News & Politics
August 13, 2021
What the New Climate Change Report Means for Texas
Acclaimed climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe on reasons for alarm—and hope.
16 Articles
News & Politics
March 22, 2019
Could a Tug-of-War Between Two Central Texas Counties Leave Residents Without Drinking Water?
In the tug-of-war over groundwater between two Central Texas counties, he who pumps the most, wins. At least until everyone loses.
October 1, 2017
Three Hours in Ingleside
A dispatch from Hurricane Harvey's landfall.
The Daily Post
November 3, 2016
Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Declares Sonia Cacy Actually Innocent
It’s a victory two decades in the making for one of Texas’ seminal arson cases.
The Daily Post
July 27, 2016
Justice Delayed For Sonia Cacy Again
After new evidence found Cacy to be innocent of murder, the state is now reviewing her case again.
The Daily Post
June 6, 2016
Sonia Cacy Found to Be Innocent
More than twenty years after she was convicted, Cacy is totally cleared of her uncle’s murder.
Politics & Policy
February 10, 2016
Ted Cruz Blocks Ambassador Appointments to Make a Point Because He Can
Apparently no target is too trivial for the pertinacious presidential candidate.
Lead
December 23, 2015
Chronic Wasting Unease
Texas wildlife officials say they’re just trying to stop the spread of a deadly infection. Deer breeders see another agenda at work.
Books
September 17, 2015
Self-defense for Sheep
A few lessons from retired Navy SEAL Clint Emerson.
Critters
January 9, 2015
The Dogs of War
The lives of military dogs.
The Culture
October 15, 2014
We Love That Dirty Water
No rain, more gain for Wichita Falls water haulers.
Politics & Policy
July 10, 2014
The Archer City Kid
Archer City’s fresh-faced new mayor.
Politics & Policy
July 6, 2014
Meet the 18-Year-Old Mayor of Archer City
His high school pals call him "Mr Archer City." After an uncontested candidacy, he now helms the 1,800-person oil and cattle town at a time when it faces a water crisis and the worst drought in its history.
Politics & Policy
June 27, 2014
Arson Science Under the Microscope Again
Sonia Cacy, who was convicted of murder based on questionable fire science, will return to court where a judge will determine if she should get a new trial.
Politics & Policy
June 16, 2014
Leading Fire Investigation Into the Twenty-first Century
Texas is changing what we know about arson science. And it all started with Sonia Cacy.
Politics & Policy
May 13, 2014
The Effluent Society
A hellish drought has forced Wichita Falls to embrace a radical method of conservation: drinking treated toilet water.