Arts & Entertainment
November 18, 2015
The Google of Texas
Answers to all of Texas's most pressing questions can be found in the brand-new edition of the Texas Almanac.
Texana
Texas History
November 18, 2015
The Great Pyramide
A Christmas carousel built nearly a century and a half ago is a welcome reminder of Texas’s deep German heritage.
Style & Design
October 23, 2015
Texas Castles: The Early Years
Although we trail such medieval wonderlands as Spain, Bavaria, and Wales in castles per square mile, Texas is studded with crenellated, turreted strongholds, ranging from the kitschy to the magnificent.
News & Politics
October 23, 2015
The DMV Is Auctioning Off a License Plate That Reads “Texas AF”
Find a millennial and ask what that means.
Being Texan
October 21, 2015
G-G-Ghost Stories
All Hallows Eve, which descends from the grand Celtic festival of the dead, was stirring up a cauldron of supernatural activity long before kids started donning costumes to harvest candy from the neighbors. But, alas, for some time, Halloween and the belief in spirits of the departed have
The Texanist
October 21, 2015
The Texanist: How to Pronounce Pecan
Our estimable advice columnist on the origins of Hunt’s boot fence and how miffed we should get about pecan pronunciation, desecrated chili pots, and overenthusiastic, football-lovin’ grandfathers.
Business
October 21, 2015
Kolaches on the Potomac
All hail Republic Kolache, the pop-up restaurant introducing our beloved Czech pastry to the nation's capital.
The Culture
October 21, 2015
Guest of Honor
The dishes, glassware, and silver that John F. Kennedy never got to use.
The Daily Post
October 20, 2015
Y’all, Norwegians Use the Word “Texas” as Slang to Mean “Crazy”
The things you learn on the Internet.
The Texanist
September 17, 2015
The Texanist: How to Pick the Country Boy of Your Dreams Out of the Herd
Our estimable advice columnist on finding love in the country, the (unquestioned!) merit of the State Fair, the fulfilling post-rodeo career of a bucking bull, and more.
Style & Design
September 17, 2015
Rocketbuster Handmade Custom Boots
Because you know you’ve always wanted to kick it up.
Music
September 17, 2015
Black Is the New Black
Ten years after his last album, Clint Black has a new record—and the same old attitude.
Film & TV
September 17, 2015
“Let’s Go Dig Up Dom”
The hopelessly devoted, surprisingly normal, not at all creepy cult of Fandango.
The Culture
September 17, 2015
Old News: An Illustrated Look at Curious Headlines From a Bygone Era
Chatter at the Hempstead drug store.
The Daily Post
August 21, 2015
Texas Takes On New York: Chili Con Queso Cheesecake
Oh, you think it’s okay to put peas in guacamole, ‘New York Times’? Let’s see how you like these Texan takes on classic New York City dishes. (The fourth in a series.)
The Culture
August 19, 2015
Old News: An Illustrated Look at Curious Headlines From a Bygone Era
The mad skunks of Georgetown in 1875.
The Texanist
August 14, 2015
The Texanist: How Should a Texan Handle Himself in the Presence of a Small Stinging Insect?
Our estimable advice columnist on how to handle nasty bugs, tobacco-pushing grandpas, and red lights in a one-stoplight town.
Texas History
August 14, 2015
The Long, Strange Journey Of Lee Harvey Oswald’s Gravestone Back To Texas
The presumed killer of John F. Kennedy died in Texas, but his gravestone didn't rest in peace.
The Daily Post
August 13, 2015
The University Of Texas Is Moving The Jefferson Davis Statue From the Main Mall
Four other Confederates will maintain their vigil over the university, but Jefferson Davis is being moved out of plain sight.
Arts & Entertainment
August 13, 2015
The Cowgirl Way
The story behind rodeo star Tad Lucas’s little red riding boots.
Country Notes
August 13, 2015
Greetings From Marfa
A taxonomy of West Texas waves.
Texas History
July 23, 2015
Mr. Bryan’s Magical History Tour
A trove of Texas memorabilia.
The Daily Post
July 9, 2015
Mapping the Best Texas Movies
No, Business Insider, you can’t boil Texas down to just one movie, especially when that movie is Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Here are a few dozen more from across the state.
The Daily Post
July 7, 2015
This Week in Texas Confederate Flag News: Rallies, Burnings, and More
Flag-waving rebels roll on Walmarts from Houston to Amarillo, an Odessa songsmith pens an anthem for the movement, and a Houston-area man’s banner is vandalized.
The Daily Post
July 7, 2015
The Alamo Just Became a World Heritage Site, But What Does That Mean?
Souvenez-vous de l’Alamo. アラモを覚えています. Erinnere mich an die Alamo.
The Daily Post
June 25, 2015
Embrace Y’all, Y’all
An increasing number of Texans seem to think it’s sophisticated to call a group of people “you guys.” It’s not.
Critters
June 19, 2015
Meet the Official Cat of the Alamo, Miss Isabella Francisca Veramendi de Valero
Long may Bella keep the grounds free of rodents.
