
You won’t believe who’s headlining the 2026 Houston Rodeo
| January 9, 2026
Saddle up: rodeo season is almost here. From March 2–22, NRG Park becomes home to the 2026 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

7 Texas organizations to support during National Slavery & Human Trafficking Prevention Month
by Joey Held
| January 9, 2026
austin | central texas | Community | CULTURE | FAMILY | FORT WORTH | HARDGATE | LIFESTYLE | SAFETY | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO | volunteers
National Slavery & Human Trafficking Prevention Month seeks to bring awareness to a very real problem. Here’s how Texans can make a difference.

Music to the ear: Your ultimate guide to Texas music festivals
by Sierra Rozen
| January 8, 2026
austin | houston livestock show and rodeo | live music venue | music | state fair of texas | TEXAS | Texas Lead Story | THINGS TO DO
As a state bursting at the seams with different cultures, it’s no wonder that Texas music festivals are so diverse when it comes to genres. From the thumping bass of EDM to the guitar twang found in folk, there’s a festival for every ear and every type of music in the Lone Star State.

Mark your calendars: 9 spring festivals & events in Houston
| January 7, 2026
animals | arts | Community | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | food and drink | HARDGATE | HTX | HTX-hardgate | latino | outdoor recreation | recreation | rodeo | sugar land | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO
From gardens to food fests, Houston’s spring calendar is packed with can’t-miss events for singles, couples, and families alike. Every new year starts with a blank slate, a chance to start fresh and let whatever’s coming next unfold. If one of your resolutions for 2026 is to experience Houston like the tourists who flock here, you’ve […]

8 places to stop, shop, & savor along the San Antonio River Walk
| January 6, 2026
Community | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | food & drink | LIFESTYLE | SA-hardgate | San Antonio River Walk | SATX | SHOPPING | SMALL BUSINESS | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO
Immerse yourself in history, unique shopping, and culinary delights along the San Antonio River Walk.



