From New Orleans to Houston: Hurricane Katrina survivors reflect 20 years later
| August 26, 2025
When cooking a New Orleans staple like gumbo, the first step is to make the roux, a process that requires the cook to meticulously stir a combination of flour and fat. The kitchen becomes hot and steamy as the mixture begins to boil, a savory and earthy scent setting the tone for a perfect stew. […]
Learn all about the coastal tribes that once inhabited Houston
| August 13, 2025
Community | CULTURE | houston history | HTX | indigenous tribes | LIFESTYLE | native americans | texas gulf coast | TEXAS HISTORY
For centuries before Houston officially became a city, Indigenous tribes lived along the Texas Gulf Coast. Discover their traditions, culture, and way of life.
Why are there so many man-made lakes in Texas—and are there any that are naturally occurring?
| July 28, 2025
Community | HARDGATE | History | LIFESTYLE | North Texas | outdoor recreation | STATE | TEXAS | TEXAS HISTORY | WATER
There are thousands of lakes in Texas, but contrary to popular legend around the state, not all of them were created by humans.
Sam Houston: 9 facts about the city’s namesake (including when he ran away & was adopted by a Cherokee chief!)
| July 22, 2025
Battle of San Jacinto | CULTURE | HARDGATE | houston namesake | houston statue | HTX | republic of texas | sam houston | TEXAS | TEXAS HISTORY
The city of Houston is named after Sam Houston, the first president of the Republic of Texas. Discover more about this colorful character.
7 most notorious true crime cases in DFW history
| July 14, 2025
CULTURE | DFW | dfw history | DFW Lead Story | HARDGATE | murder | NATIONAL NEWS | TEXAS | TEXAS HISTORY | true crime
Dallas-Fort Worth is home to plenty of exciting spots, but it’s also been the scene of some of the most infamous true crime cases in the country.