Taste America: Houston brings culinary delights to the city
| September 23, 2025
Community | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | food and drink | HARDGATE | HOUSTON LEAD STORY | HTX | LIFESTYLE | THINGS TO DO
Like most Houstonians my age, getting the chance or funds to splurge on a seasonal, chef-driven meal is pretty rare. (Not in this economy, am I right?)
But the upcoming Taste of America event, which aims to showcase some of the city's expansive culinary scene, might just be worth the spend.
Fighting a health insurance denial? Here are 7 tips to help
| September 23, 2025
Affordability | CENTRAL WISCONSIN | Community | CULTURE | EASTERN WISCONSIN | ECONOMY | EDUCATION | Federal Cuts | HARDGATE | HEALTH | health insurance | health insurance denial | HEALTHCARE | insurance | LIFESTYLE | Medicaid | national politics | NORTHERN WISCONSIN | SOUTHERN WISCONSIN | WESTERN WISCONSIN | wisconsin | WISCONSIN POLITICS
To control costs, nearly all health insurers use a system called prior authorization, which requires patients or their providers to seek approval before they can get certain procedures, tests, and prescriptions.
8 u-pick farms in North Texas & the fall fun they offer
| September 22, 2025
Community | CULTURE | DFW | ENTERTAINMENT | fall fun | FAMILY | HARDGATE | LIFESTYLE | North Texas | outdoor recreation | THINGS TO DO | u-pick farms
The whole family will enjoy these nine u-pick farms in North Texas that offer fall activities and pick-your-own produce.
5 degrees of live music: A local’s guide to the best music venues in Houston
| September 19, 2025
While other Americans are starting to pull out their chunky knits and warming their hands over a blazing fire, fall looks a little bit different for those of us living in Houston.
Houston celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month amid concerns over ICE arrests
| September 15, 2025
Community | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | hispanic heritage month | HTX | IMMIGRATION | LIFESTYLE | Texas Lead Story | THINGS TO DO
Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs through Oct. 15, kicks off in Houston this week with music, dance, and festivals across the area. But for many, the celebrations are not just about celebrating culture—it’s also about finding hope and joy at a time when increased immigration enforcement has left many communities on edge.