Sports
May 3, 2018
Cody Decker Is Still a Chihuahua at Heart
Minor league team rosters are a rotating cast of athletes. But in his two years with the El Paso Chihuahuas, Cody Decker managed to make a lasting impact on the city.
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Books
May 1, 2018
In ‘Hurricane Season,’ Joe Holley Tells the Unlikely Story of the Astros as World Series Champs
The new book tells the story of how a team and a city came together in victory after Hurricane Harvey.
Sports
April 30, 2018
The NFL Draft Is, Somehow, Must-See TV
Hundreds of thousands of people flocked to Arlington this weekend for Texas's NFL draft debut.
Sports
April 24, 2018
James Harden Needs a Ring to Secure His Legacy
Forget MVP. Harden's future depends on how he fares in the playoffs.
Arts & Entertainment
April 23, 2018
The Best Thing In Texas: ‘Friday Night Lights’ is Streaming on Hulu and Amazon Prime
Texas forever, again.
Sports
April 19, 2018
The NBA Reacts to the Death of Gregg Popovich’s Wife, Erin
The outpouring of support was a reminder of what Pop means to the league.
Sports
April 16, 2018
An Ode to Bartolo Colón and the Imperfect Game
Rangers pitcher Bartolo Colon pitched seven perfect innings against the Astros Sunday night. But it's OK that he came up short.
The Culture
April 16, 2018
Ellen DeGeneres Gives $1 Million to Rockport-Fulton High School
Eight months after Harvey, Ellen DeGeneres gave the students of Rockport-Fulton High School a generous gift.
Sports
April 13, 2018
The Cowboys Cut Dez Bryant. Now What?
The wide receiver immediately becomes the biggest name on the free agent market.
Sports
April 13, 2018
Tim Duncan Has a Car Story for You
The future Hall of Famer hangs with his buddy, Jason Pena, at their joint venture, BlackJack Speed Shop.
Sports
April 12, 2018
Will Johnny Manziel’s #ComebackSZN Work?
The former Texas A&M star tries to move beyond his past in a scrappy Austin development league.
The National Podcast of Texas
April 12, 2018
Lance Armstrong Knows What It’s Like to Be the Target of a Mueller-like Probe
The always-controversial cyclist talks to Andy Langer about how cycling in Texas has changed, covering the Tour de France as a podcaster, and whether he has any regrets.
Sports
April 10, 2018
A Domecoming to Remember
Thousands of Houstonians turned out to get a last look at the Astrodome before its renovation.
Sports
April 5, 2018
Will Robert Griffin III’s Comeback Attempt Stick?
The former Baylor great is set to sign a one-year deal with the Baltimore Ravens.
Sports
March 29, 2018
The Astros Are Back and Better Than Ever
Houston Astros fans offer their outlook on the team’s first season as the defending world champions.
Sports
March 29, 2018
The Best and Worst of the Absurd New Rangers’ Ballpark Menu
Ham fries? Hot dog-stuffed pickles? The people behind the Rangers concessions at Globe Life Park never disappoint.
Sports
March 12, 2018
Texas Takes Over March Madness
With seven Texas teams in the field of 68 and the Final Four's location in San Antonio, this March Madness has a certain Texas flavor.
Sports
February 28, 2018
Congrats, Dez Bryant, the NFL Rules Committee Finally Admits #DezCaughtIt
We all knew it. Now we're vindicated.
Sports
February 27, 2018
James Harden Will Win the NBA MVP Award This Year
…or he should, at least. The Houston Rockets star has soared ahead of the pack in the race for the top award in basketball.
Sports
February 12, 2018
The Johnny Manziel Redemption Tour Is Officially Underway
The former A&M star appeared on ’Good Morning America’ on Monday to ask for a second chance.
Sports
February 9, 2018
Why Does Austin Want a Soccer Team So Badly Anyway?
The largest American city without a professional sports team is awfully thirsty for a team that might not even have many fans.
Sports
February 5, 2018
What is Nick Foles’s Trade Value?
The Super Bowl MVP is in a really unusual situation.
Sports
February 3, 2018
It’s All Just a Game for Nick Foles
No matter the outcome of the Super Bowl, the Austin native and former Westlake High School quarterback has little to lose.
Sports
January 25, 2018
The XFL Is Returning—Where Would It Go in Texas?
Vince McMahon says it’s too soon to announce cities, but that won’t keep us from recklessly speculating.
Sports
January 17, 2018
Case Keenum and Nick Foles: The Texas Quarterback Face-off
The University of Houston legend has come into his own. His biggest challenge is that Nick Foles may have too.
