Beaver Aplin built the quirky convenience chain into a Texas empire. Will his tactics translate outside the state?
Articles by Eric Benson
If Beto Runs for President, Where Does That Leave Texas?
John Cornyn may be vulnerable and 2020 looks even better than 2018 for Democrats—but who will run?
The Power Issue: Beto O’Rourke Came Closer Than Anyone Could Have Expected
The El Pasoan who would be senator isn’t done yet.
Is Thomas J. Henry an unrepentant huckster, or is he a righteous warrior for the little guy? Can he be both?
Jim Allison Can’t Believe He Actually Won the Nobel Prize
It’s the greatest honor the Houston-based cancer immunologist can imagine—even more than playing onstage with Willie Nelson.
A Brownsville Cop Was Charged With Smuggling Her Undocumented Boyfriend. She’s Been Acquitted. He’ll Likely Be Deported.
Brownsville police officer Valerie Rivas was charged with smuggling her undocumented boyfriend. She’s been acquitted. He’s likely to be deported.
How Chinese Baseball Came to North Texas
The AirHogs were a small-time professional team of ex-minor- and major-leaguers in Grand Prairie. Then the Chinese arrived.
Author Ben Fountain Thinks the Revolution Is Coming
In his latest book, the author doesn't pull punches with either political party.
Augustine Frizzell Is ‘Never Goin’ Back’
In her twenties, Dallas filmmaker Augustine Frizzell was a single mom and struggling actor. Now 39, she’s poised to conquer Hollywood.
