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Please don’t sleep on our US Senate race ‼️
Plus: Share your snow pics here Share with a friend Good morning, How did you all fare this weekend? Did you experience an outage or any flooding? Lost power Had water issues Was A-OK I hope you all were safe and warm and got to enjoy at least the look of the beautiful ice and…
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Inside a Texas-made culture war
Plus: Want to be in a local art exhibit? Here’s how Share with a friend Good morning! Good morning, y’all! ☀️ H: 38° | ❄️ L: 24 It’s my 27th birthday tomorrow, and the only gift I want is for you to forward this newsletter to a friend! It would mean the world…
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🚗 Towed or ticketed? Here’s what to do next
Plus: See which Houston restaurants made the James Beard cut! Share with a friend Good morning! Happy Friday y’all! ☀️ H: 66° | ❄️ L: 55° You probably opened this email sometime between 9 and 11 this morning. But are you an early riser who wants the news as soon as you wake…
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Wrongfully executed Dallas man proven innocent ‼️
Plus: Early voting starts in Tarrant Co. race Share with a friend Hey DFW, Did you hear? Gov. Abbott has issued a state of emergency for the anticipated winter weather, beginning Friday. Keep your eyes on the weather forecast as it’s changing hour by hour. This would be a good day to cover any yard…
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How Texas A&M became ground zero for higher ed’s culture war
PLUS: Texas Ten Commandments fight continues Happy Wednesday! This week, you’ll hear from a Texas A&M professor whose ethics course was canceled days into the semester because of a new university policy that restricts discussions of race and gender in the classroom. This is just one in a long string of attacks on academic freedom…
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❄️ Could it snow in Houston?
Plus: Paxton called for an end to DEI—on MLK Day. Share with a friend Good morning! On a day when Houstonians joined together to celebrate how far we’ve come, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton was busy releasing a legal opinion calling for the state to get rid of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives…
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🗳️ It’s almost time for early voting!
Plus: Can James Talarico tackle the big guys? Share with a friend Good morning! I’ll keep it short and sweet today, since I know it’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day and you’re probably gearing up to enjoy the holiday at our historic Unity Parade or with a day of service! I just wanted…
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📅 We’ve got your weekend itinerary
Plus: You’ve got two weeks left to win $50! Share with a friend Good morning! Everytown for Gun Safety released its 2026 state gun law rankings. Let’s take a closer look at some of the stats. 3 of the 5 worst mass shootings since 2015 have taken place in Texas Texas colleges and…
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😋 Dallas sauce is finally available in Dallas
Plus: Food costs are up. Let’s see the numbers Share with a friend Happy National Bagel Day! In my Monday issue, I talked about how yummy Starship Bagel is after recently trying two of their most popular bagels. But that award-winning shop isn’t the only good bagel find in the DFW. Here are a few…
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Texas launches website for complaints against colleges
PLUS: Plato censored at Texas A&M Hey y’all! Welcome back to another edition of The TexEd Report—we’ve got a lot to cover this week. On Monday, I attended a town hall in Plano with Democratic US Senate candidate James Talarico. Throughout the night, the former educator emphasized the importance of investing in Texas teachers. You’ll…
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🍹 Trying out Dry January? We’ve got you covered
Plus: Are you faster than an 11-year-old? Share with a friend Good morning! The best bagels aren’t just found in the bodegas of New York City. Houston has a surprising number of spots where you can grab a hot bacon, egg, and cheese on an everything bagel, and we’ve got some of the…
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What’s giving you hope, Houston?
Plus: Could you run a marathon in under two hours? Share with a friend Good morning! The results are in: The participants of the 2026 Chevron Houston Marathon are 100% faster than those of us who hung out on the couch this weekend. All jokes aside, congrats to Zouhair Talbi for winning and…
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Houstonians gather to protest ICE
Plus: Need some last-minute ideas for things to do this weekend? Share with a friend Good morning! Be honest: Are your pockets hurting after the holidays? With Texas families spending on average around $720 on holiday gifts, it’s safe to say a lot of us are looking to save a few bucks this…
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🚘 The most congested roads in DFW
Plus: Dry January? Try these yummy mocktails Share with a friend Good morning ☀️ Is a meal for $10 or less a thing anymore? Even fast food has become expensive—the dollar menu items aren’t even a dollar! The Dallas Observer recently released a list of the best cheap eats in the metroplex, saying a $10…
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Teachers sue Texas Education Agency over social media probe
PLUS: School DEI ban challenged in federal court Happy New Year! Welcome back to The TexEd Report. I hope you and yours had a cozy, relaxing holiday season. As we enter 2026, what education topics are top of mind for you? Let me know. This week, we’ll take a look at why the Texas American…
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♥️ A little thank-you for our Houston readers
Plus: Here’s your Texas 2026 March primary ballot Share with a friend Good morning! If you were hoping for a slow start to the week, the news had other plans. This week marks five years since thousands of Americans stormed the US Capitol following Donald Trump’s 2020 election loss. About 120 Texans were charged or convicted…
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🎉 Is Houston the most fun city? Survey says…
Plus: What to expect at the 2026 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Share with a friend Good morning! Welcome to 2026! Something many Houstonians look forward to every year is the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. We’ve got more info on what to expect for this year’s show down below. The rodeo won’t…
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🥂 How do you celebrate NYE?
