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Uber's new "Women Preferences" feature essentially allows for women riders to request a female driver for their trip, and for women drivers to set preferences for female passengers.

Uber puts safety first with nationwide Women Preferences rollout

by Sam Cohen

| March 10, 2026

central texas | Community | East Texas | EQUALITY | HARDGATE | LIFESTYLE | Local news | local politics | NATIONAL NEWS | North Texas | SAFETY | south texas | STATE | TEXAS | TEXAS POLITICS | TRANSPORTATION | TRAVEL | Uber | women drivers | women-only
Uber recently launched a nationwide “Women’s Preferences” feature for riders and drivers to increase safety. Here’s what you need to know.
Gas prices appear to be soaring across the country — and in Texas — as the conflict in Iran continues.

Why did gas prices go up? Will gas prices go down? What to know

by USA Today Network via Reuters Connect

| March 10, 2026

Affordability | crude oil | CULTURE | DFW | Donald Trump | EQUALITY | gas | gas prices | government | HTX | iran conflict | LIFESTYLE | Local news | money | NATIONAL NEWS | national politics | natural gas | STATE | Strait of Hormuz | TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION | TRAVEL | trump | Trump administration
Gas prices appear to be soaring across the country — and in Texas — as the conflict in Iran continues.
Curious to see these around in San Francisco. Would be nice to have a fully self driving car.

No driver? No problem. Waymo’s autonomous cars roll out in 3 Texas cities

by Sam Cohen

| February 27, 2026

Alamo Heights | austin | Community | CULTURE | DALLAS | Dellview area | driverless vehicles | HARDGATE | HTX | King William district | LIFESTYLE | ride share | San Antonio | Southtown Terrell Hills | TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION | TRAVEL | waymo
Waymo recently expanded into San Antonio, Houston, and Dallas. Here’s what to know about the driverless vehicles.
McAllen city leaders recently approved an added fee for ride shares at its Internationl Airport.

Catching a Lyft or Uber at McAllen Airport? Soon it’ll cost you $3 more

by Sam Cohen

| February 27, 2026

Affordability | Community | LIFESTYLE | Lyft | McAllen | McAllen International Airport | ride share | ride share fees | SA-hardgate | SATX | TRANSPORTATION | Uber
McAllen city leaders recently approved an added fee for ride shares at its International Airport. Here’s what you need to know.
Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA) has announced its plans to relocate its historic Stone Fort Museum to make way for the construction of a new science building.

SFA plans to move iconic Stone Fort Museum due to upcoming development projects

by Sam Cohen

| February 25, 2026

american history | college | Community | CULTURE | development | East Texas | educators | expansion | HARDGATE | History | INFRASTRUCTURE | LIFESTYLE | local | Local news | local politics | locals | SFA | STATE | Stephen F. Austin State University | Stone Fort Museum | TEXAS | Texas Centennial | TEXAS HISTORY | TRANSPORTATION
SFA announced that it will be relocating the historic Stone Fort Museum due to upcoming development projects. Here’s what you need to know.
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