Being Texan
February 16, 2021
How Dr Pepper Helped Me Feel at Home in Texas
When I was growing up, Dr Pepper was a rare indulgence. Now it’s a reminder of how far I’ve come.
Dr Pepper
The Texanist
December 18, 2020
The Texanist: How Can Whataburger Say That It’s Still “Family Owned and Operated”?
An Austin man is skeptical that a company held by a Chicago investment firm can claim that distinction.
Tacos
August 27, 2020
Taco News Roundup: The World May Be Burning, but at Least Taco Cabana Has Six New Margarita Flavors
Plus: a new Mexican sushi option in San Antonio, Lubbock's best breakfast tacos, and tacos versus pumpkin spice.
Libations
August 11, 2020
As if 2020 Weren’t Bad Enough, We Are Now Running Out of Dr Pepper
A good can is hard to find.
Recipes
April 30, 2019
Recipe: Instant Pot Dr Pepper Chipotle Ribs
Two Texas favorites combine for a unique barbecue sauce to slather on your meat.
The Culture
January 15, 2019
Dr Pepper Would Like to Be the Official Soft Drink of Texas—Not Just of Our Hearts
It seems like a formality at this point, but here's why it makes sense to make our relationship with Dr Pepper official.
The Texanist
July 28, 2018
The Texanist: Is My Husband’s Devotion to Texas-Branded Foods Crazy?
An Arizona woman just doesn’t get the appeal of Mrs. Baird’s Bread or Hill Country Fare cut green beans.
The Texanist
March 24, 2018
The Texanist: Is It Safe to Drink Really Old Dr Pepper?
An Odessa woman is still working her way through her private Dublin stash.
Libations
January 29, 2018
The Yanks Have Bought Dr Pepper
What does Keurig's acquisition mean for the national soft drink of Texas?
Politics & Policy
October 18, 2017
Ted Cruz Got Doused with Dr Pepper. Then He Tweeted the Zodiac Killer Cipher Thing
Just another day for the junior senator.
Business
December 2, 2015
Stubb’s Is Suing Stubb’s For Being Too Stubb’s-y
The debate over who can use Stubb's branding fires up.
Food & Drink
May 20, 2014
Dublin Dr Pepper’s Last Obit
A twelve-ounce oral history of the long-awaited documentary, "Bottled Up: The Battle Over Dublin Dr Pepper."
Business
February 14, 2014
Texas Business Report: Dr Pepper Weathers the Soda Slump
Trinity East Energy sues Dallas, Whole Foods' stock takes a dip, and more from the week in business.
Eat My Words
November 6, 2013
Mexican Coke to Go the Way of Dublin Dr Pepper
Because of a new tax in Mexico, cane sugar-sweetened Coca Cola could become more scarce. But "Mexican Coke" will still be bottled for the U.S. market.
Business
January 21, 2013
Dr Pepper “Progress of Man” Parody Becomes Silly Facebook Controversy
There's another Dr Pepper boycott in the works, and this one has nothing to do with real cane sugar.
Business
January 21, 2013
The Week in Business: Profits, Losses, and Everything in Between
Johnson and Johnson sheds tears over Texas lawsuit, Houston stomps Silicon Valley in tech job growth, and the sour finanial condition of Imperial Sugar.
Business
January 20, 2013
Understanding Dr Pepper
“Once I get Dr Pepper down their throats, and tell them about it, I’m in business.”
Cities
April 1, 1998
Is Waco Wacko?
After the latest standoff there�by an armed UFO cultist�you might think so. But on the fifth anniversary of the Branch Davidian siege, the Central Texas community is doing just fine, thank you.