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Texas proposes hiking licensing fees for summer camps by as much as 4,000%
| December 1, 2025
In their latest effort to boost camp oversight in the wake of the deadly July 4 floods, Texas officials have proposed hiking annual licensing fees for operators by thousands of dollars and slashing the number of camp representatives on a statewide committee that advises on industry regulations.
Houston turkey drive helps families in need for Thanksgiving
| November 26, 2025
Houston families facing food insecurity, made worse by the interruption of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits during the federal government shutdown, received a boost: 600 turkeys ahead of Thanksgiving.
Houston City Council Member Tiffany Thomas, who represents District F in west Houston, donated 300 turkeys, adding to the 150 from Alief ISD and 150 from Houston ISD. The turkey drives were held Nov. 19 and Nov. 21.
The 10 most dazzling Dallas-Fort Worth holiday lights displays
| November 26, 2025
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Bring the kids to see these 10 dazzling light displays around DFW this holiday season.
13 ways to support small in Houston
| November 24, 2025
Community | CULTURE | ECONOMY | ENTERTAINMENT | food & drink | HARDGATE | HTX | LIFESTYLE | THINGS TO DO
Small Business Saturday is just around the corner on Nov. 29, and it’s the best time to step away from the big box stores and show some love to your local businesses.
At COURIER HTX, we like to support local businesses all year round with our weekly newsletter series Support Small. Check out some of our highlights from this year below.
Here are the best costumes from the 2025 Texas Renaissance Festival
| November 21, 2025
Pirates, dragons, and plague rats, oh my! The costumes did not disappoint during the Pirate Adventure weekend at the Texas Renaissance Festival. The festival is running until Nov. 30 in Todd Mission, TX!