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  • Runoffs are the name of the game in Texas

    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…


  • James Talarico is the Democratic candidate for US Senate

    Inside: Winners, run-offs, + too close to call races Share with a friend Rise and shine, North Texas, Here’s what you missed last night. Texas primary results are (mostly) in, and here are the Democratic and Republican match-ups for some of the state and region’s most prominent races: US House District 32Dan Barrios | Too early…


  • 🥇 Women’s history made at Cowtown Marathon

    Plus: Check out Texas’ newest state park Share with a friend Sponsored by the Texas Climate Jobs Project Happy Election Day! If you didn’t vote early, today is your day. Polls are generally open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and if you’re in Dallas County, you must vote in a specific precinct based on…


  • Houston ISD votes to close 12 schools

    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.…


  • 🤧 Been feeling blah? It may be Cedar Fever

    Plus: Texas home builds halt with no immigration Share with a friend Happy March! After weeks of sneezing, headaches, and waking up with itchy eyes, I was almost relieved to know that other people noticed a shift in Texas allergies this winter. If your allergy symptoms have been out of the norm, it may be…


  • Closing Monday, we want to hear your opinion

    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…


  • Closing Monday, we want to hear your opinion

    Help today, your voice matters to us Dear reader, This survey will close end-of-day, Monday, March 2, 2026 COURIER DFW 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…


  • 🚗 No driver? No problem

    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…


  • Would you try this gas station sushi?

    Plus: Gina Hinojosa talks to COURIER DFW Share with a friend Sponsored by the Texas Climate Jobs Project Mornin’, y’all, Make sure you find a clear view of the sky tomorrow night, because six planets will be visible, four of them with the naked eye! It’s what’s known as a planetary parade, where planets appear…


  • A party under a bridge + other weekend events

    Plus: ‘Yellowstone’ writer’s new project Share with a friend Happy Thursday, On Monday, I talked about Texas tulip U-pick farms in my Don’t Sleep On section. Y’all seemed to like that so much that I made you a map of all the U-pick farms in North Texas. Blueberries, strawberries, sunflowers, squash, peaches, and more. It’s…


  • 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…