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See how Texas universities, colleges ranked on US News & World Report Best Colleges 2025 list

October 2, 2025

While Rice University, University of Texas at Austin, and Texas A&M University typically tend to end up on the higher end of the US News & World Report Best Colleges list, 2025 is the year that University of Houston made the biggest leap.

See how Texas universities, colleges ranked on US News & World Report Best Colleges 2025 list

Houston aims to improve water billing issues by replacing thousands of faulty meters

September 2, 2025

In Houston, long periods of heat often mean higher water use. But for some residents, the real shock comes in the mail—faulty meters have been misreading their water for years.

Houston aims to improve water billing issues by replacing thousands of faulty meters

How to get into a Mardi Gras–themed pop-up dinner

January 30, 2026

Plus: Abbott halts visas for foreign workers at Texas universities Share with a friend Good morning! Hey, y’all, ☀️ H: 53° | ❄️ L: 34 There’s been a lot of heavy news this week. Moments like this can bring up feelings of hopelessness and sadness, but there are lots of ways you can…

The Politics of Access: What AfroTech in Texas can teach us about empowering innovation and equity

November 14, 2025

At AfroTech in Houston, the energy was more than innovation. It was a call to expand power and access. Stacey Abrams’ powerful message about AI, democracy, and equity revealed why Texas’ tech future must serve everyone.

The Politics of Access: What AfroTech in Texas can teach us about empowering innovation and equity

Houstonians pack City Hall, demanding accountability for ICE violence

January 28, 2026

Demand for action was clear at Houston City Hall as residents delivered urgent testimony on ICE’s presence in the city, with some speakers directing sharp criticism at Mayor John Whitmire.

Houstonians pack City Hall, demanding accountability for ICE violence

Hometown hero: Megan Thee Stallion receives Mental Health Champion of the Year Award

October 14, 2025

Houston’s Megan Thee Stallion received The Trevor Project’s 2025 Mental Health Champion of the Year Award. Here’s what you need to know.

Hometown hero: Megan Thee Stallion receives Mental Health Champion of the Year Award

🧊 Know your rights when it comes to ICE

February 1, 2026

Plus: After 11 months, CD 18 finally has a rep Share with a friend Good morning! It’s Monday; let’s get it. ☀️ H: 65° | ❄️ L: 54° Today is the last day to register to vote in the March primaries! This year’s midterms have lots of important races on the ballot: US…

🤠 Grab your cowboy boots and giddy up

November 21, 2025

Plus: New Harris County policy targets safer construction worksites Share with a friend Good morning! I’ll be honest, y’all: AI usually either terrifies me or annoys me. I know it can be helpful in certain situations, but most of the time, I feel like it’s used as an easy way out and totally…

Houston’s CD-18 runoff sees two-day early voting extension after judge’s ruling

January 28, 2026

Extension follows civil rights lawsuit over weather shutdowns in closely watched congressional runoff. A judge has ordered Harris County to extend early voting in the Congressional District 18 runoff, granting two additional days of access after civil rights groups sued to restore time lost during this week’s weather‑related shutdowns. Pure Justice, the Texas Civil Rights…

Houston’s CD-18 runoff sees two-day early voting extension after judge’s ruling

Get on the list for a one-night-only Mardi Gras dinner

January 28, 2026

Houston chefs Dominick Lee and EJ Miller are banding together for an exclusive one-night-only Mardi Gras meal on Feb. 6. Here’s what you need to know.

Get on the list for a one-night-only Mardi Gras dinner

Say ‘Mmm’ to matcha: 6 places to get your green tea caffeine fix in the Houston area

June 3, 2025

Food influencer Keith Lee recently made headlines when he set out to find the best matcha in Dallas. While Houston can’t claim the Lee stamp of approval, we can still round up some of our favorite spots to grab a matcha and hear from the experts on what makes a good one.

Say ‘Mmm’ to matcha: 6 places to get your green tea caffeine fix in the Houston area

🗳️ It’s almost time for early voting!

January 19, 2026

Plus: Can James Talarico tackle the big guys? Share with a friend Good morning! I’ll keep it short and sweet today, since I know it’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day and you’re probably gearing up to enjoy the holiday at our historic Unity Parade or with a day of service! I just wanted…

Houston Council Members propose ordinance limiting HPD’s role in administrative ICE Warrants

March 20, 2026

The proposal challenges current HPD procedures as city leaders debate how officers should handle administrative ICE warrants. Council Member Alejandra Salinas, joined by Council Member Abbie Kamin and several community leaders, introduced an ordinance that would clarify how Houston police handle administrative immigration warrants and limit when local officers would contact federal immigration authorities. The…

Houston Council Members propose ordinance limiting HPD’s role in administrative ICE Warrants

Op-Ed: Hurricane Katrina children deserved better

August 27, 2025

We allowed the media to shape the lens in how we truly saw these survivors. They were the victims of a tragedy and so many students misunderstood them.

Op-Ed: Hurricane Katrina children deserved better

🚗 No driver? No problem

February 27, 2026

Plus: It’s the last day of early voting! Share with a friend Good morning! Happy Friday! ☀️ H: 83° | ❄️ L: 60° Today’s the last day of early voting! After today, you’ll only be able to cast your vote on Election Day, March 3. There’s a chance you’ll end up…

🔔 Wedding bells…in a bookstore?

