The Culture
March 20, 2013
Gawker Publishes George W. Bush’s Private Email Address
And tells readers to wish him a "Happy Iraq War Day."
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The Educational Pipeline
March 20, 2013
Building the Educational Pipeline in Texas
How a changing society puts new demands on public education and what university educators are doing to ensure an educated workforce for the future of Texas.
Politics & Policy
March 20, 2013
NASA Presentation on Asteroid Detection “Not Reassuring”
Ten thousand "city killers" pass by the Earth unnoticed every year, said a NASA official.
Politics & Policy
March 19, 2013
Term Limits for Some
The Senate approved a measure that would allow voters to decide whether to amend the constitution to limit statewide elected officials to two terms.
Politics & Policy
March 18, 2013
James Ives Speaks
The Texas Tribune reported Monday that the president of the Fort Bend County Tea Party formerly served as the “director of propaganda” for the American Fascist Party. Listen to a speech Ives gave in September at Tea Party meeting where he hosted Michael Quinn Sullivan.
Politics & Policy
March 17, 2013
No Movement on Gambling
It appears that another session is going to come and go without any movement on gambling legislation.
Politics & Policy
March 15, 2013
Suspense Over, George P. Chooses Land Commissioner
George P. Bush announced he is running for land commissioner this week.
Politics & Policy
March 14, 2013
Drug Testing Bill Spurs Heated Exchange Between Senators
In a committee hearing Wednesday, Tommy Williams and Wendy Davis spent fifteen minutes sparring over SB 21, a bill by Williams that would make drug testing mandatory for certain individuals wishing to receive unemployment benefits.
Politics & Policy
March 14, 2013
The High Cost of Ideology
States that decline to expand Medicaid could simply be passing the costs on to employers, according to a new report.
Politics & Policy
March 13, 2013
The Politics of Medicaid Expansion
Of all the big issues to be resolved by the 83rd Legislature, none is bigger than Medicaid expansion.
Politics & Policy
March 12, 2013
The Unveiling of George P. Bush
George P. Bush officially announced his campaign for statewide office Tuesday.
Politics & Policy
March 12, 2013
COME AND BAKE IT
How do we love pecan pie? Senator Charles Schwertner counts the ways.
Politics
March 12, 2013
Texas Legislature Earns Top Marks for Transparency
Regardless of your views, at least you know what's going on in there.
Libations
March 7, 2013
The Church At The Local Bar
Alcohol will be served—after the sermon.
Politics & Policy
March 7, 2013
Bills, Bills, Bills
An appreciation of the sixty days' rule.
Politics & Policy
March 7, 2013
Eltife Proposes Sales Tax Increase
The Tyler Senator's proposal really puts the screws to his fellow Republicans.
The Culture
March 6, 2013
Austin Bag Ban Generates Mixed Bag of Reactions
Here are the pros and cons.
Politics & Policy
March 5, 2013
The Future of Texas
In a discussion about the future of Texas hosted by the LBJ Future Forum, four members of the Texas House of Representatives drilled down on policy issues surrounding public education.
The Culture
March 5, 2013
Anti-Spending Texas Lawmaker Proposes George Bush National Park
Just surveying the property will cost up to $25,000.
Politics & Policy
March 4, 2013
Governor for Life
Has Rick Perry repaired his standing with the tea party and Republicans in general? A new University of Texas/Texas Tribune poll suggests so.
Politics & Policy
March 4, 2013
Water Plan: Son of CPRIT?
The proposal by Senator Troy Fraser to change the governance of the Texas Water Development Board is scary stuff.
Music
March 4, 2013
Found in Translation
American Sign Language interpreter Barbie Parker wanted to communicate the live music experience to the deaf community, so she started LotuSIGN, a company that specializes in imparting the emotion and feeling of being at a show to hard of hearing music fans.
Politics & Policy
March 3, 2013
Senator Sylvia Garcia
The former Harris County commissioner beat State Rep. Carol Alvarado in a run-off election to replace the late Mario Gallegos.
Travel & Outdoors
March 1, 2013
Six Must-Attend Events: March 1-
The state's top events and offerings, like the twentieth anniversary celebration of "Dazed and Confused," Kelly Clarkson in Grand Prairie, and the Dallas Blooms festival.
Politics & Policy
March 1, 2013
About That Fiscal Conservatism
With state debt hitting $40.9 billion, can Texas really be considered fiscally conservative?
STRANGE CRIME
March 1, 2013
Meanwhile, in Lufkin . . . February Edition
Our favorite recent items from the Lufkin Daily News’ police blotter.
Food & Drink
March 1, 2013
Kaeshi Egg
Kaeshi Egg recipe from the Pass, in Houston, which was featured as Pat's Pick.
Politics & Policy
February 27, 2013
Patrick Bill Would Place Restrictions on the Use of Mifepristone; TMA has Reservations
Sen. Dan Patrick's bill, which would require doctors to personally administer the two doses of the medication that induces abortion, is a dagger to the heart of the Republican party.
