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The Barnes & Noble filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation to open a brand new 20,000-square foot store near West 7th Street.

Book lovers rejoice! Barnes & Noble is opening a new store in Fort Worth

by Sam Cohen

| April 1, 2026

Barnes & Noble | book store | books | bookstores | booktok | Community | DFW | DFW-hardgate | FORT WORTH | holiday shopping | HOLIDAYS | LIFESTYLE | SHOPPING
Barnes & Noble will open a new store in Fort Worth ahead of the 2026 holiday season. Here’s everything you need to know.
Houston’s position on the Gulf Coast places it within a four-hour drive of Louisiana, but this city’s connection with the Creole State goes much deeper.

The 5 best Cajun restaurants in Houston, according to the locals

by Rebecca Deurlein

| March 31, 2026

Abe’s Cajun Market | cajun food | cajun restaurants | CULTURE | food & drink | food and drink | HTX | HTX-hardgate | LIFESTYLE | Schilleci’s New Orleans Kitchen | The Boot | Treebeards | Viola and Agnes | Zydeco Louisiana Diner
You’ll find perfectly seasoned roux, kicky jambalaya, and fresh seafood singing with spice at these highly rated Cajun restaurants in Houston.
During the Houston Art Car Parade, you’ll have a chance to experience the art car phenomenon in a variety of settings, including a sneak peek, a ball, and a VIP upgrade.

What to know about the 2026 Art Car Parade, Houston’s largest free public event

by Rebecca Deurlein

| March 30, 2026

2026 Houston Art Car Parade | artists | creatives | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | free | free event | Houston Art Car Parade | houston history | HTX | HTX-hardgate | LIFESTYLE | parade | TEXAS HISTORY | Texas Lead Story | THINGS TO DO
Houston’s wildest free event, the Art Car Parade, is back with 250 rolling masterpieces, 315,000 fans, and one unforgettable parade.
At Dallas-Fort Worth’s many dog-friendly restaurants, you don’t have to choose between delicious food and the company of your furry bestie.

9 dog-friendly restaurants in Dallas-Fort Worth

by Britteny Dee

| March 30, 2026

CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW Lead Story | DFW-hardgate | dog-friendly | dog-friendly restaurants | eat local | food & drink | food and drink | FORT WORTH | Joe Leo Fine Tex Mex | Katy Trail Ice House | LIFESTYLE | MUTTS Canine Cantina | outdoors | pets | recreation | Rodeo Goat | The Bearded Lady | The Henry | The Lakehouse | Truck Yard | waterfront | Woodshed Smokehouse
Dining out with your dog is easy at these dog-friendly restaurants in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Kids can eat free at many restaurants across Houston on certain days of the week.

10 restaurants where kids can eat for free in Houston

by Dorothy Scott

| March 30, 2026

Affordability | Alicia’s Mexican Grille | BuffBurger | Crust Pizza Co. | CULTURE | Del Pueblo Mexican Restaurant | FAMILY | Feges BBQ | HTX | HTX-hardgate | Hungry’s | kids eat free | Kokai Sushi and Lounge | LIFESTYLE | Local Table | The Union Kitchen
Kids can eat free at many restaurants across Houston on certain days of the week. Check out these 10 options, ranging from Mexican food to sushi.
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