
Celebrate Black History Month, Houston rodeo-style
| February 3, 2026
2026 Black Heritage Day | 2026 houston rodeo | animals | Black History Month | CIVIL RIGHTS | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | FAMILY | HOUSTON LEAD STORY | houston rodeo | HTX | HTX-hardgate | music | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO
Cowboys, musicians, and the 2026 Black Heritage Day prove that Houston’s cowboy culture wouldn’t be complete without its long history of Black contributors.

These are the 13 best concerts by politically active artists coming to DFW in 2026
by Joi Louviere
| January 26, 2026
DALLAS | DFW | DFW Lead Story | DFW-hardgate | ENTERTAINMENT | FORT WORTH | music | politics | THINGS TO DO
DFW will soon get a chance to see live performances from music artists unafraid to share their political beliefs.

Dust off your boots: The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo rides back Feb. 12
by Sam Cohen
| January 23, 2026
CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | FAMILY | Hank Williams Jr. | LIFESTYLE | Ludacris | Miranda Lambert | music | SA-hardgate | San Antonio Lead Story | San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo | SATX | TEXAS | TEXAS HISTORY | THINGS TO DO
The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo takes place February 12-March 1, 2026. Here’s everything you need to know.

Music to the ear: Your ultimate guide to Texas music festivals
by Sierra Rozen
| January 8, 2026
austin | houston livestock show and rodeo | live music venue | music | state fair of texas | TEXAS | Texas Lead Story | THINGS TO DO
As a state bursting at the seams with different cultures, it’s no wonder that Texas music festivals are so diverse when it comes to genres. From the thumping bass of EDM to the guitar twang found in folk, there’s a festival for every ear and every type of music in the Lone Star State.

9 spring & summer festivals in DFW to look forward to
by Sydni Ellis
| January 7, 2026
Community | CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW-hardgate | ENTERTAINMENT | FAMILY | food and drink | FORT WORTH | HOLIDAYS | LIFESTYLE | music | outdoor recreation | outdoors | TEXAS
With beautiful flowers, delicious food, wonderful music, and fantastic fireworks, you won’t want to miss these 10 upcoming festivals in DFW.



