Anna Raj is the Houston Newsletter Editor for COURIER Texas. Raised across Oak Cliff and Third Ward, Anna is a lifelong Texan passionate about community organizing and giving Texans the power of access to truth and knowledge.
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Houston parents ‘appalled’ by Texas’ new social studies curriculum
HISD’s state takeover and Bluebonnet Learning curriculum are drawing parent critiques, and in some cases, are prompting parents to pull their children out of the district.
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Texas election no-nos: These 5 mistakes could prevent you from voting
Make sure you’re not doing any of these things at the polls, or you might be turned away from voting during the Texas midterms.
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6 most haunted places across Houston’s suburbs
People live in Houston’s suburbs to escape the hubbub of the city, but ghosts can be just as noisy as the living.
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We asked Houston residents what’s inspiring their vote this election. Here’s what they said
Earlier this week, we asked our Nextdoor audience about what issues were fueling their votes this year.
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The Witchery draws on Galveston’s real ghost stories to help customers change their destinies
Despite the centuries-old crusade against witchcraft, this Galveston shop is proving that magic is more about self-improvement and discovery than cursing your enemies.
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Punching In: This Houston life coach is giving immigrants a safe space
Dr. Quỳnh-Hương N. Nguyễn is offering the mental health resources her immigrant parents never had.
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Marijuana enforcement in Houston is on the November ballot
Houstonians fought to get the Houston Freedom Act on the ballot. The November election will decide if the law passes.
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5 banned books and their connection to the Houston area
Books that have historically helped students navigate their own lives, in the past, are now banned in Texas—even if they have local connections.
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Houston’s drug war leaves little room for second chances. This clinic is trying to change that.
A community fair in Cypress over the weekend helped dozens of Houstonians walk away with a criminal record wiped clean.
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Art isn’t only for rich people. This Houston fair wants to make it more affordable
A five-course meal inspired by local artwork promoted an upcoming art fair designed for the budgets of everyday Houstonians.
