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599 results for ‘houston’
  • New BBQ coming to Houston, but old shops still smokin’

    June 6, 2025

    According to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, Terry Black’s BBQ is set to open next summer at 1311 N. Shepherd Drive, Houston. Construction is set to start Aug. 1 and wrap up by June 1 at a cost of $6.5 million for the nearly 8,500-square-foot space.

    New BBQ coming to Houston, but old shops still smokin’
  • Houston ISD hits milestone: No failing schools in new state scores

    August 28, 2025

    Houston ISD scored a dramatic turnaround under the latest ratings from the Texas Education Agency, including 74% of its campuses receiving an A or B grade.

    Houston ISD hits milestone: No failing schools in new state scores
  • Fun in the sun: 20 Houston events happening this summer

    May 1, 2025

    From taco and craft beer festivals to a Fourth of July party, you won’t want to miss these Houston events happening in summer 2025.

    Fun in the sun: 20 Houston events happening this summer
  • Pollard believes HPD’s decision to halt District J’s patrol funds was political

    November 26, 2025

    The Houston Police Department has rejected overtime funds from Councilmember Edward Pollard, ending the District J Patrol program.

    Pollard believes HPD’s decision to halt District J’s patrol funds was political
  • Houston approves costly crosswalk upgrades for student safety. Critics say there are better options

    August 28, 2025

    After a high school student was hit by an SUV near Lamar High Schoo in Augustl, Houston mayor John Whitmire has ordered crosswalk upgrades at the intersection of Eastside and Westheimer. The solution? A High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk installed by Houston Public Works that will allow students to press a button to activate a crossing light,…

    Houston approves costly crosswalk upgrades for student safety. Critics say there are better options
  • I visited Coca-Cola’s Classic Christmas experience in Houston—here are the best parts

    December 4, 2025

    Katy Mills is hosting the Houston edition of Classic Christmas, complete with ice skating, slides, ornament-making, Santa visits, and more.

    I visited Coca-Cola’s Classic Christmas experience in Houston—here are the best parts
  • How the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo went from 2,000 people to millions of visitors in less than a century

    February 19, 2026

    From 2,000 attendees to millions: How the Houston Rodeo became bigger than Texas The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is known for two things: creative food combinations and a genre-diverse concert lineup that ranges from R&B to country. Of course, there’s the predictable lineup of rodeo events: barrel racing, bull riding, mutton bustin’, and steer…

    How the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo went from 2,000 people to millions of visitors in less than a century
  • You won’t believe who’s headlining the 2026 Houston Rodeo

    January 9, 2026

    Saddle up: rodeo season is almost here. From March 2–22, NRG Park becomes home to the 2026 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

    You won’t believe who’s headlining the 2026 Houston Rodeo
  • 3 Texas restaurants receive first Michelin star awards

    October 29, 2025

    The best of the culinary scene gathered in Houston Oct. 28 to find out what Texas restaurants would be receiving a Michelin star, along with other honors. This is the second year Texas has hosted a Michelin ceremony.

    3 Texas restaurants receive first Michelin star awards
  • Christian Menefee, Amanda Edwards in runoff for US House seat in Houston

    November 12, 2025

    Christian Menefee and Amanda Edwards, both Democrats, topped a field of 16 candidates for a US House seat in Houston and will now face one another in a runoff.

    Christian Menefee, Amanda Edwards in runoff for US House seat in Houston
  • Burgers with a West African twist: ChòpnBlọk and Trill Burgers collab for an unforgettable Houston foodie night

    October 15, 2025

    If so, make sure to hop on over to the collaboration event between ChòpnBlọk and Trill Burgers on Oct. 23, hosted at 3607 S. Shepherd Drive, Houston from 9-11 p.m. This is the second event between the two restaurants, with the previous one happening earlier this month.

    Burgers with a West African twist: ChòpnBlọk and Trill Burgers collab for an unforgettable Houston foodie night
  • 🥂 How do you celebrate NYE?

    December 29, 2025

    Plus: 5 ways to get healthy in the new year (that don’t involve losing weight!) Share with a friend     Good morning! Happy almost new year!  I have strong memories of my grandma making us bang pots and pans around the perimeter of our house on New Year’s Eve to welcome in the new…

    🥂 How do you celebrate NYE?
  • Longtime Houston art space, Graffiti Park, will be demolished for TxDOT project

    June 24, 2025

    Graffiti Park has long been known as a cultural hotspot for aspiring and established artists to be able to showcase their work in a free and public space. But now, a highway improvement project has resulted in the iconic area’s demolition.

    Longtime Houston art space, Graffiti Park, will be demolished for TxDOT project
  • 10 completely free events to attend in the Houston area in November

    October 30, 2025

    As the holiday season fast approaches, we all want to save a little bit of money while still getting out of the house and enjoying the nice weather Houston has finally blessed us with. Check out these upcoming free events.

    10 completely free events to attend in the Houston area in November
  • Learn all about the coastal tribes that once inhabited Houston

    August 13, 2025

    For centuries before Houston officially became a city, Indigenous tribes lived along the Texas Gulf Coast. Discover their traditions, culture, and way of life.

