Liveblogging The Wendy Davis Announcement
Wendy Davis is making a mysterious announcement (that she's running for Governor) in Haltom City today. Keep up with the announcement right here.
Dan Solomon writes about politics, music, food, sports, criminal justice, health care, film, and business. Dan started working with Texas Monthly as a freelancer in 2013 before becoming a staff writer, covering topics from the Baylor sexual assault scandal to the gentrification of Austin barbecue to the legacy of Texas outsider artist Daniel Johnston. His reporting has appeared in the New York Times, GQ, Vanity Fair, Wired, Fast Company, Billboard, and Deadspin.
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Are The Cowboys Better Than The Texans?
With both Texas NFL teams sitting at .500, it's hard to say who's better—but only one team has fans burning jerseys in the parking lot after games right now.
The East Texas “Patent Trolls” Score Another Win, And Maybe A Big Loss
The practice of "patent trolls" filing suit in prestigious tech hubs like, er, Lufkin, Longview, and Marshall has been going on for years. After another victory and facing the prospect of a big loss, will the practice survive?
Who Said What At The Texas Tribune Festival
Greg Abbott, Wendy Davis, Ted Cruz, David Dewhurst, and more engaged in hour-long interview and Q&A sessions at this weekend's Texas Tribune Festival. Here's what they said.
Why Did ‘Breaking Bad’ Name Its Final Episode After Marty Robbins’ “El Paso”?
Let's take a spoiler-free look at "Felina" and Marty Robbins' classic outlaw ballad.
Planned Parenthood Files Lawsuit Over HB 2
It was inevitable, and now it's official: The abortion law that passed during the special session is officially the subject of a lawsuit.
A Visual History of Big Tex
The new statue was unveiled yesterday at the State Fair. Here's why the iconic original was so fondly remembered.
The Dallas Mavericks Crowd-Sourced Their Alternate Jersey Design
Owner Mark Cuban personally curated the ten finalists from a selection of finalists—and it seems like Mark Cuban may have bad taste in jerseys.
Things You Should Know Before You Consider Dating Viral Web Sensation Romeo Rose
"Sleepless In Austin" Romeo Rose blew up the Internet with his personal ad. Before you respond, here are things you might want to consider.
Greatest Hits from the Ted Cruz Filibuster
Senator Cruz took to the floor of the Senate for 21 hours as he expressed his disapproval of Obamacare.
Houston Astros Annoy Twitter With “Ladies Night” Promotion
If you're a flailing sports franchise, giving people another excuse to make fun of you isn't hard—but alienating fans is probably a bad idea.
John Cornyn’s Quest To End “Murderabilia”
Senator John Cornyn has tried three times in seven years to pass a law outlawing the sale of "murderabilia," or memorabilia connected to famous criminals—will tying his latest attempt to the sale of a letter by Nidal Hasan help him finally get it through?
Can Transgender People Get Married In Texas?
The ongoing saga of Nikki Araguz—the transgender widow of a deceased firefighter, who's still fighting a legal battle for survivor's benefits—had its most recent appeal hearing this month. Until it's resolved, there will be a lot more questions than answers.
No, Brits, It’s Not Illegal To Masturbate In Texas
According to the Guardian, masturbation can get you two years in Texas, but you can buy your way out of jail time through a policy intended to ease overcrowding. Is there anything about our criminal justice system they wouldn't believe?
The popular mythology of Texas around the world does include some less-than-flattering stereotypes. Some of these perceptions have at least a basis in reality; when Lewis Black took to the streets of New York for a Daily Show called “Fuck You, Texas,” he did so in response to ads run…
This Barbie Can Dance
Barbie Thomas lost her arms when she was two years old but that didn't stop her from becoming a professional bodybuilder.
124 Texas Counties Have Reported Cases of Whooping Cough
There will likely be more cases of Whooping Cough in Texas this year than there were in the entire United States in 1976.
Texas Officers Put Their Policing on Social
Cops take to their cameras with #tweetalongs—but is it fair for officers to tweet out pictures of the people they stop?
Who’s Who Among the State Board Of Education Hearing
Like any political battle in Texas, the ongoing fight over the evolution in the state's science classes features colorful characters worth getting to know.
What We Learned From Senator Ted Cruz’s Twitter Q&A This Morning
Senator Cruz answered supporter questions on Twitter to celebrate Constitution Day. Spoiler: He doesn't like Obamacare.
41 Of The 400 Richest Americans Live In Texas
There are a whole lot of Texans on Forbes's list of the wealthiest people in America.
Texas’s Drone Law Is Pretty Much The Opposite Of Every Other State’s Drone Law
Only in Texas is there a law to prevent hobbyists from strapping digital cameras to RC helicopters that also allows law enforcement to watch citizens without a warrant.
Here Is A Whole Bunch Of Unsanctioned “Don’t Mess With Texas” Merchandise
TXDOT, which holds the trademark to the circa-1985 antilittering slogan, has issued over 100 cease-and-desist letters to companies using the slogan since 2000. Somehow, all of these slipped through the cracks.
Shooting At Washington Naval Yard Recalls Fort Hood
The shooting at the Washington Naval Yard comes as Texas Senators seek support for a bill declaring Major Nadal Hasan's attack on Fort Hood to be "terrorism."
Their Fans Always Considered Them “Cinematic” Anyway
The Austin-based instrumental rock band Explosions in the Sky, which scored the movie "Friday Night Lights," returns to composing soundtracks with "Prince Avalanche," set in Bastrop State Park.