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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.
The 2026 bluebonnet season may be a little more sparse this year than others, according to a recent report from Austin’s Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

Why this year’s bluebonnet season is anything but predictable

by Sam Cohen

| March 9, 2026

austin | bluebonnet season | bluebonnets | Community | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | EQUALITY | family friendly | HARDGATE | Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center | LIFESTYLE | Local news | locals | outdoor recreation | outdoors | recreation | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO | TRAVEL
Bluebonnet season may be a little more “varied” this year in Texas. Here’s what you need to know.
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.
Last week, Texas City Museum added two artifacts from Black cowboy Thomas Caldwell to its collection.

Two-centuries-old Black cowboy artifacts on display in Texas City Museum

by Sam Cohen

| February 17, 2026

Black History Month | Community | Cowboys of Color | CULTURE | EDUCATION | ENTERTAINMENT | EQUALITY | HARDGATE | inclusion | LIFESTYLE | local | Local news | National Register of Historic Places | News | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO | TRAVEL
Thomas Caldwell was a prominent member of the Black cowboy community. Now, two of his artifacts will be displayed at Texas City Museum.
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