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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…
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🫶 Your guide to giving back in North Texas
Plus: Local needs beyond food Support Hey good people, December is here, and so many of us are thinking about how we can ensure our community members have food, heat, and toys under their Christmas trees. It can be a little daunting figuring out how to begin your volunteer journey, but once you break the…
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🤔 What makes Houston so sinful?
Plus: How to avoid holiday scams Share with a friend Good morning! We all love to indulge a little during the holidays, but according to WalletHub, Houstonians may be indulging a bit too much year-round. We’re apparently the number two most sinful city, coming in just under Las Vegas, Nevada. You know, the…
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🫔 Tamales for the holidays? Here’s where to buy them
Plus: December events in the metroplex Share with a friend Good morning folks, Travel geeks, did you hear? The largest cruise ship in the world is set to sail from Texas’ Galveston port in 2027. Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas is a 1,196-foot-long ship with room for 7,600 passengers and includes the largest waterpark…
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What to know about private school vouchers
PLUS: Do you think these degrees are ‘unprofessional’? Happy December! I can’t believe we’re nearly through the year, and three months into The TexEd Report. If you’ve been with me since the start, thanks for sticking around. This week, we’ll take a look at the recently finalized rules for Texas’ new private school voucher program,…
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🐶 Time to ‘Empty the Shelters’ again
Plus: A Houston-area rooster-fighting ring?? Share with a friend Good morning! Did y’all know that a bill that restricts which bathrooms transgender people can use in some public buildings is set to take effect tomorrow? Senate Bill 8, which mandates that trans people use the bathroom based on their sex assigned at birth,…
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🍪 The newest Blue Bell flavor is…
Plus: How this small city became the Christmas capital of Texas Share with a friend Hey y’all, Happy start of December! I hope everyone had a nice, long, relaxing holiday weekend. Mine consisted of Dutch Bros coffee runs, making eggs Benedict from scratch for the first time, decorating for Christmas, reading on my…
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The role AI is playing in book bans
PLUS: Changes are coming to TX social studies Happy Wednesday! I hope you’re able to relax, recharge, and spend time with friends and family this week and reflect on all that you’re thankful for. In this week’s edition, we take a look at changes coming to social studies in Texas classrooms and the impact artificial…
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💙 After the storm, gratitude for Houston’s resilience
Plus: A quick guide to Houston’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Share with a friend Morning, y’all, Houston is waking up to a tough start this holiday week. Monday’s storms brought two confirmed tornadoes to the northwest side, leaving more than 100 homes damaged and entire neighborhoods sorting through debris. It’s a lot to face…
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This year, ‘We Ain’t Buyin’ It’
Plus: Your secret weapon against misinformation Share with a friend Good morning! Have you ever wondered how Houston measures up when it comes to raising a family? Well, this new interactive tool from The Washington Post isn’t super promising. According to their data, Harris County ranked: 💰 61 in affordability 🎒 65 in…
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🤠 Grab your cowboy boots and giddy up
Plus: New Harris County policy targets safer construction worksites Share with a friend Good morning! I’ll be honest, y’all: AI usually either terrifies me or annoys me. I know it can be helpful in certain situations, but most of the time, I feel like it’s used as an easy way out and totally…
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🐗 Unwanted: North Texas’ feral hog problem
Plus: Your weekend event guide Share with a friend Hey hey y’all, Well, it feels like the holiday season is in full swing, so as we begin buying gifts, decor, meals, and even coffee to fuel errand-running, it’s important we remember to shop small when we can. Texans are under more financial strain than usual…
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How voters fought for this Houston-area school board
PLUS: Lawmakers discuss free speech on college campuses Hey y’all! Between Texas A&M restricting how professors can teach race and gender, Fort Worth ISD appealing a state takeover by the Texas Education Agency, and a second federal judge ruling that requiring the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms is unconstitutional—there’s no shortage of education news…
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🚗 Is that a self-driving car?!
Plus: Women-only Uber driver option now available in Texas cities Share with a friend Good morning! After lots of stressing and sweating this summer over the new redistricting maps, a panel of federal judges ruled yesterday that a Republican push to redraw the state’s US House districts—and win five more seats—was too racist…
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😅 Break a sweat (but outdoors!)
Plus: How to spot when democracy is weakening Share with a friend Good morning! Hi y’all, Did you know that there’s a super-easy way to report a violation of the separation of church and state? I learned about this from our “Faith, Freedom, and the Future of Texas” event, based on a discussion from…
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🧙 Inside Dallas’ Harry Potter Exhibition
Plus: Camp Mystic families sue Share with a friend Hey y’all, DoorDash released a report that analyzed millions of transactions across restaurants, grocery stores, and retail, and found that Dallas is leading the nation in food affordability. The report had several takeaways, but some highlights include that prices for everyday essentials are starting to steady…
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How white Christian nationalism is reshaping TX schools
PLUS: Students share why diversity is important on college campuses Hey y’all! Last week, I had the honor of moderating a panel in partnership with Americans United for Separation of Church and State at COURIER Texas’ “Faith, Freedom, and the Future of Texas” event over the infusion of white Christian nationalism into our Texas public…
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A mariachi, pickle, and zydeco festival await
Plus: Celebrating Native Heritage Month in Texas Share with a friend Good morning, North Texas, Let’s talk about deed fraud. People who own their homes are finding out that someone has taken over the deed to their house, behind their back, taking over ownership and forcing the rightful owners out. The Texas House passed a…
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Fort Worth fights for its public schools
PLUS: Join me in Dallas tonight! Hi there! Last weekend, I attended a town hall in Fort Worth focused on the Texas Education Agency’s takeover of Fort Worth ISD. State Rep. Gina Hinojosa and other education advocates answered questions from concerned parents, and shared information on how to mobilize and fight for their public schools.…
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🧟 Dallas guy hates Halloween, but creates viral decorations
Plus: ‘Not racially discriminatory,’ says Tarrant judge Share with a friend Happy Thursday, DFW, With a government shutdown about to enter its second month, many North Texans are having to figure out how to make ends meet. SNAP benefits will pause for millions of Texans in November, cutting off their food source, and federal workers…
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Why you should care about your local school board election
PLUS: Lawmakers denounce FWISD takeover Good afternoon, y’all! Did you know there’s an election happening right now in Texas? Early voting runs now through Friday, and Election Day is Nov. 4. There’s a lot on the ballot, including some local school board elections. Below you’ll find a breakdown on the importance of school boards, and…
