I tried the newest foods at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo—here’s how I scored them
| March 6, 2026
2026 houston rodeo | Community | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | food & drink | food and drink | HOUSTON LEAD STORY | houston livestock show and rodeo | houston rodeo | HTX | HTX-hardgate | THINGS TO DO
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is home to some of the craziest food concoctions imaginable. Every year, for three weeks, NRG Park is filled with pickle pizza, fried Oreos, and just about anything you can put on a stick.
CD‑18 voters are ready for strong, steady leadership after redistricting
| March 5, 2026
CD‑18 voters say this March primary matters. After being redistricted and going more than a year without representation, many say they’re ready for steady leadership again. They’re energized, paying attention, and prepared to move forward with someone in place who can represent them.
Why handheld crafts are trending—and where to try them in Houston
| March 5, 2026
Community | crochet | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | hobbies | HTX | HTX-hardgate | LIFESTYLE | local business | needlepoint | pottery | THINGS TO DO
Handheld crafts are having a moment—Here’s how to start your pottery, needlepoint, or crochet journey in Houston
‘Late Night Talking?’ More like late night shopping—Harry Styles pop-up lands in Houston
| March 4, 2026
CULTURE | harry styles | Harry Styles Houston pop-up shop | HTX | HTX-hardgate | LIFESTYLE | pop-up | SHOPPING
A Harry Styles pop-up will take place in Houston this weekend. Here are all the details.
Young Houston voters push for new leadership in a tense election year
| March 2, 2026
As early voting closes ahead of Texas’ primary elections, some Houston-area voters say they are approaching the candidates with a renewed sense of urgency, citing concerns ranging from immigration and public education to civil rights and community safety. Roughly 270,000 people cast early ballots in Harris County for the March 3 primary, combining both in‑person […]