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Inside a Texas-made culture war

January 26, 2026

Plus: Want to be in a local art exhibit? Here’s how Share with a friend Good morning! Good morning, y’all! ☀️ H: 38° | ❄️ L: 24 It’s my 27th birthday tomorrow, and the only gift I want is for you to forward this newsletter to a friend! It would mean the world…

🏈 Need a Super Bowl rec? We’ve got you covered

February 4, 2026

Plus: Which Houstonians took home a Grammy? Share with a friend Editor’s note: Our Monday edition was sent late Sunday night by mistake. If you missed it—including our guide on Texans’ rights around ICE—you can find the web version here. We’re sorry for the mix-up. Good morning! Happy hump day! ☀️…

🏈 Need a Super Bowl rec? We’ve got you covered

🏈 Toro heads to the Hall of Fame

December 17, 2025

Plus: Abbott vows to put Turning Point USA chapters in all Texas schools Share with a friend Good morning! Call me Nancy Drew because I’m putting my sleuthing hat on for this one. The other week, I shared with y’all how Goodwill Houston has gotten rid of its fitting rooms. Fitting rooms are…

Get to know your 2025-2026 Houston Rockets NBA team

September 30, 2025

Last year’s squad was a surprising top seed in the Western Conference. After shaking up their roster, the 2025-2026 Houston Rockets are a title contender.

Get to know your 2025-2026 Houston Rockets NBA team

‘He just wanted to be with his wife’: After months in ICE custody, Houston man gives up immigration fight

October 7, 2025

Douglas Menjivar, a longtime Houston resident, left the US after months in ICE detention, a case that highlights the human toll of immigration enforcement.

‘He just wanted to be with his wife’: After months in ICE custody, Houston man gives up immigration fight

What to know about the Texas Medical Center—aka the ‘Medical Mini-City’

February 20, 2026

Welcome to the Texas Medical Center, a sprawling campus in south-central Houston just south of the city’s Museum District and rated one of the top places to visit in this city. Composed of 61 medical institutions, the Medical Mini-City, as it’s often called, has the unique distinction of being both the largest medical center and the largest…

What to know about the Texas Medical Center—aka the ‘Medical Mini-City’

Houstonians gather to protest ICE

January 9, 2026

Plus: Need some last-minute ideas for things to do this weekend? Share with a friend Good morning! Be honest: Are your pockets hurting after the holidays? With Texas families spending on average around $720 on holiday gifts, it’s safe to say a lot of us are looking to save a few bucks this…

‘Can we go thrift shopping?’ The best Houston thrift stores, according to you

July 3, 2025

Most shoppers know there’s nothing like the thrill of bringing home a newly purchased item. But, an even bigger thrill is scoring a deal and finding a gem for next to nothing.

‘Can we go thrift shopping?’ The best Houston thrift stores, according to you

✊ Students fight back against DEI ban

December 22, 2025

Plus: What restaurants will be open on Christmas Share with a friend Good morning! Did you know there’s a slew of new laws going into effect in January? New laws include: 💰 Businesses can have up to $125,000 of inventory exempted from being taxed by entities, including counties, cities, and school districts 👮…

⚾️ Astros giveaways you won’t want to miss

April 3, 2026

Plus: What’s happening around Houston this weekend Share with a friend Good morning! Good afternoon, Houston, 🌧 H: 83° | 🌥 L: 74° There’s an expression most Southerners are familiar with: It costs nothing to be nice. Harris County Judge Nathan Milliron might be thinking about that this week after going viral…

ICE protester pleads with Houston City Council to end the city’s cooperation with ICE

February 13, 2026

An ICE protester pleaded with Houston City Council to end the city’s collaboration with the agency, urging leaders to take action as concerns over enforcement practices continue to grow.

ICE protester pleads with Houston City Council to end the city’s cooperation with ICE

Reading is fundamental: A bookworm’s guide to Houston bookstores

July 16, 2025

There’s nothing that compares to walking into a new bookstore, breathing in the smell of fresh paper, and knowing that the possibilities of an adventure are endless.

Reading is fundamental: A bookworm’s guide to Houston bookstores

Unpacking the pickleball craze: The best places to play in Houston

July 2, 2025

Said to be easier than tennis, often referred to as a “millennial sport,” and having nothing to do with the vinegary vegetable, pickleball has taken over as the fastest growing sport in the country.

Unpacking the pickleball craze: The best places to play in Houston

Houston high school football coaches continue to make almost double compared to teachers

September 3, 2025

School is back in session for Houston students, which means football season is also right around the corner. We all know how huge high school football is in Texas: Not only does the NFL recruit a disproportionately high number of players from the Lone Star State, but the hit show “Friday Night Lights” was also…

Houston high school football coaches continue to make almost double compared to teachers

Gone in a flash: Iconic Houston crosswalk officially painted over

October 24, 2025

Gov. Greg Abbott announced the state would withhold road funding from cities that don’t remove, what he called, “political ideologies” from city streets. The rainbow crosswalk, at the intersection of Westheimer Road and Taft Street, was painted over on the morning of Oct. 20. Houstonians showed up to protest the removal, and four were arrested…

Gone in a flash: Iconic Houston crosswalk officially painted over

How Houston tracks toxic air in cancer cluster neighborhoods

October 24, 2025

Take a look behind the scenes as residents and environmentalists in Houston collect the data they need to track toxic pollutants near industrial sites in neighborhoods such as Pleasantville, Sunnyside, Fifth Ward, and Galena Park. Ride with us as we see how the equipment from Entanglement Technologies helps the city and environmental justice groups conduct…

How Houston tracks toxic air in cancer cluster neighborhoods

The 10 best spots for burgers in Houston (according to Yelp)

April 10, 2025

Offering a variety of thin smash burgers and meaty behemoths you can barely get your mouth around, these Houston burger joints are worth a visit.

