The Texans Are Doing Something No Team Has Done in Twenty Years
The Texans have positioned themselves to make the playoffs—a rare feat among teams that get off to a 0-3 start.
Articles by Dan Solomon
Should the Law Require UT and Texas A&M to Renew Their Rivalry?
There's a history of state legislatures intervening in intrastate football rivalries.
The Corpus Christi City Council Cake Caper
Last month, a city council candidate stuck his finger in a rival’s celebratory cake. Two weeks later, she got a new one. So much else has happened.
What’s With These Maps of Every State’s Favorite Thanksgiving Food?
Who the heck in Texas is eating all this key lime pie?
The Best Thing in Texas: Jadeveon Clowney and the Texans Cheerleaders Took Kids Shopping After Their House Burned Down
The Texans’ pass rusher, five cheerleaders, and Toro teamed up to make the Harris family’s day.
Travis Scott Capped His Wild Year at Houston’s Astroworld Festival
His redefinition of his hometown's sound culminated with a celebration of all things Houston.
Dallas Offered Amazon Employees Free Puppies. Your Turn, Austin
Dallas released the details of what it offered the day the company made its announcement. Austin still hasn’t.
Netflix’s ‘Dumplin” Looks Like a Good Ol’ North Texas Story of Beauty Pageants, Rebellion, and Drag Queens
Dolly Parton, teen self-confidence, and a young adult novel—what’s not to like?
Amazon HQ2 Isn’t Coming to Texas. That’s a Good Thing.
It would have been great for tech workers, but a disaster for infrastructure, equality, and the identities of Austin and Dallas.
Chip and Joanna Gaines Are Coming Back to Television, Y’all
The 'Fixer Upper' duo's announcement that they're returning to TV shows that they're not just savvy with shiplap—they're shrewd businesspeople.
Beto O’Rourke’s Endless Livestream
Want to know what he made for dinner last night? Or maybe you need to know how his kids are doing at soccer? Check Instagram.
The Bessssssst Thing in Texasssss: A Pet Boa Constrictor That Ended Up in a Fort Worth Goodwill Is Back Home
The snake’s owner was terrified that someone was going to steal his pet.
This Angry Letter to Jerry Jones From a Seven-Year-Old Cowboys Fan is Incredible
Tell it how it is, Rylan.
The Best Thing in Texas: A Woman Called off Her Wedding and Donated It to Another Couple
It’s a bittersweet tale, but it ended with a happy couple.
The Latest Texas Vanity Plate Auction Has Some Real Winners
Troy Aikman can finally get the plate of his dreams.
Meet the Women Whose Persistence Made Texas A&M Change Its Sexual Assault Policies
The university implemented sweeping changes after members of Twelfth Woman and others went public with their experiences.
Spotify Made a Texas Voting Playlist
The Sweden-based music streaming service wants to rev up Texans to do their civic duty with songs popular in the state.
Director Jason Reitman brought his Gary Hart biopic to the Paramount Theater just in advance of election day.
What Would Amazon’s HQ2 Do to the Austin and Dallas Housing Markets?
The tech giant is set to make its announcement within the next two months—but whatever happens, Austin and Dallas rents are likely to go up.
Did Post Malone Deserve That Viral Takedown?
Pop music’s current king got a savage review of his festival. We're not sure he deserved it.
‘The Long Dumb Road’ is the Kind of Road Movie You Don’t See Anymore
Director Hannah Fidell offers a contemporary coming-of-age road movie in her third feature.
As Demolition Begins on Schlitterbahn’s Verrückt Waterslide, Jeff Henry Faces Unrelated Felony Charges
Two years after the death of a ten-year-old boy on the ride, the waterslide is finally being removed.
Bill Hicks Is Finally Getting the Biopic Treatment
Last week, reports indicated that Richard Linklater would be writing, directing, and producing a biography of the late Texas comedian.
Fortress Festival Seems to Be Finding Its Identity
Entering its third year, the Fort Worth indie rock festival is full of Texas talent.
The Poo-Pourri Founder Has a “Supernatural” New Cleaning Company
The unlikely success story from Addison looks for a repeat.
