Sports

July 11, 2016

Lessons In Greatness

On Tim Duncan's retirement from the San Antonio Spurs.

By Erica Grieder

July 7, 2016

How Kevin Durant Going To The Warriors Is A Big Win For The University of Texas

It could be a nightmare for Texas NBA teams, but the Longhorns should be happy.

By Leif Reigstad

Olympic gymnast Simone Biles prepares for the Rio Olympics.

June 22, 2016

Gold Rush

She’s tiny, intense, explosive—and the most breathtaking Olympian you’ll be watching this summer. Meet Spring gymnast Simone Biles.

By Michael Hardy

June 16, 2016

The Gulf War

Texas’s commercial and recreational fishermen are fighting it out over access to a once-imperiled fish.

By Barry Yeoman

June 9, 2016

Delay of Game

Discovering the joys of Friday Night Lights, ten years after everyone else.

By Stephen Harrigan

June 8, 2016

We Have Some Ideas For The Big 12 Expansion

You know, when they actually get around to it.

By John Nova Lomax

May 26, 2016

Changes at Baylor

The 171-year-old university fired its football coach and demoted its famous President today. Will that be enough?

By Jessica Luther and Dan Solomon

May 25, 2016

UNT’s Partnership With The Cowboys Could Be Great For Academics

By default, is UNT America’s college? No, but this is still a big deal.

By H. Drew Blackburn

May 16, 2016

It’s Time To Stop Spending Tens of Millions of Dollars On High School Football Stadiums

Clear eyes, full hearts, can’t stop spending money.

By H. Drew Blackburn

Politics & Policy|

May 13, 2016

Spurs of the Moment

They are successful, visionary, and humble. If only we could say the same for our presidential candidates.

By Erica Grieder

May 11, 2016

The Spurs Aren’t Dead Yet, But We Can Hear A Death Rattle

On the brink of elimination, this may be the final act for Duncan and Ginobili.

May 5, 2016

An Aggie Coach Tweeted Away Part Of The 2017 Recruiting Class

Stay off Twitter, everybody.

May 4, 2016

How Good Does Ezekiel Elliott Have To Be?

The Cowboys made the rare move of making a running back a top-five draft pick. What’ll it take for that to be worth it?

April 21, 2016

Can The Mavericks Win The Series Against The Oklahoma City Thunder?

Saved by the buzzer, the Mavericks can have some fun with the joyless Thunder.

Books|

April 20, 2016

The Checklist

What to read, watch, and listen to this month to achieve maximum Texas cultural literacy.

By Texas Monthly

April 18, 2016

Old News: An Illustrated Look at Curious Headlines From a Bygone Era

Galveston hosts a baseball game with nursery rhyme flair.

By Julia Suits

April 15, 2016

Betting Your Way Through The Texas Teams In The NBA Playoffs

Somehow, the Mavericks and the Rockets join the Spurs in the NBA playoffs again this year—but we don’t like their odds.

Books|

April 10, 2016

The Making of The Little Red Book

An excerpt from Harvey Penick: The Life and Wisdom of the Man Who Wrote the Book on Golf by Kevin Robbins reveals how one of golf's greatest minds came to share his knowledge with the world.

By Kevin Robbins

April 7, 2016

Baylor Football Star Shawn Oakman Is Under Investigation For Sexual Assault

Waco’s police department executed a warrant to search the player's home on April 3.

By Jessica Luther and Dan Solomon

April 6, 2016

Notes From The Astros’ Spring Training

A hello (and goodbye) from Osceola County Stadium.

By John Nova Lomax

April 6, 2016

ESPN’s Adam Schefter Says Greg Hardy Is A Changed Man

During a sit-down interview, the ESPN reporter jumped to some big conclusions.

April 5, 2016

The Astros Are Bigger Than Carlos Correa

Sure, he's the golden child. But there's nothing but blue skies ahead for the Astros.

By John Nova Lomax

Aerial view of the Wrestlemania crowd and stage engulfed in blue and red lights.

April 4, 2016

Some WrestleMania Ticket Holders Were Pretty Mad At Jerry Jones Last Night

WrestleMania’s North Texas stop was not without its hiccups.

April 4, 2016

Texas Western’s Championship Win Was Historic, But Why Did It Take So Long To Recognize That?

The team was honored at the Final Four this weekend, but for years the significance of the win was ignored or dismissed.

By Leif Reigstad

April 1, 2016

The New Food Options At The Texas Rangers Ballpark Include A Vegan Cart And The Least Vegan Sandwich Of All Time

Hungry? You might not be after you learn about the Wicked Pig.

Politics & Policy|

March 30, 2016

Will Texas Be A Swing State In November? You Can Bet On It (Literally)

The odds aren't great, but according to booking sites they're there.

March 30, 2016

Prairie View A&M Fired Its Women’s Basketball Coach For Suspending Two Players Who Were Dating

The latest front in Title IX?

March 24, 2016

If Jerry Jones Thinks A Link Between Football And CTE Is Absurd, He Should Talk To This Cowboy Hall Of Famer

Jerry Jones is a brain-injury truther.

By H. Drew Blackburn

March 23, 2016

Is The Circuit Of The Americas Doomed?

The X Games are out, and Formula One is a touch-and-go proposition. What’s going on with the four-year-old racetrack?

March 23, 2016

Jordan Spieth Unveiled His Under Armour Line As Part Of His Bid For Endorsement Domination

The 22-year-old Dallas golfer is well on his way to being one of the richest media presences on the planet.

March 21, 2016

The Guntry Club Set

Welcome to the Frisco Gun Club, where the elite pack heat.

By Nate Blakeslee

March 21, 2016

Warriors, Come Out To Play

What we learned from the most anticipated regular season NBA matchup in years.

March 17, 2016

Here’s What Virtual Reality Sports Training Is Actually Like

At SXSW this year, StriVR—the company that’s bringing VR to practice facilities around the NFL, NHL, NBA, MLB, and MLS—showed off their goods.

March 4, 2016

It’s Miller Time

As the Spurs get older, The Professor gets a crack at a title.

February 24, 2016

Let’s Get Ready to Rassle

Party World Rasslin', a wrestling league cum theater troupe, is keeping things weird in Austin.

By Michael Hardy

Arts & Entertainment|

February 24, 2016

The Checklist

What to watch, read, and listen to this month to achieve maximum Texas cultural literacy.

By Texas Monthly

February 23, 2016

Mack Brown Will Be Assessing The Viability Of A UTRGV Football Program

Will UTRGV's football program remain undefeated?

The Daily Post|

February 23, 2016

Here Is What It’s Like To Drive A Lamborghini Around A Track In Texas

The world is bleak, so get it while you can.

February 19, 2016

Texas A&M Could Have Female Yell Leaders For The First Time

What a time to be alive.

The Daily Post|

February 17, 2016

Houston Is Looking For A Few (10,000) Good Volunteers For The Super Bowl

Love the NFL, and want to donate your time and efforts to make sure its most massive event is a success? There are just a few hoops to jump through first!