Meanwhile, in Texas
December 21, 2016
Meanwhile, in Texas . . .
Some crazy stuff went down in Texas in the past thirty days. Here are some of the headlines you may have missed.
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Texas History
December 21, 2016
Old News: An Illustrated Look at Curious Headlines From a Bygone Era
A seizure of sombreros in San Antonio.
The Culture
December 21, 2016
Denton A. Cooley, 1920-2016
Houston says farewell to its legendary heart surgeon.
Texas History
December 21, 2016
Blood and Sugar
Can one very determined man get a booming Houston suburb to confront its troubled past?
The Culture
November 23, 2016
The Checklist
What to watch, listen to, and read this month to achieve maximum Texas literacy.
Politics & Policy
November 23, 2016
How Ted Can Get His Cruz Back
A prominent Republican strategist's advice for our now-beleaguered junior senator.
Scandal
November 23, 2016
Enron and On and On . . .
Sherron Watkins, fifteen years later.
Music
November 23, 2016
Worst. Listening. Party. Ever.
Omar Rodriguez-Lopez in full.
Health
November 23, 2016
Out of Africa
Winning the MacArthur “genius grant” was a career highlight for Rice professor Rebecca Richards-Kortum. But it was a visit to Malawi that changed her life.
Meanwhile, in Texas
November 23, 2016
Meanwhile, in Texas . . .
Some crazy stuff went down in Texas in the past thirty days. Here are some of the headlines you may have missed.
The Culture
November 23, 2016
Old News: An Illustrated Look at Curious Headlines From a Bygone Era
A young gentleman from Comanche makes a splashy entrance.
The Culture
November 23, 2016
It Wasn’t the Right Job for Someone With Her Hang-ups
A case of emergency response gone wrong.
Lead
November 23, 2016
Murky Waters
What is killing the Gulf of Mexico’s majestic coral reefs?
Politics & Policy
November 8, 2016
Jill Stein, FTW! (Just Kidding.)
Nine political insiders from the left and right (and points in between) predict what sort of numbers we might wake up to on November 9.
Politics & Policy
November 7, 2016
Hurricane Katrina
The wit and wisdom of Katrina Pierson.
Politics & Policy
October 19, 2016
Is the Best Offense a Good Defense Lawyer?
A look at the race for district attorney in Nueces County.
Politics & Policy
October 19, 2016
100 Years Ago This Month
In remembrance of the stereopticon of 1916.
Politics & Policy
October 19, 2016
Up Against the Wall
Congressman Filemon Vela had always kept a low profile—until he told Donald Trump to stick his border fence you-know-where.
Politics & Policy
October 19, 2016
Adios, Slow Toes
Former governor Rick Perry puts on his dancing shoes.
Books
October 19, 2016
The Checklist
What to watch, listen to, and read this month to achieve maximum Texas cultural literacy.
Meanwhile, in Texas
October 19, 2016
Meanwhile, in Texas . . .
Some crazy stuff went down in Texas in the past thirty days. Here are some of the headlines you may have missed.
Politics & Policy
October 19, 2016
Old News: An Illustrated Look at Curious Headlines From a Bygone Era
A booming celebration for President Garfield.
Politics & Policy
October 19, 2016
The Once and Future King County
How the reddest county is contemplating the orangest candidate.
Politics & Policy
October 19, 2016
Takin’ It to the Streets
Even in the age of Trump, a get-out-the-vote canvasser knows that Hispanic residents are thinking local.
The Culture
September 21, 2016
Pro Tip: Real Hundreds Don’t Come on a Tear-off Roll
Using fake money has its consequences.
Meanwhile, in Texas
September 21, 2016
Meanwhile, in Texas . . .
Some crazy stuff went down here last month. Here are a handful of headlines you may have missed.
Art
September 21, 2016
The Checklist
What to read, listen to, watch, and look at this month to achieve maximum Texas cultural literacy.
Business
September 21, 2016
Body of Work
Meet James Bryant, the National Embalmer of the Year.
Lead
September 21, 2016
Trash Talk
The scion of one of Laredo’s first families wants to build a mammoth landfill on his ranch. But the opposition is fierce and vocal—and backed by none other than his uncle and his cousin.
Texas History
September 21, 2016
Old News: An Illustrated Look at Curious Headlines From a Bygone Era
A big bag o' cats in Austin.
Books
September 15, 2016
True Western
Paulette Jiles wasn't born in Texas, but she started writing novels set here as fast as she could.
The Culture
September 7, 2016
Deep-fried Couture
How Longview inspired fashion designer Brandon Maxwell.
Sports
August 24, 2016
Big Men on Campus
Are all those three-hundred-pound high school football players a health crisis waiting to happen?
Books
August 24, 2016
The Checklist
What to read, listen to, and watch this month to achieve maximum Texas cultural literacy.
Art
August 24, 2016
Dream Life
The incandescent unreality of Rocky Schenck is on display in the photographer's second collection.
Books
August 24, 2016
Empire of the Perfect Pass
Quanah Parker, Stonewall Jackson . . . and Hal Mumme?! Why S.C. Gwynne took a break from historical epics to tell the story of the Texas coach who changed football.
The Culture
August 24, 2016
Old News: An Illustrated Look at Curious Headlines From a Bygone Era
A courtroom brawl in San Antonio.
Bum Steers
August 24, 2016
No, Ladies, You Don’t Press Clothes or Make Waffles With It—It’s a Gridiron
A twist on the Aggie War Hymn.
Meanwhile, in Texas
August 24, 2016
Meanwhile, in Texas . . .
Some crazy stuff went down last month. Here are a handful of headlines you may have missed.
Bum Steer of the Month
August 4, 2016
As Investigators, They Are Out Standing in Their Field
Beefing up security.
Energy
July 20, 2016
The Hole Picture
A look at the state of the West Texas sinkholes.
Film & TV
July 20, 2016
The Checklist
What to read, listen to, and watch this month to achieve maximum Texas cultural literacy.
Energy
July 20, 2016
Electric Mayhem
Every month, the customers of the state’s smallest energy transmission utility open their bills—and can’t believe what they see.
Art
July 20, 2016
The Statue of Frivolity
Florence has David. Sugar Land has Selfie.
Film & TV
July 20, 2016
This Film Was Taylor Made
How screenwriter Taylor Sheridan—and his latest project, Hell or High Water—came to be.
Meanwhile, in Texas
July 20, 2016
Meanwhile, in Texas . . .
Some crazy stuff went down in Texas in the past thirty days. Here are some of the headlines you may have missed.
The Culture
July 20, 2016
Old News: An Illustrated Look at Curious Headlines From a Bygone Era
The time it rained frogs in Houston.
Health
July 15, 2016
Longest-Serving Female Legislator Tells All
Senfronia Thompson has a few things to say about Hillary Clinton, Dan Patrick, and the foster care system.
Health
July 6, 2016
A Better Pill to Swallow
The dean of Dell Medical School wants to reinvent health care for the twenty-first century.
Meanwhile, in Texas
June 23, 2016
Meanwhile, in Texas . . .
Some crazy stuff went down in Texas in the past thirty days. Here are some of the headlines you may have missed.