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Take a trip down bar lane with Texas Cocktail Week, Sept. 14-21

August 27, 2025

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect changes announced by Texas Cocktail Week, including pricing. Forget about wine, beer, and ciders—it’s time to sip on some elaborate cocktails for a discounted price with the start of Texas Cocktail Week, taking place in Houston. From Sept. 14-21, Houstonians can indulge in discounted cocktails, masterclasses,…

Take a trip down bar lane with Texas Cocktail Week, Sept. 14-21

How white Christian nationalism is reshaping TX schools

November 12, 2025

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…

How white Christian nationalism is reshaping TX schools

Runoffs are the name of the game in Texas

March 4, 2026

Plus: Why the Senate results took so long to trickle in Share with a friend Good morning! ☀️ H: 82° | ❄️ L: 69° Last night, I attended Texas state Rep. James Talarico’s watch party up in Austin as the US Senate primary results rolled in. It was a late night (more on…

Runoffs are the name of the game in Texas

Collin County breaks early voting record as Election Day arrives

March 3, 2026

Early voters in Collin County broke records ahead of today’s primary. Here’s what you need to know.

Collin County breaks early voting record as Election Day arrives

On the issues: Q&A with the Texas Republicans running for U.S. Senate

February 5, 2026

In a rare intraparty clash of political heavyweights, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn is fighting to extend his career in the March 3 Republican primary against Attorney General Ken Paxton and U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt of Houston.

On the issues: Q&A with the Texas Republicans running for U.S. Senate

10 Texas athletes who opened successful food & beverage businesses

December 13, 2024

When the bright lights fade from their sporting events, these Texas athletes have found success in opening up businesses serving food and drinks.

10 Texas athletes who opened successful food & beverage businesses

Teachers sue Texas Education Agency over social media probe

January 7, 2026

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…

Teachers sue Texas Education Agency over social media probe

The coolest tattoo shops in Texas — from Dallas to El Paso

July 3, 2025

Here are some unique tattoo shops in the state of Texas.

The coolest tattoo shops in Texas — from Dallas to El Paso

Travelers face hourslong wait times at Houston Bush Airport as shutdown affects TSA

March 26, 2026

Long lines are stretching through Bush Airport as TSA staffing drops during the shutdown. Airport officials say on a normal day, 37 TSA checkpoints are open, but only a fraction are running.

Travelers face hourslong wait times at Houston Bush Airport as shutdown affects TSA

New lung cancer report shows Texas below average in treatment, early diagnosis especially in Black communities

November 12, 2025

The State of Lung Cancer 2025 found that Black individuals in Texas are the least likely racial group to receive surgical treatment. While the rate of Black people in Texas who are diagnosed with cancer is similar to the national average, the five-year survival rate and the treatment rate are both vastly different from the…

New lung cancer report shows Texas below average in treatment, early diagnosis especially in Black communities

Trump officials cut planning grant for Texas high-speed rail between Dallas and Houston

April 15, 2025

President Donald Trump’s administration on Monday terminated a federal grant to help fund a long-sought high-speed rail line between Dallas and Houston — saying that if the embattled project moves forward, it will have to do so without federal help at this stage.

Trump officials cut planning grant for Texas high-speed rail between Dallas and Houston

Watch a traditional Powwow, learn about Native history, more during National Native American Heritage Month in Texas

October 31, 2025

November is National Native American Heritage Month, and serves as a reminder of the history, culture, and contributions of American Indians and Alaska Natives. The month was designated as such by President George H. W. Bush in 1990.

Watch a traditional Powwow, learn about Native history, more during National Native American Heritage Month in Texas

WATCH: Houston lawmaker on the cost of leaving Texas to block GOP redistricting plan

August 7, 2025

State Rep. Ron Reynolds (D-Missouri City) is among over 50 Democratic lawmakers facing arrest warrants for leaving the state.

WATCH: Houston lawmaker on the cost of leaving Texas to block GOP redistricting plan

Robo-Telsas are here. Are you riding?

April 21, 2026

Photo of the Week: NCAA gymnasts stun in Fort Worth finals Share with a friend Good morning y’all, Reminder: It’s early voting time for the May 2 election across Texas. In this election, you’ll be voting on school board members, city council, and local propositions. Both Arlington and Denton residents will vote for a mayor.…

Protesters urge John Cornyn to vote no on Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’

June 27, 2025

About 50 protesters urged Sen. John Cornyn to oppose Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” warning it would harm healthcare and social services.

