
It’s National Blood Donor Month: Here’s where to give blood in DFW
by Sydni Ellis
| January 20, 2026
Addison | Allen | Arlington | Community | DALLAS | denton | DFW | DFW Lead Story | DFW-hardgate | donate blood | frisco | give blood | HEALTH | irving | LIFESTYLE | McKinney | National Blood Donor Month | nonprofits | plano | THINGS TO DO
Discover where to give blood in Dallas-Forth Worth during National Blood Donor Month in January (and beyond!).

How San Antonio death cafes are changing the way we talk about mortality
by Sam Cohen
| January 16, 2026
ABODE | Community | death | death cafes | death doula | HEALTH | LIFESTYLE | mortality | SA-hardgate | San Antonio | San Antonio Lead Story | SATX | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO
Death cafes may sound grim in nature, but they were created to foster a sense of community. Here’s what you need to know.

Houston’s 2 MLK parades join forces for historic unity celebration on Jan. 19
by Sam Cohen
| January 15, 2026
Community | CULTURE | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. | HARDGATE | HTX | John Whitmire | LIFESTYLE | MLK Day | MLK Day in Houston | MLK Day of Service | MLK Unity Parade | Rice University | THINGS TO DO
MLK Day in Houston will be celebrated with a unified parade, along with several other events scheduled around the city. Here are all the details.

Best hole-in-the-wall restaurants in San Antonio
| January 14, 2026
CULTURE | FAMILY | food & drink | food and drink | hole-in-the-wall restaurants | international food | LIFESTYLE | SA-hardgate | San Antonio | San Antonio Lead Story | san antonio restaurants | SATX | SMALL BUSINESS | TEXAS POLITICS | THINGS TO DO
Check out these 10 hole-in-the-wall restaurants in San Antonio for the best tacos, pizzas, breakfast, and more that you might’ve never known about.

Houston’s best dog parks for running, splashing, & making new friends
| January 12, 2026
animals | Community | CULTURE | dog parks | dogs | HARDGATE | HTX | LIFESTYLE | outdoors | pets | recreation | THINGS TO DO
From fountains to fenced play areas, find dog parks in Houston where your pup can exercise and socialize year-round.



