COMMUNITY
HOUSTON TO HOST HISTORIC MLK UNITY PARADE JAN. 19
| November 21, 2025
In a historic show of unity, Mayor John Whitmire joined leaders of Houston’s two legacy Martin Luther King Jr. Day parades—the Black Heritage Society and the MLK Grande Parade—to announce that for the first time, the city will host one MLK Day Unity Parade.
The parade will take place Jan. 19 at 10 a.m. in downtown Houston.
‘We Ain’t Buying it’: Grassroots groups mobilize to boycott Amazon, Home Depot, and Target
| November 21, 2025
Organizers of “We Ain’t Buying It” are calling for a Thanksgiving boycott of three companies they accuse of capitulating to Trump administration policies.
New findings highlight the Houston neighborhoods that are most at risk for cancer-causing particles
| November 21, 2025
The TCEQ has carefully followed a series of air-quality monitors for the past few years, and one pollutant has made itself more known than others: PM2.5, a cancer-causing particle that can easily lodge itself into residents’ lungs.
Tis’ the season: 4 annual giving programs to support in the Houston area during the holidays
| November 20, 2025
For me, it always starts to actually feel like the holiday season when I see a volunteer dressed up as Santa, ringing a bell, and asking people to drop some spare change in their bright red bucket. It’s a staple of many people’s childhoods, a fixture in the cold winter months.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Spend less time in the kitchen and save some bucks with these Houston Thanksgiving feasts
| November 10, 2025
Community | CULTURE | food & drink | food and drink | HARDGATE | HOUSTON LEAD STORY | HTX | LIFESTYLE
Turkey, stuffing, pies, cranberry sauce, rolls, mac and cheese, mashed potatoes…Thanksgiving suppers can not only get lengthy, but also pricey with all you need to buy.
More Than a Prayer Hall: Houston’s New Ismaili Center Offers Community Spaces for Everyone
| November 7, 2025
Community | CULTURE | EDUCATION | HARDGATE | HTX | Ismaili Center | Jamatkhanas | LIFESTYLE | prayer halls
The first Ismaili Center in the US is set to open in Houston next month. Here are all of the details.
Everything Merry and Bright: Your Complete Guide to Houston’s Holiday Magic
| November 6, 2025
christmas | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | FAMILY | family friendly | HARDGATE | holiday season | holiday traditions | HOLIDAYS | HTX | LIFESTYLE | recreation | winter | winter festivals
Explore Houston’s best holiday festivals, Christmas markets, spectacular light shows, and Santa meet-and-greets for an unforgettable festive season.