Houston approves costly crosswalk upgrades for student safety. Critics say there are better options
| August 28, 2025
After a high school student was hit by an SUV near Lamar High Schoo in Augustl, Houston mayor John Whitmire has ordered crosswalk upgrades at the intersection of Eastside and Westheimer. The solution? A High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk installed by Houston Public Works that will allow students to press a button to activate a crossing light, […]
Take a trip down bar lane with Texas Cocktail Week, Sept. 14-21
| August 27, 2025
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect changes announced by Texas Cocktail Week, including pricing. Forget about wine, beer, and ciders—it’s time to sip on some elaborate cocktails for a discounted price with the start of Texas Cocktail Week, taking place in Houston. From Sept. 14-21, Houstonians can indulge in discounted cocktails, masterclasses, […]
Texas election bill seeks to retain limits on same-day registration changes
| August 26, 2025
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Under legislation pushed by Gov. Greg Abbott, voters could update their address at the polls, but they couldn’t immediately cast a ballot based on the new one.
Houston ISD will invest nearly $20 million in HVAC improvements at aging campuses
| August 25, 2025
In Houston’s oldest schools, chipped paint isn’t the only sign of age—it’s the sweltering classrooms when air conditioning breaks down. As summers continue to get hotter, with Houston still having high temperatures well into September, multiple campuses in Houston ISD will now see upgrades to its heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, as well as […]
Some of Houston’s most congested roads could improve under new transportation plan
| August 22, 2025
A new $146 billion transportation plan could potentially provide traffic relief to Houstonians. The Unified Transportation Program, developed by the Texas Department of Transportation, will take place over the next 10 years after being approved on Thursday. “ What it means for the Houston area is addressing growth,” TxDOT PIO Danny Perez told COURIER HTX. “Houston […]
2 Houston schools rank among top 100 best high schools in US
| August 19, 2025
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.