Politics & Policy
February 20, 2020
Bull Session: Ted Cruz Says Keep Your Laws Off His Body
Dan Patrick calls the Paw Patrol, and Dan Crenshaw sticks it to Nickelback
Humor
Politics & Policy
February 14, 2020
20 Other Texas Sayings According to Mike Bloomberg
The presidential candidate thinks ”as scared as a cat at a dog pound” is a thing that Texans say. So we’ve got a few more for him.
Business
February 14, 2020
The Recline of Western Civilization
An imbroglio aboard an American Airlines flight has divided our nation. Let us instead unite in accepting the inherent awfulness of flying coach.
Politics & Policy
February 13, 2020
Bull Session: Dan Crenshaw and Briscoe Cain Make Election Season Weird
Plus, lessons in personal branding from Ted Cruz, and Pete Olson
Politics & Policy
February 6, 2020
Bull Session: Donald Trump Remembers the Beautiful, Beautiful Alamo
Plus, Taylor Swift honors Beto O’Rourke in song, and hard-right scandalmongers Empower Texans expand into BBQ reviews.
Politics & Policy
January 30, 2020
Bull Session: Ted Cruz Rides Impeachment to the Top of the Podcast Charts
Plus, Ken Starr is pulled out of retirement, Pete Olson visits Sesame Street, and Vicente Gonzalez desperately needs a celebrity.
Politics & Policy
January 23, 2020
Bull Session: Greg Abbott’s Historic Summit With Wesley Snipes
Plus, Ted Cruz takes on Stephen King (again), Eliz Markowitz does her best Willie, America Ferrera leaves Vicente Gonzalez hanging, and more!
Politics & Policy
January 16, 2020
Bull Session: Beto Is Still Out Here Standing on Stuff
Plus, Chip Roy blames California, Paul Bettencourt targeted by liberal hackers, and other extremely on-brand happenings
Politics & Policy
January 9, 2020
Bull Session: Texas Republicans Rally Around Ricky Gervais and Enrique Iglesias Dances to the Tune of $485,000
Plus, Julián Castro and Beto O’Rourke are on the rebound, and Tony Buzbee is on another bender.
Critters
December 30, 2019
Feral Hogs Are Invading Yankeeland. Northern Friends, Here’s What You Need to Know.
Tips from Texans who trap, kill, and study wild pigs.
Politics & Policy
December 19, 2019
Bull Session: Remember the Alamo? And Wendy Davis? And That Peloton Ad?
Ever since 2014, the Alamo has become the locus of a notably less cinematic war, all raging around the controversial plan to renovate and redesign it.
Politics & Policy
December 18, 2019
The 2020 Bum Steer Awards
Beto O'Rourke, Dennis Bonnen, and the Houston Astros make our annual dishonor roll, along with assorted lesser-known idiots and evildoers.
Travel & Outdoors
December 17, 2019
Austin’s Roadside Christmas Trees, Ranked From Most to Least Rage-Inducing
I spent some quality time with those decorated cedar trees along Loop 360 to see if I could get in the holiday spirit.
Bum Steers
December 16, 2019
2020 Bum Steer Awards: The Houston Astros
An open letter to a team that made us all proud—and then started whiffing.
Politics & Policy
December 12, 2019
Bull Session: Ted Cruz and Louie Gohmert Bring Comedy and Tragedy to Impeachment
Plus, Dan Crenshaw goes full-on Krusty the Clown, and a new Bush has entered the game.
Music
December 4, 2019
Willie Nelson Quits Smoking Weed: A Look Back at the Couple’s Relationship Milestones
The pair have been inseparable for decades.
Style & Design
December 2, 2019
The Weirdest Texas Gifts You Can Buy on Etsy
This holiday season, give your nearest and dearest something only a true Texan could love.
Politics & Policy
November 25, 2019
The Book of Rick
Rick Perry says Trump is ”chosen by God.” But what if Perry were chosen to write the newest book of the Bible?
Politics & Policy
November 19, 2019
A Texas Politician’s Guide to Avoiding the Press
Fourteen strategies to deal with uncomfortable questions about impeachment proceedings.
Politics & Policy
November 5, 2019
The (Fake) Beto Diaries, Vol. 5: Journey’s End
Our hero’s odyssey ends where it started: with him.
News & Politics
October 31, 2019
How Long Could These Texas Cities Survive a Vampire Apocalypse?
Finally, a scientific means of determining whether Austin, Houston, Dallas, or Waco could hold out the longest against an army of bloodsuckers.
Film & TV
October 29, 2019
What’s Up With Those Indeed.com Ads Playing During the World Series?
The Austin-based jobs site has aired some curious ads during the Astros-Nationals games.
Politics & Policy
October 21, 2019
What Should Rick Perry Do Next?
Rick Perry, the former governor turned energy secretary, is about to have a lot of time on his hands.
Critters
October 9, 2019
The Cricket Invasion Is Upon Us Once Again
Every year, Central Texas is swarmed with the little pests, causing panic across social media feeds.
Politics & Policy
October 4, 2019
In the Name of Leslie Cochran, Will the Governor Please Leave Austin Alone?
