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Death cafes may sound grim in nature, but they were created to foster a sense of community.

How San Antonio death cafes are changing the way we talk about mortality

by Sam Cohen

| January 16, 2026

ABODE | Community | death | death cafes | death doula | HARDGATE | HEALTH | LIFESTYLE | mortality | San Antonio | San Antonio Lead Story | SATX | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO
Death cafes may sound grim in nature, but they were created to foster a sense of community. Here’s what you need to know.
The MLK Grande Parade and the Black Heritage Society have worked together, alongside Mayor John Whitmire and the City of Houston, to plan the first-ever MLK Unity Parade, set to take place on Monday, January 19.

Houston’s 2 MLK parades join forces for historic unity celebration on Jan. 19

by Sam Cohen

| January 15, 2026

Community | CULTURE | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. | HARDGATE | HTX | John Whitmire | LIFESTYLE | MLK Day | MLK Day in Houston | MLK Day of Service | MLK Unity Parade | Rice University | THINGS TO DO
MLK Day in Houston will be celebrated with a unified parade, along with several other events scheduled around the city. Here are all the details.
The Fort Worth City Council has approved funding for the Fort Worth African American Museum and Cultural Center.

Fort Worth invests in Black history with funding approval for African American Museum and Cultural Center

by Sam Cohen

| January 15, 2026

Black history | CIVIL RIGHTS | Community | CULTURE | DFW | FORT WORTH | Fort Worth African American Museum and Cultural Center | Fred Rouse | HARDGATE | neighborhoods | Polytechnic Heights | TEXAS HISTORY
On Tuesday, the Fort Worth City Council approved funding for the Fort Worth African American Museum and Cultural Center. Here’s what you need to know.
grocery shopping at a local grocer

Locally owned grocery stores that support Dallas–Fort Worth communities

by Stacy Rounds

| January 15, 2026

Affordability | DALLAS | DFW | FAMILY | food and drink | grocery | GROWTH | HARDGATE | shop local | SNAP
These five locally owned grocery stores and small chains across Dallas–Fort Worth share a commitment to serving our North Texas communities.
Spain and Portugal are often believed to have originated empanadas.

Where to get the best empanadas in San Antonio

by Dorothy Scott

| January 14, 2026

and dives | CULTURE | diners | drive-ins | empanadas | food & drink | food and drink | guy fieri | HARDGATE | LIFESTYLE | restaurants | San Antonio | SATX
For the best empanadas in San Antonio—both sweet and savory—check out these nine restaurants. There’s so much to do in San Antonio, and that’s simply because of the great people who live here and create fun, soul-enriching opportunities for their communities. For instance, San Antonio is slated to be filled with can’t-miss festivals in 2026, but […]
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