Sierra Rozen
Sierra Rozen is COURIER HTX’s newsletter editor. Sierra has lived in Houston for more than 15 years and has worked across various media for more than five years. You can typically find her at her local movie theater seeing the latest horror release or updating her bookstagram> to share her latest reads.
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Have a story tip? Reach Sierra at [email protected]. For local reporting in Houston that connects the dots, from policy to people, sign up for Sierra’s newsletter.
I tried the newest foods at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo—here’s how I scored them
| March 6, 2026
2026 houston rodeo | Community | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | food & drink | food and drink | HOUSTON LEAD STORY | houston livestock show and rodeo | houston rodeo | HTX | HTX-hardgate | THINGS TO DO
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is home to some of the craziest food concoctions imaginable. Every year, for three weeks, NRG Park is filled with pickle pizza, fried Oreos, and just about anything you can put on a stick.
Why handheld crafts are trending—and where to try them in Houston
| March 5, 2026
Community | crochet | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | hobbies | HTX | HTX-hardgate | LIFESTYLE | local business | needlepoint | pottery | THINGS TO DO
Handheld crafts are having a moment—Here’s how to start your pottery, needlepoint, or crochet journey in Houston
‘Carry one another’s burden’: Texas pastor marches 90 miles to protest ICE detentions
| February 27, 2026
child detainees | detention center | Dilley Immigration Processing Center | HOUSTON LEAD STORY | ICE | IMMIGRATION | religion | TEXAS | Texas Lead Story
Garcia, pastor of the immigrant-led Roca de Refugio Church, has seen 18 members of her congregation detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) since last May. To her, the nearly 26 miles she walks each day pale in comparison to what detainees are enduring.
Watch the Texas primary election results roll in at these watch parties around the state
| February 27, 2026
2026 Election | 2026 elections | election | election 2026 | elections | local election | Local Elections/Officials | local politics | political | politics | TEXAS | TEXAS POLITICS
If you’re looking for a spot to watch primary election results come in, keep reading to find your nearest watch party.
Not just books: Check out what you can do with a Houston, Harris County Public Library card
| February 23, 2026
Community | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | HTX | HTX-hardgate | libraries | library | Library systems | THINGS TO DO
As an adult, it’s been eye-opening to discover what else you can do with Houston and Harris County Public Library cards. Libraries are one of the few free third spaces that still exist in the US, fostering community and a space to congregate.
Celebrating Black excellence: 7 Houstonians honored for their contributions to the city
| February 20, 2026
Black History Month | Community | CULTURE | HARDGATE | HTX | HTX-hardgate | LIFESTYLE | local politics
The Feb. 19 Black History Month Celebration, hosted by Houston City Controller Chris Hollins, honored seven Black Houstonians who have left a lasting impact on the city and the communities they call home.