The 10 best spots for burgers in Houston (according to Yelp)

Watch me get read for filth by a Houston aura reader

September 12, 2025

Have you ever wondered what kind of energy you give off? Small business, Mixed Feels, is in the business of reading your aura. Subscribe to COURIER HTX at the link in our bio for more fun things to do in Houston.

Watch me get read for filth by a Houston aura reader

Inside Houston’s political tug-of-war over housing and mobility

January 28, 2026

Houston’s growth is speeding up, but politics aren’t keeping pace. Charles Blain, President of Urban Reform Institute, breaks down how stalled decisions on affordability and transportation are shaping everyday life in the city.

Inside Houston’s political tug-of-war over housing and mobility

January 26, 2026

Houston’s growth is speeding up, but politics aren’t keeping pace. Charles Blain, President of Urban Reform Institute, breaks down how stalled decisions on affordability and transportation are shaping everyday life in the city.

3 Houston Rising Star chef honorees reflect on restaurant industry

October 28, 2025

As someone who’s spent her recent years exploring the culinary treats that Houston has to offer, it’s a relief that the city is finally being acknowledged as the foodie destination it is. Twenty-four magazine issues since Houston was first chosen, the city was front and center again for the September issue of StarChefs Rising Stars…

3 Houston Rising Star chef honorees reflect on restaurant industry

🛒 What city is getting a Trader Joe’s?

December 19, 2025

Plus: What’s your New Year’s wish for Houston in 2026? Share with a friend Good morning! Have you ever heard of Las Posadas? Celebrated globally in Latin American communities, Las Posadas (Spanish for “the inns”) reenacts the journey of Mary and Joseph as they travel to Bethlehem in search of shelter for the…

14 Houston-area school districts offering free summer meals for children

May 29, 2025

For parents looking to get meals for their children this summer, many Houston-area school districts offer free breakfast and lunch at various campuses.

14 Houston-area school districts offering free summer meals for children

Houston labor leader Marcos Vélez launches bid to represent working-class Texans

April 9, 2026

Marcos Vélez—a labor leader from Houston—is running for Lt. Gov., a role he says hasn’t represented real working class Texans for far too long.

Houston labor leader Marcos Vélez launches bid to represent working-class Texans

Al Green calls for fight against racism during Slavery Remembrance Day event in Houston

August 22, 2025

US Rep. Al Green (D-Houston) commemorated the victims of slavery and called on attendees at his 4th Annual Slavery Remembrance Day event to “confront and fight racism.” Green has introduced resolutions in Congress to designate Aug. 20 as Slavery Remembrance Day. His event on Saturday included James Dixon, president of the NAACP Houston, and other…

Al Green calls for fight against racism during Slavery Remembrance Day event in Houston

Get ready to Empty the Shelters in Houston at BARC Animal Shelter

September 30, 2025

That’s what BARC Animal Shelter hopes will happen at the Empty the Shelters event. From Oct. 1-15, BARC Animal Shelter, along with 300+ shelters across 38 states, will be offering reduced adoptions fees through a partnership with BISSELL Pet Foundation.

Get ready to Empty the Shelters in Houston at BARC Animal Shelter

6 free dazzling light displays to help Houstonians get into the holiday spirit

December 12, 2025

Displays of twinkling holiday lights don’t have to come at a price; in fact, some of the best ones can be found while cruising through a local neighborhood. And while attractions like Zoo Lights or Moody Gardens can be fun, they often come with limited hours and crowds of people.

6 free dazzling light displays to help Houstonians get into the holiday spirit

Houston mayor John Whitmire blasts critics of retiree pay delays

September 19, 2025

Mayor John Whitmire, facing criticism over a delay in payouts for more than 300 city employees who accepted a buyout to retire, fired back during a recent Houston City Council meeting. He put the blame on the Houston Municipal Employees Pension Plan, which was overwhelmed with processing 1,052 early retirements. Sherry Mose, chair of the…

Houston mayor John Whitmire blasts critics of retiree pay delays

👋 Can you say ‘arrivederci’?

December 10, 2025

Plus: Jasmine Crockett launches US Senate seat campaign Share with a friend Good morning! It’s almost Christmas, and I can feel the holiday spirit in the air. But apparently, Houston fell a little short on being the most festive city in the US this year. We landed in sixth place, with Austin and…

So you just got towed or ticketed in Houston: Here’s what to do next

January 22, 2026

If that’s ever happened to you and you weren’t sure what to do, keep reading: Here are the steps to take after you’ve been ticketed or towed in Houston.

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