The Daily Post
April 28, 2015
A Student Sat Almost Naked on Campus to Make a Point About Objectification and Assault
Reaction to the Texas State student’s performance art project ranged from supportive to critical.
The Culture
Critters
April 27, 2015
A Herd of Central Texas Cows Braved Friday’s Floodwaters
In the midst of a storm that brought heavy rains and flash flooding to parts of Central Texas, a herd of cattle was swept away from their pasture.
Sports
April 23, 2015
The Complicated Simplicity of Fandom
When the U.S. and Mexico soccer teams played last week, it proved that fandom is more a state of mind than a state of place.
The Daily Post
April 22, 2015
Eisenhower High Abandons Problematic Prom Dress Policy, Teens Rejoice
A Houston-area high school chose to drop a policy that would have required all female prom guests to submit photos of their dresses for “pre-approval.”
Critters
April 22, 2015
Facebook Is Not Letting the Story of the Vet Who Killed a Cat With a Bow and Arrow Go
Kristen Lindsey, the Brenham veterinarian who bragged about killing a cat with a bow and arrow on Facebook, is persona non grata on social media now.
The Daily Post
April 22, 2015
Are the One-Way Streets in Our City Centers Killing Neighborhoods, Causing Crime, and Depressing Property Values?
And could converting streets to two-way revitalize blighted sections of Texan inner cities, especially Houston’s still-moribund downtown?
The Culture
April 21, 2015
On Shaky Ground
So what’s with all those earthquakes in North Texas? Is fracking really to blame? Let us give you a visual.
The Culture
April 21, 2015
Roar of the Crowd
Readers respond to the April 2015 issue.
Music
April 20, 2015
How Willie Nelson Celebrates 4/20
By releasing a song called “It’s All Going to Pot,” of course.
Sports
April 20, 2015
How the NFL Should Handle Players With a History of Off-Field Violence
With the Cowboys aggressively pursuing Adrian Peterson—and with Greg Hardy already in the fold—now is a good time to consider how the NFL could try to resolve its domestic violence problem.
The Texanist
April 16, 2015
The Texanist: Do I Need to Update My Jeans Style?
Our estimable advice columnist on hat etiquette, delusions of ranchhood, reconnecting with your Texas roots, and staying loyal to your Wranglers.
The Daily Post
April 15, 2015
San Antonio Gave a Woman a $2,000 Ticket for Feeding the Homeless
Activist and author Joan M. Cheever has been taking her food truck out to feed hungry people for a decade, and now she faces a hefty fine.
Meanwhile, in Texas
April 15, 2015
Meanwhile, in Texas
Some crazy stuff went down last month. Here are a handful of headlines you may have missed.
The Daily Post
April 13, 2015
Firefighter Hazing, Police Abuse, and Officer Indictments in Texas
Lots of bad news—often caught on camera.
Books
April 13, 2015
Attica Locke’s Empire
The author of Black Water Rising talks about Houston neighborhoods, writing for a hot TV show, and her dad’s run for mayor.
The Culture
April 13, 2015
The Checklist
What to read, hear, and look at to achieve maximum Texas cultural literacy.
The Culture
April 13, 2015
Old News: An Illustrated Look at Headlines From a Bygone Era
“A large chair factory began operations in Tyler on Saturday.”—Abilene Reporter, May 2, 1890
Arts & Entertainment
April 13, 2015
The Outlaws
When Willie met Scarface.
Critters
April 13, 2015
You Can’t Even Ride a Horse Through a Taco Bell Drive-Thru in North Texas Suburbs Anymore
What is the world coming to?
Music
April 13, 2015
The Return of P. J. Proby
P.J. Proby is still here.
The Culture
April 13, 2015
Remember the Alamo Custodians!
The DRT and the Alamo: a look back.
The Culture
April 13, 2015
To Protect and to Serve Up Your ID on a Silver Platter
The Fort Bend County sheriff’s office issued a press release on its website seeking help in locating hundreds of people whose credit cards and driver’s licenses were sitting in the lost-and-found of a local movie theater. The press release, which pointed out that the theater’s carelessness put owners of the missing items at high risk for
The Culture
April 13, 2015
Keep UT-Austin Weird
An electoral travesty at UT.
Energy
April 13, 2015
Silica Alley
A funny thing happened on the way to the San Angelo fracking sand transloading facility.
The Culture
April 10, 2015
Spring Breaking Away
How a trip to South Padre Island, a grand theft auto, and an English folk singer forever changed my life’s course.
Style & Design
April 10, 2015
Circle 21 Candles
Something’s burning in Amarillo.
