Heroes and Villains

Two new books on the Texas Revolution take a fresh look at both romantic and cynical interpretations.

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Barbara Bush, in Failing Health, Forgoes Medical Treatment, Family Says

By Carlos Sanchez

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A Domecoming to Remember

By Michael Hardy

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Houston’s “Bean” Sculpture Looks a Lot Like Chicago’s, and Everyone Feels Weird About It

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Alex Bregman #2, Marwin Gonzalez #9, Carlos Correa #1, and Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros celebrate defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 in game seven to win the 2017 World Series at Dodger Stadium on November 1, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.

The Astros Are Back and Better Than Ever

By John Nova Lomax

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Lawrence Wright.

Lawrence Wright Loves Texas, But Not Unconditionally

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California-based illustrator Daniel Danz researched iconic Texas locations for his map of Texas, included in Lawrence Wright’s book 'God Save Texas: A Journey Into the Soul of the Lone Star State.'

Illustrating the Lone Star State for ‘God Save Texas’

By Caitlin Cruz

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Characters from Giant

A New Book Takes a Look at the Legacy of ‘Giant’

By Michael Agresta

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Joe R. Lansdale National Podcast of Texas

Joe Lansdale Writes Like Everyone He Knows Is Dead

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Dominique and John de Menil at the opening of

A Chat With William Middleton, Author of First-Ever Menil Biography

By Michael Hardy

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Lawrence Wright Falls Out of Love With Texas

By Andrew R. Graybill

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The Benevolence of Father T.J.

By John Nova Lomax

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Elizabeth Crook Lonesome Dove

Elizabeth Crook’s Unfinished Business With ‘Lonesome Dove’

By Elizabeth Crook