Film & TV
March 14, 2023
Why 1980 Was the Year Texas Went Worldwide
The current Yellowstone-fueled “Westerncore” aesthetic is little more than a cultural blip compared to what Dallas and Urban Cowboy unleashed in 1980.
Culture
Health
September 10, 2021
Jamie Wheal Is Austin’s Cassandra of Techno-Optimism
Wheal became a guru in the city’s self-optimization scene, hobnobbing with the likes of Elon Musk. But will anyone listen to his warnings about the movement that brought him renown?
The Texanist
February 3, 2019
The Texanist: Has PC Culture Tamed the Texanist’s Tongue?
A McKinney man thinks our fearless columnist isn't as sharp as he used to be.
Books
January 29, 2013
Scientology Versus Author Lawrence Wright
The Pulitzer Prize-winning author’s new book on Scientology, Going Clear, arrives on shelves today amid a swarm of controversy.
January 21, 2013
Is Mary Kay a Pyramid Scheme?
A new Harper's article claims that the direct-sales beauty empire is merely a "pink pyramid scheme."
The Culture
January 21, 2013
“Cormac McCarthy” Twitter Account Debunked in Record Time
But “@cormaccmccarthy” still has more than 3,200 followers.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Rick Perry Takes His Lumps (of Coal) Over Pro-Christmas Ad
The governor is drawing fire for also using politically correct holiday language.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Rick Perry Latest Ad Attacks Gays in the Military
The governor’s latest campaign ad, “Strong,” gets denounced across the Internet for stirring up the culture wars.
Travel & Outdoors
April 30, 2012
Dallas’s Design District
This once-industrial enclave has been reborn as the city's trendiest new spot. Here's a guide to the area's acclaimed restaurants, chic stores, and daring art galleries.
Politics & Policy
April 23, 2012
Mom Buys Billboard to Support Daughter’s Prom Queen Bid
A Killeen mother recently took out a billboard to promote her daughter's prom queen bid. Has helicopter parenting jumped the shark?
Politics & Policy
December 22, 2011
World’s Most Honest Man Pays 58-Year-Old Parking Ticket
A Houston Army veteran proved himself to be the city's most law abiding resident when he paid a 58-year-old parking ticket Wednesday.
The Culture
December 15, 2011
Abilene Strippers Suing Over Backpay
Four strippers from Abilene are suing their employer in hopes of recouping overtime and unpaid wages they would have been entitled to if they were considered employees instead of contractors.
The Culture
January 1, 2007
The Real World
Writer-at-large Michael Ennis on writing about politics and culture.