Sports
August 21, 2023
The Longhorns Memorabilia Dealer Who Fixed Fantasy Football
Fantasy football rosters don’t reflect real NFL rosters. But what if they did? A die-hard Texas football fan decided to find out.
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Recipes
August 21, 2023
Brisket Salad
Ever wish the barbecue main and side would get together? In this dish, you get meaty, smoky goodness and a hefty dose of greens all in one bite.
Politics & Policy
August 18, 2023
Red Flags, Fast Cars, and Church’s Chicken: Highlights From the 4,000 Pages of Ken Paxton Impeachment Evidence
From his alleged dealings with Nate Paul to the attorney general’s frequent trips for fast food, here’s what we learned from documents released late Thursday night.
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Sponsored
August 17, 2023
Experience Fall Magic in Cedar Hill
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August 17, 2023
Seize the Bay this Fall in Baytown
Create unforgettable autumn memories with a visit to Baytown, Texas.
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August 17, 2023
Spend Your Fall Deep in the Heart of West Texas
With plenty of family friendly adventures, fall is one of the best times to visit the Big Bend region.
BBQ
August 17, 2023
Brisket Is Booming in Georgia and South Carolina
The two states have three new Texas-style joints that range from faithful to fusion, implementing traditional Carolina barbecue elements.
Film & TV
August 17, 2023
‘Blue Beetle’ Dumped El Paso for Palmera City. Here’s Why I Think It Works.
Batman, Superman, and the Flash live in fictional cities. The first Latino superhero needed his own.
The Stand Up Desk
August 16, 2023
Roar of the Crowd: September 2023
Reader letters published in our September 2023 issue.
Libations
August 16, 2023
A Historic Bar in Port Aransas Finds a New Home
Shorty’s Place, a coastal dive that has been around since the 1940s, cleans up and moves on while maintaining its signature charm as a community hangout.
Politics & Policy
August 16, 2023
Dam It?
An oil executive wants to block the South Llano River for private recreational purposes. Hill Country residents are outraged.
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Sports
August 15, 2023
Texas Ranked Above TCU? Of Course—It’s the Preseason
Though this year, the Longhorns have so much talent and experience that their number-eleven ranking feels appropriate (unless you’re in Fort Worth).
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August 15, 2023
PBR Gambler Days Presented by Tecovas
There is nothing quite like the world of professional bull riding (PBR). For both the riders and onlooking fans, PBR offers the most intense and exciting eight seconds in sports. PBR Teams events offers PBR fans new and old the comradery of cheering on their favorite team as riders fight
Energy
August 15, 2023
We’re All Living in the World Enron Created
When the go-go Houston corporation collapsed in spectacular fashion, it became a punch line across the nation. But some of the bad guys had the last laugh.
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Politics & Policy
August 15, 2023
Why the Democratic Establishment Has Rushed to Support Henry Cuellar
National party leaders are stoutly backing the centrist U.S. representative from Laredo, hoping to avoid a primary from a progressive.
Tacos
August 15, 2023
The Nearly Forgotten History of the Viral Smash-Burger Taco
You’ve likely seen videos of the Big Mac–taco hybrid on social media, but the dish isn’t a newfangled fad—it has roots going back to the early 1900s.
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August 15, 2023
Wildlife Conservation Reimagined
Wildlife conservation efforts to protect and restore endangered species are often led by nonprofit organizations funded by donors. However, one Texas-based company has developed an innovative approach to wildlife conservation.
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.
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August 14, 2023
Top 10 Places in Nevada You Need to Stop At
Put away the schedule and indulge in these worthy diversions.
Best Thing in Texas
August 14, 2023
The Top Moments From a Very Texas Basketball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
After a night of hilarious and emotional speeches, Becky Hammon, Dirk Nowitzki, Tony Parker, and Gregg Popovich are all Hall of Famers.
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Dining Guide
August 14, 2023
A Perfect Paella, a Caveman-Size Tomahawk Ribeye, and More: What Our Restaurant Critics Ate This Month
We roam the state looking for the best food Texas has to offer. Here’s a peek at what’s new.
Politics & Policy
August 14, 2023
Houston Is Young and Dynamic. Its Next Leader Won’t Be.
The leading candidates for Houston mayor are two septuagenarians: state senator John Whitmire and U.S. congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee. What happened to the city of the future?
Business
August 14, 2023
Texas Is Number One in Business! (Or Are We?)
Elon Musk is just one of the big-deal CEOs moving to the Lone Star State. But some are reluctant to join him.
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Politics & Policy
August 14, 2023
When It Comes to People Behind Bars, Texas Is Way Ahead
We keep putting convicts away. And lawmakers want those numbers to rise.
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Health
August 14, 2023
Here’s the Story of One of the Millions of Texans Who Have No Medical Insurance
More than one in six Texans lack health insurance, the highest rate in the country. Behind the statistics are countless human beings experiencing unnecessary suffering.
Energy
August 14, 2023
We’re Number One in Renewable Energy and Nonrenewable Energy
Why Texas is the past, present, and future when it comes to fueling the world.
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News & Politics
August 14, 2023
We’re Number One!
