Marfa Is Now Such a Stereotype They Can Mock It on ‘The Simpsons’
Bart, Homer, Lisa, Marge, and Grampa Simpson made the trip on Sunday night.
Articles by Dan Solomon
Carol Burnett is the Perfect Namesake for a Lifetime Achievement Award
The funniest Texan alive was the first recipient of the Golden Globe's lifetime achievement award in television—and its namesake going forward.
U-Haul Rented More Trucks to People Moving to Texas Than Anywhere Else in 2018
And, specifically, one Houston suburb is the number two destination in America.
Texans Are Rallying Around the Family of Jazmine Barnes
It won’t bring back the seven-year-old girl killed in a drive-by shooting on Sunday morning, but it might make it easier for her family to get through their mourning.
A Brief History of Bevo Behaving Badly
The famed longhorn met the Georgia Bulldog at the Sugar Bowl, and things almost got wild.
What Texas Actor Had the Best Year in 2018?
A power ranking of Texas's Hollywood exports.
Frisco Flipped Bird Electric Scooters the Bird
The scooters were removed almost as quickly as the company dumped them on the city.
Nick Foles Has the Chance to Cement His Legend
Could the Westlake High School grad be the greatest backup quarterback of all time?
‘Where’d You Go, Bernadette’: The First Trailer for Richard Linklater’s New Film Is Here
The adaptation of the 2012 bestseller looks like quirky fun.
Is the Breastaurant Era Over?
Bikini’s, the once-thriving Austin-based chain, announced the closure of its final store this week.
How Long Does Ted Cruz’s Beard Have to Grow Before He Is Beloved by All People?
An unscientific, untrimmed analysis of the phenomenon of Ted Cruz Beard Thirst.
This Etsy Store Is Just Paintings of Texas Fast Food Chains in Romantic Landscapes
It’s Whataburger as we always imagined it.
Arlington’s Plan for Globe Life Park Includes the XFL and More
The newly ”obsolete” park looks like it’s found a new life.
The ubiquitous devices are transforming transportation—and sending a lot of people to the hospital.
Hurricane Harvey Price Gouging Cases are Still Being Settled
A gas station in North Texas is just the latest to pay back what they took from consumers.
The Second Round of Selena H-E-B Bags Did Not Sell Out Immediately
And that’s a good thing.
It’s Been One Hell of a Year for Texas Music
Kacey Musgraves, Travis Scott, Post Malone, Khalid, Maren Morris, and more have topped Apple’s charts—and are collecting accolades.
What We Know About the Indictment of Amber Guyger
The Dallas police officer who shot and killed Botham Shen Jean in his own apartment, indicted for murder, now awaits trial. Here's a quick primer on where things stand.
Buc-ee’s is Bringing Something Called “Tooshlights” to its Bathrooms
The best gas station bathrooms are about to get even better.
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.
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.