Texas History
November 30, 2018
President George H. W. Bush Dies at 94
The 41st president's death comes less than eight months after that of his wife, Barbara.
Obituaries
News & Politics
May 24, 2017
“Racehorse” Haynes, 1927–2017
Remembering an unlikely, but legendary, criminal defense attorney.
Music
January 19, 2016
RIP, Paul Ray
The host of the beloved radio show "Twine Time" on KUTX in Austin died Friday at 73.
The Culture
December 29, 2015
People We’ll Miss 2015
A humble send-off to some of the greatest Texans who died this year.
Critters
February 18, 2015
Fido Is Survived by His Water Bowl and Six Chew Toys
Considering the pet obituary.
Energy
November 12, 2014
Faded Royalty
Bunker Hunt, RIP.
Music
August 13, 2014
Sharp Tressed Man
Remembering Johnny Winter.
Art
June 17, 2014
Stanley Marsh 3, the Infamous West Texas Eccentric, Has Died
The 76-year-old Amarilloan gained international fame for funding the Cadillac Ranch art installation, which turns forty this weekend. But his legacy was tainted by sordid allegations of sexual abuse.
Sports
April 8, 2013
A Courageous Pioneer in the Bullfighting Arena
A remembrance of the life of Patricia McCormick, who was one of North America's first female bullfighters.
Music
February 28, 2013
In Search of Van Cliburn
He was a world-renowned piano prodigy whose romanticism and technical virtuosity inspired thousands and famously helped thaw the Cold War. But as a visit to his hometown of Kilgore made clear to me, Van Cliburn was also a Texan, a Southerner, a Baptist, a patriot, and a man who loved
Texas History
January 21, 2013
People We’ll Miss
Big Tex will be back. Sadly, we cannot the say same of Larry Hagman, Darrell Royal, Amarillo Slim, Leslie, and the many other Texans we lost in 2012.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Vocal Border Fence Opponent Dead at 63
Texas officials are mourning the untimely passing of Chad Foster, the former Eagle Pass mayor who became the face of border communities straddling the two nations.
The Culture
January 21, 2013
A Blow to Weird Austin
Leslie, homeless icon and local celebrity, passed away early Thursday morning.
Art
January 20, 2013
Dominique de Menil Remembered
Dominique de Menil—1908-1997
The Culture
October 19, 2012
R.I.P. Big Tex
Big Tex went up in flames Friday.
The Culture
December 15, 2011
RIP Billie Jo Spears
The Beaumont-raised country crooner, known for the number-one hit "Blanket on the Ground," died of lung cancer at her home in Vidor.
Art
December 1, 1998
A Wild Life
A terrific and prolific photographer remembered.
Texas History
September 30, 1997
Hallie and Farewell
The life and legacy of a Texas icon.
Arts & Entertainment
January 1, 1997
To Die For
Obituaries are a grave matter, of course. But they can also be funny, insightful, and poetic, which is why I’m so obsessed with them.
Texas History
April 30, 1996
L. T. Felty
He never met a man who didn’t like him. L.T. Felty, who died March 17, was born in Hickory Creek, but he spent forty-plus years in Waxahachie, where his genial and helpful manner as a schoolteacher and coach earned him the unofficial title of Mr. Waxahachie. (Christened solely with rhyming
Politics & Policy
March 1, 1996
Major Barbara
Barbara Jordan saw herself not as a black politician but as a politician who happened to be black—and that was one of the things that made her great.
Politics & Policy
August 1, 1993
More Than Myth
John Connally’s forgotten legacy.
Politics & Policy
January 1, 1976
Remembering LBJ
Lyndon Johnson left an indelible impression on people—and a few black and blue marks, too.
Politics & Policy
April 30, 1973
Farewell to LBJ: A Hill Country Valediction
Some last words, reverent and irreverent, like Lyndon himself.