Literature
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Decades after controversy, Philip Atlee’s ‘The Inheritors’ gets a second life from TCU Press
Philip Atlee’s Fort Worth novel, “The Inheritors,” is being re-released by TCU Press. Here are all the details.
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6 completely free & totally fun things to do this summer in the Rio Grande Valley
Beaches, wildlife, museums, and rich Tejano culture await in this southernmost region of Texas. And the best part? It won’t cost you a dime.
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Fall in love with your next read (and your next latte) at Daydream
Daydream is a romance bookstore/coffee shop in the heart of Arlington featuring local goods and steamy reads.
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Journey through time at the Scarborough Renaissance Festival
The Scarborough Renaissance Festival in Waxahachie is celebrating 45 years in style. Come along on a trip through the village, including must-see performances.
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Bond vote could bring Seminary South Library back to life
If approved, a bond proposal could help reopen Fort Worth’s beloved Seminary South Library. Here’s what you need to know.
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Book lovers rejoice! Barnes & Noble is opening a new store in Fort Worth
Barnes & Noble will open a new store in Fort Worth ahead of the 2026 holiday season. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Fort Worth, it’s time to Get-Lit: An adult book fair is coming Mar. 29
The Get-Lit: Adult Book Fair is taking the Dallas-Fort Worth area by storm. Here’s everything you need to know about these exciting events.
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Move over, literary critics — Heritage Elementary’s second graders have a podcast to run
Second graders from Heritage Elementary School are bringing their book reports to a whole new audience with “Only Readers in the Building.”
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Your baby’s milestones deserve to be celebrated. Apparently, Whataburger and Buc-ee’s agree
Buc-ee’s and Whataburger both sell ABCs baby books, among other themed gifts. Which will you take home to show your brand loyalty?
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7 Tejanas who shaped history
Tejanas have changed history in ways big and small for as long as we can remember. Check out these seven examples from the music world to politics.
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Not just books: Check out what you can do with a Houston, Harris County Public Library card
As an adult, it’s been eye-opening to discover what else you can do with Houston and Harris County Public Library cards. Libraries are one of the few free third spaces that still exist in the US, fostering community and a space to congregate.
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TXST’s Wittliff Collections celebrates its legacy with ’40 Objects’ exhibit
The “Spirit of the Wittliff in 40 Objects” exhibit includes items from Cormac McCarthy and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Here are all the details.
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5 Black Texas authors to read for Black History Month (and all-year)
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.
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11 completely free things to do in San Antonio (beyond the River Walk)
These free things to do in San Antonio will help you discover unique parts of the city. Many are also family and pet-friendly, so bring the whole gang. San Antonio is among the most populous cities in the U.S. That makes sense, because there’s always something lively going on around the city. From music to…
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Guinness World Records Texas holds (plus 5 cool Guinness Records held by Texans)
There’s no shortage of Guinness World Records accomplishments. We’re highlighting some of our favorites from Texas and its residents.
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8 Día de los Muertos events worth traveling to across Texas
Día de los Muertos—also called Day of the Dead—events are in abundance across Texas. We’re highlighting some of the best for the perfect celebration.
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8 Halloween events in Houston, from family-friendly to frightening
Looking for spooky fun this October? From kid-friendly festivals to haunted houses, Houston offers Halloween events for every age and scare level.
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Texas ranks second in the US for book bans
It’s Banned Books Week, which means PEN America—a nonprofit that fights censorship—has updated its database of banned books in public schools throughout the country.
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Why books shouldn’t be controversial: Welcome to your Texas banned reading list
Banned books have been hugely controversial when it comes to Texas education. Literature is fundamental to learning—and when the government is trying to dictate what students can and can’t read, important, diverse voices can be lost.
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5 unsung films that dramatize America’s rich labor history
Hollywood studios and independent producers have long depicted the collective efforts of working people to improve their lives and gain a voice in their workplaces and the larger society.
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Texas lawmakers targeted school and public libraries this legislative session. Here’s what happened
Right-wing Texas lawmakers targeted books in public schools and access to public libraries during the legislative session.
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Fort Worth prioritizes literacy effort as 2 in 3 students cannot read proficiently
Mayor Mattie Parker issued a resolution April 15 declaring literacy as one of the city’s priorities. The document emphasized Fort Worth’s promise to help the 12 school districts serving the city achieve universal grade-level reading among students.
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These librarians won’t let America’s fever hit Fahrenheit 451
A new documentary shows us our local guardians of intellectual freedom in battle.
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Texas may change how schools select library books. Critics say it could lead to more bans.
Senate Bill 13 would create school library advisory councils largely made up of parents. It would give school boards, rather than librarians, the final say over new books.
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The Texas road trip that’s just for book lovers
The Lone Star State has an abundance of people, places, and artwork worth celebrating—and you can see them all with our book-friendly Texas road trip.
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25 books publishing in 2025 that we can’t wait to read
Numerous books are set to be published in 2025, but these are a few of our most anticipated reads. Here are our 25 books publishing in 2025 we can’t wait to read.
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A North Texas lawmaker wants to make book banning easier in schools
Rep. Jared Patterson’s House Bill 183 would allow parents to request that the Texas State Board of Education review materials in public school libraries, challenging a book to be removed if they believe it to be inappropriate for the grade level or if it has “sexually explicit material.”
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Celebrate Pride Month with these must-read books
We asked our colleagues across Courier Newsroom to share recommendations for books by LGBTQ+ authors. Here’s what they said.
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Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with these staff-recommended must-read books
We asked our colleagues across Courier Newsroom to share recommendations for books by AAPI authors. Here’s what they said.
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Read more, spend less: Here’s where you can get free books
Free books are available through several online and in-person resources. Here’s everything you need to know to find free books near you.
