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The bigger the mum, the closer to God: How homecoming mums became important to Texas culture

September 24, 2024

Here’s the story of how homecoming mums came to be and what the tradition looks like today.

The bigger the mum, the closer to God: How homecoming mums became important to Texas culture

Former U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger to lead group of Republicans for Colin Allred

October 3, 2024

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.

Former U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger to lead group of Republicans for Colin Allred

Op-Ed: Texas hasn’t always loved me, but I’m committed to fighting for change

June 7, 2024

June has always been one of my favorite months of the year because I get to celebrate all of my intersections. As a Black, queer, disabled Texan, June represents all of my intersections. June is Pride Month, where we celebrate and commemorate the Stonewall Riots, which is regarded as the start of the LGBTQ+ rights…

Op-Ed: Texas hasn’t always loved me, but I’m committed to fighting for change

8 best local coffee shops in San Antonio

February 19, 2026

Discover your new favorite cup of joe at one of these unique local coffee shops in San Antonio.

8 best local coffee shops in San Antonio

The 10 most absurd roadside attractions in Texas

September 9, 2024

There are plenty of roads to drive on in Texas. Luckily, there’s no shortage of roadside attractions when you need a break or want to see something spectacularly strange.

The 10 most absurd roadside attractions in Texas

“I have been here too long”: Read letters from the children detained at ICE’s Dilley facility

February 11, 2026

Hundreds of children are currently being held with their parents at an immigration detention center in Dilley, Texas. In letters and drawings, eight kids convey the pain of feeling trapped with no end in sight.

“I have been here too long”: Read letters from the children detained at ICE’s Dilley facility

11 Instagrammable places in the DFW that you didn’t know about

July 31, 2025

Enjoy this list of Instagrammable places in the DFW metroplex.

11 Instagrammable places in the DFW that you didn’t know about

Greg Abbott targets redistricting, abortion pills, trans people in special session

July 23, 2025

Texas Democrats criticized Gov. Greg Abbott’s special legislative session as “cruel” for including redistricting, seeking to ban abortion pills, and targeting trans people.

Greg Abbott targets redistricting, abortion pills, trans people in special session

8 notorious cults with Texas ties

September 19, 2024

Texas has a surprisingly extensive history when it comes to cults. We’re taking a look at eight that have had a major impact on their members and society.

Dallas officer killed and 2 wounded by man who targeted police, chief says

September 3, 2024

The shooting Thursday night brought fresh anguish and anger in a city where a gunman’s ambush on police in 2016 killed five officers.

Dallas officer killed and 2 wounded by man who targeted police, chief says

Two Republicans, one Senate seat, no real political difference

April 22, 2026

The Texas GOP is tearing itself apart over two men who would vote the exact same way. They’re both Texas Republicans who claim the mantle of Donald Trump. Both want the same Senate seat. They cannot stand each other. Ditto their voter bases. On May 26, four-term US Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General…

Two Republicans, one Senate seat, no real political difference

9 dog-friendly restaurants in Dallas-Fort Worth

March 30, 2026

Dining out with your dog is easy at these dog-friendly restaurants in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

9 dog-friendly restaurants in Dallas-Fort Worth

Texas Supreme Court temporarily stops Robert Roberson’s execution

October 18, 2024

The execution of an East Texas man was halted last week, after years of lawmakers opposing the ruling.

Texas Supreme Court temporarily stops Robert Roberson’s execution

3 DFW mom-and-pop shops that closed this year due to rising costs

December 3, 2025

Texas restaurants and bars have been hit hard by rising rents, pricy ingredients, and dwindling attendance. These three mainstays shut down earlier this year.

3 DFW mom-and-pop shops that closed this year due to rising costs

6 places that host goat yoga in Dallas-Fort Worth

May 12, 2025

Get your bahhh-maste on at these goat yoga classes offered throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.

6 places that host goat yoga in Dallas-Fort Worth

Texas has a housing affordability crisis. Here’s how state lawmakers may tackle it in 2025.

