Houston – Post Lists
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, […]
Op-Ed: Hurricane Katrina children deserved better
| August 27, 2025
We allowed the media to shape the lens in how we truly saw these survivors. They were the victims of a tragedy and so many students misunderstood them.
Where to get the best gluten-free eats In Houston
| August 27, 2025
Gluten-free diners don’t need to take chances when it comes to Houston’s food scene. Here’s our guide for gluten-free dining in H-Town.
From New Orleans to Houston: Hurricane Katrina survivors reflect 20 years later
| August 26, 2025
When cooking a New Orleans staple like gumbo, the first step is to make the roux, a process that requires the cook to meticulously stir a combination of flour and fat. The kitchen becomes hot and steamy as the mixture begins to boil, a savory and earthy scent setting the tone for a perfect stew. […]
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 […]
Al Green calls on Congress to honor victims of slavery
| August 22, 2025
US Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) honored the victims of slavery and called on attendees to fight racism and hate during his annual Slavery Remembrance Day in Houston on Aug. 16.
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 […]
Gaining momentum: How a Houston fitness leader is redefining exercise and finding joy in movement again
| August 20, 2025
When Sherilyn Hardy was growing up, her introduction to fitness was through sports, specifically volleyball and lacrosse. Lacrosse, a sport she played competitively, filled her schedule in high school, and even determined which college she chose—joining Baylor University’s women’s lacrosse team on a partial scholarship in 2015.
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.
Tired of getting stuck at a train crossing? Houston has a new tool for that
| August 18, 2025
While every crossing is not currently listed on the tracker, city officials say they plan to expand coverage as the technology improves.