COMMUNITY

Houston couple keeps pride alive at Montrose home
| November 19, 2025
One Houston couple is keeping Pride visible. After the rainbow crosswalk at Taft and Westheimer in Montrose was removed, they decided to share their own display at home and are inviting everyone to drive by and see it. With the crosswalk gone, a decision tied to Gov. Greg Abbott’s administration, they are making sure the colors still shine in Houston.

Investigate a murder, win plant-themed prizes: 8 December events in the Houston area to attend
by Sierra Rozen
| November 19, 2025
Though December is filled with holiday celebrations, here at COURIER HTX, we’ve weeded through all the Christmas cheer to find other events that don’t require a Santa hat or a wrapped present.

New Harris County worksite policy aims to prevent injuries, fatalities on construction sites
by Sierra Rozen
| November 18, 2025
Approved by Harris County commissioners at a Nov. 13 court meeting, the Worksite Safety Policy will now mandate 15-minute water breaks every two hours when the temperature is 90 degrees or higher. So far in 2025, Houston experienced 134 days where the temperature was at least 90 degrees.

Women-only Uber driver option now available in Texas cities, sparking criticism, lawsuits from male drivers
by Sierra Rozen
| November 17, 2025
A new system feature from Uber is showing mixed responses as the driving app rolls out a pilot program in Texas cities.

The American Black Film Festival will be in Dallas this weekend. Here’s what you need to know
by Sam Cohen
| November 14, 2025
American Black Film Festival | arts | Community | CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | ENTERTAINMENT | LIFESTYLE | TEXAS
The American Black Film Festival is holding a two-day event this weekend at AMC NorthPark 15. Here are all the details.



