Videos
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US Rep. Christian Menefee condemns ICE funding amid partial shutdown
During the Harris County Democratic conference, US Rep. Christian Menefee reflected on the urgent need to fund essential services, the harm caused by underinvestment in agencies like TSA and FEMA, while continuing to support ICE.
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Commissioners Court pushes for Judge Lina Hidalgo’s resignation
At Harris County Commissioners Court, Commissioner Tom Ramsey is calling for Judge Lina Hidalgo to resign amid recent controversy at the Houston Rodeo. He says with hurricane season and the FIFA World Cup ahead, the county needs stronger leadership. Commissioners also honored the Houston Rodeo with a resolution for its community work.
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UH students protest board of regents’ $13 million investment tied to Israel defense
UH students gathered on campus to oppose the board of regents’ $13 million investment in companies supplying weapons to Israel. Protestors say the university’s money should not support firms connected to the conflict, but instead go towards student safety and education.
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Iran conflict sends oil over $100, and Houston drivers feel it at the pump
Oil has surged past $100 as tensions with Iran continue to rise. The jump is already shaking global energy markets. Drivers across the country are feeling the pain at the pump.
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Students with disabilities face hurdles applying for private school vouchers
Students with disabilities can receive up to $30,000 with Texas’ new private school voucher program, but a lengthy application process coupled with a short application window is leaving some children who could benefit from the program behind.
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Texas court blocks Ken Paxton challenge to Harris County immigration fund
A Texas court blocked Attorney General Ken Paxton’s attempt to stop Harris County’s immigrant legal aid funding because the money was already spent. Now the fight heads to the Texas Supreme Court, where the stakes get even higher.
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Texas voters aren’t done with the primaries
In Texas, a candidate must receive more than 50% of the vote to win an election, otherwise the top two vote-getters face a rematch in a runoff election, which will be held on May 26.
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This new Houston Rodeo food stall is Beyoncé-approved
The Houston Rodeo’s newest food stall is Beyonce’s mom.
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CD‑18 voters are ready for strong, steady leadership after redistricting
CD‑18 voters say this March primary matters. After being redistricted and going more than a year without representation, many say they’re ready for steady leadership again. They’re energized, paying attention, and prepared to move forward with someone in place who can represent them.
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Texas must correct Bible-infused school curriculum with over 4,000 errors
The Texas State Board of Education recently approved over 4,000 corrections to Bluebonnet Learning curriculum, which has been controversial since its first introduction in 2024.
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WTF happened during the Dallas County primary election night?
Voting results were significantly delayed across Dallas County Tuesday night after the Texas Supreme Court blocked an initial order to extend voting by two hours for Democratic polling sites due to widespread confusion over a new precinct-based voting system.
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Spring has sprung: Pick your own flowers at this North Texas tulip farm
Try this u-pick tulip farm in Denton County.
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ICE admin office to open near Woodlands school
Just across from Primrose Schools in the Woodlands, an ICE facility is gearing up to open. Cesar Espinosa, with Immigrant Families and Students in the Fight, says this move opens the door for more child detainments despite its illegality.
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ICE is operating in droves in Houston
ICE is in Texas, but Houston hasn’t forgotten their neighbors. Follow @couriertexas.
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Number of Texas school districts rejecting designated prayer time grows
School districts across Texas have until March 1 to decide whether their schools will create a designated prayer and religious reading time during the school day, and an overwhelming majority are rejecting the new policy.
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‘I guess it’s my time to die’ Why Black mothers in Harris County face higher risks
In 2019, Moriah Ballard lost her son and nearly died herself at Texas Medical Center due to complications with severe preeclampsia. Her heartbreaking story is not uncommon. A recent report from Harris County Public Health found that Black women in Harris county faced the highest pregnancy-related death rate in the US from 2016 to 2020.…
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Voting early in Dallas County? Here’s everything you need to know
Stressed about voting in the primary election? Our DFW Political Correspondent Katie Serrano is here to break it down for you.
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DHS denies tuberculosis outbreak at Texas
COVID-19. Measles. Tuberculosis. This is what’s happening in ICE’s Texas detention centers.
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Rep. Al Green casts vote as a candidate for the CD-18
Rep. Al Green casts his vote today as a candidate for Texas’ 18th Congressional District. After recent redistricting shifted district boundaries and placed his residence outside the TX‑09 lines he once represented, he’s now running under the new map.
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University of North Texas abruptly closes exhibit of acclaimed street artist
At his artist talk on Tuesday, Quiñonez still hadn’t received an explanation from UNT and the university has yet to release a statement.
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ICE protester pleads with Houston City Council to end the city’s cooperation with ICE
An ICE protester pleaded with Houston City Council to end the city’s collaboration with the agency, urging leaders to take action as concerns over enforcement practices continue to grow.
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Greg Abbott threatens student protesters
Republican Gov. Greg Abbott and Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath are threatening schools across Texas that allow students to protest during class hours with state takeovers—prompting concerns over free speech. Comment “education” below to get a link to sign up for The TexEd Report, a free newsletter on education in Texas.
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Dallas pastor says he’ll bring moral authority back to Washington DC
Watch Rev. Frederick Haynes, who is running to fill US Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s empty Congressional District 30 seat in Dallas on March 3, share why he is running for Congress during a Black Men Vote event in Plano on Tuesday night.
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Houston Mayor celebrates city in annual address
From cheering on Hilton Americas labor workers who fought for fair wages, to launching the revitalization of Tranquillity Park, to prioritizing public safety, Houston Mayor John Whitmire used his State of the City address to spotlight the people and projects moving Houston forward.
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‘The only thing more powerful than hate is love’: James Talarico quotes Bad Bunny on campaign stop
State Rep. James Talarico, who is running for US Senate in Texas, discussed the extreme division happening in the US by referencing a message from Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show during a campaign stop at the University of North Texas on Tuesday.
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‘I guess it’s my time to die’ Why Black mothers in Harris County face higher risks
In 2019, Moriah Ballard lost her son and nearly died herself at Texas Medical Center due to complications with severe preeclampsia. Her heartbreaking story is not uncommon. A recent report from Harris County Public Health found that Black women in Harris county faced the highest pregnancy-related death rate in the US from 2016 to 2020.…
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Hundreds at Blanson CTE High School stage anti‑ICE walkout
Hundreds of students at Blanson CTE High School walked out today, taking a stand against ICE in a peaceful on‑campus demonstration.
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Jasmine Crockett: ‘We are slipping further into a full on dictatorship’
Watch US Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Dallas) demand justice for the brothers of Renee Good—who was shot and killed by a federal immigration agency in Minneapolis last month—during a meeting held Tuesday by Congressional Democrats that examined violence recently inflicted by ICE.
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How much will a Texas private school voucher cover?
Applications for Texas’ private school voucher program are now open. Here’s how far that $10,000 will get you.
