Why are there so many man-made lakes in Texas—and are there any that are naturally occurring?
| July 28, 2025
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There are thousands of lakes in Texas, but contrary to popular legend around the state, not all of them were created by humans.
‘The best ice cream in the country’: How Blue Bell Creameries became a Texas staple
| July 10, 2025
Blue Bell Creameries has been a Texas staple for more than a century. But how did a small-town ice cream maker become a nationally known brand?
Pride Month every month: How to support lesbian bars amidst dwindling numbers
| June 13, 2025
Community | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | get involved | HARDGATE | History | HOLIDAYS | LGBTQ | LIFESTYLE | SMALL BUSINESS | TEXAS | Texas Lead Story
In the United States, there are only 36 remaining lesbian bars compared to an estimated 803 gay bars. The Lesbian Bar Project reports that in 1980 there were 200 lesbian bars.
Texas lawmakers allocate $10M to support National Juneteenth Museum development
| June 11, 2025
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The National Juneteenth Museum received $10 million from Texas lawmakers for its development in Fort Worth’s Historic Southside, museum CEO Jarred Howard confirmed to the Report June 9. The Texas House and Senate approved the allocation through the state budget, but it still awaits Gov. Greg Abbott’s signature. Howard said the state’s new financial support […]
‘Donut’ stop believing: How Shipley Do-Nuts created a breakfast empire
| June 5, 2025
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Behind the fresh, gourmet, glazed “do-nut” recipe was Lawrence Shipley Sr. and his family. Cut by hand and served hot, the donuts were sold wholesale. By the mid-1940s, the breakfast treat became so popular that Shipley was selling them individually to customers.