The Daily Post
July 12, 2016
Mark Hughes and the Right to Bear Arms
When the Dallas Police Department posted Mark Hughes's picture during the mass police shooting, they made him a target.
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Politics & Policy
May 19, 2016
Bathroom Bills Are Creating More Issues Than They Claim To Solve
Because it's hard to solve a problem that doesn't exist.
The Daily Post
May 10, 2016
How College Campuses Across Texas Are Tackling Student Hunger
As tuition costs increase and the university population is increasingly nontraditional, colleges across the state are opening up food pantries.
Politics & Policy
April 27, 2016
Campus Carry Set To Be The New Normal At Public Universities In Texas
With the August 1 deadline looming, public universities in Texas finalize their campus carry policies.
The Daily Post
April 11, 2016
Here’s How Texas Cities Rank On Restaurant Variety
Unsurprising spoiler: You probably shouldn’t move to Texas if you want a variety of Asian restaurant options.
The Daily Post
April 7, 2016
Glitches During STAAR Testing Don’t Bode Well For Texas’s New Test Vendor
In ETS’s first year taking over most of Texas’s test administration, they aren’t providing enough improvement from the vendor they replaced.
Politics & Policy
March 30, 2016
Why Scrutinizing District Attorneys Is A Necessary Part Of Improving The Criminal Justice System
Reform doesn’t mean only addressing police brutality.
Music
March 21, 2016
What We Learned At SXSW 2016
Food, diversity, female empowerment, and more: Here are our takeaways from SXSW 2016.
Music
March 18, 2016
SXSW Music: What We Saw On Thursday
Loretta Lynn, Ra Ra Riot, Des Ark, and Phosphorescent.
Music
March 17, 2016
SXSW Music: What We Saw On Wednesday
Ryan Adams, POP ETC, Delicate Boys, The Tontons, and the Avett Brothers rounded out our music-packed Wednesday.
Uncategorized
March 16, 2016
Michelle Obama’s SXSW Keynote Discussion Tackled Girl Power And Education
Michelle Obama won't be running for president, but she'll be working on her causes outside the White House.
The Daily Post
March 15, 2016
#BlackLivesMatter In Austin Means Tackling Gentrification Along With Police Brutality
How are Austin activists fighting back in a city that's pushing them out?
The Daily Post
March 15, 2016
The SXSW Online Harassment Summit Was A Small But Necessary Step Forward
It was a misunderstanding of online harassment that led to the creation of the summit, and there's still a lot more work to be done.
The Daily Post
March 11, 2016
SXSW 2016: Key Interactive Sessions You’ll Want to See
The Interactive section of the conference has been a place to explore innovation. Don’t miss these sessions.
Health
March 1, 2016
Uterus Transplants Are Coming To Baylor, But Ethical Considerations Also Loom
Baylor University Medical Center will be one of the first hospitals in the U.S. to begin this groundbreaking clinical trial.
The Daily Post
February 11, 2016
Does Texas Have Any Sanctuary Cities?
The governor is threatening to take funds from local police departments that have “sanctuary city” policies, but are those threats even warranted?
Health
February 2, 2016
Sandbranch Is Yet Another Poor, Black Community Without Clean Water
They've been without clean water for decades. How is this still the case in 2016?
Texas History
February 1, 2016
Remembering The Slocum Massacre
Acknowledging the past is just the first step for this small town.
Business
January 26, 2016
Walmart Closures Are Leaving Small Towns In A Lurch
In just a few days, residents of Italy and Godley won’t have a local grocery and pharmacy store.
The Daily Post
January 13, 2016
Walmart Supercenters Will Require Supervisors to Check For Valid Gun Licenses
“Gun check on aisle 3.”
The Daily Post
January 12, 2016
The Problem With Georgetown’s “Old South Ball”
Because a dance is the best way to learn about this dark time in U.S. history.
Politics & Policy
December 24, 2015
Governor Abbott Had A Bill Of Rights “Nativity” Scene Removed From The Capitol
The display was to promote the separation of church and state, but it seems the governor missed that point.
The Daily Post
December 21, 2015
This Doesn’t Have To Be The End Of Rideshares In Austin
Uber and Lyft haven’t yet declared their departure from Austin, but there are already others ready to take their place.
Politics & Policy
December 20, 2015
How Prepared Is Texas Law Enforcement For Open Carry?
The new open carry law goes into effect in 2016, and law enforcement is trying to meet the changes head-on.
The Daily Post
December 12, 2015
The Mock Mass Shooting Near UT-Austin Doesn’t Take Bystanders Into Account
A "serious, theatrical skit" isn't what students need during finals. Or ever.
The Daily Post
December 1, 2015
Dallas Has Become A Battleground Over Syrian Refugees, But Its Mayor Wants To Hold The Door Open
His comments about Syrian refugees have gotten him national attention and could push more Texans to follow his lead.
The Daily Post
November 23, 2015
State Troopers Will Now Just Ask Drivers Their Race
After a review of years of citations by state troopers raised questions of racial profiling, DPS is trying out a new method.
Film & TV
November 19, 2015
‘True Conviction’ Follows Group of Texas Exonerees Investigating Wrongful Conviction Cases
Who better to investigate wrongful conviction cases than exonerees?
The Daily Post
November 17, 2015
Austin, Dallas, and Houston Have Some of Worst Highways in Texas (and the U.S.)
Every year, Texas' growing population makes traffic a bit more unbearable.
The Daily Post
November 11, 2015
The New UT System Hiring Practice That Could Have Helped Mizzou
The UT System's version of the Rooney Rule could lead to more diversity in hiring. Here's why that is necessary.
Politics & Policy
November 4, 2015
Republic Of Texas Member Fined For Trying To Simulate The Legal Process
Why secede when you can just declare yourself a country?
The Culture
January 21, 2013
UT’s Student Newspaper Addresses Racism
After the Daily Texan caused national uproar by publishing a controversial Trayvon Martin cartoon, the paper has taken several steps to be more diverse, including publishing a series on race.
The Culture
January 21, 2013
Five Texas Teens Doing Big Things
An Austin teen will be the first American to graduate from an elite ballet school in Russia this spring. She is just the latest in a string of Texas teens who have accomplished impressive things in the past few years.
January 21, 2013
Houston Press Writer Incurs Wrath of Blogosphere for Stripper Post
Press writer Richard Connelly reveals that a Houston Chronicle society reporter maintains a double life as an "angry stripper." Outrage ensues!
Arts & Entertainment
April 4, 2012
Anti-Bullying Video by Cypress Students Goes Viral
Students at Cypress Ranch High School wrote and performed the song “Who Do U Think U R,” filming a music video that has already received nearly 50,000 hits on YouTube.
Politics & Policy
March 28, 2012
Texans React to Oral Arguments in Supreme Court on Obama’s Healthcare Law
Here's what Texan elected officials had to say about the three days of oral argument in the Supreme Court over Affordable Care Act.
March 7, 2012
Foursquare Founder Checks Out
Naveen Selvadurai, co-founder of social networking site Foursquare, announced that he was leaving the company on his personal blog. But why?
The Culture
March 2, 2012
The Perfect Spokeswoman for Breastfeeding?
Beyoncé was spotted breastfeeding Blue Ivy at a NYC restaurant last week, leading breastfeeding advocates to rejoice.
Web Exclusive
March 1, 2012
A Q&A With Stephen Harrigan
The author and contributing editor on making kolaches, tracing roots, and writing personal stories.
Sports
February 28, 2012
Terrell Owens Faces Foreclosure on Two Dallas Condos
The former Dallas Cowboy is delinquent on payments on two Dallas condos, which could go up for auction in March.