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9 Houston attractions with free entry days
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…
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Texas kids need foster grandparents
Plus: Fort Worth makes the greats list Share with a friend Hey y’all, If you’ve ever seen people protesting on a bridge as you travel across the highway underneath it, know that it’s a coordinated effort. All across the metro, folks aren’t just waking up and deciding to take an old protest poster board out…
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Do you think vouchers will harm public schools?
PLUS: Thousands of teachers leave Fort Worth ISD Share with a friend It’s Wednesday, July 22, 2026 Hey y’all, Last week, I shared a story from Courier Texas’ DFW intern Noemi Castanon about teachers who worked at International Newcomer Academy (INA)—a Fort Worth ISD campus dedicated to teaching immigrant and refugee students English that was…
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Surviving a franchise takeover
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…
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The Dallas dad running for Attorney General
Plus: This ‘grandma hobby’ is back Share with a friend Happy Wednesday folks, In case you missed it, the House voted to end daylight saving time last week, issuing a 308-117 vote in favor of passing The Sunshine Protection Act. The long days/short nights thing we have goin’ on would be permanent, but the measure…
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These AAPI citizens can’t own Texas property
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…
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😭 Is CNBC right? Is Texas the worst?
Plus: Collin Co. residents need this salary Share with a friend Hey hey y’all, I’m gonna start us off today with a big YIKES of a story. CNBC recently dropped its rankings of the worst states in America and listed Texas as No. 2. 😫 The economic news site used crime rates, healthcare access, air…
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What the frack! 50K Arlington kids exposed to toxins
Plus: Water activities in DFW 👙 Share with a friend Sponsored by the Texas Climate Jobs Project Happy Friday, y’all, We can officially reclaim our metro again as the World Cup craziness is almost completely gone—the last bunch of watch parties are happening tomorrow and Sunday for the semifinal and final matches. It may take…
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👀 The surveillance cameras watching Houston
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…
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Faculty fight censorship at Texas Tech
PLUS: Fort Worth educators reflect on campus closure Share with a friend It’s Wednesday, July 15, 2026 Happy Wednesday, I hope everyone’s enjoying the summer months and staying cool! This week, we have some major higher education headlines to highlight. First, you’ll find coverage on how faculty at Texas Tech University, which has been at…
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‘They owe Texas Muslims an apology.’
Plus: This walking meetup is taking off 🏃➡️ Share with a friend Sponsored by the Texas Climate Jobs Project Good morning DFW, Before we get into our local rundown, a reminder that I’m finally launching the Courier Texas statewide newsletter, Farm to Market Texas, tomorrow! This might be the “Friendship State,” but Texas is very…
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Christianity rules: Is that Texas’ new motto?
Plus: Jaw-dropping food from a pink house 🤤 Share with a friend Happy Monday folks, ‘Tis the season for camping trips, and the Airbnb of camping, Hip Camp, has released its list of the 50 best campsites in the US. Texas’ only mention had an interesting feature—llamas. Llama Land Ranch is a 101-acre property that…
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💧 Cool off at these Houston water spots
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…
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Teachers fear refugee students will be left behind
Plus: A parasite outbreak update 🪱 Share with a friend Sponsored by the Texas Climate Jobs Project Good morning, North Texas, Let’s start with some fun trivia, inspired by the wedding of the year. Over Fourth of July Weekend, pop star Taylor Swift married Kansas City Chiefs’ Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden in New…
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Do you know who represents you on the SBOE?
