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Houston fund helped this family buy their first home

December 15, 2025

Watch as a Houston woman receives the keys to her first home thanks to the Harvey Homebuyer Assistance Program. Supported by $19.8 million in federal funds, the program helps people impacted by the massive flooding during Hurricane Harvey in 2017.

Houston fund helped this family buy their first home

11 Houston-area Starbucks closing due to company restructuring

October 1, 2025

Coffee lovers across the US are having to ditch their normal haunts, as Starbucks closed over 400 locations across the country this past week.

11 Houston-area Starbucks closing due to company restructuring

Here are just some of the free things to do inside the Texas Renaissance Festival

November 13, 2025

Running through Nov. 30, the Texas Renaissance Festival has something for every budget. Come along with Houston Newsletter Editor, Sierra as she explores free things to do at the festival and subscribe to the COURIER HTX free email newsletter at the link in our bio to keep up with more Houston happenings.

Here are just some of the free things to do inside the Texas Renaissance Festival

2 Houston schools rank among top 100 best high schools in US

August 19, 2025

Carnegie Vanguard High School and DeBakey High School for Health Professions have both been ranked in US News and World Report’s annual high school rankings. Not only are they included in the top 100, but both also appear in the top 10 for Texas schools.

2 Houston schools rank among top 100 best high schools in US

Run the World (Girls): Tour Beyoncé’s hometown this Women’s History Month

February 23, 2026

Recording studios, fried chicken, and childhood homes—here’s your guide to visiting all the Houston spots made famous by Beyoncé.

Run the World (Girls): Tour Beyoncé’s hometown this Women’s History Month

♥️ A little thank-you for our Houston readers

January 7, 2026

Plus: Here’s your Texas 2026 March primary ballot Share with a friend Good morning! If you were hoping for a slow start to the week, the news had other plans. This week marks five years since thousands of Americans stormed the US Capitol following Donald Trump’s 2020 election loss. About 120 Texans were charged or convicted…

♥️ A little thank-you for our Houston readers

James Dixon urges collaboration as Houston revisits Proposition A

April 22, 2026

NAACP Houston President James Dixon addressed City Council as members prepare to revisit Proposition A. He acknowledged city leaders for their earlier support while urging caution during what he described as a challenging political moment. Dixon emphasized protecting civil liberties and constitutional rights, noting the city’s reliance on $110 million in public‑safety funding. He called…

James Dixon urges collaboration as Houston revisits Proposition A

Learn all about Houston’s 19 sister cities across the globe

May 1, 2025

From China and South Korea to Mexico and Ecuador, Houston has 19 sister cities worldwide. Learn all about each one.

Learn all about Houston’s 19 sister cities across the globe

The 15 best Houston Astros promos of the 2026 season

April 2, 2026

The Houston Astros are looking to add another championship to the franchise’s accolades, and they’re doing a ton of fun promo giveaways along the way. Another baseball season is underway! Attending a Houston Astros game is always a blast. From the crack of the bat to the endless snacks to singing “Take Me Out to the Ball…

The 15 best Houston Astros promos of the 2026 season

HOUSTON TO HOST HISTORIC MLK UNITY PARADE JAN. 19

November 21, 2025

In a historic show of unity, Mayor John Whitmire joined leaders of Houston’s two legacy Martin Luther King Jr. Day parades—the Black Heritage Society and the MLK Grande Parade—to announce that for the first time, the city will host one MLK Day Unity Parade. The parade will take place Jan. 19 at 10 a.m. in…

HOUSTON TO HOST HISTORIC MLK UNITY PARADE JAN. 19

La Cancha Social Club brings Latin flair to Houston’s sports bar scene

April 24, 2026

La Cancha Social Club is opening at 820 Holman St. in Houston. Here’s everything you need to know about the sports bar/nightclub.

La Cancha Social Club brings Latin flair to Houston’s sports bar scene

Houston’s George R. Brown Convention Center transformation is underway: here’s what it means for jobs, events

January 20, 2026

It’s been nearly a decade since the George R. Brown Convention Center saw a major renovation—but just a few weeks into 2026, Houston is already seeing visible changes tied to its $2 billion transformation project.

