the Wittliff in 40 Objects” exhibit includes items from Cormac McCarthy and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Here are all the details.

Guinness World Records Texas holds (plus 5 cool Guinness Records held by Texans)
by Joey Held
| October 28, 2025
animals | Art | books | Community | CULTURE | dogs | ENTERTAINMENT | fun | guinness world records | HARDGATE | LIFESTYLE | local | Local news | recreation | TEXAS
There’s no shortage of Guinness World Records accomplishments. We’re highlighting some of our favorites from Texas and its residents.

8 Día de los Muertos events worth traveling to across Texas
by Joey Held
| October 14, 2025
animals | austin | celebration | Community | CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW EVENTS | diversity | El Paso | ENTERTAINMENT | EQUALITY | FAMILY | food & drink | food and drink | food trucks | FORT WORTH | fun | HARDGATE | HOLIDAYS | LIFESTYLE | LITERATURE | local business | MEXICAN CULTURE | recreation | SATX | SHOPPING | TEXAS | TEXAS HISTORY | THINGS TO DO | TRAVEL
Día de los Muertos—also called Day of the Dead—events are in abundance across Texas. We’re highlighting some of the best for the perfect celebration.



