The Houstonian is an independent publisher of daily U.S. news. These standards guide everything we publish.
Accuracy & sourcing
We base our reporting on official sources — police and fire departments, courts, agencies, utilities and other authoritative information — and represent them faithfully.
Independence
Our editorial decisions are made by our newsroom alone. Advertising and partnerships never influence our coverage.
Updates
News develops. We update stories as new information emerges and label significant updates clearly.
Fairness
We report in clear language, separate confirmed facts from developing details, and avoid sensationalism.
Corrections
When we get something wrong, we fix it promptly — see our Corrections Policy.