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Texas Longhorn cattle are the official large mammal symbol of Texas, with a storied history from mingling with Christopher Columbus to a record-breaking auction in Fort Worth, plus lots of notable moments in between.

The history of Texas Longhorn cattle: From Christopher Columbus to a record Fort Worth sale

by Sydni Ellis

| March 3, 2026

american history | animals | CULTURE | FAMILY | FARMING | FORT WORTH | HARDGATE | History | LIFESTYLE | Local news | San Antonio | STATE | TEXAS | TEXAS HISTORY | Texas Lead Story | University of Texas at Austin
Texas Longhorn cattle have a rich, centuries-long history that has led to the prestigious state icon they are today.
Tejanas have changed history in ways big and small for as long as we can remember.

7 Tejanas who shaped history

by Dorothy Scott

| March 2, 2026

Adela Sloss Vento | american history | Art | arts | celebrities | Community | CULTURE | diversity | EDUCATION | Emma Tenayuca | ENTERTAINMENT | FAMILY | Gloria Anzaldúa | HARDGATE | History | Jovita Idár | Laura Canales | LIFESTYLE | LITERATURE | local artists | Lydia Mendoza | MEXICAN CULTURE | News | San Antonio | Selena Quintanilla | Tejanas | TEXAS | TEXAS HISTORY
Tejanas have changed history in ways big and small for as long as we can remember. Check out these seven examples from the music world to politics.
Curious to see these around in San Francisco. Would be nice to have a fully self driving car.

No driver? No problem. Waymo’s autonomous cars roll out in 3 Texas cities

by Sam Cohen

| February 27, 2026

Alamo Heights | austin | Community | CULTURE | DALLAS | Dellview area | driverless vehicles | HARDGATE | HTX | King William district | LIFESTYLE | ride share | San Antonio | Southtown Terrell Hills | TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION | TRAVEL | waymo
Waymo recently expanded into San Antonio, Houston, and Dallas. Here’s what to know about the driverless vehicles.
Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA) has announced its plans to relocate its historic Stone Fort Museum to make way for the construction of a new science building.

SFA plans to move iconic Stone Fort Museum due to upcoming development projects

by Sam Cohen

| February 25, 2026

american history | college | Community | CULTURE | development | East Texas | educators | expansion | HARDGATE | History | INFRASTRUCTURE | LIFESTYLE | local | Local news | local politics | locals | SFA | STATE | Stephen F. Austin State University | Stone Fort Museum | TEXAS | Texas Centennial | TEXAS HISTORY | TRANSPORTATION
SFA announced that it will be relocating the historic Stone Fort Museum due to upcoming development projects. Here’s what you need to know.
Boots has been safely captured and relocated to Beaumont’s Gator Country, where he’ll be with other similarly sized gators.

Port Aransas’s much-loved alligator Boots finds new home at Gator Country

by Sam Cohen

| February 25, 2026

animals | Beaumont | Boots the alligator | Community | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | Gator Country | HARDGATE | LIFESTYLE | local | Local news | neighborhoods | News | outdoors | Port Aransas | SAFETY | TEXAS
Boots the alligator has become a neighborhood icon in Port Aransas. He was recently relocated to Beaumont’s Gator Country.
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