Music
January 11, 2018
Cole Beasley is the Latest in a Tradition of Dallas Cowboys Musical Acts
The Dallas Cowboys wide receiver suffered a down year on the field, but he’s chasing another dream this offseason: rapping.
Sports
January 7, 2018
The Dallas Mavericks Now Play in China as the “Lone Ranger Heroes”
”Mavericks” is tough to translate. So is ”Dynamos.” But we imagined ways that we could rename Texas teams in a universal way.
Sports
December 21, 2017
A Mesquite Woman Wants to Represent Nigeria in the Winter Olympics
Nigeria has never participated in the Winter Olympics. University of Houston grad Ngozi Onwumere may soon change all that.
Sports
December 20, 2017
A Very Texas Guide to 2017 College Bowl Games
So what if there are no Texas teams playing past December? Here's what to watch for in the eleven bowl games played in Texas and/or involving Texans.
Sports
December 16, 2017
Luis Perez: The Most Interesting Football Player on the Planet
The senior quarterback for Texas A&M at Commerce, the winner of Division II's version of the Heisman, has one of the strangest stories in all of football.
Sports
December 12, 2017
This is What Needs to Happen for the Cowboys to Make the Playoffs
2017 has been a disappointing year, but it’s not over for the ’Boys yet.
Sports
December 2, 2017
Meet the Austin Yellow Jackets, Texas’s Only Female Football Team Coached Solely by Women
For Coach Chenell "Soho" Tillman-Brooks and her players, football is so much more than a game.
Sports
December 1, 2017
Texas A&M Football Makes a Splashy Hire With Jimbo Fisher
The Aggies win the headlines. The rest remains to be seen.
Sports
November 22, 2017
Tilman Fertitta, the Two-Billion-Dollar Buyer
It was $2.2 billion, actually. That’s how much billionaire restaurateur Tilman Fertitta offered to buy his beloved Houston Rockets. This is the inside story of how he pulled off the most expensive deal in American sports history.
Sports
November 20, 2017
Cougar Fans, Apparently You Were Right About Case Keenum All Along
Why is the former University of Houston star suddenly playing like the best quarterback in the league in his seventh season?
Sports
November 15, 2017
What Carlos Beltrán Means to Houstonians
The Astro transformed from a young talent to the team's elder statesman.
Sports
November 15, 2017
Jerry Jones Has Gone Rogue
The maverick owner has long done things his own way, but his latest challenge to the NFL is his boldest yet.
Sports
November 13, 2017
Gregg Popovich for President? Here’s His First 2020 “Campaign Ad”
Funny or Die lines Coach Pop up to take his shot.
Film & TV
November 12, 2017
Don Meredith’s Son on His Upcoming Documentary ‘First Cowboys’
'First Cowboys' tells the story of how the Cowboys helped rebrand Dallas.
Sports
November 11, 2017
The Best Thing In Texas: José Altuve’s Letter To J.J. Watt
A mashup of Houston sports icons to warm your heart.
Politics & Policy
November 11, 2017
If Mark Cuban Runs for President, Here’s What He’ll Do
The billionaire explains his campaign platform. If he runs, that is.
Sports
November 3, 2017
How the World Series Finally Vindicated Astros Fans
There’s been years of heartbreak. That’s what makes the Astros' World Series win so sweet.
Sports
November 2, 2017
The Astros Won the World Series. Who Else Won (and Lost)?
Yeah, the Astros really pulled it off.
Sports
October 31, 2017
Being a Raccoon Doesn’t Stop Gattis McCann From Rooting for the Astros
Meet the furry good luck totem of Houston Heights.
Sports
October 31, 2017
How Will the World Series Impact Houston?
Compared to Super Bowl LI, the World Series has something different to offer Houston.
Sports
October 31, 2017
Meet the Guy Driving the Astros Train During the World Series
Bobby Vasquez talks about the best job in the world and a very lucky pair of overalls.
Sports
October 31, 2017
This Halloween, Meet the Twitter Ghost of a Former Astros Catcher
John Bateman died in 1996. So how is he tweeting every single day?
Sports
October 30, 2017
How to Tell Your Kids They’re Spending Halloween Watching the Astros
"Good news, kids! The Astros have the chance to win the World Series tonight. Oh, and you're not going trick or treating."
Sports
October 30, 2017
The Guide to Surviving the Monday After Game Five of the 2017 World Series
We’re tired too, but we're here to help.
Sports
October 28, 2017
Meet the High School Football Kicker Who Was Crowned Homecoming Queen
A week after winning the crown, Claire Jeffress kicked a game-winning field goal.