Joi Louviere
Joi Louviere is COURIER DFW’s senior newsletter editor. She’s a seventh-generation Texan and world traveler, passionate about college access, DIY projects, and trying out all the coffee shops in Dallas.
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Making it in DFW: Dallas-founded Ann’s Health Food finds that compassion is good business
| March 26, 2025
Community | DALLAS | DFW | DFW Lead Story | food & drink | HEALTH | HEALTHCARE | LIFESTYLE | SMALL BUSINESS | TEXAS
DFW chain Ann's Health Food Center & Market has survived 41 years by running a compassionate, community-focused business.
Women’s basketball pioneer Fran Harris talks pay equity, WNBA ownership, more
| February 28, 2025
The Dallas native says “women’s basketball needs some reparations.” When the NCAA announced that it would begin to pay the women’s basketball teams who matriculated through their tournament, I was stunned—it’s 2025, haven’t the women been getting paid for a while now? I turned to former University of Texas star baller, Fran Harris, for perspective. […]
Taking a toll: Why tollways are the worst part about living in North Texas
| February 7, 2025
Affordability | Community | DFW | DFW Lead Story | ECONOMY | GROWTH | INFRASTRUCTURE | lawmakers | North Texas | TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION
North Texas tollways are becoming predatory, hurting the region's most vulnerable residents as they shell out $100+ a month on toll fees.
Manage your seasonal depression with these 4 tips
| January 15, 2025
Let’s talk about why our bodies seem to have a negative reaction to winter and what we can do to troubleshoot.
10 Reality TV stars from Texas
| January 13, 2025
Some of reality tv's brightest stars are from Texas. Let's look at some of the most notable from the last decade.
Sing your heart out at the best karaoke bars in DFW
| December 4, 2024
Looking to for a fun activity to do with friends and family? Book a private room at these DFW karaoke bars.