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Plus: Ditch forgetfulness with this workshop Share with a friend     Good morning! As Tropical Storm Bertha passes through (hopefully without any damage to Houston), one thing is for sure—my garden is finally getting the water it needs to withstand this grueling Texas heat.  I’ve been feeling less guilty filling my watering can up…

Plus: Tropical Storm Bertha is barreling toward Houston Share with a friend     Good morning, Houston! We’re celebrating National Hammock Day today, and if there’s anything I’m ready for, it’s to relax in one of Houston’s many parks. If you’re wanting to spend time outside—in a hammock or on a hike—we have a list…

Plus: Best ice cream to cool off this July Share with a friend     Good morning, Houston! Yesterday, we celebrated National Ice Cream Day, but everybody knows that indulging in a cold, sweet treat can’t be relegated to once a year, especially in this Texas heat. Luckily for you, we have a Houston ice…

Plus: These pups are ready for adoption Share with a friend     Good morning! I’m Anna Raj, your new HTX newsletter editor, and I’m thrilled for this newsletter to hit your inboxes! I’m a lifelong Texan and proud Houstonian, and I have big love for the folks on my block in Third Ward and…

Plus: A long-vacant hotel gets a second chance Share with a friend     Good evening, Houston. An ICE shooting Tuesday left a 52-year-old father dead and his family and community grieving. The demand for answers has been constant, while the city’s response has been less clear. Mayor John Whitmire first said HPD couldn’t investigate…

And these Houston newborns are dressed for the occasion. Share with a friend     Good evening, Houston. Houston’s FIFA fever is officially reaching nursery-level cute. As World Cup excitement takes over the city, some of Houston’s newest residents are already dressed for the occasion: A limited number of babies born at Houston Methodist hospitals…

Y’all: Are these Texas stereotypes true? Share with a friend     Good evening, Houston. Flags are everywhere right now: México, Argentina, Deutschland, Curaçao, and dozens more hanging from light poles and inside bars as Houston gets closer to its first World Cup match. That’s the thing about football (yes, football; don’t fight me on…

Plus: Houston repped at Scripps National Spelling Bee Share with a friend     Hey, Houston. If you don’t get excited when the Scripps National Spelling Bee is on, you’re missing out. Houston is a sports city, and spelling bees are absolutely a sport: Olympic-level spellers spending countless hours prepping for the main stage, calmly…

Plus: Three art giants land at MFAH Share with a friend     Hey, Houston. Memorial Day weekend is here, and so is some pretty awful weather. Flood watches are in effect for much of Southeast Texas through Monday evening, so for some folks, the safest way to spend the long weekend might be staying…

Plus: A historic Galveston bar is fighting to stay open Share with a friend         Hello, Houston. It’s easy to feel proud of Houston when you zoom out and look at all the ways this city shows up on the state, national, and global stage. The Texas Medical Center is a great…

Plus: Free Cinco de Mayo events across the city Share with a friend     Good evening, Houston! Want to escape this Houston weather? 🌧 H: 65° | 🌧 L: 55° I don’t blame you, but you might not be able to make your getaway with Spirit Airlines for much longer. The budget-friendly airline has…

Plus: Abbott’s pressure reshapes Houston policy, again Share with a friend     Good afternoon, Houston! One step forward, two steps back. ☁️ H: 88° | ☁️ L: 72° That feels like the order of things after Houston’s back-and-forth on immigration policy. After weeks of pressure and the threat of losing $110 million in public safety…

Plus: Fleet Week events, Astros, and lovebug season Share with a friend         Hello, Houston! Gov. Greg Abbott is mad at Houston—again. ⛅ H: 84° | ☁️ L: 71° The state is turning up the pressure on the city after Houston passed a new policy limiting how long police wait for ICE. State…

Plus: Parades, festivals, and weekend plans Share with a friend         Hello, Houston! What a week. 🌧 H: 78° | ☁️ L: 70° We’ve been enjoying some nice, breezy weather, so I hate to drop this on our laps, and on a Friday no less, but: hurricane season is coming. Yes, it’s two…

Plus: What’s happening around Houston this weekend Share with a friend         Good morning! Good afternoon, Houston, 🌧 H: 83° | 🌥 L: 74° There’s an expression most Southerners are familiar with: It costs nothing to be nice. Harris County Judge Nathan Milliron might be thinking about that this week after going viral…

