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Why are there so many man-made lakes in Texas—and are there any that are naturally occurring?

by Joey Held

| July 28, 2025

Community | HARDGATE | History | LIFESTYLE | North Texas | outdoor recreation | STATE | TEXAS | TEXAS HISTORY | WATER
There are thousands of lakes in Texas, but contrary to popular legend around the state, not all of them were created by humans.
the white, blue, and red airplane Embraer 175 taking off from DFW airport

How DFW became one of the busiest airports in the world (+ some of the coolest flights you can take)

by Claire Mainprize

| July 22, 2025

airport | airports | CULTURE | Dallas Fort Worth International Airport | DFW | DFW Lead Story | flights | HARDGATE | LIFESTYLE | TEXAS | tourism | TRAVEL
Learn how Dallas Fort Worth International Airport has turned into one of the most popular airports in the world, both in passengers served and flights flown.
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7 tips for keeping pets safe during Houston heat waves

by Rebecca Deurlein

| July 21, 2025

Community | CULTURE | HARDGATE | heat waves | houston heat | HOUSTON LEAD STORY | HTX | humid | humidity | LIFESTYLE | pet safety | pets | summer | TEXAS
Keep pets safe from dangerous temperatures in Houston summers with these essential safety strategies, from hydration tips to recognizing heat stroke symptoms.
a white woman and man holding cups of ice cream stand outside a houston ice cream shop smiling at each other.

Craving a cone? 8 local Houston ice cream shops to head to

by Rebecca Deurlein

| July 17, 2025

CULTURE | food and drink | frozen custard | HARDGATE | houston ice cream | HTX | ice cream | LIFESTYLE | TEXAS | woman-owned business
From ice cream to custards to crazy, seasonal flavors, stay cool in the sizzling summer heat at these Houston ice cream shops.
a plate of texas bbq with green beans, slaw, and more.

The best BBQ in DFW, according to Yelp

by Sydni Ellis

| July 16, 2025

barbecue | bbq | CULTURE | DFW | food and drink | HARDGATE | LIFESTYLE | TEXAS | texas bbq | yelp
Discover eight spots serving the best BBQ in DFW, all of which come highly recommended by Yelpers.