Commissioners Court pushes for Judge Lina Hidalgo’s resignation
| March 23, 2026
At Harris County Commissioners Court, Commissioner Tom Ramsey is calling for Judge Lina Hidalgo to resign amid recent controversy at the Houston Rodeo. He says with hurricane season and the FIFA World Cup ahead, the county needs stronger leadership. Commissioners also honored the Houston Rodeo with a resolution for its community work.
A veteran fan’s guide to attending March Madness in person
| 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.
Why Texans are voting with education in mind this midterm election
| March 17, 2026
DFW TEXED EXCLUSIVE | EDUCATION | HIGHER EDUCATION | K-12 education | public education | state board of education | TEXAS | texas education agency | Texas Lead Story
Texans have a chance to elect staunch public education advocates to several statewide seats in November.
Thousands of North Texas families eye school voucher program with hours left to apply
| March 17, 2026
Affordability | Community | DFW | DFW-hardgate | FAMILY | North Texas | school voucher | school voucher program | schools | TEXAS | Texas Education Freedom Accounts | TEXAS LEGISLATURE
Over 200,000 students have applied for the Texas Education Freedom Accounts program ahead of today’s deadline. Here’s what you need to know.
UH students protest board of regents’ $13 million investment tied to Israel defense
| March 17, 2026
UH students gathered on campus to oppose the board of regents’ $13 million investment in companies supplying weapons to Israel. Protestors say the university’s money should not support firms connected to the conflict, but instead go towards student safety and education.