Protesters urge John Cornyn to vote no on Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’

Texas needs OB-GYNs. This future doctor had to leave to become one

April 17, 2026

Texan doctor Jennifer Smith (not her real name) is a first-year obstetrics and gynecology resident working at a hospital outside the state. In this interview with COURIER Texas special correspondent Bonnie Fuller, Smith explains why she couldn’t continue her education in Texas—and why she may not be able to return to practice in the state…

Texas needs OB-GYNs. This future doctor had to leave to become one

Why did gas prices go up? Will gas prices go down? What to know

March 10, 2026

Gas prices appear to be soaring across the country — and in Texas — as the conflict in Iran continues.

Why did gas prices go up? Will gas prices go down? What to know

How the government shutdown could hurt low-income students in Texas

October 14, 2025

The US government officially shut down at midnight on Oct. 1 after Congress failed to reach a funding agreement. Federal workers said it’s already impacting education funding.

How the government shutdown could hurt low-income students in Texas

OPINION: Texas froze HUB over a lawsuit. The lawsuit is gone. The freeze isn’t.

February 20, 2026

When rules change overnight, businesses don’t make bold investments. They pull back. They stop hiring. Some stop bidding altogether. And once capable vendors leave the public marketplace, they rarely rush back. Agencies lose options, competition shrinks, and taxpayers lose price pressure.

OPINION: Texas froze HUB over a lawsuit. The lawsuit is gone. The freeze isn’t.

What a state takeover means for your school district

October 1, 2025

PLUS: Attacks on academic freedom continue Happy October! 🍂 I can’t believe we’re already four weeks into The TexEd Report. I hope you’ve found my reporting insightful. If there are any topics you think I’m missing out on or want to learn more about, let me know. I want to hear from you! In case…

What a state takeover means for your school district

Step inside the worst-kept secret trend: Texas speakeasies

June 11, 2025

Whatever it takes to enter a speakeasy—the bar trend making a comeback 100 years later—it’s worth it.

Step inside the worst-kept secret trend: Texas speakeasies

🗞️ Please, we want to hear your opinion by the end of the day

October 18, 2025

We need your help Dear reader, COURIER HTX is committed to delivering the news and information that matters most to you and your community. We truly value your readership. As a show of our commitment, we are turning to you to ensure we’re on the right track: We’re inviting you to participate in a short…

🗞️ Please, we want to hear your opinion by the end of the day

‘This proposal is because several children never came home’: Texans react to increase in summer camp licensing fees

December 3, 2025

Nearly five months after the Hill Country floods led to the deaths of at least 136 Texans, including children, state officials have proposed new summer camp licensing fees to help increase safety measures.

‘This proposal is because several children never came home’: Texans react to increase in summer camp licensing fees

Beryl leaves hot misery in its wake as the still-dangerous storm churns into the US interior

July 9, 2024

Many of the millions left without power when Hurricane Beryl crashed into the Houston area, killing several people and unleashing flooding, now face days without air conditioning as dangerous heat threatens the region Tuesday.

Beryl leaves hot misery in its wake as the still-dangerous storm churns into the US interior

‘Donut’ stop believing: How Shipley Do-Nuts created a breakfast empire

June 5, 2025

Behind the fresh, gourmet, glazed “do-nut” recipe was Lawrence Shipley Sr. and his family. Cut by hand and served hot, the donuts were sold wholesale. By the mid-1940s, the breakfast treat became so popular that Shipley was selling them individually to customers.

‘Donut’ stop believing: How Shipley Do-Nuts created a breakfast empire

What’s in Dallas ISD’s $6B bond?

April 15, 2026

PLUS: A call to advocate for higher ed Hey y’all, Welcome back to another TexEd Report! Before we dive into this week’s news, I wanted to give you all an update on last week’s State Board of Education meetings. After a week full of meetings and hours of testimony, the Republican-dominated board advanced both the…

Carroll Wiseman’s legacy was written in the stars

April 8, 2026

NASA’s historic Artemis II mission named a lunar crater after the late Carroll Wiseman, a former Friendswood nurse. Here’s what to know.

Carroll Wiseman’s legacy was written in the stars

Lina Hidalgo won’t seek third term as Harris County chief executive

September 18, 2025

Harris County voters will choose a new county judge in 2026, as Lina Hidalgo announced she won’t seek a third term.

Lina Hidalgo won’t seek third term as Harris County chief executive

Some in Houston facing no power for weeks after storms cause widespread damage, killing at least 4

May 17, 2024

An official warned Friday that power outages could last weeks in parts of Houston after thunderstorms with hurricane-force winds tore through the city. The storms knocked out electricity to nearly 1 million homes and businesses in the region, blew out windows on downtown high rises, and flipped vehicles.

Some in Houston facing no power for weeks after storms cause widespread damage, killing at least 4

Biden praises longtime US Rep Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas, who died of cancer

July 20, 2024

Longtime U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas announced a pancreatic cancer diagnosis on June 2.

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