January 6, 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 now spend more on keeping a roof over their head than…

Texas has a housing affordability crisis. Here’s how state lawmakers may tackle it in 2025.

Rural Texas could lose dozens of hospitals under Republican budget bill

June 25, 2025

Already struggling rural hospitals in Texas could be forced to close due to healthcare spending cuts under a Republican-backed bill in Congress.

Rural Texas could lose dozens of hospitals under Republican budget bill

10 women-owned businesses to support in San Antonio

February 23, 2026

From restaurants and vegan bakeries to accessory brands, discover San Antonio’s best women-owned businesses.

10 women-owned businesses to support in San Antonio

10 Texas towns with funny names

October 21, 2024

Let’s dig into unusual town names throughout the state that are objectively funny, and maybe even cute.

Amid high rents, eviction filings in major Texas cities soar above pre-pandemic levels

February 26, 2024

Eviction filings in major Texas cities soar above pre-pandemic levels. Here’s what you need to know about rising eviction filings.

Amid high rents, eviction filings in major Texas cities soar above pre-pandemic levels

6 athletes from Texas competing in the Winter Olympics

January 26, 2026

The Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games will take place across February and March. Here are six Texas athletes who will be heading to Italy to participate.

6 athletes from Texas competing in the Winter Olympics

8 Black women from Texas whose stories inspire us

February 7, 2024

These eight Black women born and raised in the Lone Star State have left an indelible mark on Texas. Here’s how these Black women from TX inspired the world.

8 Black women from Texas whose stories inspire us

Op-Ed: Congressional cuts feed corporate greed at expense of young people

May 30, 2025

Through a budget reconciliation process, Congress is working on extending major tax cuts originally passed in 2017 that would primarily benefit corporations and billionaires over young people.

Op-Ed: Congressional cuts feed corporate greed at expense of young people

Women, minority small business owners confused, worried after Texas kicks them off HUB program

December 9, 2025

But hours later, the comptroller’s office emailed Hartman again, notifying her and more than 15,000 other small businesses — nearly 97% of the certified HUB businesses in Texas — that they were being removed from the HUB program entirely.

Women, minority small business owners confused, worried after Texas kicks them off HUB program

‘We need to legalize it’: What Kamala Harris’ support means for weed in Texas

October 7, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris reiterated her support for legalizing weed as voters in four Texas cities consider ballot measures that would mainstream Mary Jane.

‘We need to legalize it’: What Kamala Harris’ support means for weed in Texas

Op-Ed: Why your down-ballot vote in Texas matters more now than ever

September 30, 2024

Here’s a guide from Progress Texas to critical down-ballot races in Texas and why voters should be paying attention to them.

Op-Ed: Why your down-ballot vote in Texas matters more now than ever

Meet the two Texas Democrats vying to become Lt. Governor

April 24, 2026

Labor and union leader Marcos Vélez and state Rep. Vikki Goodwin (D-Austin) will face off in a runoff election on May 26 to become the Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor. The winner will face incumbent Republican Dan Patrick in November.

Meet the two Texas Democrats vying to become Lt. Governor

A Texas mom nearly died after an incomplete miscarriage. Were doctors afraid to treat her?

June 24, 2024

Ryan Hamilton wonders if doctors were too afraid of Texas’ extreme abortion ban to provide adequate care to his bleeding wife in a post-Roe world.

A Texas mom nearly died after an incomplete miscarriage. Were doctors afraid to treat her?

Road Trippin’: Five fabulous road trips within five hours of Dallas-Fort Worth

August 18, 2025

North Texans in need of low-cost vacation ideas can consider these COURIER DFW road trip itineraries.

Road Trippin’: Five fabulous road trips within five hours of Dallas-Fort Worth

Dallas is looking for feedback to bring free WiFi to the city

April 18, 2024

The City of Dallas is looking for feedback about the distribution of digital kiosks around the city that would provide free public WiFi to the community. The Department of Public Works will host two community meetings, one virtual and one in-person, to present the full proposal and invite community feedback.

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