7 ways to give back in Houston during the holiday season
| November 18, 2025
animals | charities | christmas | Community | CULTURE | food banks | giving back | HARDGATE | HOLIDAYS | HOUSTON LEAD STORY | HTX | LIFESTYLE | local politics | nonprofits | pets | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO
From volunteering to donations, these seven Houston charities and nonprofits help you give back to those facing hardship in our community during the holidays.
Texas Sees Rise in Flea-Borne Typhus Cases
| September 9, 2025
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Flea-borne typhus, otherwise known as murine or endemic typhus, is on the rise in Texas. Here’s what you need to know.
Big-name neighbors: 9 celebrities who own homes in Texas
| August 22, 2025
Art | celebrities | Celebrity | Community | CULTURE | DALLAS | ENTERTAINMENT | FAMILY | HARDGATE | HOUSING | LIFESTYLE | local | pets | recreation | SAN ANTONIO | TEXAS
Learn about nine celebrities who call Texas home, from natives to first-timers who fell in love with the Lone Star State.
7 tips for keeping pets safe during Houston heat waves
| July 21, 2025
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Keep pets safe from dangerous temperatures in Houston summers with these essential safety strategies, from hydration tips to recognizing heat stroke symptoms.
Dallas achieves unprecedented growth in pet adoptions
| July 3, 2025
CULTURE | DALLAS | dallas animal services | DFW | DFW Lead Story | dogs | LIFESTYLE | pet adoption | pets
Dallas pet adoptions shatter adoption records with 12,261 pets finding homes in 2024 — a 41% increase from the previous year. This makes Dallas Animal Services a national leader in animal welfare.