Best Thing In Texas
October 18, 2018
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 Culture
October 15, 2018
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.
The Culture
October 15, 2018
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.
Politics & Policy
October 15, 2018
Forget the Polls — What Are the Betting Odds on Beto O’Rourke Versus Ted Cruz?
Let’s see where people are putting their money.
Politics & Policy
October 12, 2018
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.
Music
October 11, 2018
Willie Nelson Officially Releases His Ballot Box Anthem “Vote ’Em Out”
And it's strangely bipartisan! Really!
The Culture
October 9, 2018
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.
The Culture
October 5, 2018
‘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.
Health
October 3, 2018
Everything You Should Know About The Proposed Sex Robot Brothel in Houston
Yes, that’s a real thing.
Music
October 2, 2018
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.
The Culture
October 2, 2018
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.
Music
September 28, 2018
Texas Musicians Love Beto O’Rourke
...and they've loved him long before Willie Nelson stepped up.
Politics & Policy
September 26, 2018
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 Culture
September 25, 2018
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
September 24, 2018
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 Culture
September 24, 2018
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.
The Culture
September 21, 2018
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.
Music
September 21, 2018
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.
Film & TV
September 19, 2018
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!
Best Thing In Texas
September 18, 2018
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.
Music
September 15, 2018
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.
Film & TV
September 15, 2018
Will Michael B. Jordan Play the Next Superman?
The oddsmakers seem to think so.
The Culture
September 13, 2018
The Woman Who Wrote ‘How to Murder Your Husband’ Has Been Arrested on Suspicion of Murdering Her Husband
That feels a little on the nose.
Film & TV
September 12, 2018
Ten Movies With Texas Ties You Should Watch This Fall
It may be September, but the summer heat is far from over. Find some respite at the movies, from 'White Boy Rick' to 'A Star Is Born.'
News & Politics
September 10, 2018
Why Did Authorities Wait Almost 48 Hours to Release Amber Guyger’s Name?
Dallas police waited to release the suspect’s name even as it appeared across the internet, eroding the local community’s already fragile trust.
Style & Design
September 10, 2018
Andy Roddick and Brooklyn Decker’s Austin Home Is for Sale
If you’ve got $6 million and a hankering to live in luxury, YOLO.
Sports
September 7, 2018
Could the San Antonio Raiders Happen in 2019?
The team won’t be calling San Antonio its permanent home, but they’re going to have to play somewhere next season—and it probably won’t be Oakland or Las Vegas.
The Culture
September 5, 2018
A Person Died After Renting an Electric Scooter in Dallas
What you should know about scooter rentals.
The Culture
September 5, 2018
The Best Thing in Texas: Meet Emotional Support Alpacas Willie, Waylon, and Tex
The cowboy hat-wearing trio warmed hearts at the Texas Rural Health Services center in La Grange.
Politics & Policy
September 4, 2018
A Billboard With Trump’s Meanest Tweet About Ted Cruz Is Going Up in Texas
Their fraught primary relationship comes back to haunt Texas’s junior senator.
Border & Immigration
August 31, 2018
The Trump Administration Is Targeting Latino Texans Who Are U.S. Citizens
With the government questioning the authenticity of their birth certificates, some Texans worry that even providing additional documentation won't be enough.
Music
August 29, 2018
The CMA Nominations Prove That Texas Women are the Queens of Country
Maren Morris, Kacey Musgraves, and Miranda Lambert are the new faces of country music.
The Culture
August 28, 2018
Who Has the Best and Worst Commutes in Texas?
A new study suggests that there’s a new city topping the charts for getting stuck in traffic, and it’s in North Texas.
Sports
August 27, 2018
With Manu Ginobili’s Retirement, It’s the End of an Era for the Spurs
Manu Ginobili, Tony Parker, and Kawhi Leonard have all left the franchise. Tim Duncan retired the year before. How does the team move on without its iconic players?
Sports
August 27, 2018
Are Coaches’ Football Salaries Worth It?
The salaries of Texas college football coaches don’t always seem to make a lot of sense.
Arts & Entertainment
August 27, 2018
Alex Jones’s Social Media Struggles Took a Strange Turn on Tumblr
The Infowars boss had his pages banned from YouTube and Facebook. Something else happened on Tumblr.
The Culture
August 24, 2018
Are Hackers on Twitter Impersonating a Dallas Dentist Who Died in 2015?
Dr. Michael Stuart died in 2015. On Twitter, he’s an active commenter on politics. What’s going on?
Music
August 22, 2018
People Shouldn’t Have to Turn to Travis Scott and Lemonade Stands for Our Social Safety Net
The rapper’s generosity allowed a fan to bury his mom. That says more about the state of affairs in our country than it does about Travis Scott.
Sports
August 22, 2018
Why the Spurs Will Have Frost Bank Logos on Their Jerseys This Season
San Antonio’s team found a local partner for its first jersey sponsor.
The Culture
August 21, 2018
You Can Bring Your Trained Service Miniature Horse on Southwest Flights
The company’s new service animal policy has been making headlines.
Business
August 20, 2018
Let’s Take a Look at the Fastest-Growing Companies in Texas
The Inc. 5000 list analyzes the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S.—and more of them are in Texas than in any state besides California.
Sports
August 16, 2018
Austin’s Winding Path to a New Stadium for MLS’s Columbus Crew
Austin’s city council voted on Wednesday to approve plans for a soccer stadium to host the soon-to-be-relocated Crew.
The Culture
August 15, 2018
Should Ted Cruz and Beto O’Rourke Settle This Race on the Basketball Court?
In June, Twitter beef between late night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel and Senator Ted Cruz ended in an one-on-one game of basketball. It was neither the first nor the last time that basketball played into Cruz’s political life. He started a weekly pickup game at the
Film & TV
August 13, 2018
This Map Offers a Road Trip to Texas’s Most Famous Film Locations
The Texas Film Commission wants you to hit the road this summer.
Politics & Policy
August 9, 2018
What Could Ted Cruz’s Campaign Have Meant When It Called Beto O’Rourke a ‘Triple Meat Whataburger Liberal’?
Thank you, Ted Cruz campaign, for introducing the Whataburger-themed insult to Texas politics.
Politics & Policy
August 8, 2018
A Brief History of Texas Officials Falling for Fake Memes
Tuesday morning, Greg Abbott retweeted a fake Churchill quote. It’s not the first time one of our elected officials has been duped.
The Culture
August 7, 2018
What Does Alex Jones Do Now?
The beleaguered Infowars boss has been pulled from the two largest media platforms in the world. Now what?
Sports
August 6, 2018
Robert Griffin III and Johnny Manziel, a Study in Contrasts
Both of the Texas college greats suited up to play football again. Only one of them looked rusty.
The Culture
August 3, 2018
Why is Changing Austin’s Name a Non-Starter?
A city report on Confederate and slavery-related names in the capital noted a big one—the city itself.
The Culture
August 2, 2018
We Guessed What These Big Tex Choice Awards State Fair Food Semifinalists Actually Are
”Cotton candy tacos,” we can’t wait to meet you.