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Plus: Paid Galleria parking, in this economy? Support our work     Good morning, Houston! Election Day is less than a week away, and something’s been on my mind since last week’s rally in Richmond: You can’t always predict how someone will vote based on their background or community. Last week, I told you about…

Inside: Your free Texas voting guide Support our work     Good morning, Houston! Election Day is a hop and a skip away, so it’s important to know what’s on your ballot before you go in. Luckily, our political editor Brian McManus put together a guide to the races you should read before heading to…

Plus: Do you live in a haunted suburb? Support our work     Good morning, Houston! The weather is finally cooperating, which means it’s time to break out the sweatpants and spend time outside—while we have the temperatures for it! I don’t know about you, but I’m always looking for a patio where I can…

Plus: No more elephants for the Bayou City Share with a friend     Good morning, Houston! Wednesday evening, I made my way down to Richmond, Texas, just outside Houston, for US Senate candidate James Talarico’s Fort Bend County stop on his “Clear Eyes, Full Hearts” tour. I even got to meet some of y’all…

Plus: Upcoming book festivals Share with a friend     Good morning, Houston! October kicked off fall with Banned Book Week, and Houston was one of the Lone Star State’s major cities celebrating with events, fairs, and community gatherings. Social Beer Garden HTX even hosted a Scholastic-style book fair for adults. If you missed that…

Plus: ‘No Kings’ signs win again Share with a friend     Good morning, Houston! On Saturday, more than 1,500 “No Kings” rallies popped up across the country. The theme was all about early voting, but as expected, people had a lot more to say. Here are a few photos from the Houston and The…

Plus: Best pumpkin patches in Houston Share with a friend     Good morning, Houston! With our first autumn cold front coming through and the weekend almost here, it’s finally peak cozy season for us Houstonians. Say goodbye to 100 degree weather and hello to ready-to-bake Halloween cookies, y’all.  This weekend especially is chock full of…

Plus: How to mail in your vote Share with a friend     Good morning, Houston! Early voting is right around the corner, running from Oct. 19 to Oct. 30. Early voting comes with perks like shorter wait times and more flexibility. Voting before Election Day also means fewer campaign calls, texts, and door knocks,…

Plus: Take your family out for a fright Share with a friend     Good morning, Houston! Last weekend marked the opening of Houston’s first Crux Climbing Center location, a bouldering and climbing gym that previously operated only in Austin. The opening of this new East End space isn’t just about the sport itself; it…

Plus: Best HTX places to see fall Share with a friend     Good morning, Houston! There’s been a lot of controversy over the streets of Montrose lately. For the past year, they’ve been missing their classic rainbow crosswalks after Gov. Gregg Abbott ordered they be removed. But Montrose won’t give up celebrating its LGBTQ+…

Plus: This art fair may be in your budget Share with a friend     Good morning, Houston! There’s one week left of Hispanic Heritage Month, and if you’re looking for a way to celebrate while dipping your toes in the arts, Houston is the place to be. The Affordable Art Fair is kicking off…

Plus: Your kid checked out WHAT? Share with a friend     Good morning, Houston! The Texas Renaissance Festival is back for another season of boozy medieval fun, starting Oct. 10. Opening weekend this year will be all things Oktoberfest, from bratwurst-eating competitions to lederhosen costume contests. Experience Texas Renaissance magic this fall. (Anna Raj/Courier…

Plus: Academic freedom under fire Share with a friend 🗞 See more from us: Add Courier Texas as a preferred news source on Google.     Good morning, Houston! This weekend kicks off the 18th annual Houston Cinema Arts Festival, a film fest with 35 screenings across the city. This year’s theme, “My Eyes Are…

Plus: Whitmire calls out DA Teare Share with a friend 🗞 See more from us: Add Courier Texas as a preferred news source on Google.     Good morning, Houston! We’re nearing the end of September, which is National Library Card Sign-Up Month, a time when we stop and think about how important libraries are…

Plus: 8 Houston pumpkin patches to visit Share with a friend 🗞 See more from us: Add Courier Texas as a preferred news source on Google.     Good morning, Houston! I visited the Bryan Museum in Galveston a few weeks ago to do some reporting for an article on the Karankawa Indigenous peoples. While…