. . . When it comes to producing renewable energy, winning golf tournaments, banning books, and closing rural hospitals. Why is Texas so darn great . . . and so darn awful?
News & Politics
August 14, 2023
Sometimes Texas Isn’t Number One
Wounding as it may be to our deeply ingrained sense of Texas exceptionalism, there are a number of seemingly Texas-y categories in which we don’t take the top spot. Here are a few.
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August 13, 2023
Celebrate 40 Years of DART
Dallas Area Rapid Transit brought regional transportation to North Texans in 1983 and hasn’t stopped innovating since.
Sports
August 11, 2023
Gary Blair, From South Oak Cliff to Texas A&M to the Hall of Fame
The architect of the Aggies’ 2011 NCAA title and one of the greatest coaches in women’s basketball history enters the Hall of Fame on Saturday.
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August 11, 2023
Visit Mississippi: Paddler’s Paradise
Meanwhile, in Texas
August 11, 2023
Meanwhile, in Texas: On I-10, Hot Sauce and a Traffic Jam Made for a Hazardous Combo
Plus, an aggressive hawk kept postal employees from their appointed rounds and a cross-dressing bank robber brought new meaning to word “stickup.”
Sports
August 11, 2023
What Did We Learn From the Johnny Manziel Netflix Documentary?
As the NFL (and CFL, and AAF) washout prepares a College Station comeback, a new film tells Johnny Football's story.
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Travel & Outdoors
August 11, 2023
In This North Texas Town, It’s Always Shark Week
The small city of Sherman, which lies far from the coast, is a fossil hunter’s paradise.
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BBQ
August 11, 2023
Get All Your Favorite Barbecue-Joint Rubs and Sauces at This One-stop Shop
Zavala’s Barbecue Distribution is an online shop that helps smoked meat diehards cook like their favorite pitmasters.
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August 10, 2023
Winfrey Estates Now Building in Tomball, TX
Embrace a life of leisure and fulfillment at Winfrey Estates, where every day offers a new opportunity for relaxation and enjoyment.
Politics & Policy
August 10, 2023
Ain’t From Around Here: Is Texas A&M a “Military School in the Lone Star Hinterlands”?
The Guardian thinks so and, weirdly, so do many Aggies.
Travel & Outdoors
August 10, 2023
Oaxaca Is More Than Mezcal and Mole
How to weave your way through this magical Mexican destination.
Country Notes
August 10, 2023
This 78-Year-Old Artist and Rancher Has Spent His Life Chasing a Pure and Wide-open Space
Mike Capron never felt comfortable until he settled west of the Pecos River.
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August 10, 2023
At Rhythm Energy, We Put All Our Energy Into Making Yours Better
Whether you’re looking for something for a few months between moves, a locked-in rate for the next year, or a solar plan for decades, Rhythm Energy has got you covered.
Tacos
August 10, 2023
This Busy RGV Taqueria Features Specialties From Mexico City and Spain
Order the gaonera (ribeye) taco or the cochinita pibil taco—just don’t linger too long at busy McAllen restaurant Tacos El Andaluz.
Arts & Entertainment
August 10, 2023
How Texas Tall Tales Became ‘Normal Gossip,’ the Favorite Podcast of Snoops and Blabbermouths
Kelsey McKinney grew up hearing ‘bless her heart’ stories. Now she shares anonymous hearsay with an audience of thousands.
Style & Design
August 10, 2023
13 Must-Visit Thrift and Vintage Shops in Texas
Trendsetters, bargain hunters, and folks who just love to dig through piles of clothes, we’ve got the list for you.
Energy
August 10, 2023
Has a San Antonio Inventor Solved a Problem of Small-scale Wind Power?
Tinkering in his backyard, Dan Marsh aims to devise an efficient source of electricity for suburban rooftops and beachside barbecues.
Politics & Policy
August 9, 2023
Where Do Texas Abortion Laws Stand Now?
A state district court judge narrowed Texas’s abortion ban, but the state’s appeal complicates access to the procedure.
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Sports
August 9, 2023
Dispatch From Hell: Jake Paul Versus Nate Diaz Lands in Dallas
A night at the YouTube-influencer circus fights.
Critters
August 9, 2023
Swimmers, Beware the Texas Toe-Biter
I recently had a terrifying run-in with one in a West Texas stock tank.
Style & Design
August 9, 2023
The Latest Victory for Natural Hair in Texas Can Be Traced Back to Isis Brantley’s Arrest Three Decades Ago
The Dallas braider, whose loyal customers include Erykah Badu, examines her hard-fought legacy as the CROWN Act, which bans discrimination against Black hairstyles at work and school, goes into effect September 1.
Food & Drink
August 9, 2023
Meet Luna: The New, Improved “Great-Granddaughter” of the Beloved Hass Avocado
Luna, a new variety of avocado that can withstand higher temperatures, may soon find a home in South Texas.
News & Politics
August 9, 2023
A Dubious “Link to Jesus” Will Soon Make Its Dallas Debut
Declared a fake by many experts, the James Ossuary is coming to Texas for its first American exhibit.