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  • 7 Tejanas who shaped history

    March 2, 2026

    Tejanas have changed history in ways big and small for as long as we can remember. Check out these seven examples from the music world to politics.

    7 Tejanas who shaped history
  • Op-Ed: Was the George Floyd movement all in vain?

    May 28, 2024

    The founder of Engaged Voters reflects on the years since George Floyd’s murder and where the country stands ahead of another polarizing presidential election.

    Op-Ed: Was the George Floyd movement all in vain?
  • As Texas’ energy demand soars, a pilot program looks to bolster grid with “virtual power plants” fueled by people’s homes

    February 18, 2025

    Some Texans who install residential batteries, solar panels and smart thermostats can now send power back to the grid and get a credit on their bill.

    As Texas’ energy demand soars, a pilot program looks to bolster grid with “virtual power plants” fueled by people’s homes
  • A new Uvalde report defends local police. Here are the findings that outraged some families in Texas

    March 8, 2024

    Report into deadly 2022 Uvalde school shooting found that none of the city’s officers violated department policy. Here’s what you need to know.

    A new Uvalde report defends local police. Here are the findings that outraged some families in Texas
  • Lone star scares: 12 horror films set in Texas

    October 9, 2024

    It turns out the Lone Star State is quite popular as a horror setting. From classic films to more modern-day scares, here are 12 scary movies set in Texas. Spooky season is upon us! Hopefully, you’re practicing appropriate habits like gorging on candy and donning your most festive seasonal clothing. This time of year is…

    Lone star scares: 12 horror films set in Texas
  • 20 Fourth of July fireworks shows across DFW

    June 20, 2025

    Discover 20 Fourth of July fireworks shows around the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex on or before July 4.

    20 Fourth of July fireworks shows across DFW
  • Texas gift guide: Local goods to give this holiday season

    November 18, 2024

    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.

    Texas gift guide: Local goods to give this holiday season
  • Texas law enforcement wonder how they’ll enforce migrant arrest law

    March 22, 2024

    SANDERSON, Texas (AP) — During the nine hours that Texas was allowed to arrest and deport people who illegally enter the U.S., Sheriff Thaddeus Cleveland never changed his tactics with migrants in his remote border county. Not because he opposes the idea. There’s just no practical way to do it, said the sheriff of Terrell County,…

    Texas law enforcement wonder how they’ll enforce migrant arrest law
  • Texans will pay higher power bills because of tax credit cuts, economists say

    July 25, 2025

    Economists expect that the development of solar and wind farms nationwide will slow and electricity prices will rise in the coming decade because of significant rollbacks to tax credits that benefited those industries, in addition to other economic uncertainty.

    Texans will pay higher power bills because of tax credit cuts, economists say
  • The true stories behind 9 famous Texas brands

    January 3, 2025

    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.

    The true stories behind 9 famous Texas brands
  • About Us

    November 8, 2023

    At COURIER Texas, our mission is to strengthen communities, rebuild local journalism, and improve access to civic information in the Lone Star State.  We have a modern take on sharing information and telling stories that matter to Texans: We deliver them to you on social media, on our website, and in newsletters delivered straight to…

  • ‘If you’re not at the table, then you’re on the menu’: Dallas County Dems chair on getting involved in politics

    February 1, 2024

    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.

    ‘If you’re not at the table, then you’re on the menu’: Dallas County Dems chair on getting involved in politics
  • At five hour hearing, no one is happy with Texas Medical Board’s proposed abortion guidance

    May 21, 2024

    Doctors, lawyers and advocates say the state board’s new guidance still doesn’t clarify when doctors can legally perform abortions.

    At five hour hearing, no one is happy with Texas Medical Board’s proposed abortion guidance
  • Trump promises billionaires tax cuts if they donate to his campaign

    June 18, 2024

    The former president has cozied up to fellow billionaires in recent months as he’s become increasingly anxious to avoid prison, and therefore needs cash to fund his legal and campaign fees. In exchange, he’s promising to once again pass tax cuts for corporations and the super rich.

    Trump promises billionaires tax cuts if they donate to his campaign
  • DFW detours: 5 scenic getaways for a memorable long weekend

    May 13, 2024

    Looking to explore other parts of the Lone Star State? Here are five of our favorite weekend getaways from Dallas-Fort Worth — plus what to do in each.

