Culture
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Dallas crowns new Poet Laureate and Youth Poet Laureate to kick off Arts Month
Kristoddie Woods was named the third Dallas Poet Laureate and Cadence Diggs was named the Youth Poet Laureate on Wednesday.
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What to know about the 2026 Art Car Parade, Houston’s largest free public event
Houston’s wildest free event, the Art Car Parade, is back with 250 rolling masterpieces, 315,000 fans, and one unforgettable parade.
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Kendall County officials hope to reclaim the stars with Dark Sky designation
Officials in Kendall County are working to get the area designated as a Dark Sky Place. Here’s what you need to know.
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Texas Ballet Theater’s Fort Worth home gets a new look
The Texas Ballet Theater is currently renovating its Fort Worth studio. Here’s everything you need to know.
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5 Fort Worth museums designed by famous architects
The world-class architects who designed these impressive Fort Worth museums provide yet another reason to visit.
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One Dallas neighborhood is basically Gen Z’s group chat IRL
A recent survey found that Gen Z is moving in droves to one specific Dallas neighborhood. Here’s what you need to know.
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Texas is again where the buffalo roam
Today, bison (commonly called “buffalo”) are once again thriving and providing for Indigenous people.
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A new public art gallery makes its home in Dallas Arts Tower
The Dallas Arts Tower is set to open a public art gallery featuring pieces from local artists. The first exhibit begins March 5.
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Houston’s reality TV stars continue to shine
This city’s reality TV stars span every genre—from competition shows to dating dramas—proving the city breeds unforgettable personalities.
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The best movies filmed in Houston, according to an award-winning filmmaker
Movies filmed in Houston showcase the Texas metropolis in unforgettable ways. One acclaimed director picked the standouts.
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The real stories behind Houston’s 5 nicknames
Explore the origins of Houston’s five famous nicknames—from Space City to H-Town—rooted in NASA, oil, and its diverse culture.
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Galleria Dallas recently opened a Girl Scouts exhibit, just in time for the annual Cookie Program
Galleria Dallas has partnered with the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas to create an exhibit honoring the organization’s 113-year history.
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7 celebrities with ties to San Antonio
George Strait, Pedro Pascal, and other celebrities have lived in San Antonio. Below are seven notable examples.
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How San Antonio death cafes are changing the way we talk about mortality
Death cafes may sound grim in nature, but they were created to foster a sense of community. Here’s what you need to know.
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Turns out the best things in life really are free, like Fort Worth’s Kimbell Art Museum
The Kimbell Art Museum was named the No. 1 free thing to do in Texas by CashNetUSA. Here’s why.
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Everything you can do with your San Antonio Public Library card
The San Antonio Public Library offers a variety of free benefits. Here’s everything you can do with your library card. Growing up, I used to watch the PBS show “Arthur” on a near-constant loop. While many of the episodes have become hazy in my memory over the two decades that have passed since then, one…
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A day in the warehouse: Inside our shift at the Houston Food Bank
The COURIER HTX team recently volunteered at the Houston Food Bank. Here’s what we learned. 140 million. That’s how many meals the Houston Food Bank provides access to each year. Recently, the COURIER HTX team wanted to contribute to providing those meals, so we put on hairnets and got to work at the Houston Food…
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Alamo city goes the distance this weekend with inaugural marathon
The San Antonio Marathon takes place this weekend. Here’s everything you need to know.
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9 DFW food pantries to support this holiday season
These Dallas-Fort Worth food pantries need volunteers and donations, especially during the holiday season.
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Rodeo Dallas is back (sort of): New spot opening amid ongoing Deep Ellum closure
Rodeo Dallas is opening a new location amid its ongoing closure in Deep Ellum. Here’s what you need to know.
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This small city became the Christmas capital of Texas. Here’s why.
Grapevine, Texas, draws over two million visitors to 1,400 Christmas events each year. Here’s what makes this town just north of Dallas a festive draw at the holidays.
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The American Black Film Festival will be in Dallas this weekend. Here’s what you need to know
The American Black Film Festival is holding a two-day event this weekend at AMC NorthPark 15. Here are all the details.
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Remembering Cleo Hearn: Visionary Behind Cowboys of Color Rodeo Dies at 86
Cleo Hearn, who was known for creating the Cowboys of Color Rodeo, has died at the age of 86. Here’s what you need to know about his life and legacy. Cleo Hearn, a legend in the Texas rodeo community, died on November 9 at the age of 86. He will be remembered, among many other…
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Hungover in Houston? Try these 7 local cures
Whether you’re looking for a savory filling meal or simply want to melt into a puddle at a spa, these hangover remedies will cure what ails ya.
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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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The 7 biggest misconceptions about Houston, according to a local
Think Houston is all cowboys and tumbleweeds? A longtime Houstonian debunks seven major myths about America’s 4th largest city, from its cuisine to its climate.
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12 spooktacular horror movies that are set in Texas
When you’re in need of a good scare during the Halloween season, all you have to do is put on one of these spooky horror movies set in Texas.
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Fear Has a New Address—And It’s in Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth’s Cutting Edge Haunted House was named the scariest Halloween attraction in the world. Here’s how you can plan your visit.
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Haunted in Houston: 6 spots reportedly frequented by ghosts
Houston is more haunted than you might think. Here are six spots reportedly frequented by ghosts. When most people think about haunted areas of the United States, they’re probably thinking about places like New Orleans, Amityville, or Estes Park, where famous ghost sightings have taken place. Houston is, as it turns out, right up there…
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From lowriders to live music, here’s where to celebrate Hispanic heritage in Fort Worth
Looking for ways to show your pride during Hispanic Heritage Month? Several celebrations honoring Latino Americans and their cultures will soon take place across Fort Worth and Tarrant County.