PLUS: Teachers charged with fixing public schools Share with a friend It’s Wednesday, July 8, 2026 Happy Wednesday, We’ve got a lot to cover this week, but first I wanted to share these quotes with you. They’re from my conversation with a political coordinator at the Texas Freedom Network following the State Board of Education’s…
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🍦 Blue Bell’s free ice cream tour headed to DFW
Plus: Texas isn’t as patriotic as you’d think Share with a friend Sponsored by the Texas Climate Jobs Project Happy Hump Day y’all, It’s appears we’ve done it—North Texas hit 100 degrees yesterday in the 3 p.m. hour. If you didn’t experience it first-hand, oh don’t you worry—we’re supposed to hit 100 again tomorrow. See…
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‘The city is gaslighting us’
Plus: Did you know Dallas once hosted a Formula One Grand Prix? Share with a friend Sponsored by the Texas Climate Jobs Project Hey y’all, After a long weekend, Monday can feel especially Monday-ish, amirite? But I can’t stop thinking about this quote from Katie’s story below. It’s from a Fort Worth resident upset about…
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See what Bible verses are now required reading in Texas schools
PLUS: Students will learn ‘negative effects’ of divorce Share with a friend It’s Wednesday, July 1, 2026 Hey y’all, After days of deliberation and a months-long process, the State Board of Education passed a first-of-its kind required reading list on Friday. The list makes Texas the first state in the nation to require public students…
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Camp Mystic moms open up on Dateline
Plus: The Bible is now required reading in Texas schools Share with a friend Happy July, y’all 🌞 We have about two more weeks of World Cup action in the metroplex—the tournament’s semifinals will be the last event on July 14. I hope you’ve been able to experience some of the fun watch parties and…
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An inside look at Fan Fest ⚽ + micro bakeries 🥖
Plus: Did you know Dallas has an OG copy of the Declaration of Independence? Share with a friend Hey fellow North Texans! My name is Noemi Castanon, and I’m Courier Texas’ new DFW intern. I’m currently attending the University of Texas at Austin, and finishing up my journalism and media master’s degree this summer. Over…
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👀 56% of Texans are side-eyeing data centers
Plus: Everything is awesome at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden Share with a friend Happy summer Friday ☀️ If you’ve started hearing a familiar summer soundtrack, it’s safe to say the cicadas have officially clocked in. There’s a popular theory that cicadas—which make their distinct sounds by rapidly buckling and unbuckling their abdominal membranes—can predict…
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Tensions rise at State Board of Education meeting
PLUS: Why Texans have to pay $8M to fix Bluebonnet Learning Share with a friend It’s Wednesday, June 24, 2026 Happy Wednesday! I hope you’re enjoying the summer months and beating this Texas heat. This week, the State Board of Education is in Austin to deliberate and approve a required reading list and new social…
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👩🍳 Meet this pro-abortion Texas baker
Plus: A 10-day Wingstop party 🐔🎉 Share with a friend Good morning, North Texas 🍳 Before we get to today’s headlines, I want to make sure you saw the information below: 👉 Mark your calendar: The city of Forth Worth is hosting a data center open house to “gather community input” on June 30. 👉…
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🥶 Cold gelato + DFW summer deals 🥵
Plus: Why Americans don’t have an appetite for soccer Share with a friend Mornin’ DFW 🥣 Watching the World Cup fandom has made it really clear that the US is one of the few countries in the world that doesn’t worship soccer (aka, football). Some theories on the internet attribute the divergence to a difference…
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A message from the Texas Freedom Network
PLUS: SBOE to vote on new social studies standards Share with a friend It’s Wednesday, June 17, 2026 Hey y’all, Welcome back to a special edition of The TexEd Report. This week, you’ll hear from the Executive Director of the Texas Freedom Network, Felicia Martin, about what will be at stake for Texas students when…
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Frisco rejects anti-Islam mayoral candidate
This weekend: Juneteenth + Father’s Day events Share with a friend Hey y’all, It’s been a busy week in North Texas, as the FIFA fandom has taken over the region and brought in so many spirited tourists from all around the world. With the volume of games happening daily, it’s hard to keep up with…
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😮 One fan’s 1,200-mile ride to World Cup joy
Plus: Meet the artist illustrating Dallas’ historic buildings Share with a friend Good morning folks, I gotta start your day off with a cool story we reported about on Friday evening. A 22-year-old student from Japan, who’s in school in Pennsylvania, decided he was going to bike 1,200 miles from Pittsburgh to North Texas to…
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⚽️ It’s time for USA vs. Paraguay
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…
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Why faith leaders will protest during the World Cup
It’s official: Dallas is looking for a new city hall Share with a friend Happy Friday, y’all, The World Cup is officially here! Let’s start with a few updates and interesting stories about the event. ⚽ FIFA has dropped its no-outside-water-bottle rule, as much of Dallas Stadium will be in direct sunlight. Fans can now…
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A new initiative to fight for Texas public schools
PLUS: STAAR results are out Share with a friend It’s Wednesday, June 10, 2026 Welcome back to another edition of The TexEd Report! If you missed last week’s edition, read it here. Last night, I attended Gina Hinojosa’s town hall in Fort Worth focused on education in the state. You’ll find coverage of the event,…
