Reminders of why we love our state so much
The richest black man in America made a big announcement during his commencement speech to the graduating class of 2019.
“Armed only with a mean face,” former sailor and soldier Oscar Stewart became a hero.
This marsupial on the lam from an exotic wildlife ranch has become the talk of the Hill Country.
It's the opposite of a bum steer.
The power of social media. And donuts.
Belinda George makes sure that every student at her elementary school gets read to at night.
The giant of Texas basketball got the classiest of send-offs.
The missive was part of a 1962 study that attempted to track the flow of ocean currents.
When life handed Mary Lee of Magnolia Lee Baking dinosaurs, she made dino-valentines.
70-year-old Ken had been living off the grid for 25 years when he fell ill.
When no next of kin could be located, Texans showed up en masse to make sure this veteran’s service was honored at his burial.
Cancer sucks, but the timing couldn’t have been more fortuitous.
The Texans’ pass rusher, five cheerleaders, and Toro teamed up to make the Harris family’s day.
The snake’s owner was terrified that someone was going to steal his pet.
It’s a bittersweet tale, but it ended with a happy couple.
We guess our Whataween invite got lost in the mail.
Mockingbird Lane’s "Elephant House" was a bright spot during a tough time.
The two wounded warriors—both Purple Heart recipients—had an emotional reunion.
The cowboy hat-wearing trio warmed hearts at the Texas Rural Health Services center in La Grange.
Technically, a Texan does the best thing in California.
Truly refreshing news.
”Here, everything’s birthday,” indeed.
We’re not crying, you’re crying.
“No I didn’t have to,” he told reporters, ”But they’re my people.”
She’s so brave!
What: The 2018 Scripps National Spelling Bee.Who: Karthik Nemmani, a fourteen-year-old from McKinney.Why It’s So Great: On Thursday night, a Texan took home the championship title from the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Karthick Nemmani, an eighth grader at Scoggins Middle School, knew he had it
No horses were harmed in the filming of this video. In fact, one was saved.
It’s hard not to like these guys.
Willie Nelson, Leon Bridges, Post Malone, Shakey Graves, and Okkervil River all put out new records in an eight-day span.
Montannah Kenney became the youngest girl to climb the mountain two months before her eighth birthday.
The Lamar High School senior gets his pick of Stanford, Harvard, Yale, and seventeen other universities.
The generous spirit of the Houston-based writer—and his online army of fans—continues to impress.
A reminder of why she’s not just an inspiration to superstars, but a vital talent of her own.
Helping your neighbor can be delicious.
Spreading a little holiday cheer.
There were so many times that we could have broken this year. But not Texans. We’re not made that way.
A mashup of Houston sports icons to warm your heart.
She just can’t wait to be queen.
The Dallas guitar hero’s expansive sixth release is a strong album of the year contender.
After surviving a plane crash, Kechi Okwuchi makes "Stronger" her anthem.
The most interesting sports video game in years tugs on some specific Texas heartstrings.
There’s no accounting for taste, though.
You may disagree, but we know we’re right.
