Report: 161 Texans killed by domestic violence in 2024
| October 20, 2025
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There were 161 domestic violence deaths in Texas last year, according to the Honoring Texas Victims report by the Texas Council on Family Violence.
12 spooktacular horror movies that are set in Texas
| October 17, 2025
When you’re in need of a good scare during the Halloween season, all you have to do is put on one of these spooky horror movies set in Texas.
Here’s the only Texas property to receive a Michelin Key distinction for 2025—and it’s in Houston
| October 17, 2025
You’ve heard of the yummy dishes you can get at prestigious Michelin-starred restaurants (and maybe you’ve even trotted out the fun fact that the tire people are the ones who give those stars out), but have you ever heard of a Michelin Key?
More film and tv productions hope to see filming in Texas with new incentives, production campus
| October 16, 2025
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And with a new incentive, the Lone Star State could see even more movies and TV shows being filmed here. The program, headed by Houston First Corporation and announced in October, will offer productions filmed in Houston 10% back on local spending. This will apply to up to $100,000 per project, with $400,000 available each year.
Burgers with a West African twist: ChòpnBlọk and Trill Burgers collab for an unforgettable Houston foodie night
| October 15, 2025
If so, make sure to hop on over to the collaboration event between ChòpnBlọk and Trill Burgers on Oct. 23, hosted at 3607 S. Shepherd Drive, Houston from 9-11 p.m. This is the second event between the two restaurants, with the previous one happening earlier this month.
Houston man’s case shows how ICE arrests harm families, attorney says
| October 14, 2025
Erica Reilly, an immigration attorney, says President Donald Trump's mass deportation efforts aren't only targeting people with criminal histories and outstanding warrants.
Lawmaker wants state takeover of Houston ISD to end
| October 14, 2025
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Texas Representative Charlene Ward Johnson (D-Houston) criticized the Texas Education Agency’s decision to extend its takeover of Houston ISD until June 1, 2027.
Speaking on Saturday at the Education Leadership Policy Convening in Atlanta, Rep. Ward Johnson advocated for a return to local governance, asserting the community’s right to its elected board.
Check out this Houston bookstore on wheels
| October 14, 2025
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Meet Wilson's Mobile Book Emporium, Houston's bookstore on wheels.
Texas State faculty fight back against ‘politically motivated’ curriculum review
| October 14, 2025
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The vague new order requires the university to ensure all curriculum is taught in a “value-neutral” manner, which critics said encroaches on academic freedom.
DFW bookstores share their favorite banned books
| October 14, 2025
Three North Texas bookstores share their favorite banned books as censorship is on the rise in Texas.
How the government shutdown could hurt low-income students in Texas
| October 14, 2025
The US government officially shut down at midnight on Oct. 1 after Congress failed to reach a funding agreement. Federal workers said it’s already impacting education funding.
Hometown hero: Megan Thee Stallion receives Mental Health Champion of the Year Award
| October 14, 2025
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Houston’s Megan Thee Stallion received The Trevor Project’s 2025 Mental Health Champion of the Year Award. Here’s what you need to know.
I-10 project to shut down major lanes of Houston traffic until 2026
| October 14, 2025
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but Houston traffic is, frankly, only about to get worse with the news of what’s going down on I-10.
13 family-friendly Halloween events in Dallas-Fort Worth
| October 14, 2025
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Discover 13 frighteningly fun (but not too spooky!) Halloween events in the Dallas-Fort Worth area that the whole family will enjoy.
8 Día de los Muertos events worth traveling to across Texas
| October 14, 2025
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Día de los Muertos—also called Day of the Dead—events are in abundance across Texas. We’re highlighting some of the best for the perfect celebration.
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Here’s the only Texas property to receive a Michelin Key distinction for 2025—and it’s in Houston
| October 17, 2025
You’ve heard of the yummy dishes you can get at prestigious Michelin-starred restaurants (and maybe you’ve even trotted out the fun fact that the tire people are the ones who give those stars out), but have you ever heard of a Michelin Key?
More film and tv productions hope to see filming in Texas with new incentives, production campus
| October 16, 2025
Art | celebrities | Community | CULTURE | dallas news | ECONOMY | ENTERTAINMENT | filming | horror movies | local | media | money | movies | TEXAS | Texas Lead Story | tv shows
And with a new incentive, the Lone Star State could see even more movies and TV shows being filmed here. The program, headed by Houston First Corporation and announced in October, will offer productions filmed in Houston 10% back on local spending. This will apply to up to $100,000 per project, with $400,000 available each year.
Burgers with a West African twist: ChòpnBlọk and Trill Burgers collab for an unforgettable Houston foodie night
| October 15, 2025
If so, make sure to hop on over to the collaboration event between ChòpnBlọk and Trill Burgers on Oct. 23, hosted at 3607 S. Shepherd Drive, Houston from 9-11 p.m. This is the second event between the two restaurants, with the previous one happening earlier this month.
Check out this Houston bookstore on wheels
| October 14, 2025
Community | EXCO-Player | houston businesses | HTX | local business | local politics | old texas | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO
Meet Wilson's Mobile Book Emporium, Houston's bookstore on wheels.
Hometown hero: Megan Thee Stallion receives Mental Health Champion of the Year Award
| October 14, 2025
Celebrity | Community | CULTURE | HARDGATE | HTX | LIFESTYLE | Megan Thee Stallion | mental health | TEXAS | the Trevor Project | the Trevor Project’s 2025 Mental Health Champion award | women's health
Houston’s Megan Thee Stallion received The Trevor Project’s 2025 Mental Health Champion of the Year Award. Here’s what you need to know.
I-10 project to shut down major lanes of Houston traffic until 2026
| October 14, 2025
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but Houston traffic is, frankly, only about to get worse with the news of what’s going down on I-10.
‘It seems to be a target’: Removal of famous Montrose rainbow crosswalks sparks outrage
| October 10, 2025
Just over a week after the iconic Montrose rainbow crosswalk was repainted following construction, orders from Gov. Greg Abbott are forcing the city to paint over it again.