Is There Any Way the Cowboys Won the Amari Cooper Trade?
The team gave up a first-round draft pick for a receiver who’s been anything other than a sure thing in recent years.
Former Longhorn Justin Tucker Missed His First-Ever Extra Point
One of the NFL’s greatest kickers cost his team a game.
Khalid Is Still Very Much Representing El Paso on His New ‘Suncity’ EP
The pop star, forever from the city of the 915, releases his new EP.
USA Gymnastics Is a Mess, and Simone Biles Won’t Stand for It
The former president was indicted. The interim president resigned. And there are still hundreds of victims.
The Best Thing in Texas: Dallas Yard Art Helped a Sick Little Girl Get Better
Mockingbird Lane’s "Elephant House" was a bright spot during a tough time.
The $5 Million Sam’s BBQ Dilemma
The man behind a black-owned barbecue spot in East Austin is faced with a choice between a community that wants him to stay and five million reasons to sell.
Well, That’s Some Crazy Texas Weather, Huh?
If you ever needed confirmation for how large and geographically diverse Texas is, check out this crazy weather.
Forget the Polls — What Are the Betting Odds on Beto O’Rourke Versus Ted Cruz?
Let’s see where people are putting their money.
Beto O’Rourke Shatters Campaign Records by Raising $38.1 Million
His final quarterly fundraising report of the election season is a new high for all U.S. Senate races in the country.
Willie Nelson Officially Releases His Ballot Box Anthem “Vote ’Em Out”
And it's strangely bipartisan! Really!
A Texas Woman’s Song Mocking Trump’s “Scary Time for Young Men” Comment Goes Viral
Performance artist Lynzy Lab challenges on the "scary" climate for young men with a ukulele.
‘Abandoned East Texas’ Captures the Beauty of the Forgotten
The houses, barns, restaurants, cars, and businesses that have been left behind are celebrated by 33,000 people on Facebook.
Everything You Should Know About The Proposed Sex Robot Brothel in Houston
Yes, that’s a real thing.
Buddy Holly Muse Peggy Sue Gerron Did More Than Just Get Married
The namesake for two of Buddy Holly’s hits passed away at 78 in Lubbock on Monday.
How Much Space Does $200,000 Get You in Texas Compared to the Rest of the Country?
Spoiler: Even in the expensive parts of Texas, it’s a lot.
Texas Musicians Love Beto O’Rourke
...and they've loved him long before Willie Nelson stepped up.
Ken Paxton Backs Expulsion of Student Who Refused to Stand for the Pledge of Allegiance
The attorney general’s office says that Texas law supports the school.
The Conversation About Cyclist Safety That Isn’t Happening in the Rio Grande Valley
After Mercedes City Commissioners walked out of a meeting while a friend of a recently-killed cyclist spoke, more steps are needed.
Sports Journalism Is as Relevant, and Important, as Ever in 2018
After the second annual Dan Jenkins Medal for Excellence in Sportswriting, a conversation about the past and future of the industry.
The Most Popular Zip Codes in Texas for Millennials Aren’t Where You Might Think
Looks like millennials are choosing their homes based on factors beyond avocado toast.
It’s September 21! Let Texan Demi Adejuyigbe Make Your Day Again This Year
The comedian's tradition of celebrating Earth, Wind & Fire’s hit is back and better than ever.
The Making of the Roy Orbison Hologram Tour
This fall, Roy Orbison is back on tour. Sort of. Here's how the Vernon native returned to the stage nearly three decades after his death.
Great-Grandma Avenged Her Mini Horse by Shooting the Gator She Thinks Ate It. This Story Deserves the Hollywood Treatment.
And here's how we'll make it. Get the agents for Sissy Spacek, Debra Winger, and Margo Martindale on the horn!
The Best Thing in Texas: A Purple Heart Recipient and the Dog Who Served Alongside Him Were Reunited in San Antonio
The two wounded warriors—both Purple Heart recipients—had an emotional reunion.
In Our Hyper-Political Times, Even Willie Nelson No Longer Unifies Us
The Red-Headed Stranger announced he’d be playing a rally for Beto O’Rourke. What happened next was predictable.