Videos
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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.”
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Jasmine Crockett on fighting GOP free speech attacks: ‘Snatch our power back’
US Rep. Jasmine Crockett warned that Republicans are peddling disinformation and attacking free speech to make political opponents “feel hopeless and helpless.”
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Gov. Greg Abbott would have you rat out your family
Gov. Greg Abbott put a bounty on your reproductive rights on Sept. 12 under the name HB 7. The law goes into effect on December 4th.
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Texas has banned over 500 books. That’s why we’re launching the Texas Banned Book Club.
We’re starting the Texas Banned Book Club to celebrate these literary works and explore why some schools don’t want them on their library shelves. Want to be a part of it? Subscribe to The TexEd Report, a weekly newsletter focused on education, at the link in our bio to get started. 📖
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Attacks on academic freedom spread across Texas universities
Texas universities are restricting how faculty can discuss gender in classrooms.
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James Talarico reflects on free speech attacks
During a campaign stop in Dallas on Thursday, State Rep. James Talarico—who is running for US Senate in Texas—criticized the attacks on free speech happening throughout the country following the death of far right political activist Charlie Kirk. This week, Jimmy Kimmel was suspended after he commented about Kirk and MAGA supporters during an episode…
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4 Democrats eyeing newly drawn US House district in North Texas
The Texas Legislature approved new congressional district maps, causing several North Texas Democrats—including US Rep. Jasmine Crockett—to reconsider where they will run in the next election.
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Lina Hidalgo on 7 years leading Harris County: ‘I’m most proud of this community’
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo cited a long list of accomplishments during nearly seven years as the county’s chief executive.
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Texas lawmakers want to honor Charlie Kirk by investigating free speech on college campuses
Top Republicans in the Texas Legislature, already cracking down on speech they don’t care for from professors and students, formed two committees to study “bias, discourse, and freedom of speech” on public college campuses. The committees, which are stacked with Republicans, were formed following the killing of far right political activist Charlie Kirk, and come…
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James Talarico reclaiming Christianity from alt-right, DFW supporter says
Watch as Collin County resident Katie Ryan shares why state Rep. James Talarico—a 36-year-old former teacher and aspiring preacher—has her support as he kicks off his US Senate campaign. Talarico will face former US Rep. Colin Allred and former astronaut Terry Virt in the Democratic primary in March.
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What you need to know about THC bans in Texas
Changes are coming to the T💨C industry in Texas. Although lawmakers failed to pass a blanket ban on consumable h3mp products, Gov. Greg Abbott recently issued an executive order mandating state agencies develop a ban on sales to minors and regulate the products similar to alcohol. Vape pens containing T💨C are now banned in retailers…
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Texas teacher fired over Charlie Kirk comments amid free speech crackdown
Hundreds of Texas teachers are being investigated by the Texas Education Agency over social media posts commenting on Charlie Kirk’s death, sparking concerns over free speech.
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Houston mayor John Whitmire blasts critics of retiree pay delays
Mayor John Whitmire, facing criticism over a delay in payouts for more than 300 city employees who accepted a buyout to retire, fired back during a recent Houston City Council meeting. He put the blame on the Houston Municipal Employees Pension Plan, which was overwhelmed with processing 1,052 early retirements. Sherry Mose, chair of the…
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James Talarico opens US Senate campaign denouncing ‘bullies bigots, billionaires’
Feeling scrappy? State Rep. James Talarico reminded supporters that living in a politically red state has taught them how to fight, pointing to Democratic icons like Barbara Jordan, Beto O’Rourke, and Wendy Davis. Talarico, running for US Senate in 2026, wants to become the first Texas Democrat to win a statewide campaign since 1994.
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Texas’ DEl ban in K-12 public schools challenged in court
A new Texas law that bans diversity, equity, and inclusion in K-12 public schools claims to be about parental rights, but civil rights groups that are suing to block its enforcement say it’s blatant government overreach.
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Texas House votes to end STAAR testing
The Texas House approved a bill that replaces the state’s STAAR exam with three shorter tests given over the course of the school year starting in 2027.
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Greg Abbott brushes off NAACP lawsuit over new congressional map
Facing a second lawsuit over his new congressional map for Texas—labeled by critics as “racial gerrymandering”—Gov. Greg Abbott curtly dismissed the legal challenges.
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Things to do in Dallas-Fort Worth in September
Our free DFW newsletter features a weekly list of events—some free, some ticketed—so there is no reason to be sitting at home, missing out. Sign up at the link in bio.