Politics & Policy
February 27, 2013
Jeremy Bird Talks Battleground Texas with Stephen Colbert
The former field director for the Obama campaign outlined the group's plan to turn Texas blue.
News & Politics
February 27, 2013
Tuesday Night Lights
In the House of Representatives traditional flag football game, sports and politics collided on the grass of Kyle Field. Fortunately, the only things that got bruised were a few egos.
Food & Drink
February 26, 2013
Hugo Ortega on Being a James Beard Semifinalist
Last Tuesday, the James Beard Foundation announced its list of semifinalists for the 2013 James Beard Awards, a yearly awards ceremony that honors outstanding restaurants, bars, restaurateurs, chefs, pastry chefs, mixologists, sommeliers, and food journalists across the nation.Texas sealed an impressive 25 nominations on the preliminary list, featuring such
The Culture
February 26, 2013
Two Texas Universities Dubbed “Amazing but Overlooked”
By The Daily Beast. We already knew they were great.
The Culture
February 25, 2013
Houston History For Sale: $5
The estate sale from the residence of the late Mildred Yount Manion II, an heiress from an "Important Texas Oil Family," proved too hard to resist.
Texas History
February 25, 2013
“Victory or Death” Letter Returns to the Alamo
For the first time since it was penned by commander William Barret Travis 177 years ago.
Food & Drink
February 22, 2013
Q&A: Jean-Philippe Gaston on Cove, Houston’s Newest Raw Bar
Cove's chef de cuisine talks about the genesis of his newest concept, why Texas raw bars are so few and far between, and how he is utilizing unique ingredients like lionfish to bring new dishes to Houston.
Travel & Outdoors
February 22, 2013
Six Must-Attend Events Feb. 23-28
The state's top events and offerings, from the last showing of "A Ride With Bob" in Austin to seeing four contestants vie to be the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist.
Politics & Policy
February 22, 2013
Party Like It’s 1989?
What the unanimous passage of HB 10 suggests about the mood of the 83rd Legislature.
Eat My Words
February 21, 2013
Three of America’s Best New Restaurants Are in Houston
Underbelly, Oxheart, and Uchi Houston all made two new lists of the best restaurants in America.
Politics & Policy
February 21, 2013
Should the Gas Tax Be Increased?
Senator Kevin Eltife (R-Tyler) has proposed paying for highway construction by increasing the gasoline tax. Empower Texans' Michael Quinn Sullivan has slammed that idea, but he should explain why he believes is better to build highways with bonds than with taxes.
February 20, 2013
Half Off Spring Break
Come off to hotel valencia for 40 words of copy here in this place.
The Culture
February 20, 2013
Is Beaumont the Saddest City in America?
Or are their tweets just too profane?
Politics & Policy
February 19, 2013
Citizens Not So United?
A potential crack has opened in the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in the Citizens United case. The Associated Press has reported that the Court will hear a challenge to campaign finance laws limiting how much an individual can give to political campaigns. The justices agreed to hear an appeal from an Alabama resident and
The Culture
February 19, 2013
Texas Couple Delivers Two Sets of Identical Twins
"Home run!" Dad said.
Eat My Words
February 19, 2013
James Beard Award Semifinalists Announced
The semifinalists for the annual Restaurant and Chef Awards for 2013, a.k.a. the Oscars of the restaurant industry, included 25 Texas nominations.
Entrepreneurship
February 19, 2013
Military Veterans Have a Unique Path to Business Ownership
Former navy specialist Liz Perez-Halperin discusses a few start-up resources available to Texas veterans.
Politics & Policy
February 19, 2013
Dewhurst and Senators Praise Powers, Criticize UT Regents; Conspiracy Theories Abound
Kevin Eltife was the author of the resolution praising UT president Bill Powers. A love fest followed, in which most senators lavished praise on Powers, who stood on the Senate floor at the front of the chamber. Dewhurst’s effusive admiration for Powers was striking, particularly since the lite gov has
Food & Drink
February 18, 2013
Texas Wine of the Month: William Chris Vineyards’ Hunter 2010
A red wine blend.
Politics & Policy
February 16, 2013
LBB Calls for Medicaid Expansion; Return to the State Is $4B
Three guesses who is turning backflips at this news. It’s the freshman Republicans, who were facing the prospect of (a) voting for a $7 billion spending bill or (b) telling their hometown doctors, hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare providers to go fly a kite.This is a no-brainer. The federal
Business
February 15, 2013
Texas Business Report: What the American-US Airways Merger Means
Some analysts predict the deal could be bad news for leisure travelers, especially those in smaller markets.
The Culture
February 15, 2013
Jetsons Cars To Become A Reality in Round Rock? Sort of, Maybe
Residents may soon enjoy a ski lift-like public transit system.