From Rick Perry to Kenneth Starr, Here Are the Texans Involved in the Impeachment Hearings
The Ukraine scandal is unfolding quickly, and quite a few Texans are playing significant roles in the drama.
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Kanye West, Joel Osteen, Kim Kardashian, and Dan Patrick All Hung Out in Houston This Weekend
Their beautiful dark twisted fantasy.
Rodney Reed Will Not Be Executed on November 20
The case, which has attracted huge amounts of attention, will go back to the trial court.
Would It Have Been “Completely Wrong” for Matt Wells to Take Action Against a Player Accused of Sexual Assault?
Coaches have a lot of discretion, and Wells decided not to use it.
Are There Really 300,000 Texas Secessionists Running Around the State?
An 'Atlantic" piece says there are — but does that really mean anything in a population of 29.1 million people?
The Best Thing in Texas: UT Basketball’s Andrew Jones Dropped 20 Points After Returning From Cancer Treatment
Leukemia never had a chance.
The Dallas Cowboys’ MVP? The Cat Who Hopped Onto the Field
He’s basically Troy Aikman and Roger Staubach rolled into one, in cat form.
The National Media Hilariously Misunderstands Texas Geography
All the news from the ”Dallas suburb” of Marfa and the ”adjacent” regions of El Paso and the Rio Grande Valley.
‘Ford v Ferrari’ Is the Imperfect Racing Movie for Our Times
Watching Carroll Shelby and Ken Miles take on their bosses feels prescient.
What’s Up With Those Indeed.com Ads Playing During the World Series?
The Austin-based jobs site has aired some curious ads during the Astros-Nationals games.
The Houston Astros and the Limits of Trusting the Process
It’s the players, not the front office, who are giving fans something to cheer for this World Series.
What the Hell Is Happening at the Border? (An Occasional Series, October 24 Edition)
A government agency finds human rights abuses, and a five-year high for abuses by Border Patrol agents.
Why Is Astros Management Making It So Hard to Root for the Team Right Now?
After assistant GM Brandon Taubman’s weird behavior following the Houston team's Saturday win, their authorities made things worse.
Let’s All Embrace the Fact That José Altuve Is the Greatest Astro of All Time
The MVP of MVPs is still adding to his legendary status.
The Creator of Amazon’s ‘Undone’ on the Animation Style Born in Texas
Kate Purdy talks about rotoscoping her hometown of San Antonio for the year’s best new TV series.
The Best Thing in Texas: Trae tha Truth, Houston Hero
The rapper continues to lift up those in need in his hometown.
Somebody Help This North Texas Family Find Their Giant Tortoise
Mr. Mabel needs to come home.
In Praise of ACL’s Late Night Shows Series
Music still sounds different coming from more intimate venues, where daytime festival acts can take center stage.
Atatiana Jefferson’s Death Gives Black North Texans More Reasons to Distrust Police
Saturday’s killing of a Fort Worth woman at the hands of a cop was followed by the usual selective shaping of the narrative by law enforcement.
A Brief History of Cowboys Fans Demanding Jason Garrett’s Firing
Losing to the Jets, Jason? The Jets??
The Best Thing in Texas: It’s Cold
After the longest summer we can remember, the seasons are finally changing.
Ted Cruz and Beto O’Rourke Are Both Pretty Disgusted About the NBA Pandering to China
Houston Rockets GM Daryl Morey tweeted support for protesters in Hong Kong, and all hell broke loose—in ways that even united the two rivals.
Your ACL Style Guide for the Apocalyptic Heat
The October music festival is still landing smackdab in the middle of a Texas summer. Here’s how to dress.
Remembering the Rio Grande Valley Punk Scene Veteran Eric Fly
He was the sort of local icon that lives at the heart of every enduring, tight-knit music scene.
If the ‘Castle Doctrine’ Can Justify Botham Jean’s Shooting, the Law Itself Is the Problem
What good is a law that promotes lawlessness?
The Best Thing in Texas: Tony Romo Is a Legit Professional Golfer
He’s good at everything!*
Is Kyle Allen’s NFL Debut What You Expected, Aggies and Cougars?
The Panthers backup quarterback is only the second in NFL history to throw for six TDs and no interceptions in his first two games.
All of the Movies With Texas Ties to Watch This Fall
Do you love Woody Harrelson? You’re in luck.
San Antonio Native and Creative Polyglot Noël Wells Seeks Refuge in Music
After breaking out in comedy and film, Wells is telling stories in new ways.
The Best Thing in Texas: Imelda Edition
The storm’s consequences have been serious, but people affected by it have found ways to be joyful nonetheless.
Art Briles Is Coaching High School Football in Texas. What’s His Endgame?
It’s unclear whether the disgraced coach will return to the national stage, but he has a foot back in the door at Mount Vernon.
Tropical Depression Imelda Might Be Worse Than Harvey for Parts of Southeast Texas
Beaumont, Houston, and Jefferson County are being inundated by rain.
Ken Burns Talks Waylon, Willie, and How Texas Defined Country Music
The ’Country Music’ documentarian on the Outlaws, forgotten forces, and how Texas country music could bring us all together.
Daniel Johnston Will Live On In Ways Few Artists Get To
The artist’s iconic ”Jeremiah” frog mural in Austin is seemingly indestructible, and so is his musical legacy.
Can the 2019 Houston Astros Break the 1,000 Run Barrier?
They’ve got an outside shot at beating the record—and if their bats stay as hot as they’ve been, they could be World Series contenders.
What If the Texans’ Bizarre Offseason Wins Them the Super Bowl?
”Win now” makes more sense when your stars are old—and the only person facing the end of the line is Houston's head coach.
The Governor Wants “Expedited Executions” For Mass Shooters. But Who Would That Deter?
Of the four major mass shooting suspects in Texas in recent years, the only one it would impact is the man who wants to die as soon as possible.
What Will the World Be Like in 2039, When Richard Linklater Finishes His Stephen Sondheim Musical?
The ambitious Texas filmmaker announced a two-decade shooting timeline for ‘Merrily We Roll Along.’
Carli Lloyd Won’t be Kicking in an NFL Game Tonight, But Might Some Day
The former Houston Dash star is the most intriguing 37-year-old rookie prospect in a long time.
Andrew Luck’s Retirement Reveals the Uglier Side of NFL Fandom
The alum of Houston's Stratford High School suffered criticism for his decision to call it quits, but players like Cowboys legend Troy Aikman have got his back.
Of Course Rick Perry Fell For the Instagram Hoax
Plenty of people did, but not all of them are in charge of the nuclear arsenal.
Are Y’all Ready to Become Houston Roughnecks and Dallas Renegades Fans?
The XFL has revealed their team names.
Waving Farewell to the Dine-In Pizza Hut
The long-standing suburban staple has finally caught up with the times.
Citing abstract fears, Plano ISD canceled a game against a school in the devastated community.
Richard Linklater on Bringing ‘Bernadette’ to Life
The quintessential Austin filmmaker discusses taking an unadaptable book from page to screen.
We Are Firmly in the Boycott Era of Politics
Chick-fil-A won’t be hosting its 2022 convention in San Antonio and Joaquin Castro supporters won’t be eating at Bill Miller.
The Best Thing in Texas: Once Again, Simone Biles Shows Why She’s the Greatest of All Time
Over the weekend, she became the first person ever to perform two gymnastics moves.
The Dallas Cowboys Are About to Enter Salary Cap Hell
Ezekiel Elliott’s holdout is just the beginning of difficult contract decisions the team must soon make about its young stars.