Austin-bashing is as old as the hills, but things have gotten a little out of hand.
Being Texan
October 3, 2019
The Summer That Wouldn’t Die
I left Texas after the brutal summer of 2011, only to return in time for the hottest September on record.
Politics & Policy
September 4, 2019
Would You Like to Borrow Dan Crenshaw’s Guns?
The Texas congressman doesn’t believe in background checks between friends.
Politics & Policy
June 27, 2019
The (Fake) Beto Diaries, Vol. 4 — Post-Debate
Bienvenidos de Miami.
Texas History
June 5, 2019
Five Creative Proposals for the Battleship Texas’s Future
What should be done with the historic dreadnought once it’s relocated from its longtime home?
Politics & Policy
June 3, 2019
Congratulations, You’re a Plumber Now
Thanks to the the Texas Legislature, you and your plumber will soon have the same credentials.
Travel & Outdoors
May 23, 2019
A Few Other Ways Laredo Is Better Than Los Angeles
The Port of Laredo overtook the Port of Los Angeles as the nation’s busiest for trade in March. How else do the second and 80th-largest cities in the U.S. stack up?
Business
May 16, 2019
The Owner of a Pflugerville Chinese Buffet Is the John Wick of Yelp Replies
Going scorched earth on customers who level criticism is an unwise business practice—yet it’s also strangely riveting to see.
Sports
April 17, 2019
So, Did Astros Pitcher Collin McHugh Take the Red Pill or the Blue Pill?
His ’Matrix’-like line-drive dodge seemed to defy the laws of physics.
Film & TV
March 4, 2019
There Are at Least 864 Ways to Spell ‘McConaughey.’ Here’s a Map of How People Get There.
McConnahaugh? McConaughay? McConohay? All right, all right, all right.
The National Podcast of Texas
February 18, 2019
Steve Treviño: “Our Culture Isn’t a Punchline”
On the latest National Podcast of Texas, the South Texas-raised stand-up comic talks about Mexican-American representation in Hollywood, the border situation, and writing jokes for Clint Eastwood.
Music
February 12, 2019
Here Are the Best Songs About All the Most Texan Brands, Including Whataburger and H-E-B
What better way to show your love for Donut Taco Palace than with a song called “Donut Taco Palace”?
Food & Drink
February 11, 2019
We Have Questions About This Taco Cabana Ad from 1992
Was Chili’s ever considered a Mexican restaurant? Was there a beef with Pappasito’s? How do you say “Cabana”?
Music
February 5, 2019
Listen to a Whole Dang Song About Topo Chico by Robert Ellis
The Houston songwriter pays tribute to the iconic brand on his latest album.
Politics & Policy
February 5, 2019
The (Fake) Beto Diaries, Vol. 3: Williamsburg to the Wilds of Times Square
Our hero returns to his old stomping grounds in anticipation of the big Oprah interview.
Food & Drink
February 1, 2019
Who in the Heck Is Bringing Spinach Dip to Super Bowl Parties?
The food map trend strikes again—and it's coming after our Super Bowl snacks.
Politics & Policy
January 18, 2019
The (Fake) Beto Diaries, Vol. 2: Kismet, Kansas
Plus reflections on the world's largest hairball, in Garden City.
Politics & Policy
January 17, 2019
The (Fake) Beto Diaries, Vol. 1: Piggly Wiggly in Muldrow, Oklahoma
Our hero reflects on hot dogs, ‘The Odyssey,’ and a killer Replacements track.
Politics & Policy
December 14, 2018
How Long Does Ted Cruz’s Beard Have to Grow Before He Is Beloved by All People?
An unscientific, untrimmed analysis of the phenomenon of Ted Cruz Beard Thirst.
The Culture
December 7, 2018
Should Beto O’Rourke Host the Oscars?
Let's take a non-serious suggestion seriously.
The Culture
November 19, 2018
Mo Amer on Growing Up as a Muslim Refugee in Houston
Over three decades, Mo Amer has gone from being a refugee living in Houston to a successful comedian. His first stand-up special mines his experiences for comedic gold.
The Culture
July 2, 2018
Mo Amer Charms the House at Netflix Special Taping in Austin
The Arab-American refugee, comedian, and proud Houstonian finds the humor in his family’s journey from Kuwait and being seated next to Eric Trump on a plane.
The National Podcast of Texas
June 22, 2018
Mo Knows Immigration: Houston Comic Mo Amer on His Own Journey to Citizenship
In our latest podcast, host Andy Langer speaks with Amer as the comedian prepares to record his first Netflix special.
Sports
June 14, 2018
Ted Cruz vs. Jimmy Kimmel: Basketball Scouting Report
The late-night host and Texas senator will go one-on-one on Saturday. Here's our scouting report.
The Culture
May 10, 2018
We Ranked the 2018 Hurricane Names By How Intimidating They Are
If Gordon makes landfall, run.
Music
April 21, 2018
The Texanist: Bob Wills Played a Song About WHAT?!?
A Tulsa woman thinks the king of western swing had a raunchy side. Her husband isn't buying it.