The Power Issue: Beto O’Rourke Came Closer Than Anyone Could Have Expected
The El Pasoan who would be senator isn’t done yet.
Articles by Eric Benson
Meet the Flamboyant, Fame-Seeking Heavyweight Champ of Texas Personal-Injury Law
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.
The Zellner Brothers Are Ready for the Big Time With ‘Damsel’
David and Nathan Zellner have made it as indie filmmakers in their own under-the-radar way. Now they’re going mainstream (sort of), with the Robert Pattinson–starring western ‘Damsel.’
Beto O’Rourke Is Looking for Answers on Family Separation Too
The Democratic Senate candidate led a march to the new Tornillo facility holding immigrant children, but he doesn't have a full picture of what's going on inside.