Plus: Two Whataburger favorites are coming back Share with a friend     Good morning, Clutch City, ☀️ H: 87° | ❄️ L: 65° Of Houston’s many nicknames, this one most highlights the week we’re having. Sure, we’re not taking home the top prize in every sport, but Clutch City is about more than that.…

Plus: More Houston school closures on the horizon Share with a friend   Good morning, H-Town, ☀️ H: 76° | ❄️ L: 49° It’s been quite a week in the Bayou City. Houston hosted World Baseball Classic games (did y’all spot Italy’s dugout espresso machine?), and the Rodeo even had a political moment thanks to…

Plus: Tour Beyoncé’s hometown this Women’s History Month Share with a friend         Good morning! Hi friends! ☀️ H: 83° | ❄️ L: 71° Today’s newsletter is bittersweet. This will be my last day at COURIER Texas, as I’m moving on to my next opportunity. It’s been the greatest pleasure getting to…

Plus: Why the Senate results took so long to trickle in Share with a friend     Good morning! ☀️ H: 82° | ❄️ L: 69° Last night, I attended Texas state Rep. James Talarico’s watch party up in Austin as the US Senate primary results rolled in. It was a late night (more on…

Plus: Get ready for Election Day Share with a friend         Good morning! Hey, y’all, ☀️ H: 81° | ❄️ L: 66° Sometimes, moments in your work remind you why you do what you do. I had one such moment on Friday, when I got the chance to interview Rev. Dianne Garcia.…

Help today, your voice matters to us Dear reader, This survey will close end-of-day, Monday, March 2, 2026 COURIER HTX is surveying our readers to inform our work for 2026.  Our audience grew significantly last year, and we’d like to learn more about who we’re reaching—and how we can serve you better. Whether you’re new…

Plus: It’s the last day of early voting! Share with a friend         Good morning! Happy Friday! ☀️ H: 83° | ❄️ L: 60° Today’s the last day of early voting! After today, you’ll only be able to cast your vote on Election Day, March 3. There’s a chance you’ll end up…

Plus: Is voter fraud actually that common? Share with a friend         Good morning! Hey y’all ☀️ H: 80° | ❄️ L: 67° Last night, President Donald Trump delivered his first State of the Union address of his second term. The economy was a hot topic, with Trump saying, “Today, our border…

What’s one thing you’d change about how you get news here? Dear reader, Thank you for being a part of the community we’re building here at COURIER HTX. As a reader supported news organization, you’re at the center of everything we do. Our audience grew significantly last year, and we’d like to learn more about…

Plus: Why this educator is running for the Texas SBOE Share with a friend         Good morning! Happy Monday! ☀️ H: 65° | ❄️ L: 45° On Friday, the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s global tariffs. Reciprocal tariffs (ranging from 34% on Chinese goods to a 10% baseline tariff on…

Plus: Harris County sees record-level early voting turnout Share with a friend         Good morning! Howdy, 🤠 ☀️ H: 79° | ❄️ L: 67° The Houston Rodeo is just around the corner, and all eyes are usually on what crazy food combinations vendors can come up with. The rodeo recently announced what’s…

Plus: What do Texas elected officials actually do? Share with a friend         Good afternoon, Houston! Long time no see! ☀️ H: 79° | ❄️ L: 67° Early voting kicked off yesterday, with a stacked ballot for most Texans. But what do some of those elected officials on your ballot do? Our…

Plus: 5 Black Texas authors to read year-round Share with a friend         Good morning! Happy Friday! ☀️ H: 76° | ❄️ L: 64° Do you know how busy this Tuesday is? Feb. 17 marks: 🎉 Mardi Gras 🌕 Start of Lunar New Year ☪️ Start of Ramadan And it’s the first…

Plus: The real stories behind Houston’s 5 nicknames Share with a friend         Good morning! Happy Wednesday! ☀️ H: 77° | ❄️ L: 61° Have you ever wanted to name an ex of yours after a pretty…unsavory creature? For just $10, Endless Love at the Houston Museum of Natural Sciences lets you…

Plus: Q&A with Texas Dems running for US Senate Share with a friend         Good morning! What’s up, party people! ☀️ H: 76° | ❄️ L: 62° I hope everyone was able to enjoy some of the gorgeous weather we had over the weekend! I went up to Austin for the day…