Six months ago, three year-old Lina Sardar Khil disappeared. The search for her has been hampered by Islamophobia.
A law requires sponsors to serve refugees “culturally appropriate” meals. For Afghans landing in Houston, those come from Omer Yousafzai’s restaurant.
Behind the Lines|
June 10, 2013
After more than a decade of combat, Texas soldiers are finally coming back for good. But the real journey home still lies ahead.
Since the Republicans took over Texas, every plausible Democratic candidate for high statewide office has been the subject of an obligatory profile in Texas Monthly. Here’s yours—only it’s a bit different. It’s a memo containing loads of free advice—the kind you can afford—on how you can beat John Cornyn.
In the post-Washington game, former attorney general Alberto Gonzales has fared worse than any other member of the Bush administration. Why?
Charlie served his district and his state well, and he never tried to hide his shortcomings, and he was a good friend. A lot of people would settle for that as an epitaph.
The legendary congressman talks about Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the future of the Middle East.
Letter from San Antonio|
October 31, 2011
Why did the world’s most high-tech military bring along a dog when it raided Osama bin Laden’s compound? A visit to Lackland Air Force Base’s canine training school, in San Antonio, provides a few answers.
In the Chute|
March 1, 2009
Afghan artifacts in Houston; Texas Biennial.
Fighting the Taliban, the 130-degree heat, the boredom, the homesickness, and the weight of history with the Marines of Mustang Platoon in Afghanistan.