Where to get the best gluten-free eats In Houston
| August 27, 2025
Gluten-free diners don’t need to take chances when it comes to Houston’s food scene. Here’s our guide for gluten-free dining in H-Town.
Meet the 4 chefs who won the State Fair of Texas’ Big Tex Award
| 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 […]
It’s not in your head—downtown Dallas is getting hotter. Here’s what the city is doing about it
| August 26, 2025
CLIMATE CHANGE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW Lead Story | downtown dallas | HARDGATE | LIFESTYLE | public health | smart surfaces project | urban core
Dallas is partnering with the Smart Surfaces Coalition to help combat the city’s increasingly hot urban core. Here’s what they’re planning to do.
From New Orleans to Houston: Hurricane Katrina survivors reflect 20 years later
| August 26, 2025
When cooking a New Orleans staple like gumbo, the first step is to make the roux, a process that requires the cook to meticulously stir a combination of flour and fat. The kitchen becomes hot and steamy as the mixture begins to boil, a savory and earthy scent setting the tone for a perfect stew. […]
Big-name neighbors: 9 celebrities who own homes in Texas
| 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.