The Daily Post
November 6, 2017
How to Help Victims in Sutherland Springs
The tragic mass shooting has left many feeling powerless. Here are a few ways to contribute.
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The Daily Post
November 6, 2017
How the Sutherland Springs Shooter Got a Gun Despite a Domestic Violence Conviction
A background check should have stopped Devin Kelley from purchasing a rifle.
Books
November 6, 2017
Dan Rather Calls B.S. on Bogus Views of Patriotism
In his new book, What Unites Us: Reflections on Patriotism, the former CBS Evening News anchor decries our descent into tribalism.
The Daily Post
November 6, 2017
Sutherland Springs Church Shooter Had History of Domestic Abuse: Your Texas Roundup
Plus: A disabled ten-year-old undocumented girl who was detained after surgery is released, Selena gets her star, and Ezekiel Elliott again avoids serving his suspension.
The Daily Post
November 6, 2017
What We Know About the Sutherland Springs Church Shooting
Details continue to emerge about the shooting in Sutherland Springs. Here's what we know so far.
Books
November 4, 2017
The Homesick Texan Gets Cheesy With ‘Queso!’
Lisa Fain chats with us about her new book, 'Queso!' and shares two recipes.
The Daily Post
November 4, 2017
Meanwhile, in Lufkin…: October 2017 Edition
Our favorite recent items from the police blotter of the 'Lufkin Daily News.'
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.
The Daily Post
November 3, 2017
Texans Quarterback Deshaun Watson Tears ACL: Your Texas Roundup
Plus: Another Texas Republican retires from Congress, Houston properly celebrates its World Series championship, and Rick Perry says something controversial.
Sports
November 2, 2017
The Astros Won the World Series. Who Else Won (and Lost)?
Yeah, the Astros really pulled it off.
Film & TV
November 2, 2017
The Church of the SubGenius Finally Plays It Straight
In 1980, two nerds in Dallas started their own religion. Forty years later, SubGenius founder Ivan Stang and filmmaker Sandy K. Boone reveal the true story of the long con.
The Daily Post
November 2, 2017
The Astros Won the World Series, Y’all: Your Texas Roundup
Plus: Houston stays strong nine weeks after Harvey, a World Series prediction comes true, and next season looks bright for the Astros.
The Daily Post
November 1, 2017
Astros Head To Game Seven: Your Texas Roundup
Plus: Jeb Hensarling will retire, Texas asks lawmakers for $61 billion in disaster recovery funding, and the ACLU sues the Trump administration over a ten-year-old South Texas girl’s immigration detention.
Sports
October 31, 2017
Being a Raccoon Doesn’t Stop Gattis McCann From Rooting for the Astros
Meet the furry good luck totem of Houston Heights.
The Daily Post
October 31, 2017
This Halloween, You Can Channel Beyoncé in Spooky Ways Through the Internet
It’s a Beyonseance, y’all.
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.
Sports
October 31, 2017
Meet the Guy Driving the Astros Train During the World Series
Bobby Vasquez talks about the best job in the world and a very lucky pair of overalls.
Sports
October 31, 2017
This Halloween, Meet the Twitter Ghost of a Former Astros Catcher
John Bateman died in 1996. So how is he tweeting every single day?
The Daily Post
October 31, 2017
Judge Denies Preliminary Injunction for Cowboys’ Ezekiel Elliott: Your Texas Roundup
Plus: The Astros could win the World Series tonight, Texans in Congress react to the Mueller indictments, and gas stations get in trouble for price-gouging during Harvey.
Sports
October 30, 2017
How to Tell Your Kids They’re Spending Halloween Watching the Astros
"Good news, kids! The Astros have the chance to win the World Series tonight. Oh, and you're not going trick or treating."
The Daily Post
October 30, 2017
Southwest has Found a New Way to Make Air Travel Annoying
In-flight live music is the definition of a captive audience.
Music
October 30, 2017
Exclusive Song Premiere: The Texas Red Dirt Choir Celebrates Hope After Harvey In ‘Faith In the Water’
An all-star collection of artists including Josh Abbott, Jack Ingram, Pat Green, Wade Bowen, Ray Wylie Hubbard, and Ray Benson joined Roger Creager and Kyle Hutton for the historic session in Austin.
Sports
October 30, 2017
The Guide to Surviving the Monday After Game Five of the 2017 World Series
We’re tired too, but we're here to help.
The Daily Post
October 30, 2017
Houston Texans Take a Knee to Protest McNair’s Comments: Your Texas Roundup
Plus: Astros are one win away from being World Series champions, Ken Paxton is cleared in a bribery investigation, and Sid Miller makes yet another bad joke.
Texas History
October 29, 2017
The Complete Story of the River Oaks Tank
The HOA wasn’t the only foe that Tony Buzbee and his tank, Cheyenne, faced in the Battle of River Oaks Boulevard.
