As DEI faces pushback, Houston partners with Kroger to launch jobs initiative
| July 2, 2025
As DEI programs face pushback nationally, Houston is leaning in. Roderick Batson, with support from the city of Houston and Kroger, has launched Helping Heroes Staffing to create real job opportunities for people with special needs.
Unpacking the pickleball craze: The best places to play in Houston
| July 2, 2025
Said to be easier than tennis, often referred to as a "millennial sport,” and having nothing to do with the vinegary vegetable, pickleball has taken over as the fastest growing sport in the country.
8 Houston hikes with plenty of shade
| July 2, 2025
CULTURE | HARDGATE | HEALTH | hiking | HTX | HTX-hardgate | LIFESTYLE | outdoor recreation | THINGS TO DO
You’ll feel as cool as a cucumber all summer long on these shade-filled Houston hikes.
Two schools, one law: Texas A&M, Texas Southern University navigate NCAA shakeup
| June 30, 2025
Texas A&M and Texas Southern are navigating a landmark shift in college athletics compensation following the passage of Texas House Bill 126.
Houston’s 6 best movie theatres
| June 30, 2025
Community | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | food and drink | HARDGATE | HTX | HTX-hardgate | LIFESTYLE | THINGS TO DO
Houston is home to many unique movie-going experiences, from rooftop moments to drive-ins. Check out some of our favorites below.