Sports
April 11, 2024
Did Chip Gaines’s Social Media Crusade Keep Scott Drew at Baylor?
After the Magnolia star spent Wednesday in a holy war with University of Kentucky basketball fans, Baylor’s coach decided to stay put.
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Arts & Entertainment
April 4, 2024
Lights Down, Curtain Up: A Solar Eclipse Musical Debuts in Waco
Baylor students will sing alongside Broadway actors in the first public concert performance of ‘American Eclipse.’
News & Politics
March 28, 2024
A Baylor Scientist Transforms Education for the Blind
Inspired in part by his son, Bryan Shaw is leading a team that's reenvisioning the college chemistry lab.
Sports
March 26, 2024
Brittney Griner Makes Us Proud to Be Texan
From her greatness on the court to the hardships she has overcome away from basketball, Brittney Griner has earned every bit of her fame.
Sports
March 21, 2024
Which Texas Team Will Make the Deepest March Madness Run?
A Texan college basketball fan’s ultimate guide to all eleven Texas teams competing in the men’s and women’s NCAA tournaments.
Film & TV
March 14, 2024
How Jesse Plemons Came to Star in, Well, Pretty Much Everything
Turns out the most powerfully restrained actor of his generation is an open book. He and his wife, Kirsten (Dunst—you may have heard of her), welcomed us into their L.A. home and then had us down to Mart, Texas (population 1,748), to meet his folks, who thought he had promise,
Tex-Mexplainer
March 13, 2024
Stuffed Avocados Are Back, Baby
While the dish might have reached its peak several decades ago, it's going through a resurgence, with restaurants putting the classic on their menus.
Food & Drink
March 11, 2024
These Two Bakers Are Bringing Paris to Waco With Their Incredible Croissants
And, shockingly, they’re doing it by hand in their home oven. On Saturday mornings at Waco’s downtown farmers market, you can get a taste of Little Foot Farm’s croissants, kouign-amann, and black-sesame cream puffs.
Travel & Outdoors
March 11, 2024
Yurts So Good! Where to Glamp in Texas
Check out these five-star spots under the stars.
Sports
March 1, 2024
Following Kim Mulkey at Baylor Was a Daunting Test. Nicki Collen Passed With Flying Colors.
“I guess I’m fearless,” said women’s basketball coach Nicki Collen, who has the 22–6 Bears ranked number 21 in the nation.
Energy
February 28, 2024
Crypto Miners Sue to Keep Us in the Dark
The Texas Blockchain Council aims to stop a new federal requirement that its members disclose how much electricity they’re pulling from the grid.
Sponsored
February 22, 2024
Waco Springs to Life
A vibrant and blossoming city, Waco springs to life as one of the most enticing destinations for springtime fun.
News & Politics
February 14, 2024
At Religious Schools, When Does Expression of Belief Become Sexual Harassment?
Baylor University is one of many religious institutions that have received religious exemptions to federal law prohibiting sex-based discrimination.
Travel & Outdoors
January 17, 2024
Chip and Joanna’s New Hotel Is Just One Reason to Visit Waco
The latest Gaines project, Hotel 1928, beckons Magnolia fans with its on-brand decor, thoughtful touches, and excellent location.
BBQ
December 7, 2023
Fires, Expansions, and TV Segments Made November a Huge Month in Texas Barbecue
Even as the year winds down, barbecue news seemingly doesn’t.
BBQ
November 3, 2023
The 12 Best Texas-Raised Wagyu Steaks (and More!)
At white-tablecloth restaurants, Wagyu beef is more expensive, but it’s also cooked excellently, with techniques from dry-aging to sous vide.
Style & Design
October 26, 2023
Still Magnolia
The empire of Chip and Joanna Gaines has lasted twenty years. Where will we be in twenty more?
Sports
October 25, 2023
A Jury Found Baylor Liable for Failing to Prevent Violence Against a Student
The woman who reported being physically abused in 2014 was awarded $270,000 in damages.
Sports
October 20, 2023
The Most Puzzling Moments From Art Briles’s Testimony in the Baylor Title IX Lawsuit
The former head football coach was called to testify on Thursday—and made some surprising assertions.
Texas History
October 4, 2023
Come for the Dr Pepper Float, Stay for the Civil Rights History
Waco’s Dr Pepper Museum offers an insightful exhibit on the 1960s lunch counter protests that helped desegregate Texas.
Best Thing in Texas
September 22, 2023
Watch This HS Field Goal Sail Through the Open Window of a Passing Car
Trick-shot professionals could practice a shot like this for years and never land it as cleanly as the Gordon Longhorns kicker.
Sports
August 30, 2023
What the Texas Big 12 Football Coaches’ Favorite Musicians Tell Us About Them
Sark bangs Tupac, the Baylor and TCU coaches pump themselves up with Dave Matthews Band, and guess who loves Post Malone?
The Texanist
August 15, 2023
The Texanist: What Happens to College Sports Mascots When They Die?
The California parent of a UT freshman wonders about Bevo’s ultimate fate when the final whistle blows.
Sports
July 17, 2023
Wacowabunga! Why California Surfers Are Descending on Central Texas
Some of the best waves in the world are found at the Waco Surf water park, far away from any ocean.
Travel & Outdoors
June 20, 2023
Turn Off Your Mind and Float Downstream in Texas’s Best Lazy Rivers
Whether you seek tranquility or thrills, we've got you covered.