Sports
October 28, 2017
Meet the High School Football Kicker Who Was Crowned Homecoming Queen
A week after winning the crown, Claire Jeffress kicked a game-winning field goal.
Sports
October 27, 2017
Cheer on the Astros at These Sports Bars
An eleventh inning homer can be dangerous for your health. Play it safe and watch the World Series with friends and a beer.
Texas History
October 27, 2017
Here’s What We Found Out From the JFK File Dump
Most of it was pretty lackluster, but there were a few interesting tidbits.
Critters
October 27, 2017
Furry Friday: Houston Zoo Animals Cheer on the Astros
The zoo’s residents are no fans of the Dodgers.
The Daily Post
October 27, 2017
The Spookiest Tall Tales in Texas
This Halloween, read the scariest tall tales in the Lone Star State.
The Daily Post
October 27, 2017
Eight Border Wall Prototypes are Going Into Testing Phases: Your Texas Roundup
Plus: What’s inside the JFK file dump, a familiar rivalry competes in a Los Alamos bid, and a man’s execution is delayed because of a clerical error.
The Daily Post
October 26, 2017
Trump Visits Texas: Your Texas Roundup
Plus: Texas House Speaker Joe Straus won't seek reelection, the Astros win, and Border Patrol tries to deport a disabled ten-year-old girl in South Texas after she undergoes surgery.
The Daily Post
October 25, 2017
Texas Cities Won’t Disclose How Much Taxpayer Money They’ve Offered Amazon
Amazon has asked for tax breaks and public subsidies, but Texas cities are refusing to make their proposals public.
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.
Sports
October 25, 2017
How the Astros United Three Generations of Women
A mother and daughter carry on a tradition passed down through generations.
Sports
October 25, 2017
Here Is Some Of The Weird Astros Stuff You Can Buy On The Internet Right Now
Celebrate your fandom under your pants. If you must.
The Daily Post
October 25, 2017
Make Easy Classic Texas Dishes in ‘Texas Slow Cooker’
Cheryl Jamison’s new cookbook adapts Texas classics for busy chefs.
The Daily Post
October 25, 2017
Undocumented Teen Gets Abortion, After Appeals Court Ruling: Your Texas Roundup
Plus: Dodgers beat Astros in game one, Donald Trump Jr. speaks at UNT, and police identify toddler’s body.
Sports
October 24, 2017
Want to Be an Astros Fan? Here’s Your Comprehensive Guide
With the team in the World Series for the first time since 2005, it’s time for you to fake it 'til they make it.
The Daily Post
October 24, 2017
Prosecutors Drop All Charges Against State Representative Dawnna Dukes: Your Texas Roundup
Plus: The Astros begin their quest for a World Series title, a search for a missing three-year-old comes to a tragic end in Dallas, and Texas’s own Shea Serrano gets a television show.
The Daily Post
October 23, 2017
In-N-Out is the Most Popular Fast Food Chain in Texas
...according to data. Not according to us.
The Daily Post
October 23, 2017
Off-Roading, Hybrids, and BBQ at the Texas Truck Rodeo
What it takes to win the Truck of Texas crown.
The Daily Post
October 23, 2017
Astros Advance to the World Series: Your Texas Roundup
Plus: Five former presidents hold a hurricane relief fundraiser at Texas A&M, Jeff Sessions talks sanctuary cities in Austin, and Selena will get a Hollywood star.
Sports
October 22, 2017
The Cowboys’ Stars Are Unlikely to Kneel During the National Anthem. Here’s Why
Fans have suggested that Dak Prescott, Ezekiel Elliott, and Dez Bryant have all the leverage. Is that true?
The Daily Post
October 20, 2017
Dickinson Residents Must Take Stance on Israel to Get Harvey Relief: Your Texas Roundup
Plus: Dickinson residents seeking Harvey relief are forced to agree to not boycott Israel, the Astros face a must-win situation, and Whataburger gets disrespected.
The Daily Post
October 19, 2017
Judge Orders Trump Administration to Let Undocumented Teen Get Abortion in Texas: Your Texas Roundup
Plus: Austin seems primed to land Amazon’s new headquarters, Dallas will host the NFL Draft, and the Astros are suddenly on the bring of playoff elimination.
Sports
October 19, 2017
Why Dallas Is the Perfect Place For The NFL’s New Draft Plans
Jerry Jones’s stadium will host the 2018 NFL Draft for the first time.
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.
Politics & Policy
October 18, 2017
Ted Cruz Got Doused with Dr Pepper. Then He Tweeted the Zodiac Killer Cipher Thing
Just another day for the junior senator.
Business
October 18, 2017
Tito’s Vodka, No Longer a Scrappy Upstart
As the company’s founder finds himself on Forbes’s list of billionaires for the first time, the brand continues to blow up.