
A new era begins for Amarillo’s most cherished amusement park
by Sam Cohen
| April 6, 2026
amusement park | central texas | Community | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | FAMILY | family friendly | History | LIFESTYLE | Local news | outdoor recreation | outdoors | STATE | TEXAS | TEXAS HISTORY | THINGS TO DO | Wonderland | Wonderland Amusement Park
Wonderland Amusement Park is under new ownership for the first time in its 75-year history. Here’s what you need to know.

Fredericksburg Racquet Center swings big with $5.5M groundbreaking this month
by Sam Cohen
| April 6, 2026
Affordability | Community | construction | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | exercise | family friendly | Fredericksburg | Fredericksburg Racquet Center | fun | GROWTH | HARDGATE | HEALTH | LIFESTYLE | local | local business | Local news | outdoor recreation | outdoor workouts | outdoors | public health | recreation | SPORTS | STATE | TEXAS
The Fredericksburg Racquet Center is set to break ground on a $5.5 million project at the end of April. Here’s everything you need to know.

Fort Worth city council greenlights $189K for new public art installations
by Sam Cohen
| April 2, 2026
Art | artists | arts | Community | CULTURE | DFW | DFW-hardgate | LIFESTYLE | Local news | public art
The Fort Worth city council approved $189k in commission contracts to go toward two new public artworks. Here’s what you need to know. On March 31,the Fort Worth city council approved $189,141 in commission contracts to put toward the installation of two new public artworks—one will be developed outside the Eugene McCray Community Center and the […]

The 15 best Houston Astros promos of the 2026 season
by Joey Held
| April 2, 2026
baseball | Community | CULTURE | FAMILY | family friendly | houston astros | houston astros promos | HOUSTON LEAD STORY | HTX | HTX-hardgate | LIFESTYLE | Local news | SPORTS
The Houston Astros are looking to add another championship to the franchise’s accolades, and they’re doing a ton of fun promo giveaways along the way. Another baseball season is underway! Attending a Houston Astros game is always a blast. From the crack of the bat to the endless snacks to singing “Take Me Out to the Ball […]

8 animal sanctuaries in Texas (+ the cute critters you’ll see at each one)
by Sydni Ellis
| April 2, 2026
animals | cats | Community | conservation | DALLAS | EQUALITY | FAMILY | HARDGATE | HTX | LIFESTYLE | News | pet adoption | pets | San Antonio | STATE | TEXAS | tyler | wildlife | wylie
From big cats to reptiles, these animal sanctuaries in Texas rescue wildlife in need and promote conservation.



