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5 Black Texas authors to read for Black History Month (and all-year)

February 11, 2026

That’s why in honor of Black History Month, we rounded up six Black Texas authors who are making a splash in the literary world.

5 Black Texas authors to read for Black History Month (and all-year)

Sugar Land Scores big with FIFA World Cup 26 partnership

December 3, 2025

City leaders project a significant impact on Sugar Land’s economic development and community offerings, thanks to its involvement with the FIFA World Cup 26. The city of Sugar Land, located 20 miles south of downtown Houston, has become an Official Supporter of the FIFA World Cup 26 Houston Host City, providing a platform for the…

Sugar Land Scores big with FIFA World Cup 26 partnership

Sugar Land to serve as only Houston-area support city for upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup

September 4, 2025

Sugar Land will soon be saying “ole, ole” as the city announces it will be the only support city for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup. Being a support city allows for Sugar Land to have a large say in how Houston will engage in being a host city. Houston is set to host seven…

Sugar Land to serve as only Houston-area support city for upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup

🚗 Is that a self-driving car?!

November 19, 2025

Plus: Women-only Uber driver option now available in Texas cities Share with a friend Good morning! After lots of stressing and sweating this summer over the new redistricting maps, a panel of federal judges ruled yesterday that a Republican push to redraw the state’s US House districts—and win five more seats—was too racist…

DFW chefs Maggie Huff and Scott Girling named 2026 James Beard Award finalists

April 1, 2026

Dallas chefs Maggie Huff and Scott Girling are officially finalists for the 2026 James Beard Awards. Here’s everything you need to know.

DFW chefs Maggie Huff and Scott Girling named 2026 James Beard Award finalists

Grab a free ride to the polls during early voting in Houston with METRO

October 20, 2025

Transit authorities across Houston are offering free rides to the polls during the early voting period (which lasts until Oct. 31) and on Election Day (which falls on Tuesday, Nov. 4 this year). The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County is offering free roundtrip rides to Houstonians looking to cast their vote.

Grab a free ride to the polls during early voting in Houston with METRO

🤠 What’s new at this year’s rodeo

February 20, 2026

Plus: Harris County sees record-level early voting turnout Share with a friend Good morning! Howdy, 🤠 ☀️ H: 79° | ❄️ L: 67° The Houston Rodeo is just around the corner, and all eyes are usually on what crazy food combinations vendors can come up with. The rodeo recently announced what’s…

What’s 713 Day All About?

July 15, 2025

Houston’s calling — and we’re answering! It’s time to celebrate the most iconic area code for 713 Day.

Some of Houston’s most congested roads could improve under new transportation plan

August 22, 2025

A new $146 billion transportation plan could potentially provide traffic relief to Houstonians. The Unified Transportation Program, developed by the Texas Department of Transportation, will take place over the next 10 years after being approved on Thursday. “ What it means for the Houston area is addressing growth,” TxDOT PIO Danny Perez told COURIER HTX. “Houston…

Some of Houston’s most congested roads could improve under new transportation plan

Watch the Texas primary election results roll in at these watch parties around the state

February 27, 2026

If you’re looking for a spot to watch primary election results come in, keep reading to find your nearest watch party.

Watch the Texas primary election results roll in at these watch parties around the state

Reality romance, Texas style: Bachelor filming spots you can visit

March 19, 2025

Explore The Bachelor’s Texas filming spots, why Houston invested $240K to host the show, and where fans can visit these reality TV landmarks.

Reality romance, Texas style: Bachelor filming spots you can visit

🐶 Time to ‘Empty the Shelters’ again

December 3, 2025

Plus: A Houston-area rooster-fighting ring?? Share with a friend Good morning! Did y’all know that a bill that restricts which bathrooms transgender people can use in some public buildings is set to take effect tomorrow? Senate Bill 8, which mandates that trans people use the bathroom based on their sex assigned at birth,…

Young Houston voters push for new leadership in a tense election year

March 2, 2026

As early voting closes ahead of Texas’ primary elections, some Houston-area voters say they are approaching the candidates with a renewed sense of urgency, citing concerns ranging from immigration and public education to civil rights and community safety. Roughly 270,000 people cast early ballots in Harris County for the March 3 primary, combining both in‑person…

Young Houston voters push for new leadership in a tense election year

Houston’s most social media-famous food joints in 2026

April 15, 2026

Showstopping dishes, lively atmospheres, and celebrity sightings draw influencers to these social media-famous restaurants in Houston. Houstonians on social media, whether influencers or regular ol’ Texans craving a good meal, seek out all types of food from trendy and Instagrammable to just really, really tasty. Then they spread the word online, and that leads to…lines. But this…

Houston’s most social media-famous food joints in 2026

The fascinating history of Houston’s iconic concert venue Anderson Fair

September 15, 2025

In Houston, we are fortunate to have widespread live music venues of every size and catering to every taste—and grandaddy of them all is Anderson Fair Retail Restaurant, an oddly named listening room that since 1970 has hosted musical legends—and it’s still going strong.

