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The MLK Grande Parade and the Black Heritage Society have worked together, alongside Mayor John Whitmire and the City of Houston, to plan the first-ever MLK Unity Parade, set to take place on Monday, January 19.

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 | HTX-hardgate | 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.
Texas has some of the best food in the United States, and that’s all but fact.

Best hole-in-the-wall restaurants in San Antonio

by Dorothy Scott

| 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 is teeming with dog parks—so many that no matter where you live or work, you can find a pup-friendly park nearby.

Houston’s best dog parks for running, splashing, & making new friends

by Rebecca Deurlein

| January 12, 2026

animals | Community | CULTURE | dog parks | dogs | HARDGATE | HTX | HTX-hardgate | 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.
MLK Day isn’t just a day to remember the legacy of Dr. King; it’s also a National Day of Service.

How & where to give back on MLK Day in DFW

by Sydni Ellis

| January 12, 2026

Community | CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW Lead Story | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. | EDUCATION | FAMILY | family friendly | HARDGATE | HOLIDAYS | MLK Day | North Texas | THINGS TO DO | volunteering
Volunteer your time, donate money, and learn more about the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. this MLK Day in North Texas.
HALL Park in Frisco has undergone a $7 billion, multi-phase redevelopment.

The history of HALL Park (+ the top 7 sculptures you’ll find there)

by Joey Held

| January 12, 2026

CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW Lead Story | ENTERTAINMENT | frisco | HALL park | LIFESTYLE | public art | sculpture | TEXAS HISTORY | THINGS TO DO
Spanning 162 acres, there’s plenty to see at HALL Park, including hundreds of impressive sculptures and works of art from local and national creators.
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