Politics & Policy
July 12, 2018
Pro-Choice Advocates Worry About What Kavanaugh Nomination Will Mean for Roe v. Wade
Kavanaugh’s decision on the case of an undocumented minor seeking an abortion in Texas is one of their primary concerns.
190 Articles
The Culture
July 12, 2018
Recipes to Help You Celebrate National Pecan Pie Day
From bourbon-pecan to chocolate-pecan, dig in to these eight recipes.
Arts & Entertainment
June 29, 2018
Austin Central Library Named Finalist for Public Library of the Year
The Central Library is one of five finalists out of 35 libraries nominated from around the world.
Health
June 25, 2018
Abortion Funds Hope to Provide a New Approach to Challenging Restrictions in Texas
The funds claim to give a fuller picture of the challenges of abortion access in the state.
Border & Immigration
June 20, 2018
Does the Bible Justify Family Separation at the Border?
A day before Jeff Sessions and Sarah Huckabee Sanders used the Bible to justify separating immigrant families, a resolution from the Southern Baptist Convention in Dallas had already contradicted them.
Film & TV
June 12, 2018
All the Texas-Related Movies You Should Watch This Summer
From a breastaurant to a thriller featuring puppets, here are eight movies from Texans to watch this summer.
Arts & Entertainment
June 8, 2018
Here’s What Solange and Saint Heron Should Call Their IKEA Collaborations
Looks like Solange’s seat at the table may have a minimalist aesthetic.
Best Thing in Texas
June 1, 2018
The Best Thing in Texas: A Texan Wins the National Spelling Bee
What: The 2018 Scripps National Spelling Bee.Who: Karthik Nemmani, a fourteen-year-old from McKinney.Why It’s So Great: On Thursday night, a Texan took home the championship title from the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Karthick Nemmani, an eighth grader at Scoggins Middle School, knew he had it
Film & TV
May 31, 2018
Justin Simien on How the Trump Presidency Has Changed ‘Dear White People’
After the second season of his Netflix series, the Houston-born writer and filmmaker talks about the "ideological gold rush" of 2018 and whether he would watch ’Dear Black People.’
The Culture
May 23, 2018
The Best Thing in Texas: Drivers Rescue a Horse on the Highway
No horses were harmed in the filming of this video. In fact, one was saved.
News & Politics
May 22, 2018
The Price We’re Willing to Pay
What a pattern of inaction after school shootings is doing to American children.
Books
May 6, 2018
Brantley Hargrove Chronicles the Life of Extraordinary Storm Chaser in ‘The Man Who Caught the Storm’
The book tells the triumphant and tragic story of Tim Samaras.
News & Politics
May 3, 2018
White Supremacist Gang Members’ ‘Vast Criminal Conspiracy’ Detailed
Dozens of gang members face charges ranging from trafficking methamphetamines to kidnapping.
Music
April 26, 2018
Bob Dorough, Musical Director of ‘Schoolhouse Rock!,’ Has Passed Away at 94
The Plainview-raised jazz musician leaves behind a legacy beyond his contributions to musical education.
The Culture
April 18, 2018
Christopher Scott’s ‘True Conviction’
More than two decades ago, Christopher Scott was wrongfully imprisoned for murder. Now he’s devoting his time to help free others.
Music
April 16, 2018
Beychella Was a Celebration of Beyoncé’s Southern Black Culture
As Coachella’s Saturday night headliner, Beyoncé chose to share the HBCU experience in a performance full of black cultural history.
Best Thing in Texas
April 9, 2018
The Best Thing in Texas: Micheal Brown Gets Into Twenty Top Universities
The Lamar High School senior gets his pick of Stanford, Harvard, Yale, and seventeen other universities.
Film & TV
March 26, 2018
In ‘Half the Picture,’ Female Directors Call for Long-Overdue Equality in Hollywood
The documentary, filmed before the Harvey Weinstein allegations, explores gender inequality in Hollywood.
Film & TV
March 23, 2018
Roundtable: The Stop-Motion, Twee Charm, and Uncomfortable Moments in ‘Isle of Dogs’
To some of our writers, Wes Anderson is in the doghouse.
Border & Immigration
March 13, 2018
In SXSW Panel on Sanctuary Cities, Reexamining Use of Technology Is a Must
When technology is developed by biased sources, it disproportionately harms immigrant communities.
The Culture
March 11, 2018
Ta-Nehisi Coates Talks Writing, President Trump, and Quitting Twitter For Good
At his SXSW keynote speech, Coates shared the thoughts that he’ll no longer be tweeting.
Critters
January 9, 2018
Why There Are So Many More Animals on Planes Over the Holidays
Not all of them are trained service animals.
Books
December 23, 2017
The Best Books of 2017, According to Texas Authors
From investigative nonfiction to funny memoirs to moving novels, here are the books Texas authors loved this year.
Sports
December 21, 2017
A Mesquite Woman Wants to Represent Nigeria in the Winter Olympics
Nigeria has never participated in the Winter Olympics. University of Houston grad Ngozi Onwumere may soon change all that.
