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Now, 75 years after it opened in the Texas Panhandle, Wonderland Amusement Park is ready to dish out a heaping serving of fun to a whole new generation of Texans.

A new era begins for Amarillo’s most cherished amusement park

by Sam Cohen

| April 6, 2026

amusement park | central texas | Community | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | FAMILY | family friendly | History | LIFESTYLE | Local news | outdoor recreation | outdoors | STATE | TEXAS | TEXAS HISTORY | THINGS TO DO | Wonderland | Wonderland Amusement Park
Wonderland Amusement Park is under new ownership for the first time in its 75-year history. Here’s what you need to know.
The brand new Fredericksburg Racquet Center on April 27.

Fredericksburg Racquet Center swings big with $5.5M groundbreaking this month

by Sam Cohen

| April 6, 2026

Affordability | Community | construction | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | exercise | family friendly | Fredericksburg | Fredericksburg Racquet Center | fun | GROWTH | HARDGATE | HEALTH | LIFESTYLE | local | local business | Local news | outdoor recreation | outdoor workouts | outdoors | public health | recreation | SPORTS | STATE | TEXAS
The Fredericksburg Racquet Center is set to break ground on a $5.5 million project at the end of April. Here’s everything you need to know.
From big cats to reptiles, these animal sanctuaries in Texas rescue wildlife in need and promote conservation.

8 animal sanctuaries in Texas (+ the cute critters you’ll see at each one)

by Sydni Ellis

| April 2, 2026

animals | cats | Community | conservation | DALLAS | EQUALITY | FAMILY | HARDGATE | HTX | LIFESTYLE | News | pet adoption | pets | San Antonio | STATE | TEXAS | tyler | wildlife | wylie
From big cats to reptiles, these animal sanctuaries in Texas rescue wildlife in need and promote conservation.
Witnessing March Madness in person is a true experience.

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.
Texas has plenty of schools representing the state in the NCAA Tournament.

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.
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