Music
April 10, 2015
Rookie of the Year
How did Leon Bridges go from washing dishes to “winning” SXSW in just a few months?
Sports
April 10, 2015
When Texans Play Quidditch
The magical game played by wizards in the Harry Potter series is now real sport. And a bunch of Texans are its best players.
Texas History
April 9, 2015
Sterling Success
A century ago, no battleship could do without a twelve-gallon silver punchbowl with matching cups and ladle.
Health
April 8, 2015
The Most Walkable Cities in Texas
Houston, Dallas, and … Laredo?
Business
April 6, 2015
Uber’s Petition to the Texas Legislature Has Nearly 100,000 Signatures
The transportation company seeks a change in the way it’s regulated on a statewide basis, and it’s managed to mobilize a lot of supporters—both in and out of Texas. But does a statewide regulatory platform for Uber make sense?
Health
April 6, 2015
The City of Brazoria Exempted Its Police Interrogation Room From Smoking Ban
If you’ve been accused of a serious crime and the cops are pressing you for information—go ahead and light up.
The Daily Post
April 1, 2015
5 Takeaways From Bun B’s Reddit AMA
The patron saint of Houston hip-hop took to Reddit to answer questions from fans about his Rice course, religion, Houston restaurants, what’s hot in Texas hip-hop, and more. Here are some of the highlights.
Sports
April 1, 2015
A Salute to Earl Campbell, Who Recently Celebrated 60 Years
We still luv ya blue.
Energy
March 31, 2015
Georgetown Is the First City in Texas to Be Powered Entirely by Renewable Energy—But Not for the Reasons You’d Think
The conservative interim city manager just made Georgetown one of the first cities in the U.S. to be entirely renewable. The reasons why he did it are reasons even Ted Cruz could get behind.
Music
March 30, 2015
Here Are Some Professors With PhDs in Selena
Even academics know what there is to learn from La Reina de Tex-Mex.
The Daily Post
March 26, 2015
Another Day, Another Proposal to Save the Astrodome
Or perhaps a more fitting and respectful fate is to just let the structure crumble, to go the way of the ancient ruins.
The Culture
March 25, 2015
Where to Go First
Few things make Texans happier than a full tank of gas and an open highway. You’ve got a lot of ground to cover, but I propose you start with these four trips, each originating at Brady, the geographic center of Texas. You’ll be saying “y’all” and offering the hi sign
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.
The Daily Post
March 24, 2015
Misery City: Houston Is the Saddest Sports Town in America
Sorry, Cleveland.
The Culture
March 23, 2015
They Weren’t Born Here
But they did get to Texas as fast as they could (which is to say, within the past five years). Meet eighteen recent transplants to the state’s three fastest-growing cities.
Books
March 23, 2015
Cover to Cover
If you’re new to the state, there’s a good chance that you snickeringly regard the phrase “Texas literature” as a contradiction in terms. Well, wise up, wise guy: Texans have been writing memorable books about their state for a long time. So if you have some questions about the city you’ve
Music
March 23, 2015
The Playlist
Oh, the endless arguments about Texas music. But don’t feel the need to master it—no one really can. Instead, here are ten songs to help you hold your own at almost any party.
The Culture
March 23, 2015
Where to Be a Tourist
A word about these four destinations: most native Texans visited them on their elementary school field trips. They are essential, so if you haven’t seen them yet, you’d better get cracking. Just remember, this is only the start.
The Culture
March 23, 2015
The Media Guide
To gain pop culture literacy, you could spend a long weekend taking in works produced for the big screen (Giant, Dazed and Confused) and the small box (Lonesome Dove, Friday Night Lights). But the quicker route would be an afternoon surfing YouTube. Search for the terms below, but don’t blame us if you end up falling down a
Art
March 23, 2015
Where to Become an Art Patron
A guide to three great Texas museums.
The Culture
March 23, 2015
Don’t Move to Texas
It rhymes with “sexist” and “Lexus.”
Sports
March 23, 2015
Celebrate the Spurs (in Haiku)
Having grown up on the South Side of San Antonio, I know that the Spurs aren’t just a team, they’re a way of life. To show my support, I did what any fan would do: make like Bashō and pen five haikus, one for every NBA title.
The Culture
March 23, 2015
SXSW 2015: To Live and Die in Startup Village
Five days of hype, networking, and data collection at the Woodstock of apps.
The Culture
March 23, 2015
The Prettiest Li’l Drive You’ll Ever See
Head west on FM 170 through an astounding wilderness of shallow canyons, ancient riverbeds, and craggy limestone hills.