Cats Archives

December 15, 2021

In Search of the Jaguarundi

Every year, dozens of Texans report sightings of this elusive cat. But scientists are increasingly skeptical that it’s here at all.

By Will McCarthy

Critters |

June 19, 2015

Meet the Official Cat of the Alamo, Miss Isabella Francisca Veramendi de Valero

Long may Bella keep the grounds free of rodents.

Critters |

April 22, 2015

Facebook Is Not Letting the Story of the Vet Who Killed a Cat With a Bow and Arrow Go

Kristen Lindsey, the Brenham veterinarian who bragged about killing a cat with a bow and arrow on Facebook, is persona non grata on social media now.

Critters |

February 27, 2015

Meet the Woman Trying to Open Texas’ First Cat Cafe

Austinite Rebecca Gray has big plans to open the first cafe in the state where humans and felines can peacefully coexist.

By Hannah Smothers

The Culture |

June 5, 2014

Cat Power

How one feline (and then a couple more, and then another) conquered both our hearts and our mice.

By Sterry Butcher

Critters |

April 18, 2014

San Antonio Is Home to This Very Fat Kitty

This isn't actually funny.

The Daily Post |

March 28, 2014

Furry Friday: Cat Rescued From Montrose Fire In Houston Is Singed, But Purring

The massive fire that took down a Montrose apartment building didn't claim this cat.

Politics & Policy |

April 22, 2013

After more than a dozen amendments toughening regulations on short-term lenders were added to Sen. John Carona's payday lending bill, he referred to his legislation as an "ugly baby" before it passed out of the Senate. But can it make it out of the House?

By Laura Wright