OPINION: Texas voters should decide who gets elected to Congress, not anti-democratic state laws

frisco offers lots of opportunities for nostalgic fun

10 things I did in Frisco that made me feel like a kid again

| August 20, 2025

There are plenty of exciting things to do in Frisco for kids and adults alike. You’ll certainly get a nostalgia kick from our tour of the city. Sitting about 30 miles north of Dallas, Frisco is quickly becoming one of the fastest-growing cities in all of Texas. In fact, a recent study from GoBankingRates.com named Frisco the most affordable […]

Gaining momentum: How a Houston fitness leader is redefining exercise and finding joy in movement again

by Sierra Rozen

| August 20, 2025

When Sherilyn Hardy was growing up, her introduction to fitness was through sports, specifically volleyball and lacrosse. Lacrosse, a sport she played competitively, filled her schedule in high school, and even determined which college she chose—joining Baylor University’s women’s lacrosse team on a partial scholarship in 2015.

2 Houston schools rank among top 100 best high schools in US

by Sierra Rozen

| August 19, 2025

Community | EDUCATION | HTX | NATIONAL NEWS

Carnegie Vanguard High School and DeBakey High School for Health Professions have both been ranked in US News and World Report's annual high school rankings. Not only are they included in the top 100, but both also appear in the top 10 for Texas schools.

Road Trippin’: Five fabulous road trips within five hours of Dallas-Fort Worth

by Joi Louviere

| August 18, 2025

North Texans in need of low-cost vacation ideas can consider these COURIER DFW road trip itineraries.

Tired of getting stuck at a train crossing? Houston has a new tool for that

by Sierra Rozen

| August 18, 2025

Community | HTX | SAFETY

While every crossing is not currently listed on the tracker, city officials say they plan to expand coverage as the technology improves.

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Opponents of TX redistricting say proposed maps would hurt minorities

by Public News Service

| August 18, 2025

Opponents of proposed redrawn Congressional maps in Texas say the changes will hurt Latino, Black and Asian voters.

Texas private schools hire relatives and enrich insiders. Soon they can do it with taxpayer money.

by The Texas Tribune

| August 15, 2025

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An investigation by ProPublica and The Texas Tribune found more than 60 instances of nepotism, self-dealing and conflicts of interest among 27 private schools that likely would have violated state laws had the schools been public.

a new study suggests a park with trees and more green space will help cool the heat island in dallas

Project expected to reduce temps in Dallas’ heat island

by Public News Service

| August 14, 2025

A groundbreaking project is planned for the SouthwesternMedical District that developers say will improve health and help cool the Dallas heat island. The medical district is working with the Texas Trees Foundation to add more trees and landscaping to the corridor and build a park in the middle of the 14 acres of land that houses Parkland Hospital, UT Southwestern Medical Center and Children's Hospital.

OPINION: Texas voters should decide who gets elected to Congress, not anti-democratic state laws

by William Pesota

| August 14, 2025

Its slash-and-burn cuts to Medicaid, senseless restrictions on food assistance programs, and permanent tax breaks for the wealthy are, surprisingly, not the only source of my anger. As a 40-year resident of Houston, I’m more enraged that our district’s needs and demands were cut from the conversation.

Karankawas were one of several indigenous tribes living in what today is known as houston

Learn all about the coastal tribes that once inhabited Houston

by Joey Held

| August 13, 2025

For centuries before Houston officially became a city, Indigenous tribes lived along the Texas Gulf Coast. Discover their traditions, culture, and way of life.

24 dfw bookstores will be participating in the indie bookstore crawl through august

There’s still time to participate in DFW’s indie bookstore crawl

by Sam Cohen

| August 13, 2025

Through the month of August, 24 bookstores in the DFW area are hosting a bookstore crawl. Here’s what you need to know.

Dallas and Fort Worth end their diversity efforts to keep federal funding

by The Texas Tribune

| August 12, 2025

City councils have cut funding for programs and policies that consider religion, race, gender, and other identity markers.

Teachers and parents face record-breaking back-to-school costs in 2025

by Ben Treanor

| August 12, 2025

Another back-to-school season has arrived, bringing with it the familiar scramble of supply lists, clothes shopping, and, of course, financial stress. But this year hits different. There's an elephant in the classroom that's becoming impossible to ignore, and its crushing financial pressure is squeezing teachers and parents alike.

electric shuffle is the coolest new game in dallas

My friend group tried Dallas’s coolest new take on shuffleboard (& yours should too)

by Joey Held

| August 11, 2025

There’s a new game in town. See how Electric Shuffle elevates shuffleboard and provides a delightfully enjoyable group experience.

For some Texas students, citizenship isn’t enough to feel safe

by Zahiyah Carter

| August 8, 2025

Texas college students are fearful that their citizenship status will not be enough to protect them from the current ICE raids.

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Gaining momentum: How a Houston fitness leader is redefining exercise and finding joy in movement again

by Sierra Rozen

| August 20, 2025

2 Houston schools rank among top 100 best high schools in US

by Sierra Rozen

| August 19, 2025

Community | EDUCATION | HTX | NATIONAL NEWS

Tired of getting stuck at a train crossing? Houston has a new tool for that

by Sierra Rozen

| August 18, 2025

Community | HTX | SAFETY

While every crossing is not currently listed on the tracker, city officials say they plan to expand coverage as the technology improves.

Opponents of TX redistricting say proposed maps would hurt minorities

by Public News Service

| August 18, 2025

Opponents of proposed redrawn Congressional maps in Texas say the changes will hurt Latino, Black and Asian voters.

Project expected to reduce temps in Dallas’ heat island

by Public News Service

| August 14, 2025

Learn all about the coastal tribes that once inhabited Houston

by Joey Held

| August 13, 2025

For centuries before Houston officially became a city, Indigenous tribes lived along the Texas Gulf Coast. Discover their traditions, culture, and way of life.