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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.

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.

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…