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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

| February 25, 2026

SFA announced that it will be relocating the historic Stone Fort Museum due to upcoming development projects. Here’s what you need to know.

Boots has been safely captured and relocated to Beaumont’s Gator Country, where he’ll be with other similarly sized gators.

Port Aransas’s much-loved alligator Boots finds new home at Gator Country

by Sam Cohen

| February 25, 2026

Boots the alligator has become a neighborhood icon in Port Aransas. He was recently relocated to Beaumont’s Gator Country.

Changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program are officially in effect in Texas.

SNAP work requirement changes could affect thousands of Houston residents

by Sam Cohen

| February 24, 2026

Changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are officially in effect in Texas. Here’s what you need to know.

Canada’s popular coffee and donut chain Tim Hortons is officially coming to San Antonio.

Y’all ready for this? Tim Hortons is coming to San Antonio

by Sam Cohen

| February 24, 2026

Canada’s popular coffee and donut chain Tim Hortons is officially coming to San Antonio. Here’s what you need to know.

University of Texas censors ‘controversial’ topics in class

by Katie Serrano

| February 24, 2026

DFW TEXED EXCLUSIVE | HIGHER ED | HIGHER EDUCATION | TEXAS

A new rule requires University of Texas professors to "carefully consider" their teaching material and "exclude unrelated controversial or contested matters."

A recent study showed the construction business in Texas could be affected if the Trump administration reaches its goal of net zero migration into the United States.

TX home construction market could be hit hard by deportations

by Public News Service

| February 24, 2026

A recent study showed the construction business in Texas could be affected if the Trump administration reaches its goal of net zero migration into the United States.

From restaurants and vegan bakeries to accessory brands, discover San Antonio’s best women-owned businesses.

10 women-owned businesses to support in San Antonio

by Britteny Dee

| February 23, 2026

From restaurants and vegan bakeries to accessory brands, discover San Antonio’s best women-owned businesses.

Run the World (Girls): Tour Beyoncé’s hometown this Women’s History Month

by Rebecca Deurlein

| February 23, 2026

Recording studios, fried chicken, and childhood homes—here’s your guide to visiting all the Houston spots made famous by Beyoncé.

Texan shot dead by ICE agent months before killings in Minneapolis, records show

by The Texas Tribune

| February 23, 2026

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Three months into President Donald Trump’s mass deportation undertaking, an ICE officer shot and killed a U.S. citizen in South Padre Island, long before immigration agents killed another American in Minnesota that prompted outrage across the nation, according to records released this week that were not previously disclosed by the government.

Not just books: Check out what you can do with a Houston, Harris County Public Library card

by Sierra Rozen

| February 23, 2026

As an adult, it’s been eye-opening to discover what else you can do with Houston and Harris County Public Library cards. Libraries are one of the few free third spaces that still exist in the US, fostering community and a space to congregate.

Judge blocks 3 Texas school districts from enforcing DEI ban

by Katie Serrano

| February 23, 2026

Teachers and students in Texas started the 2025-26 school year under a new law that prohibits gender and sexuality alliance clubs at high schools across the state.

Spring has sprung: Pick your own flowers at this North Texas tulip farm

by Joi Louviere

| February 23, 2026

Try this u-pick tulip farm in Denton County.

ICE admin office to open near Woodlands school

by Staff Reports

| February 23, 2026

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Just across from Primrose Schools in the Woodlands, an ICE facility is gearing up to open. Cesar Espinosa, with Immigrant Families and Students in the Fight, says this move opens the door for more child detainments despite its illegality.

ICE is operating in droves in Houston

by Staff Reports

| February 23, 2026

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ICE is in Texas, but Houston hasn't forgotten their neighbors. Follow @couriertexas.

Number of Texas school districts rejecting designated prayer time grows

by Staff Reports

| February 23, 2026

School districts across Texas have until March 1 to decide whether their schools will create a designated prayer and religious reading time during the school day, and an overwhelming majority are rejecting the new policy.

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In North Texas, 1 in 6 people (around 774,000 residents) face food insecurity, meaning they’re unsure of when they’ll have their next meal.

The North Texas Food Bank knows it takes a community to combat hunger

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The “Spirit of the Wittliff in 40 Objects” exhibit includes items from Cormac McCarthy and Stevie Ray Vaughan.

TXST’s Wittliff Collections celebrates its legacy with ’40 Objects’ exhibit

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Whether it’s Black History Month or any other time of year, supporting Black-owned businesses is a great way to put money directly into the hands of entrepreneurs who have historically faced workplace disadvantages.

10 Black-owned businesses to support in San Antonio

Dorothy Scott

Luckily, you don’t have to travel to New Orleans to get the full Mardi Gras experience, as there are plenty of ways to party in Dallas-Fort Worth in 2026.

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Valentine’s Day is all about romantic gestures, like showing your loved one how well you know them with a thoughtful gift or treating them to an unforgettable date.

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Britteny Dee

The NBA season is humming along nicely, and the San Antonio Spurs have been one of the top teams in the league.

Your unofficial San Antonio Spurs watch party guide

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While the Dallas Cowboys football season is unfortunately over, the team’s beloved cheerleading squad will be hitting the road this April to kick spirits up a notch across the Lone Star State and beyond.

America’s sweethearts hit the road: The Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders announce Spring Tour

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LOCAL STORIES

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

McAllen city leaders recently approved an added fee for ride shares at its International Airport. Here’s what you need to know.

For the fourth year in a row, DFW earned the organization’s 2025 Airport Service Quality Customer Experience Award.

Flying high: DFW International Airport earns top honors in North America

by Sam Cohen

| February 25, 2026

The Airports Council International recently announced that DFW International Airport was the best in North America. Here are the details.

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

by Sam Cohen

| February 25, 2026

SFA announced that it will be relocating the historic Stone Fort Museum due to upcoming development projects. Here’s what you need to know.

SNAP work requirement changes could affect thousands of Houston residents

by Sam Cohen

| February 24, 2026

Changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are officially in effect in Texas. Here’s what you need to know.

Y’all ready for this? Tim Hortons is coming to San Antonio

by Sam Cohen

| February 24, 2026

Canada’s popular coffee and donut chain Tim Hortons is officially coming to San Antonio. Here’s what you need to know.

TX home construction market could be hit hard by deportations

by Public News Service

| February 24, 2026

A recent study showed the construction business in Texas could be affected if the Trump administration reaches its goal of net zero migration into the United States.