Plus: 5 ways to get healthy in the new year (that don’t involve losing weight!) Share with a friend Good morning! Happy almost new year! I have strong memories of my grandma making us bang pots and pans around the perimeter of our house on New Year’s Eve to welcome in the new…
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✊ Students fight back against DEI ban
Plus: What restaurants will be open on Christmas Share with a friend Good morning! Did you know there’s a slew of new laws going into effect in January? New laws include: 💰 Businesses can have up to $125,000 of inventory exempted from being taxed by entities, including counties, cities, and school districts 👮…
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🛒 What city is getting a Trader Joe’s?
Plus: What’s your New Year’s wish for Houston in 2026? Share with a friend Good morning! Have you ever heard of Las Posadas? Celebrated globally in Latin American communities, Las Posadas (Spanish for “the inns”) reenacts the journey of Mary and Joseph as they travel to Bethlehem in search of shelter for the…
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🤤 10 new restaurants coming to DFW
Plus: How to avoid package thieves Share with a friend Morning friends, Today is the last day to guarantee Christmas gifts are delivered on time using USPS Priority Mail. For a fatter fee, you’ll probably be able to finagle a pre-Christmas delivery with USPS Express or another shipping service. With that in mind, please remember…
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Who is running for the Texas State Board of Education?
And what do they do? Happy Wednesday! A few weeks ago, we looked at how artificial intelligence is impacting book bans in schools. This week, we’ll see how it’s impacting courses in higher education. We’ll also dive into who will be on the ballot for the State Board of Education election in 2026, and break…
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🏈 Toro heads to the Hall of Fame
Plus: Abbott vows to put Turning Point USA chapters in all Texas schools Share with a friend Good morning! Call me Nancy Drew because I’m putting my sleuthing hat on for this one. The other week, I shared with y’all how Goodwill Houston has gotten rid of its fitting rooms. Fitting rooms are…
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❤️ Your hopes for Houston in the new year
Plus: Watch a Houston woman receive keys to her first home Share with a friend Good morning! Houston saw some major changes this year. Just off the top of my head: 💰 METRO launched a new way to pay for public transit 🚫 Houston ISD decided against closing any public schools 🗳 Christian…
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🎄 Time to spruce things up
Plus: What do Michelle Obama, Beto O’Rourke, and Gavin Newsom have in common? Share with a friend Good morning! It’s officially that time of year when we start reflecting on everything that happened over the past 12 months, the good and the bad. Here at COURIER Texas, we’ve truly covered just about everything,…
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Discrimination? Arlington doesn’t know her
Plus: Christmas tree farms to check out Share with a friend Happy Thursday folks, In case you missed it, some new laws are in effect this month. Let’s recap a few. ✍️ Dallas’ Vape Ban Ordinance – Smoking a vape anywhere where a cigarette wouldn’t be allowed is now subject to a fine. ✍️ House…
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Texas Democrats speak out against free speech attacks
PLUS: Greg Abbott announces Turning Point partnership Hey y’all, It’s been a busy week in Texas thanks to Monday’s candidate filing deadline for the 2026 election. But that didn’t stop other lawmakers from making headlines. This week we’ll take a look at Gov. Greg Abbott’s announcement that was made at the Governor’s Mansion on Monday…
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👋 Can you say ‘arrivederci’?
Plus: Jasmine Crockett launches US Senate seat campaign Share with a friend Good morning! It’s almost Christmas, and I can feel the holiday spirit in the air. But apparently, Houston fell a little short on being the most festive city in the US this year. We landed in sixth place, with Austin and…
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🚌 A new way to pay
Plus: The best parts of Coca-Cola’s Classic Christmas experience Share with a friend Good morning! Forbes released their 30 Under 30 list, and quite a few Texans landed on the list! The list recognizes trailblazers in industries such as music, food, sports, science, games, and more. Houstonians who made the list include comedian Abby…
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Houston’s ultimate guide to giving back
Inside: 4 programs to support during the holidays Support Good morning! Welcome to COURIER HTX’s inaugural giving guide! When I was younger, the holiday season usually meant lots of presents as the main attraction. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve learned that the greatest gift can sometimes be the feeling you get when you…