Plus: How your healthcare access could change Share with a friend 🗞 See more from us: Add Courier Texas as a preferred news source on Google.     Good morning, Houston! We’re finally at the end of a busy week for Courier Texas. On Tuesday, we met many of you at our On the Ballot…

Share with a friend 🗞 See more from us: Add Courier Texas as a preferred news source on Google.     Good morning, Houston! You came, you saw, you got ready to vote. 🇺🇸 Harris County Democratic Party Chair Traci Gibson and the Texas Railroad Commission candidate Jon Rosenthal took the stage after Hinojosa. (Anna…

Plus: Houston artist turns likes into $ Share with a friend     Good morning, Houston! If you’ve ever wanted to hear directly from the politicians you’ll be voting for, now’s your chance! 🇺🇸 Join the Courier Texas team tomorrow at POST Houston for On the Ballot: COURIER Live — America in Conversation, a live…

Plus: Join us at Courier Texas Live! Share with a friend     Good morning, Houston! Before we get into today’s newsletter, I want to invite our wonderful newsletter subscribers to a special event: Courier Texas Live! Join us Tuesday, Sept. 22 at POST Houston for a live conversation with the Brownsville native vying to become Texas’…

Join us on Sept. 22 to hear from one of the candidates running for Texas governor Share with a friend     Good afternoon, Houston! Got some free time next Tuesday and want to hang out? Join the Courier Texas team on Sept. 22 at POST Houston for On the Ballot: COURIER Live — America in Conversation,…

Plus: What Texas history got completely wrong Share with a friend     Good morning, Houston! Trash pickup in Houston has been a hot topic since spring, with chronic delays in bulk pickup leading to trash and junk lining many neighborhood streets.  Trash pickup in Houston is seeing improvements after a required fee. (Anna Raj/Courier…

Plus: Meet me in person! Share with a friend     Good morning, Houston! National Voter Registration Day is tomorrow, which is a great reminder to check your voter registration status! We have a handy toolkit so that you can make sure you’re prepared for what will be on the ballot this time around.  We’ll…

Plus: Nearby cities are stopping Flock Share with a friend     Good morning, Houston! A few weeks ago, I talked to you about the AI-driven initiative powering some new local schools. It turns out that private schools aren’t the only place where AI is “leading” education in Houston.  Imagine if your children’s public school…

Plus: Houston has America’s 2nd-richest suburb Share with a friend     Good morning, Houston! If you happen to see a group of naked people biking down Polk Street this weekend, don’t panic. It’s a protest.  Houston’s World Naked Bike Ride is coming back for its 15th year this Saturday. Cyclists will be stripping down…

Plus: Garden Oaks Theater future sealed Share with a friend     Good morning, Houston! We’ve been talking about the proposed demolition of Garden Oaks Theater lately, particularly as activists entered their last window to save the landmark from being scrapped last week.  Garden Oaks Theater once showed world famous classic films like “Jaws,” with…

Plus: Say adiós to this Houston staple Share with a friend     Good morning, Houston! Last week, I told you that President Trump was expected to visit NASA to honor the Artemis II crew. Now, his Houston visit is in the books—and it included a new US space academy, a moon-bound plaque and a…

Plus: Turkey Leg Hut is back, y’all Share with a friend     Good morning, Houston! Texas is the mother of all invention—that’s the saying, right?  The inventor behind the digital watch, who just passed away, is a testament to that, and he’s leaving behind a remarkable North Texas legacy.  George Thiess founded Electro/Data, a…

Plus: Will Houston absorb the Woodlands? Share with a friend     Good morning, Houston! In the last few newsletters, I’ve been talking to you about HISD’s failing schools and TEA-appointed Superintendent Mike Miles’ subsequent salary bump. You told me that he didn’t deserve his pay raise, and some of you even wrote in to…

Plus: Why is Trump visiting NASA? Share with a friend     Good morning, Houston! In a newsletter earlier this month, I told you about a theater in Houston at risk of demolition and the ongoing efforts by Arthouse Houston organizers to save it. Well, those efforts are in their final week as the Aug.…

Plus: Their pastor held them hostage Share with a friend     Good morning, Houston! Rent is already expensive enough. Now imagine finding out you’ve been overpaying because your landlord was going behind your back to overcharge. Local apartment landlords have been accused of doing just that.  One of the Rice Village area properties listed…