Energy
December 16, 2017
This Week in Texas Energy: Houston Pushes Aside Cushing in Oil Trading Ranking
Plus: Texas installs quite a few solar panels, CenterPoint Energy has a gas outage in Northeast Texas, and pipeline companies worry about their tax break.
The Daily Post
December 5, 2017
How Big Bend Ranch State Park Earned Its Dark Sky Designation
What does it take to protect the stars of West Texas? A year of persuasion, counting light fixtures, and traversing 315,000 acres under a moonless sky.
Books
November 27, 2017
Jeffrey Cranor Welcomes You to Night Vale
The co-creator of the popular ”Welcome to Night Vale” podcast talks about existential weirdness, eerie similarities to Sean Spicer, and the KEOM radio tower.
Libations
November 22, 2017
Get Through Thanksgiving With Our Favorite Autumn Drink Recipes
Need a glass of something to make it through that one loud uncle’s political opinions after Thanksgiving dinner? We’ve got you covered.
Film & TV
November 19, 2017
Leticia Van de Putte on ‘Let Her Speak’ and the True Story of the Filibuster
For the former state senator, accurate representation in the Hollywood biopic goes beyond historical accuracy.
The Daily Post
November 16, 2017
Eight Women Have Accused George H.W. Bush of Groping Them
One woman alleges that the former president touched her inappropriately in 2003, when she was sixteen years old.
The Daily Post
November 12, 2017
The Sermon on the Sunday After
After the Sutherland Springs shooting, church leaders in Texas grapple with safety and encouragement.
Energy
November 9, 2017
Can Engineers Convert Heat from Pavements into Clean Energy?
A recent grant can help the UTSA team improve their thermal energy-harvesting system.
Politics & Policy
November 8, 2017
The Sutherland Springs Tragedy is a Reminder of How Domestic Violence Contributes to Mass Shootings
Devin Kelley is only the latest mass shooter with a history of domestic violence.
Best Thing in Texas
November 3, 2017
The Best Thing in Texas: Beyoncé as Nala in ‘The Lion King’ Remake
She just can’t wait to be queen.
Energy
November 2, 2017
Energy Secretary Rick Perry Says Fossil Fuels Could Reduce Sexual Assault in Africa
His comments come after a recent visit to South Africa.
Sports
October 31, 2017
How Will the World Series Impact Houston?
Compared to Super Bowl LI, the World Series has something different to offer Houston.
Border & Immigration
October 25, 2017
Undocumented Teenager Gets Abortion in Texas After Month-Long Court Battle
The federal government argued that an undocumented minor did not have the right to abortion while in federal custody.
The Daily Post
October 18, 2017
How Hurricane Harvey Changed Social Media Disaster Relief
Social media managers had to handle unprecedented social media activity during the storm.
The Daily Post
October 17, 2017
Texas-Inspired Restaurants and Bars Around the World
Have you had breakfast tacos in South Korea? How about spam nigiri in Japan?
Energy
October 14, 2017
This Week in Texas Energy: Trump Nominates a New Environmental Leader
Also: Battle over ethanol moves into Mexico, Vistra Energy announces two more plant closures, and Rick Perry faces a tough crowd.
Music
October 13, 2017
Solange Is for Us, Even in Marfa
What it meant to be fully present for “Scales" during Chinati Weekend.
Sports
September 30, 2017
“Friday Night Writes”: We’re Over Julie Taylor
Plus: Does Coach really deserve Tami Taylor?
Energy
September 29, 2017
This Week in Texas Energy: Questions Remain About Railroad Commission Executive Director’s Resignation
Plus: a Texas energy conman was also involved in California’s real estate market, an Eagle Ford Shale dispute is settled, and the Public Utility Commission of Texas gets a new appointee.
Health
September 26, 2017
Donations Fund No-Cost Abortions for Hurricane Harvey Survivors
Whole Woman’s Health and the Lilith Fund are working to clear the path for hurricane survivors to safely access abortions at low cost.
Best Thing in Texas
September 23, 2017
The Best Thing In Texas: Kelly Clarkson Singing With The Survivor of a Plane Crash
After surviving a plane crash, Kechi Okwuchi makes "Stronger" her anthem.
Film & TV
September 22, 2017
“Friday Night Writes”: Who’s Landry?
Going to Gatling, meeting Landry, and discovering the cruelty of teenage girls.
Energy
September 16, 2017
The Largest Harvey-Related Gasoline Spill Went Unknown for Weeks
Officials at Magellan Midstream Partners claim floodwaters made them underestimate the magnitude of the gasoline spill at Galena Park.
Sports
September 8, 2017
“Friday Night Writes”: Can Coach Taylor Make Boys into Men?
Yeah, we love Coach Taylor. But we're skeptical that his big hearted speeches are doing much for his team off of the field.
Sports
September 1, 2017
“Friday Night Writes”: Meeting the Dillon Panthers
The Dillon Panthers are back (for us, anyway).
Border & Immigration
August 30, 2017
The Uncertainty of Undocumented Immigrants During Hurricane Harvey
ICE and CBP’s decision to continue activities during the hurricane have advocates worried for undocumented immigrants.