
As skilled labor declines, Texas faces delays in post-disaster recovery
by Sam Cohen
| February 3, 2026
CULTURE | EDUCATION | employment | extreme weather | HARDGATE | IMMIGRATION | LABOR | LIFESTYLE | Local news | STATE | texans | TEXAS | Texas Lead Story | WORK | young employees | young workers
A decline in skilled workers is leading to longer recovery and rebuilding processes following natural disasters. Several factors are at play.

Where to find food banks and food pantries in DFW
by Stacy Rounds
| February 3, 2026
DFW | DFW-hardgate | food | food banks | food pantries | food resources | grocery | GROWTH | HARDGATE
Across DFW, these food banks and food pantries form the backbone of the region’s hunger-relief efforts.

What Texans need to know about ICE and their rights
by Joi Louviere
| January 29, 2026
We spoke to a legal expert about what to do if you encounter ICE, what local police can and can’t do, and how to get involved to protect your neighbors.

5 highly-rated local Hispanic markets in DFW
by Stacy Rounds
| January 29, 2026
We’ve taken a look across the entire DFW metroplex and found 5 small, locally-owned Hispanic markets with high ratings and excellent customer reviews.

A closer look at five Hispanic supermarket chains serving DFW
by Stacy Rounds
| January 28, 2026
Texas-based Hispanic market chains play a vital role in meeting everyday needs for millions of people across the Dallas-Fort Worth area.



