The 7 biggest misconceptions about Houston, according to a local
| October 24, 2025
Think Houston is all cowboys and tumbleweeds? A longtime Houstonian debunks seven major myths about America’s 4th largest city, from its cuisine to its climate.
Gwen Frisbie-Fulton: Local elections let Texas voters shape their communities
| October 23, 2025
My neighbor Tamara is tired of politics; she tells me this all the time. She says she doesn’t watch the news except for the weather, and would rather read a good book instead. I get it, I tell her, as I drop off a paperback I just finished. But Tamara is also pretty fed up […]
Oak Lawn United Methodist Church takes a stand—one rainbow step at a time
| October 22, 2025
Community | CULTURE | DFW | DFW Lead Story | faith | governor greg abbott | HARDGATE | LGBTQ | LIFESTYLE | Oak Lawn United Methodist Church | rainbow crosswalks | rainbow steps | TEXAS
Oak Lawn United Methodist Church has painted rainbow steps following Gov. Abbot’s order to remove rainbow crosswalks. Here’s what to know.
UT won’t say if it accepted Trump’s pledge targeting trans, international students
| October 21, 2025
college | COLLEGE STUDENTS | DFW TEXED EXCLUSIVE | EDUCATION | educators | HIGHER EDUCATION | public education | TEXAS | Texas Lead Story
The Trump administration offered preferential funding to nine colleges that agreed to pledge loyalty to his conservative agenda. The University of Texas has yet to publicly respond to the offer.
Fort Worth Stockyards: 16 events to look forward to in the rest of 2025
| October 21, 2025
Affordability | Community | CULTURE | DFW | ENTERTAINMENT | food and drink | fort worth stockyards | HARDGATE | LIFESTYLE | recreation | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO
Celebrate the end of 2025 in style with 16 exciting events happening at the Fort Worth Stockyards. From country music to ghost tours, there is something for everyone.