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Our DFW Newsletter Editor goes to her first NFL game
How old were you when you went to your first NFL game?
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Here’s what changes Houstonians want to see after the CD 18 election
Attendees of an Oct. 19 rally spoke on what changes they’re hoping to see after the Congressional District 18 race, which currently has 16 candidates.
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Take a look inside the largest Asian grocer in the US
The Dallas, Texas H Mart just opened on Oct. 23 and the goodies are endless. What’s your favorite thing to get at H Mart?
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POV: Early voting is faster than a Chick-fil-A drive-thru
Things that take longer than early voting: 👉 Preheating your oven 👉 Checking out at H-E-B 👉 Waiting for the barista to make your latte 👉 Basically everything You can still vote early in Texas through Oct. 31 or cast your ballot on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 4.
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‘The supports aren’t there’ Fort Worth voter rallies for young people at ‘No Kings’
This Fort Worth resident said she wants her children, and other young people, to get a world at least as good as the one she’s had. The decorated umbrella she brought to the Fort Worth ‘No Kings’ rally on Saturday only covers a fraction of her issues with the current administration, but yet she’s hopeful…
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Dallas ‘No Kings’ protester calls out Trump’s ‘BS’
Thousands of Texans protested President Donald Trump on Oct. 18 in downtown Dallas, calling out his “BS” claims that protesters on “No Kings Day” were paid to be there. #NoKings
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Beto O’Rourke speaks out at No Kings Rally in Austin
Beto O’Rourke gave an invigorating speech at the No Kings Rally Oct. 18. #NoKings
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ACA premiums surge in Texas as open enrollment approaches
Open enrollment for Affordable Care Act health insurance plans begins Nov. 1, yet Texans are facing higher premiums and the loss of federal subsidies. That could mean more families losing their health insurance in a state that already leads the nation in the number of uninsured people.
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Sheila Jackson Lee’s daughter backs Christian Menefee for mom’s US House seat
Former US Rep. Erica Lee Carter, daughter of the late Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, expressed her support of CD 18 candidate Christian Menefee at an Oct. 19 rally. Carter held the position for a few months after her mother’s passing and was then succeeded by the late Rep. Sylvester Turner.
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POV: The first H Mart in Dallas is officially open
The largest Asian grocery store chain in the US has finally made it to the city of Dallas. H Mart at 2534 Royal Lane had its grand opening Thursday with live music, dance performances, and giveaways.
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Gone in a flash: Iconic Houston crosswalk officially painted over
Gov. Greg Abbott announced the state would withhold road funding from cities that don’t remove, what he called, “political ideologies” from city streets. The rainbow crosswalk, at the intersection of Westheimer Road and Taft Street, was painted over on the morning of Oct. 20. Houstonians showed up to protest the removal, and four were arrested…
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Who really runs the world — the people or a handful of elites pulling strings?
Societies have been shaped by different power structures throughout history, and lately, one term has been gaining attention: oligarchy. But what does that word really mean, and what does Beyoncé have to do with it?
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Dallas church paints rainbow steps amid Greg Abbott’s attack on rainbow crosswalks
A church in the Oak Lawn neighborhood of Dallas is taking a stand against Republican Gov. Greg Abbott’s culture wars. On Tuesday, Oak Lawn United Methodist Church began painting its steps in rainbow colors in response to Abbott’s order for cities to remove rainbow crosswalks on roads or risk losing state and federal funding. Read…
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Heavy rain doesn’t stop more than 10,000 protesters at Fort Worth ‘No Kings’
Burnett Park filled up early Saturday morning with ‘No Kings’ protesters that lingered far into the afternoon to catch speakers like Southeast Tarrant County Commissioner Alisa Simmons and State Rep. Nicole Collier. It’s estimated that the crowd exceeded 10,000. #NoKings
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‘Crosswalks celebrate community’: Houston removes rainbow crosswalk in Montrose
The rainbow crosswalk in Houston’s Montrose neighborhood, installed in 2017, was removed Monday following Gov. Greg Abbott’s order that cities remove them or face the loss of state funds. Houston police arrested four people blocking crews from removing the crosswalk at the intersection of Taft and Westheimer.
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How Houston tracks toxic air in cancer cluster neighborhoods
Take a look behind the scenes as residents and environmentalists in Houston collect the data they need to track toxic pollutants near industrial sites in neighborhoods such as Pleasantville, Sunnyside, Fifth Ward, and Galena Park. Ride with us as we see how the equipment from Entanglement Technologies helps the city and environmental justice groups conduct…
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2 candidates lead crowded US House race in Houston
Early voting in the race for a US House seat in Houston opened on Monday, with two candidates leading a field of 16 people running—Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee and former Houston City Councilmember Amanda Edwards. Election Day is Nov. 4. The election is to fill the 18th Congressional District seat, which was left vacant…
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Judge blocks new Texas law restricting free speech on college campuses
A federal judge has temporarily blocked parts of a new Texas law that limits speech on college campuses after students sued over infringements to their First Amendment rights.
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Can you spot a fascist in real life?
You’ve read it in the news, heard it screamed in accusatory tones, seen it thrown around social media platforms … Fascist! But what does the word really mean? Make sure to subscribe to COURIER HTX at the link in our bio to find out more.
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Head to the polls: Early voting starts Monday in Texas
Early voting runs from Oct. 20-31, with Election Day on Nov. 4. Here’s a breakdown of the 17 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution that will be on your ballot.
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Thousands march in Austin for ‘No Kings’ protest
Thousands of people marched along Congress Avenue in Austin—from the State Capitol to Auditorium Shores—as part of a nationwide “No Kings” protest on Saturday against the Trump administration.
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Hundreds march in Houston’s No Kings Protest
Hundreds gathered at Discovery Green and marched through downtown Houston, ending at City Hall with powerful chants and unwavering unity. The No Kings protest was more than a walk—it was a statement. A call for dignity, visibility, and change. #NoKings
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New Braunfels ISD shutters school libraries
New Braunfels ISD banned middle and high school students from campus libraries while the district reviews nearly 200,000 materials. It’s part of the district’s response to a new Texas law that prohibits books with “indecent, profane, or sexually explicit” material.
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New Texas law caused some schools to limit student health care services
A Republican-led initiative to ban diversity, equity, and inclusion in public schools had unintentional consequences at the start of the new year.
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Houston man’s case shows how ICE arrests harm families, attorney says
Erica Reilly, an immigration attorney, says President Donald Trump’s mass deportation efforts aren’t only targeting people with criminal histories and outstanding warrants.
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Government shutdown threatens Houston classrooms
Texas Rep. Charlene Ward Johnson (D-Houston) outlines plans to protect Houston students from the federal government shutdown.
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Lawmaker wants state takeover of Houston ISD to end
Texas Representative Charlene Ward Johnson (D-Houston) criticized the Texas Education Agency’s decision to extend its takeover of Houston ISD until June 1, 2027. Speaking on Saturday at the Education Leadership Policy Convening in Atlanta, Rep. Ward Johnson advocated for a return to local governance, asserting the community’s right to its elected board.
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Check out this Houston bookstore on wheels
Meet Wilson’s Mobile Book Emporium, Houston’s bookstore on wheels.
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Jasmine Crockett: Republicans use trans people, immigrants to divide Black voters
US Rep. Jasmine Crockett warned a crowd at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s legislative conference that as 2026 elections approach, Republicans will try again to “district and divide us.”
