
All the places in Houston where you can take your workout outdoors
| November 12, 2025
Community | CULTURE | HARDGATE | HEALTH | HOUSTON LEAD STORY | HTX | outdoor workouts | outdoors | recreation | TEXAS
From outdoor fitness classes to running trails and park workouts, fall is the perfect time to discover Houston’s best spots for exercising al fresco.

Spend less time in the kitchen and save some bucks with these Houston Thanksgiving feasts
by Sierra Rozen
| November 10, 2025
Community | CULTURE | food & drink | food and drink | HARDGATE | HOUSTON LEAD STORY | HTX | LIFESTYLE
Turkey, stuffing, pies, cranberry sauce, rolls, mac and cheese, mashed potatoes…Thanksgiving suppers can not only get lengthy, but also pricey with all you need to buy.

More Than a Prayer Hall: Houston’s New Ismaili Center Offers Community Spaces for Everyone
by Sam Cohen
| November 7, 2025
Community | CULTURE | EDUCATION | HARDGATE | HTX | Ismaili Center | Jamatkhanas | LIFESTYLE | prayer halls
The first Ismaili Center in the US is set to open in Houston next month. Here are all of the details.

Everything Merry and Bright: Your Complete Guide to Houston’s Holiday Magic
| November 6, 2025
christmas | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | FAMILY | family friendly | HARDGATE | holiday season | holiday traditions | HOLIDAYS | HTX | LIFESTYLE | recreation | winter | winter festivals
Explore Houston’s best holiday festivals, Christmas markets, spectacular light shows, and Santa meet-and-greets for an unforgettable festive season.

Houston ISD expands breakfast, after school food programs as SNAP benefits continue to be delayed
by Sierra Rozen
| November 4, 2025
As the future of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits remains uncertain during the federal government shutdown, a local school district is stepping up to make sure their students don’t go hungry.