The Daily Post
June 11, 2015
Texas City Flags: The Good, the Blah, and the Fugly
Our state flag kicks ass seven ways from Sunday. Maybe that’s why the vast majority of our city flags are terrible.
Being Texan
March 25, 2015
Welcome to Texas!
Every day more than a thousand people move to the Lone Star State. Lucky enough to be a new arrival? This crash course will get you thinking, eating, and talking like a native in no time. (Lucky enough to already be a native? You’ll be reminded of all the reasons
The Culture
March 25, 2015
How to Talk Like a Texan
You can spend your whole life trying, but this will do in a pinch.
Music
February 12, 2015
Watch a Short Documentary About Willie Nelson and His Iconic Guitar, Trigger
A short documentary by Rolling Stone, narrated by Woody Harrelson, affirms how essential the Martin classical guitar is to Willie Nelson’s sound and persona.
Business
February 5, 2015
What Texas Food Chains Should Be Revived?
With the imminent return of Youngblood’s Fried Chicken, and a wave of nostalgia for long-gone establishments resurfacing, what other iconic chains should make a return?
The Daily Post
January 28, 2015
You Call That Texas Chili? Get A Rope.
The New York Times’s latest stab at authentic Texas cooking is even weirder than most.
The Daily Post
January 22, 2015
Kolaches Are Apparently the “It” Food This Year
The Today Show says 2015 is the year of the kolache, but we say every year is the year of the kolache.
The Daily Post
January 20, 2015
An 81-Year-Old Slaton Man Cashed in 500 Pounds Worth of Pennies
Save every penny you find over the course of the next sixty some years, and you too could have enough for a nice iPad or something.
The Daily Post
January 7, 2015
Billionaire Fund Manager Fayez Sarofim Weds Son’s Mother-in-Law
After the New Year’s Eve nuptials of their mom and dad, Phillip and Lori Sarofim are now step-siblings as well as spouses. Fifteen years after his second messy and expensive divorce, has Fayez Sarofim found true love at last?
Music
September 22, 2014
Willie Nelson Gave New York Times Columnist Maureen Dowd A Pot Tutorial
After a new campaign in Colorado has literally made Dowd the poster child for how not to consume legal marijuana, she turned to the nation's most beloved expert for advice on how to do it right—and shared what she learned in the pages of the Grey Lady.
Style & Design
August 27, 2014
Big Tex Will Be Dressing Even More Texas At The State Fair This Year
The giant avatar of the Texas State Fair returns once more—and his new duds let you know where he's from.
Music
August 21, 2014
Willie Nelson Is Showing Off Card Tricks on His YouTube Channel Now
Texas’ favorite octogenarian is taking his grandpa game to the next level.
The Daily Post
July 15, 2014
Take a Look at a Country Music Bar in Tokyo Called “Little Texas”
Looks legit to us.
The Daily Post
June 26, 2014
Highlights From the Phil Collins/Alamo Press Conference
In a major announcement today, that the Genesis singer/drummer revealed a bit of su-su-super news that his massive collection of Alamo memorabilia is coming home.
The Texanist
June 5, 2014
The Texanist: What Are Happening to Dining Traditions of Yore?
Our estimable advice columnist on bygone dining traditions, feeling homesick, and the indelible effects of living a mere five years in Texas.
Food & Drink
May 20, 2014
Dublin Dr Pepper’s Last Obit
A twelve-ounce oral history of the long-awaited documentary, "Bottled Up: The Battle Over Dublin Dr Pepper."
The Daily Post
February 12, 2014
A Blind San Antonio Man Is The World’s Greatest Card Cheat
Just a quick word of advice: Don't get into a three-card-monty game with Richard Turner, the world's greatest card cheat.
Texas History
February 5, 2014
A Brief History of Peeing on the Alamo
An El Paso man pled guilty to the most heinous offense against Texas history imaginable: Peeing on the Alamo. Does this make him the next Ozzy Osbourne?
The Daily Post
October 31, 2013
Why Was It Necessary to Clarify That the State Is NOT Turning The Alamo Over To The UN?
In case you believe literally everything you read, the UN is not taking over the Alamo.
The Daily Post
September 27, 2013
A Visual History of Big Tex
The new statue was unveiled yesterday at the State Fair. Here's why the iconic original was so fondly remembered.
The Texanist
September 23, 2013
The Texanist
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The Texanist
August 15, 2013
On the Home and Lawn
Q: Will hiring a lawn service to do my mowing make me soft?Preston CulbersonNacogdochesSeptember 2009A: Well, boy hidy, Mr. Deep Pockets, seems somebody has suddenly found himself standing in some mighty high cotton. And, at the same time, in some increasingly tall grass. Did your numbers hit? Ol’ Aunt
The Texanist
August 14, 2013
On Bluebonnets and Other State Emblems
Q: Every year at wildflower time my wife, whom I love dearly, insists that I come with her and the kids for the annual bluebonnet portrait. I usually protest a little but inevitably end up out there on the side of the road with them. Do I really have to go