From the Archives: Can a New Generation of Texans Revive the Dream of Space Exploration?
With NASA’s ambitions trimmed, private space companies come to Texas, dreaming of Mars.
News & Politics
May 6, 2013
Discovering LBJ’s Austin
The city held a special place in Lyndon Baines Johnson’s heart, and a number of the places significant in his life there are still around.
Politics & Policy
March 22, 2013
Texas Wants Its Gold Back
Perry-backed legislation would create the "Fort Knox of Texas."
The Culture
March 20, 2013
Gawker Publishes George W. Bush’s Private Email Address
And tells readers to wish him a "Happy Iraq War Day."
Politics & Policy
March 20, 2013
NASA Presentation on Asteroid Detection “Not Reassuring”
Ten thousand "city killers" pass by the Earth unnoticed every year, said a NASA official.
Politics
March 12, 2013
Texas Legislature Earns Top Marks for Transparency
Regardless of your views, at least you know what's going on in there.
Libations
March 7, 2013
The Church At The Local Bar
Alcohol will be served—after the sermon.
The Culture
March 6, 2013
Austin Bag Ban Generates Mixed Bag of Reactions
Here are the pros and cons.
The Culture
March 5, 2013
Anti-Spending Texas Lawmaker Proposes George Bush National Park
Just surveying the property will cost up to $25,000.
The Culture
February 26, 2013
Two Texas Universities Dubbed “Amazing but Overlooked”
By The Daily Beast. We already knew they were great.
Texas History
February 25, 2013
“Victory or Death” Letter Returns to the Alamo
For the first time since it was penned by commander William Barret Travis 177 years ago.
The Culture
February 22, 2013
Texas Executes First Man of 2013
Carl Henry Blue was put to death Thursday for setting an ex-girlfriend on fire.
The Culture
February 20, 2013
Is Beaumont the Saddest City in America?
Or are their tweets just too profane?
The Culture
February 19, 2013
Texas Couple Delivers Two Sets of Identical Twins
"Home run!" Dad said.
The Culture
February 15, 2013
Jetsons Cars To Become A Reality in Round Rock? Sort of, Maybe
Residents may soon enjoy a ski lift-like public transit system.
Politics & Policy
February 14, 2013
The Twitillating Flirtation Between A Congressman and A Texas State Student
"ilu," 63-year-old Rep. Cohen (D-Tennessee) tweeted multiple times at a young bikini model.
Politics & Policy
February 13, 2013
Egypt Looks to El Paso for Water Wisdom
The city's massive inland desalination plant is drawing admirers from near and far.
Politics & Policy
February 12, 2013
Rep. Steve Stockman Tries to Display Obama Failometer and . . . Fails
Take it down, ordered U.S. House operations officers.
Politics & Policy
February 12, 2013
Panhandle Church Offers Concealed Handgun License Classes
"We've always attempted to think outside the box as far as what the needs of the community are," said Rev. Brad Foster, Calvary Baptist Church's senior pastor.
Politics & Policy
February 11, 2013
The Never-Ending Drought and What Texas Plans to Do About It
Remember the 2012 Water Plan? Now it's being discussed in legislature. We'll bring you up to speed.
Business
February 7, 2013
So Governor Brown Called Governor Perry’s Pitch to Californian Businesses “Barely A Fart”
How likely are Californian businesses to move to Texas?
Politics & Policy
February 6, 2013
El Paso Named Safest U.S. City
And the border was declared secure. What does this mean for immigration laws?
News & Politics
February 5, 2013
Rick Perry to Californians: Come Check Out Texas
Perry's thirty-second radio ad aimed at wooing businesspeople will run in six Californian cities.
Energy
January 29, 2013
Texas Tenth in the Nation for Green Building
The Lone Star state constructed over 36 million square feet of energy-efficient space last year.
Sports
January 29, 2013
Matthew McConaughey Works Through Stages of Grief After Lance Armstrong’s Confession
First he was mad, then he was sad. Now he is coming to terms.
News & Politics
January 29, 2013
One Texas Lawmaker Wants Electric Vehicle Owners to Pay
Representative Drew Darby wants fuel-efficient vehicles, which naturally incur lower gas taxes, to be charged increased registration fees.
Books
January 28, 2013
Bexar County Public Library Will Be Entirely Digital
Announced a judge who himself has 1,000 first editions in his personal library.
Politics & Policy
January 23, 2013
Beyoncé Lip-Synced at Obama’s Inauguration
Or so said a Marine Band spokeswoman. Question is, does it even matter?
Politics & Policy
January 23, 2013
How Texas Public Schools Teach the Bible
With a largely Protestant bias, according to examples culled by the Texas Freedom Network.
January 21, 2013
Are Houstonians More Likely To Drink and Drive?
H-town and two other Texas cities have some of the worst drunk driving fatality rates in America.