What H-E-B’s Acquisition of Favor Means for Both Companies
The venerable grocery chain purchased the food delivery startup for an undisclosed amount.
Articles by Dan Solomon
Does Beto O’Rourke’s Spotify Playlist Support His Punk Rock Credentials?
Digging into the U.S. Senate hopeful's six hour Spotify playlist.
Mark Cuban Will Raffle Off Mavs Tickets For Millennials Moving to Dallas
Now’s your chance to see the last-place NBA team in person for free, a $6 value.
The Johnny Manziel Redemption Tour Is Officially Underway
The former A&M star appeared on ’Good Morning America’ on Monday to ask for a second chance.
Why Does Austin Want a Soccer Team So Badly Anyway?
The largest American city without a professional sports team is awfully thirsty for a team that might not even have many fans.
It’s All Just a Game for Nick Foles
No matter the outcome of the Super Bowl, the Austin native and former Westlake High School quarterback has little to lose.
SXSW Film Will Feature Many Movies Directed by Women This Year
In several categories, films by women make up more than half of the titles.
An Ode to the Video Store Chain, on the Occasion of Blockbuster’s Demise
Ah, video stores, where viewers—and cinephile clerks—got to develop eclectic tastes.
Does Amazon’s Super Bowl Ad Prove That HQ2 Is Coming To Austin?
Probably not! But let’s read way too much into it anyway.
Learn How to Speak Like a Texan from YouTube Star “Korean Billy”
The viral sensation, who explained British accents in 2016, is fixin’ to help an international audience understand Texas English.
The Yanks Have Bought Dr Pepper
What does Keurig's acquisition mean for the national soft drink of Texas?
The XFL Is Returning—Where Would It Go in Texas?
Vince McMahon says it’s too soon to announce cities, but that won’t keep us from recklessly speculating.
Why Patrón Sold To Bacardi For $5.1 Billion Dollars
And why the company, started by Austin billionaire John Paul DeJoria might have been worth even more.
The Art of War Against the Cedar Tree
In protest of the annual punishment from central Texas’s arboreal parasite.
Case Keenum and Nick Foles: The Texas Quarterback Face-off
The University of Houston legend has come into his own. His biggest challenge is that Nick Foles may have too.
Texas Outlaw Country Gets a Major Exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame
The legacies of Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Billy Joe Shaver, Jerry Jeff Walker, and more will be on full display.
The Best Thing in Texas: Shea Serrano Fans Are Sending a Whole Bunch of Copies of His Basketball Book to Soldiers Deployed Overseas
The generous spirit of the Houston-based writer—and his online army of fans—continues to impress.
The Trailer for Hulu’s ‘The Looming Tower’ Brings Lawrence Wright’s Book to Terrifying Life
The ten-part miniseries dramatizes the road to 9/11 with Jeff Daniels, Peter Sarsgaard, and Alec Baldwin.
American Airlines Will Award Passengers Miles for Enduring the Inconveniences Of Air Travel
The company’s ”iSolve” system will allow flight attendants to deliver miles to inconvenienced customers before the plane even lands.
Cole Beasley is the Latest in a Tradition of Dallas Cowboys Musical Acts
The Dallas Cowboys wide receiver suffered a down year on the field, but he’s chasing another dream this offseason: rapping.
The Dallas Mavericks Now Play in China as the “Lone Ranger Heroes”
”Mavericks” is tough to translate. So is ”Dynamos.” But we imagined ways that we could rename Texas teams in a universal way.
What The Betting Odds on Amazon HQ2 Really Tell Us
Irish bookie Paddy Power gives Austin a 3:1 shot at landing the prized headquarters. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves.
Sea Turtles Are Getting Hypothermia, and Texans Are Saving Them
Emergency crews are on a mission in a half-shell.
How to Deal With Below-Freezing Temperatures in Texas
You're gonna need more than a sweater.
Ten Memorable 2017 Moments for Texas—and Texans—in Film
El Paso survived the mutant apocalypse, Irving was detached from space and time, and Matt McConaughey showed his dark side.
The Best Thing in Texas: Erykah Badu Kills It on ‘The Tonight Show’
A reminder of why she’s not just an inspiration to superstars, but a vital talent of her own.
Travis Scott Finally Dropped His Album With Quavo From Migos
Trappy Holidays, everybody.
Central Texans, Beware of Cedar Fever This Year
This cedar season looks brutal. Prepare to sniffle.
The Dallas Police Department is the Latest to Allow Officers to Grow Beards
The new policy is a bit of a chin-scratcher.
Why There Are So Many Mattress Stores Everywhere
A lawsuit may finally provide an answer.
The Best Thing In Texas: A Woman at an Amarillo Burger King Saved a Lady’s Life With Ice Cream
Helping your neighbor can be delicious.
West Texas Property Sales Don’t Always Include the Wind Rights
As wind energy takes a central role in the Texas grid, ”wind rights” are the new mineral rights.
This is What Needs to Happen for the Cowboys to Make the Playoffs
2017 has been a disappointing year, but it’s not over for the ’Boys yet.
The Best Thing In Texas: This Lady Goes Around Handing Out Christmas Cards to Everybody
Spreading a little holiday cheer.
Post Malone Has America’s Most-Watched Music Video Of 2017, According To Vevo
The Grapevine rapper more than doubled the numbers of stars like Taylor Swift and The Weeknd.
Cinemark Launches Its Own MoviePass Competitor
With a challenge from Plano-based Cinemark, the subscription-based movie wars are in full effect.
Now You Can Decorate Your House Like It’s a Spaghetti Warehouse
Want to upgrade the kitschiness of your kitchen? There’s an auction for that.
Texas A&M Football Makes a Splashy Hire With Jimbo Fisher
The Aggies win the headlines. The rest remains to be seen.
Amber Heard, Johnny Depp, and the Changing Conversations Around Abuse
Heard alleged that Depp abused her a year before #MeToo. Has the timing allowed him to evade consequences?
A New Study Offers Further Proof That North Texas Earthquakes Are Drilling- and Fracking-Related
The fault lines had been inactive for 300 million years before fracking started.
Khalid Leads the Texas Grammys Delegation With Five Nominations
Also up for awards: Maren Morris, Miranda Lambert, Kelly Clarkson, Icelandic transplants Kaleo, and more.
In Defense of Just Eating Your Dang Thanksgiving Dinner at Luby’s
The holidays are stressful. Two words that offer an oasis? ”LuAnn Platter.”
Cougar Fans, Apparently You Were Right About Case Keenum All Along
Why is the former University of Houston star suddenly playing like the best quarterback in the league in his seventh season?
George Strait’s Extravagant House in San Antonio is for Sale
You know who likes fireplaces? George Strait likes fireplaces.
Storms as Severe as Harvey Will Become Much More Likely, According to Study
By the end of the 21st century, a 100-year storm like Harvey could become a five-and-a-half-year storm in Texas.
Jerry Jones Has Gone Rogue
The maverick owner has long done things his own way, but his latest challenge to the NFL is his boldest yet.
Gregg Popovich for President? Here’s His First 2020 “Campaign Ad”
Funny or Die lines Coach Pop up to take his shot.
The Best Thing In Texas: José Altuve’s Letter To J.J. Watt
A mashup of Houston sports icons to warm your heart.