February 13, 2026

Plus: 5 Black Texas authors to read year-round Share with a friend Good morning! Happy Friday! ☀️ H: 76° | ❄️ L: 64° Do you know how busy this Tuesday is? Feb. 17 marks: 🎉 Mardi Gras 🌕 Start of Lunar New Year ☪️ Start of Ramadan And it’s the first…

Voters stopped a right-wing takeover of a Houston-area school board

November 18, 2025

In early November, Cypress-Fairbanks ISD voters elected three new trustees to their school board, breaking a conservative majority that was elected in 2023.

Voters stopped a right-wing takeover of a Houston-area school board

Houston drivers to see some cheaper toll rates starting in September

August 4, 2025

Toll payments can quickly add up on Houston roads—but drivers will soon see lower rates along SH 288. Starting Sept. 1, through the Texas Department of Transportation, rates will be lowered on SH 288 by almost half. “When TxDOT made the historic move to buy back this roadway, we promised drivers toll relief and that…

Houston drivers to see some cheaper toll rates starting in September

Is your school district implementing a designated prayer time?

February 18, 2026

PLUS: How this educator will ‘return respect’ to teaching Hey y’all! Welcome to another edition of The TexEd Report. If you didn’t catch last week’s, read it here. This week, you’ll learn about a progressive candidate who’s running for the Texas State Board of Education, and get an update on the implementation of Senate Bill…

Is your school district implementing a designated prayer time?

Tired of getting stuck at a train crossing? Houston has a new tool for that

August 18, 2025

While every crossing is not currently listed on the tracker, city officials say they plan to expand coverage as the technology improves.

Tired of getting stuck at a train crossing? Houston has a new tool for that

Houston METRO steps into the future with new fare system

December 5, 2025

A new way to pay for public transit is currently in its soft launch phase, and is set to usher in a new era for the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO).

Houston METRO steps into the future with new fare system

Here’s a running list of upcoming protests across Texas

June 26, 2025

Look to this list of upcoming events and protests happening in the DFW area.

Here’s a running list of upcoming protests across Texas

‘She likely died from a stroke’: Inside the chilling reality of Texas’s abortion laws

January 21, 2026

A Houston mom knew she needed to stay alive for her teenage son. But not one of 90 doctors she saw was willing to save her life by ending her dangerous pregnancy.

‘She likely died from a stroke’: Inside the chilling reality of Texas’s abortion laws

NASA’s Artemis II mission plans to take astronauts further than they’ve ever been

February 12, 2026

It’s been over 50 years since astronauts have experienced the Moon’s gravitational pull. Apollo 17 accomplished the feat in December 1972, and now, a new group is set to follow in their footsteps this March. NASA’s Artemis Program—named after the Greek goddess Artemis, who is often depicted as representing the Moon—was designed to help create a…

NASA’s Artemis II mission plans to take astronauts further than they’ve ever been

🚗 Towed or ticketed? Here’s what to do next

January 23, 2026

Plus: See which Houston restaurants made the James Beard cut! Share with a friend Good morning! Happy Friday y’all! ☀️ H: 66° | ❄️ L: 55° You probably opened this email sometime between 9 and 11 this morning. But are you an early riser who wants the news as soon as you wake…

🚗 Towed or ticketed? Here’s what to do next

🚌 A new way to pay

December 8, 2025

Plus: The best parts of Coca-Cola’s Classic Christmas experience Share with a friend Good morning! Forbes released their 30 Under 30 list, and quite a few Texans landed on the list! The list recognizes trailblazers in industries such as music, food, sports, science, games, and more. Houstonians who made the list include comedian Abby…

Al Green fires back at Greg Abbott’s redistricting plan: ‘What is wrong with you?’

August 18, 2025

US Rep. Al Green said Gov. Greg Abbott ought to be “ashamed” for trying to redraw the state’s congressional districts and targeting his Houston-area seat.

Al Green fires back at Greg Abbott’s redistricting plan: ‘What is wrong with you?’

🍪 The newest Blue Bell flavor is…

December 1, 2025

Plus: How this small city became the Christmas capital of Texas Share with a friend Hey y’all, Happy start of December! I hope everyone had a nice, long, relaxing holiday weekend. Mine consisted of Dutch Bros coffee runs, making eggs Benedict from scratch for the first time, decorating for Christmas, reading on my…

WATCH: ‘This is not a Texas map, it is a Trump map’

August 8, 2025

Several Texas Democrats—including US Reps. Jasmine Crockett (D-Dallas), Lloyd Doggett (D-Austin), Greg Casar (D-Austin), and Al Green (D-Houston)—made their way to Austin earlier this month to testify against redistricting plans.

WATCH: ‘This is not a Texas map, it is a Trump map’

Al Green calls on Congress to honor victims of slavery

August 22, 2025

US Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) honored the victims of slavery and called on attendees to fight racism and hate during his annual Slavery Remembrance Day in Houston on Aug. 16.

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