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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…
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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…