Houston’s George R. Brown Convention Center transformation is underway: here’s what it means for jobs, events

🌀 No tax on storm prep—this weekend only

April 24, 2026

Plus: Abbott’s pressure reshapes Houston policy, again Share with a friend Good afternoon, Houston! One step forward, two steps back. ☁️ H: 88° | ☁️ L: 72° That feels like the order of things after Houston’s back-and-forth on immigration policy. After weeks of pressure and the threat of losing $110 million in public safety…

🌀 No tax on storm prep—this weekend only

Where to get the best gluten-free eats In Houston

August 27, 2025

Gluten-free diners don’t need to take chances when it comes to Houston’s food scene. Here’s our guide for gluten-free dining in H-Town.

Where to get the best gluten-free eats In Houston

Bow-wow! 12 dog-friendly restaurants, bars in Houston

June 26, 2025

Our guide to Houston dog-friendly restaurants and bars will ensure both you and your pup have plenty of welcoming spots—and tasty food to go along with them.

Bow-wow! 12 dog-friendly restaurants, bars in Houston

Crowd at Houston ‘No Kings’ protest rallies around shared declaration

March 30, 2026

During the ‘No Kings’ protest, one speaker reminded the crowd that the fight is bigger than a moment. Houston showed what that looks like: diverse, strong, and welcoming.

Crowd at Houston ‘No Kings’ protest rallies around shared declaration

🤠 A Beyoncé-approved Rodeo food stall

March 13, 2026

Plus: More Houston school closures on the horizon Share with a friend Good morning, H-Town, ☀️ H: 76° | ❄️ L: 49° It’s been quite a week in the Bayou City. Houston hosted World Baseball Classic games (did y’all spot Italy’s dugout espresso machine?), and the Rodeo even had a political moment thanks to…

Houston father demands answers about son killed by off-duty ICE agent

February 5, 2026

A Houston father wants accountability after his son, Keith Porter Jr., was shot and killed by an off‑duty ICE agent in Los Angeles.

Houston father demands answers about son killed by off-duty ICE agent

SNAP work requirement changes could affect thousands of Houston residents

February 24, 2026

Changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are officially in effect in Texas. Here’s what you need to know.

SNAP work requirement changes could affect thousands of Houston residents

Craving a cone? 8 local Houston ice cream shops to head to

July 17, 2025

From ice cream to custards to crazy, seasonal flavors, stay cool in the sizzling summer heat at these Houston ice cream shops.

Craving a cone? 8 local Houston ice cream shops to head to

15 completely free things to do in Houston

April 10, 2025

Between extensive art collections, skate parks, and boat tours, there are free things to do in Houston all year round. Plan your next move with our guide.

15 completely free things to do in Houston

More film and tv productions hope to see filming in Texas with new incentives, production campus

October 16, 2025

And with a new incentive, the Lone Star State could see even more movies and TV shows being filmed here. The program, headed by Houston First Corporation and announced in October, will offer productions filmed in Houston 10% back on local spending. This will apply to up to $100,000 per project, with $400,000 available each…

More film and tv productions hope to see filming in Texas with new incentives, production campus

I-10 project to shut down major lanes of Houston traffic until 2026

October 14, 2025

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but Houston traffic is, frankly, only about to get worse with the news of what’s going down on I-10.

I-10 project to shut down major lanes of Houston traffic until 2026

How to report potholes, broken streetlights, flooding in Houston

June 23, 2025

Local residents know that navigating Houston streets can sometimes be challenging: If you’ve ever swerved around a pothole while driving up and down Kirby Drive, you get it. However, residents can do their part by reporting obstacles like potholes and flooding, or broken streetlights, that they encounter on their daily routes.

How to report potholes, broken streetlights, flooding in Houston

11 phenomenal 4th of July firework shows in Houston

June 6, 2025

Celebrate our nation’s independence at these 4th of July fireworks shows that light up the skies over Houston.

11 phenomenal 4th of July firework shows in Houston

Haunted in Houston: 6 spots reportedly frequented by ghosts