Being Texan
April 29, 2021
A 90-Year-Old Texan Has Some Advice for Willie Nelson on His 88th Birthday
Aging isn’t for the faint of heart, but Carlene knows what matters.
Advice
News & Politics
June 11, 2019
‘Say Yes to the Scary’: The Best Advice From 2019’s Texas College Commencement Addresses
We watched a host of graduation speeches from the state’s hundreds of universities, and these are the ones we found most inspiring.
Arts & Entertainment
March 9, 2019
What We Learned from Brené Brown at SXSW
The kickoff keynote from the massively popular Houston author ended with a Townes Van Zandt singalong.
Arts & Entertainment
March 22, 2017
How to Be a Non-Texan
Advice for our former web editor.
The Texanist
March 23, 2016
The Texanist: Should I Get a License to Carry?
Our estimable advice columnist on firearms, weekend getaways, and how to properly eat a tamal.
The Texanist
September 17, 2015
The Texanist: How to Pick the Country Boy of Your Dreams Out of the Herd
Our estimable advice columnist on finding love in the country, the (unquestioned!) merit of the State Fair, the fulfilling post-rodeo career of a bucking bull, and more.
Books
August 19, 2015
Brave Heart
Brené Brown explains why being vulnerable is the toughest and worthiest thing you can do.