State Government
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Houston parents ‘appalled’ by Texas’ new social studies curriculum
HISD’s state takeover and Bluebonnet Learning curriculum are drawing parent critiques, and in some cases, are prompting parents to pull their children out of the district.
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Texas comptroller 2026: Who is running and what to know
Republican Don Huffines and Democrat Sarah Eckhardt are among the candidates vying to become Texas comptroller. Here’s a look at where the field stands.
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Texas election no-nos: These 5 mistakes could prevent you from voting
Make sure you’re not doing any of these things at the polls, or you might be turned away from voting during the Texas midterms.
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We asked Houston residents what’s inspiring their vote this election. Here’s what they said
Earlier this week, we asked our Nextdoor audience about what issues were fueling their votes this year.
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Marijuana enforcement in Houston is on the November ballot
Houstonians fought to get the Houston Freedom Act on the ballot. The November election will decide if the law passes.
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Conservative moms are fed up over Texas schools. For Gina Hinojosa, it’s an opening.
She’s a mom and a Democrat who got into politics because of education, an issue that’s helping give the state its most competitive governor’s race in years.
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Houston’s drug war leaves little room for second chances. This clinic is trying to change that.
A community fair in Cypress over the weekend helped dozens of Houstonians walk away with a criminal record wiped clean.
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Gina Hinojosa headlines Courier Texas event with Don Lemon, talks ICE and Abbott’s ‘corruption tax’
Democratic nominee for Texas Governor Gina Hinojosa spoke out on ICE misconduct, the state’s public education crisis, concerns around AI and data centers, and the cost of living.
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Here’s what Texas’ November 2026 election could mean for your healthcare coverage and lifesaving prescriptions
From HIV medication to reproductive care and insulin, the lawmakers elected this fall will help determine access to life-saving drugs and medical care.
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Community pushes for immediate fixes to deadly Highway 361
An increase in deaths along Highway 361 is prompting residents to seek immediate safety changes. Here’s what you need to know.