    Learn all about the coastal tribes that once inhabited Houston
  • 📅 We’ve got your weekend itinerary

    January 16, 2026

    Plus: You’ve got two weeks left to win $50! Share with a friend     Good morning! Everytown for Gun Safety released its 2026 state gun law rankings. Let’s take a closer look at some of the stats. 3 of the 5 worst mass shootings since 2015 have taken place in Texas Texas colleges and…

    📅 We’ve got your weekend itinerary
  • Taste America: Houston brings culinary delights to the city

    September 23, 2025

    Like most Houstonians my age, getting the chance or funds to splurge on a seasonal, chef-driven meal is pretty rare. (Not in this economy, am I right?) But the upcoming Taste of America event, which aims to showcase some of the city’s expansive culinary scene, might just be worth the spend.

    Taste America: Houston brings culinary delights to the city
  • 7 tips for keeping pets safe during Houston heat waves

    July 21, 2025

    Keep pets safe from dangerous temperatures in Houston summers with these essential safety strategies, from hydration tips to recognizing heat stroke symptoms.

    7 tips for keeping pets safe during Houston heat waves
  • New findings highlight the Houston neighborhoods that are most at risk for cancer-causing particles

    November 21, 2025

    The TCEQ has carefully followed a series of air-quality monitors for the past few years, and one pollutant has made itself more known than others: PM2.5, a cancer-causing particle that can easily lodge itself into residents’ lungs.

    New findings highlight the Houston neighborhoods that are most at risk for cancer-causing particles
  • Houston’s Southern Smoke Festival returns with its biggest lineup yet

    September 29, 2025

    Sample bites from 85+ top chefs, sip signature cocktails, and enjoy live music at Houston’s biggest culinary block party on October 4.

    Houston’s Southern Smoke Festival returns with its biggest lineup yet
  • Local races take shape in Harris and Fort Bend counties ahead of March primaries

    January 22, 2026

    Voters in Harris County and Fort Bend County are heading into a major election year with crowded races for county judge, county attorney, district clerk and Congress. Dozens of candidates from both parties have filed for these key offices, setting up for competitive primaries on March 3. The results will help define local leadership and…

    Local races take shape in Harris and Fort Bend counties ahead of March primaries
  • 🚶‍♂️ Student walkouts spread across Houston over ICE arrests

    February 6, 2026

    Plus: What did James ​Talarico spend six figures on? Share with a friend         Good morning! Happy Friday! ☀️ H: 76° | ❄️ L: 53° It was Wednesday night, and I was firmly snuggled into my couch, watching “The Real Housewives of New York” and working on my latest needlepoint project. A…

    🚶‍♂️ Student walkouts spread across Houston over ICE arrests
  • ‘Tis the season: 4 annual giving programs to support in the Houston area during the holidays

    November 20, 2025

    For me, it always starts to actually feel like the holiday season when I see a volunteer dressed up as Santa, ringing a bell, and asking people to drop some spare change in their bright red bucket. It’s a staple of many people’s childhoods, a fixture in the cold winter months.

    ‘Tis the season: 4 annual giving programs to support in the Houston area during the holidays
  • From Beyoncé to Dennis Quaid: 10 Texas celebrities you didn’t know were from Houston

    June 6, 2025

    Certain celebrities are open about sharing details of their upbringings, including where they grew up and how living in that area influenced them as individuals and artists. However, others might not be as forthcoming with this type of personal information, so you’d be forgiven for not knowing that some celebs are actually from Houston.

    From Beyoncé to Dennis Quaid: 10 Texas celebrities you didn’t know were from Houston
  • Houston plans new $16 million homeless resource hub

    November 13, 2025

    Houston Mayor John Whitmire hosted a public walkthrough of a new facility that will provide shelter and services for individuals experiencing homelessness. The facility at 419 Emancipation Avenue includes 225 beds. City officials said it will open in early 2026.

    Houston plans new $16 million homeless resource hub
  • 7 most notorious true crime cases in Houston history

    July 8, 2025

    From serial killers going on multiple rampages to inner-family drama leading to staged burglaries, these true crime cases rocked the Houston area.

    7 most notorious true crime cases in Houston history
  • A walk down memory lane

    March 6, 2026

    Plus: Tour Beyoncé’s hometown this Women’s History Month Share with a friend         Good morning! Hi friends! ☀️ H: 83° | ❄️ L: 71° Today’s newsletter is bittersweet. This will be my last day at COURIER Texas, as I’m moving on to my next opportunity. It’s been the greatest pleasure getting to…

    A walk down memory lane
  • Houston, Fort Bend, and Aldine districts announce sweeping school closures

    March 11, 2026

    Enrollment drops and budget pressures are driving widespread campus closures across Houston ISD, Fort Bend ISD and Aldine ISD. Three major Houston-area school districts are moving forward with significant school closures, citing declining enrollment, aging facilities, and financial pressures. The decisions have drawn strong reactions from educators, parents, and students, who say the changes will…

    Houston, Fort Bend, and Aldine districts announce sweeping school closures
  • 12 day trips just a short drive from Houston

    May 29, 2025

    You can drive to all of the places in our guide within an hour and a half, making Houston a terrific hotspot for day trips to remember. 

    12 day trips just a short drive from Houston
  • How voters fought for this Houston-area school board

    November 19, 2025

    PLUS: Lawmakers discuss free speech on college campuses Hey y’all! Between Texas A&M restricting how professors can teach race and gender, Fort Worth ISD appealing a state takeover by the Texas Education Agency, and a second federal judge ruling that requiring the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms is unconstitutional—there’s no shortage of education news…

    How voters fought for this Houston-area school board
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