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If approved, a bond proposal could help reopen Fort Worth’s beloved Seminary South Library.

Bond vote could bring Seminary South Library back to life

by Sam Cohen

| April 7, 2026

bond elections | Community | CULTURE | DFW | dfw history | DFW-hardgate | FAMILY | family friendly | FORT WORTH | funding | History | libraries | library | LIFESTYLE | LITERATURE | Seminary South Library | TEXAS | TEXAS HISTORY
If approved, a bond proposal could help reopen Fort Worth’s beloved Seminary South Library. Here’s what you need to know.
Mrs. Baird’s bread began from humble origins in 1908.

The history of Fort Worth-founded Mrs. Baird’s bread

by Sam Cohen

| April 7, 2026

Community | CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW Lead Story | DFW-hardgate | food banks | food donations | FORT WORTH | History | mrs. baird's bread | TEXAS HISTORY
Mrs. Baird’s bread began from humble origins in 1908. Here’s everything you need to know about the Fort Worth brand.
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.
During the Houston Art Car Parade, you’ll have a chance to experience the art car phenomenon in a variety of settings, including a sneak peek, a ball, and a VIP upgrade.

What to know about the 2026 Art Car Parade, Houston’s largest free public event

by Rebecca Deurlein

| March 30, 2026

2026 Houston Art Car Parade | artists | creatives | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | free | free event | Houston Art Car Parade | houston history | HTX | HTX-hardgate | LIFESTYLE | parade | TEXAS HISTORY | Texas Lead Story | THINGS TO DO
Houston’s wildest free event, the Art Car Parade, is back with 250 rolling masterpieces, 315,000 fans, and one unforgettable parade.
As with many folk songs, there’s plenty of legend behind the origin of “The Yellow Rose of Texas.”

The Yellow Rose of Texas: Myth vs. reality

by Joey Held

| March 12, 2026

american history | Black history | CULTURE | Democrats | FAMILY | folk song | HARDGATE | History | LIFESTYLE | local | lore | music | myth | roots | STATE | TEXAS | TEXAS HISTORY | The Yellow Rose of Texas
You’ve likely heard “The Yellow Rose of Texas” in some form or fashion. Learn more about the classic folk song, including what’s fact and what’s fiction.
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