
A veteran fan’s guide to attending March Madness in person
by Joey Held
| March 18, 2026
basketball | Community | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | HARDGATE | LIFESTYLE | local | Local news | locals | March Madness | OPINION | recreation | SPORTS | STATE | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO
Watching games from home is one thing, but it’s an entirely different experience to witness March Madness in person. Here’s what to know.

Bills pile up as North Texas TSA officers continue working without pay
by Sam Cohen
| March 17, 2026
Community | DALLAS | DFW | DFW Lead Story | DFW-hardgate | FORT WORTH | LABOR | Local news | North Texas | partial government shutdown | Shutdown Fairness Act | The Department of Homeland Security | Transportation Security Administration | TSA | workers
Dallas TSA officers continue working without pay amid ongoing partial government shutdown. It’s getting harder for them to make ends meet.

Meet the Texas teams playing in March Madness
by Joey Held
| March 17, 2026
central texas | Community | CULTURE | East Texas | FAMILY | family friendly | HARDGATE | HTX | LIFESTYLE | Local news | News | North Texas | recreation | south texas | SPORTS | STATE | TEXAS | Texas A&M | Texas Tech University
Texas has plenty of schools representing the state in the NCAA Tournament. Learn about the participants—and which teams to pick for your March Madness bracket.

Fake donation bins have popped up in North Richland Hills. Here’s how to spot them
by Sam Cohen
| March 16, 2026
charity | DFW | HARDGATE | local | Local news | neighborhoods | News | North Richland Hills | SAFETY | scams | STATE | TEXAS
Several fake donation bins have been found throughout North Richland Hills. Here’s how to spot the bogus ones.

She’s kept their kids safe for years. Now, these Dallas dads are paying it forward with a new car
by Sam Cohen
| March 13, 2026
children | Community | DALLAS | DFW | DFW-hardgate | FAMILY | LIFESTYLE | Local news | Moss Haven Elementary | North Texas | richardson | Richardson ISD | The Dad's Club | Trecia Crawford
A group of dads in North Texas surprised a local crossing guard with a new car. Here’s the heartwarming story about Trecia Crawford.



