Plus: Working moms have it ‘worst’ in Texas Share with a friend Good morning folks, Before we move on to the news, I want to introduce you to the new COURIER Texas political editor, Brian McManus. Brian started with us at the beginning of April and has been writing state-wide political stories and editing our…
Democratic US Senate candidates Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico addressed the hostile actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents and called for the impeachment of US Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem during a Saturday debate.
Mary Lisa Gavenas’s new biography, “Selling Opportunity: The Story of Mary Kay,” recounts the meteoric rise of Texas’s own Mary Kay Ash.
In the United States, there are only 36 remaining lesbian bars compared to an estimated 803 gay bars. The Lesbian Bar Project reports that in 1980 there were 200 lesbian bars.
Former U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger will lead a GOP group backing U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, D-Dallas, in his drive to unseat U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz.
The City of Dallas has partnered with the Texas A&M Forest Service (TFS) and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) on a citywide response to the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) populations. The efforts include monitoring, treatment of ash trees, and removal of infected trees that pose a public safety risk as part of the City…
Food influencer Keith Lee recently made headlines when he set out to find the best matcha in Dallas. While Houston can’t claim the Lee stamp of approval, we can still round up some of our favorite spots to grab a matcha and hear from the experts on what makes a good one.
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…
North Texas tollways are becoming predatory, hurting the region’s most vulnerable residents as they shell out $100+ a month on toll fees.
These Texas factory tours offer a glimpse into the production of some of our favorite products, including cheese, money, and baseball gloves.
Similar efforts passed in 2022 in Austin, Denton, Elgin, Killeen, and San Marcos, but Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Wednesday announced he was suing the five cities over the decriminalization policies.
The Dallas native says “women’s basketball needs some reparations.” When the NCAA announced that it would begin to pay the women’s basketball teams who matriculated through their tournament, I was stunned—it’s 2025, haven’t the women been getting paid for a while now? I turned to former University of Texas star baller, Fran Harris, for perspective.…
A new system feature from Uber is showing mixed responses as the driving app rolls out a pilot program in Texas cities.
Since the federal government shutdown began this month, San Antonio resident Imelda Avila-Thomas has canceled her daughter’s tutoring and removed her from after-school care.
PLUS: Join us in Houston next week! Share with a friend It’s Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026 Hey y’all, I can’t believe it’s officially been one whole year of authoring The TexEd Report! Whether you’ve been with me since the start or are a brand new subscriber, thank you for joining as I continue to break…
If Gov. Greg Abbott — who signed a bill in 2019 that legalized the sale of products with less than 0.3% of THC — does not veto SB 3, an $8 billion industry that includes over 8,000 small businesses and employs over 50,000 people throughout the state will be wiped out.
The race between Republican Gov. Greg Abbott and Democrat Gina Hinojosa is the most competitive Texas gubernatorial contest in more than 30 years and could determine state control for a generation.
The city of Houston is proposing to establish a scooter-free zone within city limits.
PLUS: Who won SBOE primary elections Happy Wednesday, and an even happier post-Election Day! Today we’ll take a look at some of last night’s primary election results and see how they’ll impact education across the state, including former educator James Talarico’s US Senate win. You’ll also find coverage on the 4,000+ errors the state found…
Three North Texas bookstores share their favorite banned books as censorship is on the rise in Texas.
Check out these four apps and online tools that show you where all the ALPRs are throughout your routes around town and if they’re tracking your car.
Rules for the state’s new $1 billion private school voucher program were finalized on Nov. 25. Here’s what you need to know about the controversial initiative.
Dallas Animal Services (DAS) has launched a brand-new, creative initiative, the Doggie Daycation program. Here’s how you can help shelter dogs in DFW.
Could Texas flip blue in 2024? What role will issues like abortion rights, education, and housing costs play in the Dallas area in 2024? We asked Dallas County Democratic Party Chair Kardal Coleman.
Choctaw Code Talkers were instrumental in World War I. Now, they’ll be honored at Fort Worth Veterans Memorial Park.
Attorneys for hemp businesses say the raids have hurt their revenue and reputation, while police said they’re necessary to root out products with illegal levels of THC.
Vice President Kamala Harris reiterated her support for legalizing weed as voters in four Texas cities consider ballot measures that would mainstream Mary Jane.
Texas school districts are offering free lunch programs throughout the summer. Here’s where they’ll be serving up meals.
Opponents of proposed redrawn Congressional maps in Texas say the changes will hurt Latino, Black and Asian voters.
There are plenty of exciting things to do in Frisco for kids and adults alike. You’ll certainly get a nostalgia kick from our tour of the city. Sitting about 30 miles north of Dallas, Frisco is quickly becoming one of the fastest-growing cities in all of Texas. In fact, a recent study from GoBankingRates.com named Frisco the most affordable…
