Newsletters
-
A win for DEI measures in Texas schools
PLUS: UT bans ‘controversial’ topics in class Hey y’all! I hope you’re enjoying your Wednesday afternoon. Today, we’ll take a look at a recent win in the fight against Texas’ diversity, equity, and inclusion ban in public schools. We’ll also dive back into further attacks on academic freedom and free speech on higher education campuses…
-
How are you feeling after the State of the Union?
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…
-
🎸 Name North Texas’ dream music fest
Plus: Why Dallas County should vote early Share with a friend Sponsored by the Texas Climate Jobs Project Morning, DFW, There are only three more days of early voting left. If you’re planning to wait till Election Day, here’s why you should reconsider, especially if you live in Dallas County. While you can go to…
-
🗞️ Please help again, your voice matters to us
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 DFW. 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 who…
-
🗞️ Please help again, your voice matters to us
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…
-
😷 Most Texas whooping cough cases in 60+ years
Plus: Your 6-day forecast ☀️ Share with a friend Sponsored by the Texas Climate Jobs Project Good morning, North Texas, Are you free tonight? 👀 The Texas Organizing Project is inviting you out to its Black History Month symposium, featuring award-winning journalist and author of “Black AF History” Michael Harriot. Along with TOP’s executive director,…
-
Meet Houston’s Black History Month honorees
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…
-
Can Frisco beat the racism claims?
Plus: North Texas Food Bank’s biggest fundraiser approaches Share with a friend Sponsored by the Texas Climate Jobs Project Mornin’ y’all, Have you seen that Frisco has been a hot topic across the country? I wish I could say it’s about something good, but it’s far from that. Here’s what happened. On Feb. 3, an…
-
🤠 What’s new at this year’s rodeo
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…
-
🙀 Protect community cats, say Dallas neighbors
Plus: What did you give up for Lent? Share with a friend Sponsored by Americans United for Separation of Church and State Happy Friday sunshines ☀️ This week ushered in a new chapter for many Texans, with cultural celebrations that involve giving up something to get something greater. For some, restriction might just be a…
-
Pro-immigrant art exhibit suddenly closes at UNT
Plus: The best places to play mahjong in DFW Share with a friend Sponsored by Americans United for Separation of Church and State Good morning, ☕ You might have seen the story about the University of North Texas abruptly closing an art exhibit because of its ICE-related works. The exhibit “Ni de Aquí Ni de…
-
Is your school district implementing a designated prayer time?
PLUS: How this educator will ‘return respect’ to teaching Hey y’all! Welcome to another edition of The TexEd Report. If you didn’t catch last week’s, read it here. This week, you’ll learn about a progressive candidate who’s running for the Texas State Board of Education, and get an update on the implementation of Senate Bill…
-
How to save Houston’s Freedmen’s Town
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…
-
What the SAVE Act will cost Texans
Plus: Arlington World Cup statue revealed 👀 Share with a friend Sponsored by Americans United for Separation of Church and State Mornin’ DFW, You might have seen that the SAVE Act passed in the US House last week. Sponsored by Texas Attorney General candidate and Austin Congressman Chip Roy, the bill is presented as a…
-
🗳️ Time to vote in the Texas primaries
Plus: A radioactive waste warning for Johnson town Share with a friend Sponsored by Americans United for Separation of Church and State Good morning and happy Lunar New Year! I’m seeing all over social media that people of all backgrounds are embracing the Lunar New Year as their own personal start to the new year.…
-
🔔 Wedding bells…in a bookstore?
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…
-
🥹 3 DFW love stories that will warm your heart
Plus: Peace walk monks return to Fort Worth tomorrow 🪷 Share with a friend Happy Friday the 13th 🪄 Have you been watching the Winter Olympics? If not, you still have plenty of time to become temporarily obsessed with ski jumping and to figure out what curling is. You can watch all the events live…
-
Mardi Gras, Lunar New Year, & more this weekend
Plus: Black-owned businesses to support on V-Day Share with a friend Good morning, y’all, As you have your Valentine’s Day dinners this weekend, it may seem like your favorite restaurants are struggling. That’s because they probably are. About 82% of US restaurant operators say tariffs and trade policies are affecting their menus. A majority said…
-
How public education flipped a Tarrant County Senate seat blue
PLUS: How much does a school voucher cover in TX? Hey y’all, Welcome back to another edition of The TexEd Report. This week, you’ll find a conversation I had with a local mother on the role education played in a Democrat’s win in Tarrant County. Now that families can apply for private school vouchers, I…
-
No health insurance? Here’s what to do
Plus: Should Camp Mystic open this summer? Share with a friend Mornin’, y’all, I have an extra edition of “Don’t Sleep On” at the end of this email, so make sure you check it out. I also want to give you a brief update on what’s happening with Camp Mystic, the Hill Country summer camp…
-
Why this Houston sports bar is going 25+
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…
-
😍 Hey DFW, tell me your love story!
Plus: American Airlines CEO in hot water Share with a friend Good morning, North Texas, A week or so ago, I asked y’all what your Valentine’s Day style was, and many of you said you like a big display of dinner and gifts, but now I want to know your love story. If you’re open…
-
⚖️ Voters with disabilities sue Harris County. Here’s why.
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…
-
🍕 Where DFW goes for great pizza
Plus: How a 1973 cold case was finally solved Share with a friend Good morning, North Texas, What can make a Monday less Monday? It’s National Pizza Day! If you’ve been following this newsletter for a while, you may remember that COURIER DFW went all in on the holiday last year, reviewing a few of…
-
🚶♂️ Student walkouts spread across Houston over ICE arrests
Plus: What did James Talarico spend six figures on? Share with a friend Good morning! Happy Friday! ☀️ H: 76° | ❄️ L: 53° It was Wednesday night, and I was firmly snuggled into my couch, watching “The Real Housewives of New York” and working on my latest needlepoint project. A…
-
🤔 Should Dallas save City Hall or start fresh?
Plus: Student walkouts put free speech in focus Share with a friend Mornin’ y’all, You might have heard that some Dallas city leaders want a new town hall instead of fixing up the one we have. The 47-year-old building is the work of famed architect I.M. Pei. The late architect designed the East Building of…
-
❄️ Yes, Texans compete in the Winter Olympics
Plus: Buddhist monks come home after 2,300-mile peace walk Share with a friend Morning DFW, The 2026 Winter Olympics begin tomorrow, and you’ll find all your favorite winter sports (do Texans have favorite winter sports?) competing live from Italy on NBC and the Peacock streaming app. Check out the article below to meet some Texans…
-
Greg Abbott threatens Austin schools over ICE protests
PLUS: Texas A&M scraps Women’s and Gender Studies program Hey y’all! Welcome back to another edition of The TexEd Report. If you missed last week’s, check it out here. This week, we’ll look at the threats Republicans Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton are casting at Austin Independent School District after students walked…
-
🏈 Need a Super Bowl rec? We’ve got you covered
Plus: Which Houstonians took home a Grammy? Share with a friend Editor’s note: Our Monday edition was sent late Sunday night by mistake. If you missed it—including our guide on Texans’ rights around ICE—you can find the web version here. We’re sorry for the mix-up. Good morning! Happy hump day! ☀️…
-
📢 Your rights during ICE encounters, explained
Plus: Dallas County voters still don’t know where to vote Share with a friend Good morning, North Texas, Today would have been civil rights activist Rosa Parks’ 113th birthday. (Fun fact, I had lunch with Ms. Parks on the campus of The University of North Texas as a child. And no, I can’t find the…