    DFW detours: 5 scenic getaways for a memorable long weekend
  • 10 Texas swimming holes to help you cool off this summer

    June 20, 2024

    Texas is full of swimming holes that offer unique experiences. Here’s what you need to know about the top 10.

    10 Texas swimming holes to help you cool off this summer
  • Gina Ortiz Jones’ crusade to elect 3 Democrats to the Texas Supreme Court

    October 24, 2024

    Ousting anti-abortion extremists from the state’s highest court is within reach, Jones says.

    Gina Ortiz Jones’ crusade to elect 3 Democrats to the Texas Supreme Court
  • DFW restaurants with patios that are worth a perch

    May 20, 2024

    Few things top feasting on a tasty meal or sipping on a refreshing drink outdoors. Here are 13 of our favorite patios at DFW restaurants.

    DFW restaurants with patios that are worth a perch
  • Opinion: Republicans want to repeal the modern family

    August 14, 2024

    From Project 2025 and JD Vance all the way down to state lawmakers, a growing number of far-right Republicans are waging war on modern families. Whether it’s attacking child care programs, encouraging women to stay in abusive marriages, or making it harder for same-sex couples to adopt, the modern right is fighting to repeal the…

    Opinion: Republicans want to repeal the modern family
  • DART, Texas’ largest public transit system, may come undone in 2026

    January 5, 2026

    A suburban mutiny against North Texas’ largest public transit agency threatens to upend how tens of thousands of Texans get around in the state’s most populated urban area — at a time state transportation planners say the state needs more public transit.

    DART, Texas’ largest public transit system, may come undone in 2026
  • Forced to carry a dying baby, this Texas mother of four says she didn’t think it could happen to her

    March 14, 2025

    “I had been born and raised a Catholic, so the word abortion was never allowed in my house. I didn’t even know what abortion was until I was about 20 years old and already had my first two kids. I’m almost 31 now.”

    Forced to carry a dying baby, this Texas mother of four says she didn’t think it could happen to her
  • Emergency rooms refused to treat pregnant women, leaving one to miscarry in a lobby restroom

    April 19, 2024

    TX emergency rooms refused to treat pregnant women, leaving one to miscarry in a lobby restroom. Here’s what you need to know about pregnancy after Roe.

    Emergency rooms refused to treat pregnant women, leaving one to miscarry in a lobby restroom
  • Haunted houses in Texas, ranked by fear factor

    October 9, 2024

    Need a good fright during October? Not all haunted houses in Texas are created equal, so use our guide to find the right one for you.

    Haunted houses in Texas, ranked by fear factor
  • 23 holiday events happening in Dallas-Fort Worth

    November 13, 2024

    The holiday season is upon us, and that means the DFW area is ripe with adventures and celebrations to spread some wintry cheer.

    23 holiday events happening in Dallas-Fort Worth
  • Will a new abortion bill save the lives of pregnant women in Texas?

    May 31, 2025

    It’s taken state Supreme Court cases, a number of women dying, and massive pressure from the people of Texas for the state Legislature to respond with SB31. But will the new bill help or hurt women who need abortions in Texas?

    Will a new abortion bill save the lives of pregnant women in Texas?
  • I refused to let Texas’ abortion ban decide my life. Other women aren’t so lucky.

    August 27, 2024

    Unless our country gets a reality check about who we elect to office and we educate ourselves on their positions, we women have no hope of deciding whether we want to start a family or not—or if we want to carry a rapist’s child. We stand no chance unless we fight for what we believe…

    I refused to let Texas’ abortion ban decide my life. Other women aren’t so lucky.
  • 28 Black-owned businesses in the DFW region that deserve your support

    February 28, 2024

    Black-owned businesses have always been the backbone of the Black community. Check out this list of locally owned spots in the Dallas-Fort Worth area that deserve your support.

    28 Black-owned businesses in the DFW region that deserve your support
  • Texas libraries work to bridge state’s mental health services gap

    March 26, 2024

    Texas libraries work to bridge gap in state’s mental health services. Here’s what you need to know about TX libraries providing mental health resources.

    Texas libraries work to bridge state’s mental health services gap
  • Here’s how to vote in Texas’ May 4 local elections

    April 22, 2024

    Texas’ May 4 elections are around the corner. Here’s everything you need to know about voting in the TX elections on May 4.

    Here’s how to vote in Texas’ May 4 local elections
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