Q: I went to two schools named after presumably notable Texans: James S. Deady Middle School and Charles H. Milby High School. Who were these people?Rick, via emailA: The Lone Star State brims with institutions of public education whose facades are emblazoned with names that are instantly familiar to anyone
Blue Bell has brought travelers to the small town for decades, but Thomas Craft Confections, known locally for its “Saturday Bakes,” is a good reason to stick around.
The state’s most powerful figure, Tim Dunn, isn’t an elected official. But behind the scenes, the West Texas oilman and lay preacher is lavishly financing what he regards as a holy war against public education, renewable energy, and non-Christians.
The woman was accompanied by a young child who was shot and is in critical condition, police said.
Before Palo Pinto Mountains State Park opens its doors the public, Billy Hassell, whose career is intertwined with wildlife conservation, got a sneak peek—sketchbook and watercolors in hand.
After twenty years of marriage, the legendary duo has their holiday plans on lock.
I went on a tour of North Carolina (with a detour to Norfolk, Virginia) and stopped at ten joints. I was impressed not only by the quality of Texas-style dishes, but also by the ingenuity in general.
Not everyone can vote, but seemingly anyone can run. Your guide to some of the more intriguing scoundrels, weirdos, and ne’er-do-wells on the ballot in 2024.
This “grown-up drill team” will strut and sparkle in five parades this month.
Los Weyes de la Asada offers a bevy of beef tacos, but you should really visit on a Tuesday, when cooked-to-order grilled ribeye gets the spotlight.
Rice, the rookie from North Texas and former SMU star, has emerged as a key facet in the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl ambitions.
The attorney general, who has spent eight years delaying his securities fraud trial, is arguing that those delays make his prosecution unconstitutional.
Austin Riley spent decades raising exotic animals in the Texas Hill Country. In a split second, the animal he thought he knew best changed his life forever.
The longtime representative recently lost her bid for Houston mayor by a two-to-one margin. Can she retain control of her congressional seat?
Tamir Kalifa has received the 2024 American Mosaic Journalism Prize for his work documenting the aftermath of the Uvalde shooting.
All hail Queen Citrianna and the Duchess of Ruby Red, who ride atop floats adorned with hundreds of slices of fresh fruit.
An initiative by Art League Houston and artist Nyssa Juneau aims to make the historic art form of naked portraiture safe for the digital age.
The Kate Cox case, and the attorney general’s threats against physicians and hospitals, exemplifies the “circular” logic of abortion law in Texas.
The famed actor, author, and raconteur on why she loves “Stardust,” Leon Russell, Ray Charles, and Willie’s wife, Annie.
For ‘Willie and Me,’ Eva Hassmann enlisted an Elvis impersonator, Peter Bogdanovich, and Willie himself to tell a story of how Willie’s music crosses cultures.
Overwhelmed by motherhood and running her restaurant, Épicerie, chef Sarah McIntosh sparked a friendship with Aaron and Stacy Franklin, leading to the creation of one of the tastiest pastries in town.
Hikers at this San Antonio preserve peer down at 110-million-year-old footprints.
Ms. Musgraves, the beloved Texan country star, teased her long-awaited new album . . . at the worst possible time.
Texans (mostly) left the Grammys empty-handed, but we won big on the red carpet.
At “Take Our Border Back” rallies across Texas, the convoy’s Christian nationalist rhetoric was on wide display. But not all soldiers are equally devout.
Snack recipes to fuel your cheers, jeers, and halftime dance party.
The small border town once again finds itself at the center of a performance that’s less about immigration control than political posturing.
The 19–2 Houston Cougars have looked outstanding in their debut season in the Big 12. Now bring on Kansas!
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Party leaders want to close primaries to preclude Democrats from crossing over to vote for the more-centrist Republican candidates. But the data shows that few do so.
From its truck in South Austin, Valentina’s upgraded to a new location in Buda last year that’s way bigger, serving drinks, and experimenting with new specials.
For almost three years, Texas DPS agents worked hand in hand with the feds, but their partnership has unraveled into a bitter standoff in Eagle Pass.
It’s unlikely Texas will depart from the union. But with Governor Greg Abbott spouting secessionist rhetoric over border security, talk of a “Texit” is getting a fresh look.
The Von Erichs' story is about tragedy—but also about a survivor. Writer John Spong reflects on why ‘The Iron Claw’ family still resonates with audiences.
After a two-year retirement, seven-time state championship head coach Todd Dodge took over at Lovejoy High School, in the Dallas suburbs.
We smelled it so you don’t have to.
A UT–El Paso study demonstrates that a by-product of your morning cup of joe could prove useful in fighting neurodegenerative disease.
Despite its landlocked location, Sazzon Baja-Mex Culinary, in Alpine, serves the cuisine of Baja California, which means smoked marlin quesadillas and shrimp tacos.
These three small beauty businesses sell products with formulas crafted straight from their owners’ backyards.
The Border Biennial/Bienal Fronteriza, a group show of artists from the border, has gotten even more relevant since its debut in 2008.
House leadership–backed Jill Dutton defeated anti-impeachment voucher proponent Brent Money in a special Texas House election.
Kelly Evers closed Creekside Cookers in Wimberley in 2021 and opened Kelly’s Hill Country Barbecue the next year. Going from brick-and-mortar back to a trailer has allowed him to focus on perfecting his brisket.
Once a national craze, ninepin bowling is now practiced in just eighteen Texas clubs, where a vibrant cast of characters keep the sport alive.
The ‘Parks and Recreation’ star on “Buddy,” Farm Aid, and how a hippie like Willie became Ron Swanson’s favorite poet.
For decades, Hill Country ranches let “rock hounds” come and hunt for rare Texas blue topaz. Now access is closed—unless you know a secret spot.
On Thursday, schools across Texas will learn what districts they’ll play in for the next two years. Then, the scheduling madness begins.
Competing factions of the GOP have turned a small-stakes Texas House runoff into an all-out proxy war.