Houston couple keeps pride alive at Montrose home
| November 19, 2025
One Houston couple is keeping Pride visible. After the rainbow crosswalk at Taft and Westheimer in Montrose was removed, they decided to share their own display at home and are inviting everyone to drive by and see it. With the crosswalk gone, a decision tied to Gov. Greg Abbott’s administration, they are making sure the colors still shine in Houston.
Investigate a murder, win plant-themed prizes: 8 December events in the Houston area to attend
| November 19, 2025
Though December is filled with holiday celebrations, here at COURIER HTX, we’ve weeded through all the Christmas cheer to find other events that don’t require a Santa hat or a wrapped present.
Voters stopped a right-wing takeover of a Houston-area school board
| November 18, 2025
In early November, Cypress-Fairbanks ISD voters elected three new trustees to their school board, breaking a conservative majority that was elected in 2023.
New Harris County worksite policy aims to prevent injuries, fatalities on construction sites
| November 18, 2025
Approved by Harris County commissioners at a Nov. 13 court meeting, the Worksite Safety Policy will now mandate 15-minute water breaks every two hours when the temperature is 90 degrees or higher. So far in 2025, Houston experienced 134 days where the temperature was at least 90 degrees.
7 ways to give back in Houston during the holiday season
| November 18, 2025
animals | charities | christmas | Community | CULTURE | food banks | giving back | HARDGATE | HOLIDAYS | HOUSTON LEAD STORY | HTX | LIFESTYLE | local politics | nonprofits | pets | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO
From volunteering to donations, these seven Houston charities and nonprofits help you give back to those facing hardship in our community during the holidays.
Women-only Uber driver option now available in Texas cities, sparking criticism, lawsuits from male drivers
| November 17, 2025
A new system feature from Uber is showing mixed responses as the driving app rolls out a pilot program in Texas cities.
The Politics of Access: What AfroTech can teach us about empowering innovation and equity
| November 14, 2025
At AfroTech in Houston, the energy was more than innovation. It was a call to expand power and access. Stacey Abrams’ powerful message about AI, democracy, and equity revealed why Texas’ tech future must serve everyone.
I’m a Texan. But I don’t know if I can be a Texas OB-GYN
| November 14, 2025
ABORTION | HEALTH | health care | HEALTHCARE | HEALTHCARE | maternal healthcare | TEXAS | women's health
'I worry that I won’t be able to provide certain types of care because of the laws. I worry about the moral distress I’ll feel if I’m unable to act in particular cases—like when a woman might need a termination, and the law says that you can’t do one. On the other hand, there is value in having a doctor who understands the culture.'
Houston plans new $16 million homeless resource hub
| November 13, 2025
Houston Mayor John Whitmire hosted a public walkthrough of a new facility that will provide shelter and services for individuals experiencing homelessness.
The facility at 419 Emancipation Avenue includes 225 beds. City officials said it will open in early 2026.
Do I need to add ‘preserve democracy’ to my to-do list?
| November 13, 2025
Ever wonder what’s keeping this whole thing—you know, America—from just totally falling apart? It’s not the folks yelling on TV or trolling online: It’s the quiet work happening in local communities like yours.
Subscribe to COURIER HTX at the link in our bio for ways you can do your part.
Here are just some of the free things to do inside the Texas Renaissance Festival
| November 13, 2025
Running through Nov. 30, the Texas Renaissance Festival has something for every budget. Come along with Houston Newsletter Editor, Sierra as she explores free things to do at the festival and subscribe to the COURIER HTX free email newsletter at the link in our bio to keep up with more Houston happenings.
New lung cancer report shows Texas below average in treatment, early diagnosis especially in Black communities
| November 12, 2025
Community | diversity | EQUALITY | HEALTH | health care | health insurance | HEALTHCARE | HEALTHCARE | TEXAS
The State of Lung Cancer 2025 found that Black individuals in Texas are the least likely racial group to receive surgical treatment. While the rate of Black people in Texas who are diagnosed with cancer is similar to the national average, the five-year survival rate and the treatment rate are both vastly different from the national average and the rates of white individuals.
Epstein email says Trump ‘knew about the girls,’ but White House says release is a Democratic smear
| November 12, 2025
The sex-offending financier Jeffrey Epstein wrote in a 2019 email to a journalist that Donald Trump “knew about the girls," according to communications released Wednesday, but the White House quickly accused Democrats of selectively leaking the emails to smear the president.
Christian Menefee, Amanda Edwards in runoff for US House seat in Houston
| November 12, 2025
Christian Menefee and Amanda Edwards, both Democrats, topped a field of 16 candidates for a US House seat in Houston and will now face one another in a runoff.
All the places in Houston where you can take your workout outdoors
| November 12, 2025
Community | CULTURE | HARDGATE | HEALTH | HOUSTON LEAD STORY | HTX | outdoor workouts | outdoors | recreation | TEXAS
From outdoor fitness classes to running trails and park workouts, fall is the perfect time to discover Houston’s best spots for exercising al fresco.
Political Videos
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Texas has banned over 500 books. That’s why we’re launching the Texas Banned Book Club.
Attacks on academic freedom spread across Texas universities
James Talarico reflects on free speech attacks