The fascinating history of Houston’s iconic concert venue Anderson Fair

Nearly 350 Houston retirees still waiting on buyout payments

September 9, 2025

Houston City Council member Edward Pollard is demanding accountability as nearly 350 of the 1,000 city workers who took early retirement buyouts are still waiting for their pension payments months after they were promised. The buyout program, launched to help close a $330 million budget shortfall, offered lump-sum payouts of 25% of annual salary to…

Nearly 350 Houston retirees still waiting on buyout payments

Research: Voters seem to look the other way in political scandals

January 15, 2026

Texas lawmakers are no strangers to scandals throughout the decades – and a University of Houston professor says they just don’t have the same impact they used to with the public.

Research: Voters seem to look the other way in political scandals

This year, ‘We Ain’t Buyin’ It’

November 24, 2025

Plus: Your secret weapon against misinformation Share with a friend Good morning! Have you ever wondered how Houston measures up when it comes to raising a family? Well, this new interactive tool from The Washington Post isn’t super promising. According to their data, Harris County ranked: 💰 61 in affordability 🎒 65 in…

16 Houston restaurants featured on ‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives’

April 10, 2025

Guy Fieri and the crew of “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” have made plenty of trips to film in the Space City. Here’s where they decided to eat.

16 Houston restaurants featured on ‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives’

Houston ISD identifies 17 ‘special focus’ campuses amid parent protests

October 9, 2025

The 17 schools identified as “special focus schools” in August were chosen because they received a C or D accountability rating from the Texas Education Agency, and either declined in ratings from the previous school year or remained unchanged.

Houston ISD identifies 17 ‘special focus’ campuses amid parent protests

Houston council revises immigration ordinance after state funding threat

April 22, 2026

Houston City Council voted 13–4 to amend its immigration ordinance after the state threatened to withdraw a $110M public‑safety grant. The debate included concerns about constitutional protections, funding, and whether the new language reflects local or state priorities.

Houston council revises immigration ordinance after state funding threat

Music to the ear: Your ultimate guide to Texas music festivals

January 8, 2026

As a state bursting at the seams with different cultures, it’s no wonder that Texas music festivals are so diverse when it comes to genres. From the thumping bass of EDM to the guitar twang found in folk, there’s a festival for every ear and every type of music in the Lone Star State.

Music to the ear: Your ultimate guide to Texas music festivals

How are you feeling after the State of the Union?

February 25, 2026

Plus: Is voter fraud actually that common? Share with a friend Good morning! Hey y’all ☀️ H: 80° | ❄️ L: 67° Last night, President Donald Trump delivered his first State of the Union address of his second term. The economy was a hot topic, with Trump saying, “Today, our border…

How are you feeling after the State of the Union?

From New Orleans to Houston: Hurricane Katrina survivors reflect 20 years later

August 26, 2025

When cooking a New Orleans staple like gumbo, the first step is to make the roux, a process that requires the cook to meticulously stir a combination of flour and fat. The kitchen becomes hot and steamy as the mixture begins to boil, a savory and earthy scent setting the tone for a perfect stew.…

From New Orleans to Houston: Hurricane Katrina survivors reflect 20 years later

Texas Republicans unveil new congressional maps targeting 5 Democratic US House seats

July 30, 2025

Texas Republicans proposed new maps for US House seats in the state, targeting five Democratic districts in Austin, Dallas, Houston, and South Texas.

Texas Republicans unveil new congressional maps targeting 5 Democratic US House seats

🍹 Trying out Dry January? We’ve got you covered

January 14, 2026

Plus: Are you faster than an 11-year-old? Share with a friend Good morning! The best bagels aren’t just found in the bodegas of New York City. Houston has a surprising number of spots where you can grab a hot bacon, egg, and cheese on an everything bagel, and we’ve got some of the…

Houston ISD will invest nearly $20 million in HVAC improvements at aging campuses

August 25, 2025

In Houston’s oldest schools, chipped paint isn’t the only sign of age—it’s the sweltering classrooms when air conditioning breaks down. As summers continue to get hotter, with Houston still having high temperatures well into September, multiple campuses in Houston ISD will now see upgrades to its heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, as well as…

Houston ISD will invest nearly $20 million in HVAC improvements at aging campuses

😅 Break a sweat (but outdoors!)

November 17, 2025

Plus: How to spot when democracy is weakening Share with a friend Good morning! Hi y’all, Did you know that there’s a super-easy way to report a violation of the separation of church and state? I learned about this from our “Faith, Freedom, and the Future of Texas” event, based on a discussion from…

Houston to revamp George R. Brown Center ahead of 2026 World Cup

January 22, 2026

Houston’s $2 Billion George R. Brown redevelopment, spurred by legislation championed by Mayor John Whitmire, is now visibly underway as the city prepares for the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Republican National Convention.Read more about the George R. Brown expansion at the link in our bio

Houston to revamp George R. Brown Center ahead of 2026 World Cup

A Texas congressman is quietly helping Elon Musk pitch building $760M tunnels under Houston to ease flooding

August 28, 2025

By Lauren McGaughy, Texas Newsroom, and Yilun Cheng, Houston Chronicle Aug. 28, 2025 “A Texas congressman is quietly helping Elon Musk pitch building $760M tunnels under Houston to ease flooding” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics,…

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