The town's name will forever be synonymous with one of the worst hate crimes in American history. But the story doesn't end there.

So much is at stake that we almost—almost—believe the release date of Disney's epic-to-be was delayed from Christmas Day to April for the reasons the studio claims. But given the way historical movies usually turn out, can you blame us for smirking?

If the Corsicana native is the best songwriter in Texas, perhaps it's because he knows his material. Hardscrabble upbringing. Sinful behavior. Redemption. Personal tragedy. Profound sorrow. And, finally, more redemption.

In an ever-changing political world, one thing is constant: The Republican mandarin is a player—and always will be.

You'd be one too if you were Carole Keeton Strayhorn and you thought the governor was messing with you.

Call it Perrymandering. Call it Tomfoolery. But whatever you call redistricting, call it successful (for now). And call the white Democrats dead.

A new anthology of articles about Houston from the journal of the Rice Design Alliance is a sweeping historical overview, a civic memoir, and a municipal self-help guide.

Yes, I don't get it.

Many Texans are woefully unprepared for what has become our fastest-growing health care problem: taking care of Mom and Dad.

Secret Santas, take note: Here are my picks for the state's most underrated or underrecognized CDs of the year.

Who wants to own a West Texas town? At least two eBay bidders have offered the asking price—but it could still be yours.

Joe Moore reflects upon truth, justice, and Tulia.

Joe Jamail rails against tort deform.

Or: "What's a girl gotta do to get a drink in this place"

My hair apparent.