
Leo Mendoza, 11, reportedly runs into the record books in Houston
by Sam Cohen
| January 12, 2026
Aramco Houston Half Marathon | Community | CULTURE | half marathon | HARDGATE | HTX | HTX-hardgate | leo mendoza | LIFESTYLE | SPORTS | world record
11-year-old Leo Mendoza reportedly set a world record at the Aramco Houston Half Marathon on Sunday. Here’s what you need to know.

Plano native Amber Glenn carries hometown hopes into Olympic qualifiers
by Sam Cohen
| January 7, 2026
2026 winter olympics | amber glenn | CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW Lead Story | DFW-hardgate | ENTERTAINMENT | figure skating | LIFESTYLE | plano | SPORTS | TEXAS
26-year-old Amber Glenn has her eyes set on the 2026 Winter Olympics. She’s due to compete in qualifying events in St. Louis.

Nothing but net! Gianna, Natalia & Milania Jordan score scholarships at Texas Tech
by Sam Cohen
| December 22, 2025
Community | CULTURE | Dallas basketball | DFW | DFW Lead Story | ENTERTAINMENT | Gianna Jordan | HARDGATE | jordan sisters | LIFESTYLE | Milania Jordan | Natalia Jordan | SPORTS | Texas Tech University
The Jordan sisters have been dominating high school basketball together for years. Now, three of the four will attend Texas Tech.

Alamo city goes the distance this weekend with inaugural marathon
by Sam Cohen
| December 6, 2025
The San Antonio Marathon takes place this weekend. Here’s everything you need to know.

Sugar Land Scores big with FIFA World Cup 26 partnership
| December 3, 2025
Community | CULTURE | ECONOMY | ENTERTAINMENT | FIFA World Cup 26 | HARDGATE | HTX | HTX-hardgate | LIFESTYLE | NATIONAL NEWS | SPORTS | sugar land | TEXAS | World Cup
City leaders project a significant impact on Sugar Land’s economic development and community offerings, thanks to its involvement with the FIFA World Cup 26. The city of Sugar Land, located 20 miles south of downtown Houston, has become an Official Supporter of the FIFA World Cup 26 Houston Host City, providing a platform for the […]



