Mochi donuts are one of the hottest culinary trends of the moment. Texas has several delightful spots to try these tasty treats.
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Texas Legislature proposes $400 million cut to higher ed as Dan Patrick threatens university budgets over DEI
At a public event last week, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said higher ed would get less funding if they don’t “kick DEI out of their schools,” a few weeks after lawmakers proposed a massive cut to public universities.
Container Gardening 101: Everything Texas Gardeners Need to Know
Container gardening is beneficial for smaller spaces and offers more flexibility in growing plants. Here’s everything Texans need to know about the hobby.
What grows best in Texas? Here’s your ultimate gardening guide
Whether you’re growing food for home snacking and cooking or want outside decor to spruce up the yard, these nine plants are ideal in Texas conditions.
Despite pleas from women and doctors, Texas may implement even more abortion restrictions
Republicans in the state legislature have already introduced bills seeking to restrict the availability of the abortion medications mifepristone and misoprostol.
12 foods Texas is famous for—and the stories behind them
The Lone Star State has a hearty helping of foods and drinks it’s helped make popular, and some of these Texas classics sport legendary origin tales.
Texas Senate panel votes to cut property taxes for homeowners
A Texas Senate committee on Tuesday quickly and unanimously advanced a proposal to provide billions of dollars in tax breaks to homeowners in a bid to blunt the state’s high property tax bills.
Texans are ready to puff, and pass, marijuana reform, new poll finds
A new poll from the Hobby School of Public Affairs shows that 69% of Texans support decriminalizing weed possession.
Texas Senate passes $1B school vouchers bill to spend public funds on private schools
The Texas Senate easily passed a controversial school voucher bill that Democrats criticized for not prioritizing low-income students.
Texas lawmakers may ban certain lessons at state colleges under expanded DEI crackdown
This year, the Republican-controlled Texas Legislature is expected to pick up where it left off two years ago to address a perceived liberal bias at the state’s public, four-year universities.
A closer look at Greg Abbott’s Top 7 legislative priorities
Gov. Greg Abbott laid out an ambitious legislative agenda during his State of the State address, including school vouchers, teacher pay, and property taxes.
Texas’ abortion ban has OB-GYNs working in an environment of ‘extreme fear’
Several Texas doctors spoke to Courier Texas about how the state’s abortion bans are preventing them from properly providing health care.
VIDEO: Protesters show support for immigrants as ICE raids start in Texas
President Donald Trump made good on his campaign promise to begin mass deportations once he took office. Eighty-four arrests were confirmed in North Texas on Jan. 26, sparking protests throughout the state. More immigration arrests were made in Austin, Houston, San...
6 significant Texas sites connected to the Underground Railroad
While many enslaved people headed north to Canada, an alternate path sought freedom via a different route, traveling through Texas and into Mexico.
Texas lawmakers react to inauguration: Congrats, criticism, and quiet
Elected officials from across Texas shared their reactions to President Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday.
‘Collateral damage’: Texas doctors say abortion ban endangers pregnant women
At least three women with miscarriage complications have died. Some doctors blame the Texas abortion ban.
Texas Legislature 101: How bills become laws — and how you can participate in the process
Here’s a rundown of how legislation moves through the Capitol, the ways lawmakers operate and who the power players are. Editor’s note: This is an updated version of Texas Tribune's 2023 guide to the Texas Legislature. Texas’ 2025 legislative session runs from Jan....
The best seafood in Dallas, according to our readers
We asked our readers to tell us their favorite seafood spots in Dallas. Here’s what they said.
Weed, wages, reproductive rights: 15 bills facing Texas lawmakers in 2025
More than 2,200 bills — from cannabis reform and public education to housing affordability — have been filed ahead of the start of the 89th Texas Legislature, which opens on Jan. 14. Here’s a recap of some of the proposed bills making headlines ahead of the...
Texas has a housing affordability crisis. Here’s how state lawmakers may tackle it in 2025.
A likely fight over how much power to take away from local governments may dominate the debate. DALLAS — Buying or renting a home in Texas used to be relatively cheap. Amid the state’s economic boom, its once-celebrated housing affordability has slipped. Texas renters...
The 12 oldest buildings in Dallas-Fort Worth
The Dallas-Fort Worth area has nearly 200 years worth of history—and architecture—to draw from. Which early buildings are still intact today?
The Texas road trip that’s just for book lovers
The Lone Star State has an abundance of people, places, and artwork worth celebrating—and you can see them all with our book-friendly Texas road trip.
The true stories behind 9 famous Texas brands
Every business needs to get its start somewhere. For these Texas brands and products, their origin stories are just as intriguing as their massive growth.
17 quirky Texas festivals worth checking out in 2025
No matter where you are in the Lone Star State, you’re never too far from a few unusual festivals. Which ones will you visit this year?
10 Texas athletes who opened successful food & beverage businesses
When the bright lights fade from their sporting events, these Texas athletes have found success in opening up businesses serving food and drinks.
9 holiday train rides in Texas
All aboard! With the holiday season in full swing, these Texas locations offer festive train rides and ample activities for the whole family.
Texas’ new top cop pledges to secure southern border with Mexico
Col. Freeman Martin was sworn in as the state’s top cop on Monday, becoming the 14th director of the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Texas gift guide: Local goods to give this holiday season
Before you head to a big box retailer or Amazon, consider these local Texas businesses to give a far more memorable gift this holiday season.
Dallas decriminalized weed, voted for more cops. What happens now?
Dallas voters approved 16 out 18 charter amendments, including hiring more cops and decriminalizing weed. Here’s where the major props stand after Election Day.
The 10 most bizarre Airbnbs in Texas
From a repurposed school bus to a love letter to the 90s, we’re exploring 10 of the strangest Airbnbs in Texas.