Texas Sayings
Forget that Roget fella—here in Texas we’re more apt to consult Bubba’s thesaurus. In Texas, folks aren’t just rich—locals say they didn’t come to town two to a mule. Anne Dingus teaches you to talk Texan.
Lone on the Range: Texas Lawmen
Established almost 175 years ago to defend frontier settlements from Indian attacks, the Texas Rangers became nationally famous when they fought with such ferocity in the Mexican war that they became known as “Los Diablos Tejanos”—the Texas Devils.
Do Unto Others
Can anything be done about my ill-mannered neighbors? The Texanist has dwelt in a variety of zip codes and has known many a neighborly disturbance. On the whole, however, he has found that the simple concept of doing unto others as you would have them do unto you has been so repeatedly drilled unto, onto, and into young Texans that even the most annoying yokel can be persuaded to recall his manners.
These Boots Were Made For . . .
There’s nothing quite like a pair of hand-made boots. Whether you’re walking around a West Texas town or kicking up your heels in a Houston honky-tonk, you’ll need a perfect fit. That’s why Beverly Franklin, of M. L. Leddy’s Boots and Saddlery in San Angelo, will likely greet you with a frank assessment of your podiatric short-comings. But have no fear. She’ll set you straight.
Instant Replay
The Texanist reveals his authoritative, unimpeachable, and downright brilliant list of the top ten college football plays in Texas history (better luck next time, Baylor). Watch them and tell us what you think.
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Reel Time: The Texas Documentary
Documentary filmmaking in Texas, from JFK to the Pantex Plant.
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The Texanist Unleashed
Our advice columnist takes his wit and wisdom to the streets and asks the tough questions like, Can I unfriend a Facebook friend?
Encyclopedia Texanica
Texas Myth #665
Sam Houston’s ghost haunts the governor’s mansion. Sam has reason to lurk posthumously around the Austin White House: He was governor in 1861 and was kicked out of office for refusing to swear allegiance to the Confederacy. By Anne Dingus
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Girl Talk
Executive editor Skip Hollandsworth talks about the Goree Girls and Texas prison life in the thirties and forties.
Texas Primer
The Cattle Guard
To grasp the beauty of this bit of folk technology, you have to think like a cow. By Rodney Webre
The Texanist
You Can Trust Him
Our brilliant advice columnist uses his wit and wisdom to get you out of a pickle. Read him in the magazine or watch him hit the streets, getting your take on the tough questions.
