Plus: Q&A with Texas Dems running for US Senate Share with a friend Good morning! What’s up, party people! ☀️ H: 76° | ❄️ L: 62° I hope everyone was able to enjoy some of the gorgeous weather we had over the weekend! I went up to Austin for the day…
Calling all barbecue lovers! How would you feel if the winner of the best Texas-style barbecue went to a restaurant that … wasn’t even located in Texas?
A new multimedia exhibit is highlighting the impact and inequality of the Texas bail system.
Researchers at Texas Southern University in Houston have analyzed demographic data around the locations of almost 100 industrial facilities proposed statewide and found that about 90 percent are located in counties with higher concentrations of people of color and families in poverty than statewide averages.
A meteor streaked across the Texas sky this weekend. Here’s where you can look for meteorites in its wake.
Mezcal has been produced for centuries, and now it’s having its moment in Texas.
As the future of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits remains uncertain during the federal government shutdown, a local school district is stepping up to make sure their students don’t go hungry.
State Rep. Gina Hinojosa, a Democrat running for governor, answered questions and called on community members to fight back against Fort Worth ISD’s state takeover at a town hall on Saturday.
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is home to some of the craziest food concoctions imaginable. Every year, for three weeks, NRG Park is filled with pickle pizza, fried Oreos, and just about anything you can put on a stick.
Breakfast has evolved from just bacon, eggs, and a cup of drip coffee from a days-old pot. Unique flavors inspired by countries around the globe have become all the rage, with recent studies showing that a majority of breakfast consumers are interested in trying flavor fusions and combinations. So it’s no surprise that Casaema, a…
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,…
City leaders are weighing tough choices, from potential service cuts to long‑term fixes.
Sugar Land recently approved a multi-million dollar contract for new surveillance technology. Here’s what you need to know.
Did you know that Dry January, the alcohol-free phenomenon that takes the world by storm at the beginning of the year, started across the pond in the UK?
Turkey, stuffing, pies, cranberry sauce, rolls, mac and cheese, mashed potatoes…Thanksgiving suppers can not only get lengthy, but also pricey with all you need to buy.
Erica Reilly, an immigration attorney, says President Donald Trump’s mass deportation efforts aren’t only targeting people with criminal histories and outstanding warrants.
You’ve heard of the yummy dishes you can get at prestigious Michelin-starred restaurants (and maybe you’ve even trotted out the fun fact that the tire people are the ones who give those stars out), but have you ever heard of a Michelin Key?
The government spent years probing allegations that a Dallas HOA created rules to kick poor Black people out and that Texas discriminated against minority residents in Houston after Hurricane Harvey, only to suddenly reverse course under Trump.
The top recruits in the 2026 cycle are not only physically advanced and highly skilled — they’re entering high school with endorsement potential and media savviness.
Early voting is now open in Houston for the special election to fill the vacant US House seat in TX‑18. Christian Menefee and Amanda Edwards are vying to succeed the late Rep. Sylvester Turner. Early voting runs through Jan. 27, and Election Day is Jan. 31.
It has to be said: While Texas might not always be viewed as a state where queer people can thrive, the city of Houston has always had a vibrant LGBTQ+ culture, including its own “gayborhood” in Montrose.
Its slash-and-burn cuts to Medicaid, senseless restrictions on food assistance programs, and permanent tax breaks for the wealthy are, surprisingly, not the only source of my anger. As a 40-year resident of Houston, I’m more enraged that our district’s needs and demands were cut from the conversation.
A decline in skilled workers is leading to longer recovery and rebuilding processes following natural disasters. Several factors are at play.
Last Thursday, over 100 sea turtles were safely released back into Gulf waters after experiencing the effects of cold-stunning. Here’s what you need to know.
Approved by Harris County commissioners at a Nov. 13 court meeting, the Worksite Safety Policy will now mandate 15-minute water breaks every two hours when the temperature is 90 degrees or higher. So far in 2025, Houston experienced 134 days where the temperature was at least 90 degrees.
This article was last updated Nov. 2 at 3:50 p.m. As the federal government shutdown drags on, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is set to pause its benefits for the month of November, leaving million of low-income Texans unsure about where they’ll get their next meals. The government shutdown started on Oct. 1, due…
State Rep. Jolanda Jones, a Houston Democrat, reflects on the ACA’s 16th anniversary, recalling how a medical emergency once wiped out her savings before the law existed. At the core of her message: affordable health care is essential for every community.
This state-funded program gives cohorts from Austin, Houston, and DFW a pathway into green construction jobs, while paying them to learn.
This represents the first criminal charges under Texas’ near-total abortion ban.
When planning your next holiday, you might feel an instinctual pull toward destinations that would take you across oceans, like Tokyo or Paris, but there are experiences closer to home that will have you thinking twice before booking a trip abroad ever again.If you’re craving a burst of adrenaline, why not reserve a spot in…
