The Culture
December 7, 2018
Should Beto O’Rourke Host the Oscars?
Let's take a non-serious suggestion seriously.
December 7, 2018
The CDC’s First Study of Dockless Electric Scooters Will Happen in Austin
The ubiquitous devices are transforming transportation—and sending a lot of people to the hospital.
The Culture
December 6, 2018
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 Culture
December 6, 2018
The Second Round of Selena H-E-B Bags Did Not Sell Out Immediately
And that’s a good thing.
Music
December 5, 2018
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.
News & Politics
December 5, 2018
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.
Business
December 4, 2018
Buc-ee’s is Bringing Something Called “Tooshlights” to its Bathrooms
The best gas station bathrooms are about to get even better.
Sports
November 28, 2018
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.
Sports
November 28, 2018
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.
Politics & Policy
November 27, 2018
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.
Food & Drink
November 21, 2018
What’s With These Maps of Every State’s Favorite Thanksgiving Food?
Who the heck in Texas is eating all this key lime pie?
Best Thing In Texas
November 21, 2018
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.
Music
November 19, 2018
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.
Business
November 16, 2018
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.
Film & TV
November 14, 2018
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?
The Culture
November 14, 2018
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.
Style & Design
November 13, 2018
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.
Politics & Policy
November 12, 2018
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.
Best Thing In Texas
November 12, 2018
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.
Sports
November 9, 2018
This Angry Letter to Jerry Jones From a Seven-Year-Old Cowboys Fan is Incredible
Tell it how it is, Rylan.
Best Thing In Texas
November 9, 2018
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.
Art
November 6, 2018
The Latest Texas Vanity Plate Auction Has Some Real Winners
Troy Aikman can finally get the plate of his dreams.
News & Politics
November 6, 2018
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.
Music
November 5, 2018
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.
Film & TV
November 2, 2018
Austin Film Festival Closes Out With a Political Bummer in ‘The Front Runner’
Director Jason Reitman brought his Gary Hart biopic to the Paramount Theater just in advance of election day.
Business
November 2, 2018
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.
Music
November 1, 2018
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.
Film & TV
November 1, 2018
‘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.
News & Politics
October 31, 2018
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.
Film & TV
October 30, 2018
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.
Music
October 29, 2018
Fortress Festival Seems to Be Finding Its Identity
Entering its third year, the Fort Worth indie rock festival is full of Texas talent.
Business
October 25, 2018
The Poo-Pourri Founder Has a “Supernatural” New Cleaning Company
The unlikely success story from Addison looks for a repeat.
Sports
October 23, 2018
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.
Sports
October 22, 2018
Former Longhorn Justin Tucker Missed His First-Ever Extra Point
One of the NFL’s greatest kickers cost his team a game.
Music
October 19, 2018
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.
Sports
October 19, 2018
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.
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.