How the government shutdown could hurt thousands of Texans

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How the government shutdown could hurt thousands of Texans

| October 1, 2025

The federal government shut down early Wednesday, meaning nearly 250,000 federal employees and members of the military in Texas won’t receive paychecks.

11 Houston-area Starbucks closing due to company restructuring

by Sierra Rozen

| October 1, 2025

Community | ECONOMY | food and drink | HTX | NATIONAL NEWS

Coffee lovers across the US are having to ditch their normal haunts, as Starbucks closed over 400 locations across the country this past week.

Houston was founded in 1836, and in the roughly 188 years that have followed, it has seen several specters settle in to call the region home.

Haunted in Houston: 6 spots reportedly frequented by ghosts

by Sam Cohen

| October 1, 2025

Houston is more haunted than you might think. Here are six spots reportedly frequented by ghosts. When most people think about haunted areas of the United States, they’re probably thinking about places like New Orleans, Amityville, or Estes Park, where famous ghost sightings have taken place. Houston is, as it turns out, right up there […]

5 Texas school districts face state takeovers. Here’s what to know.

by Katie Serrano

| September 30, 2025

Several Texas school districts, including Fort Worth, are at risk of takeover by the Texas Education Agency. Here’s a look at what that means.

Ime Udoka is entering his third season as the Rockets’ head coach, and fourth as a head coach overall.

Get to know your 2025-2026 Houston Rockets NBA team

by Joey Held

| September 30, 2025

Last year’s squad was a surprising top seed in the Western Conference. After shaking up their roster, the 2025-2026 Houston Rockets are a title contender.

Get ready to Empty the Shelters in Houston at BARC Animal Shelter

by Sierra Rozen

| September 30, 2025

That’s what BARC Animal Shelter hopes will happen at the Empty the Shelters event. From Oct. 1-15, BARC Animal Shelter, along with 300+ shelters across 38 states, will be offering reduced adoptions fees through a partnership with BISSELL Pet Foundation.

Texas has the highest uninsured rate for children in the nation. That’s according to a report from Georgetown University’s Center for Children and Families.

Rate of uninsured children in TX tops list

by Public News Service

| September 30, 2025

Texas has the highest uninsured rate for children in the nation. That’s according to a report from Georgetown University’s Center for Children and Families.

Texas is coming up on its 200th anniversary of joining the United States, and there’s quite a bit of spooky history within the Lone Star State.

8 creepy facts about Texas that textbooks leave out

by Joey Held

| September 30, 2025

From unsolved murders to unsettling origins of town names, these creepy facts about Texas will make your skin crawl.

12 Houston events to help you fall into October

by Sierra Rozen

| September 29, 2025

It’s every fall lover's favorite month! And while Houston is still enjoying (or sweating in) hotter weather for the season, there are still plenty of upcoming events to help get you in the spooky and autumnal spirit. Keep reading for just a few of the festivals and other events we’re looking forward to.

The fragrant aroma of sizzling meats will draw curious crowds and traveling tourists to Discovery Green on Saturday, October 4, when the 2025 annual Southern Smoke Festival returns to downtown Houston.

Houston’s Southern Smoke Festival returns with its biggest lineup yet

by Rebecca Deurlein

| September 29, 2025

Sample bites from 85+ top chefs, sip signature cocktails, and enjoy live music at Houston’s biggest culinary block party on October 4.

Heartbreaking story: A Texas couple’s experience losing two pregnancies after being denied care

by Bonnie Fuller

| September 27, 2025

When Hollie Cunningham learned that the babies she carried had fatal diagnoses, she asked her doctor to help end their suffering. That's when she found out that Texas's abortion bans blocked her from the care she needed.

Austin-based Brazilian snack brand takes home the big bucks at H-E-B small business competition

by Sierra Rozen

| September 26, 2025

Grab-and-go snacks, easy cocktails, and spice packets were the stars at H-E-B’s Quest for Texas Best award ceremony, where five Texas businesses were awarded a collective $110,000 to help grow their small ventures.

New sports-themed gay bar set to open in the heart of Montrose

by Sierra Rozen

| September 25, 2025

It has to be said: While Texas might not always be viewed as a state where queer people can thrive, the city of Houston has always had a vibrant LGBTQ+ culture, including its own “gayborhood” in Montrose.

How affordable is senior care in Texas? Find out

by USA Today via Reuters Connect

| September 25, 2025

When older Americans contemplate retirement, and they consider whether to retire in another state, the regional costs of senior care might not cross their minds. Yet more than 80% of Americans will need long-term care at some point, according to the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College. Long-term care delivers help with everyday activities, like dressing and eating.

In a city known for its sprawling highways and high rises, there is still beauty to be found in Houston. It’s in the art, architecture, gardens, cityscapes, and the bayou that runs through the city, all of which make for great photos.

The 23 most Instagrammable spots in Houston

by Rebecca Deurlein

| September 25, 2025

If you’re looking for an eye-catching shot to up your social media game, we’ve got you covered with this list of picture-perfect spots around Houston.

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The 23 most Instagrammable spots in Houston

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While some companies may source from other states or countries, the Lone Star State has plenty of businesses that operate and produce in-house. And several of them indulge visitors who want a peek behind the curtain.

Go behind the scenes on 9 fun factory tours in Texas

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You can pick your own flower bouquets, cut pumpkins from the vine, and select produce for all your fall soups at one of these cool spots in Dallas-Fort Worth.

8 u-pick farms in North Texas & the fall fun they offer

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5 degrees of live music: A local’s guide to the best music venues in Houston

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Watch me get read for filth by a Houston aura reader

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Cities and small towns across the U.S. participate in Oktoberfest.

How to celebrate 2025 Oktoberfest in Houston

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Houston embraces all things fall with multiple activities.

Hayrides, pumpkin patches, corn mazes, & more: All the fall fun in Houston

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9 Houston events to attend in September

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Let’s try to forget about politics at this Dallas candle-making class

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LOCAL STORIES

11 Houston-area Starbucks closing due to company restructuring

by Sierra Rozen

| October 1, 2025

Community | ECONOMY | food and drink | HTX | NATIONAL NEWS

Coffee lovers across the US are having to ditch their normal haunts, as Starbucks closed over 400 locations across the country this past week.

Haunted in Houston: 6 spots reportedly frequented by ghosts

by Sam Cohen

| October 1, 2025

Get ready to Empty the Shelters in Houston at BARC Animal Shelter

by Sierra Rozen

| September 30, 2025

Rate of uninsured children in TX tops list

by Public News Service

| September 30, 2025

Texas has the highest uninsured rate for children in the nation. That’s according to a report from Georgetown University’s Center for Children and Families.