Sports
May 11, 2023
Meet the Baylor Pitchers Who Dealt Oklahoma Softball Its Only Loss This Season
The 49–1 Sooners have been nearly unbeatable. But one day, Dariana Orme, Aliyah Binford, and the Baylor Bears got the best of them.
Parks & Recs
April 19, 2023
Meridian State Park Offers Delights for Every Age
My kids splashed in the lake and studied bugs, while I was thrilled to see a rare golden-cheeked warbler.
Politics & Policy
March 27, 2023
In Waco, Donald Trump Parties Like It’s 1993
The rhetoric at the former president’s rally hearkened back to the fringe, anti-government messaging of the nineties Texas right wing.
Politics & Policy
March 24, 2023
Why Is Donald Trump Kicking Off His 2024 Campaign in Waco?
During the thirtieth anniversary of the Branch Davidian tragedy, no less.
Libations
March 20, 2023
Texas First: A Dr Pepper Loyalist Finally Tries Big Red
Mmmmm, tastes like red.
Texas History
March 20, 2023
What Is Left to Say About Waco? ‘Waco: American Apocalypse’ Doesn’t Even Try
Netflix’s new docuseries revisits the 1993 standoff between David Koresh and the federal government without any agenda—or real purpose.
Sports
March 15, 2023
The Texas Versus Everybody Guide to March Madness
How a renowned football state became a college basketball hotbed, with five top-25 teams looking to make noise in the NCAA tournament.
Texas History
February 23, 2023
Inside the Decades-long Effort to Commemorate a Notorious Waco Lynching
After years of opposition and delay, Waco finally has posted a historical marker about the 1916 murder of Jesse Washington.
Books
February 7, 2023
The Waco Fire Is Still Burning
One night in the fall of 1869, an angel visited a homeopathic physician in upstate New York named Cyrus Teed. She told him he was the Lamb of God, spoken of in the Bible’s book of Revelation, who was prophesied to open the seven seals and bring about the end-time.
Books
January 23, 2023
Jones, Manson, and Now Koresh: Writer Jeff Guinn Has Completed His Unholy Trinity
On the occasion of his third cult examination, Guinn shares what he’s learned about the charisma of evil.
Food & Drink
January 20, 2023
The Only Asian Grocer in Waco Serves Its Growing Community With Hard-to-Find Ingredients and Filipino Food
Even though East Market and Goods only opened in 2020, it’s already become a pillar in town, hosting cultural events and educating customers.
BBQ
December 8, 2022
Where Have All the Savory Spareribs Gone?
Some of the most popular new barbecue joints only offer sweet-glazed ribs, which has left us nostalgic for the good ol’ days of salt-and-pepper pork.
White Hats
November 15, 2022
‘White Hats,’ Episode 1: Rangers and ‘Rinches’
On the first episode of ‘White Hats,’ we visit the museum that tells the Rangers’ official history, then drive to South Texas to hear about efforts to bring other perspectives into the mainstream.
Politics & Policy
September 16, 2022
Ken Starr’s Pursuit of Righteousness
The conservative legal luminary, famous for the Clinton impeachment and his leadership of Baylor, mistook piety for doing what’s right.
Sports
August 16, 2022
For Once, the College Football Hype Train Misses Texas
While the Longhorns were left out of the preseason Top 25 for the first time since 2016, it’s time for number six Texas A&M to put up or shut up.
Best Thing in Texas
August 10, 2022
At the Little League World Series, Texas and Oklahoma Hug and Make Up
There was crying in baseball after a Pearland pitcher beaned a Tulsa batter on Tuesday. What happened next might restore one’s faith in humanity.
Texas Country Reporter
April 29, 2022
After a Paralyzing Accident, This Texan Gets Back in the Race
Chris Morris broke his back during motocross practice, but that didn’t stop him from finding a new source of adrenaline and drive.
News & Politics
April 27, 2022
Baylor Grants First Charter to LGBTQ Student Group
The group’s copresident calls the move “baby steps” for the 175-year-old Baptist university.
Tacos
March 24, 2022
Wacoans Are Wacko for the New Wako Taco
After opening a year ago, the restaurant, which serves birria tacos and more, is already looking to expand to serve its growing customer base.
Sports
March 23, 2022
Baylor’s NaLyssa Smith Sets Her Sights on WNBA Stardom
After a disappointing second-round March Madness exit, the two-time All-American and projected number one draft pick still has something to prove.
Texas Country Reporter
March 11, 2022
Colorful Quilts Crafted by an Artist Who’s Blind
One of the most inspiring subjects I’ve met in five decades of interviews is Diane Rose, an acclaimed quilter who sees life through the eye of a needle.
Sports
March 7, 2022
How Baylor Great Brittney Griner Became a Political Prisoner in Russia
Over the weekend, news broke that the WNBA star, one of the best basketball players Texas has ever produced, has been in custody for weeks.
Film & TV
January 25, 2022
Are Chip and Joanna Gaines Too Big to Flop?
Magnolia Network, helmed by Waco’s First Family, has already weathered its first scandal. Viewers will keep tuning in.
Sports
January 6, 2022
That Was Quick: How Baylor Climbed Right Back to the Top of College Hoops
After losing the top three scorers from last year's title team, the Bears are 14–0, ranked No. 1, and eyeing another NCAA championship run.
Sports
December 21, 2021
A Guide to All Sixteen Texas Bowl Games
From Baylor’s top-ten matchup in the Sugar Bowl to Texas Tech’s reunion with Mike Leach, here’s what college football fans need to know.