Sports
February 3, 2020
Is J.J. Watt Funny? A Texas Monthly Investigation
The face of the Houston Texans says he achieved a ‘lifelong dream’ in hosting ‘Saturday Night Live.'
Super Bowl
The Texanist
February 2, 2020
The Texanist: Are the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Uniforms Skimpier Than They Used to Be?
A San Antonio football fan wonders if the squad’s already small outfits have gotten even smaller over the years.
Sports
January 31, 2020
How to Make Seven-Layer Dip—Also, What Time Is the Super Bowl?
Two burning questions answered in one post.
Sports
September 6, 2019
What If the Texans’ Bizarre Offseason Wins Them the Super Bowl?
“Win now” makes more sense when your stars are old—and the only person facing the end of the line is Houston’s head coach.
Food & Drink
February 1, 2019
Who in the Heck Is Bringing Spinach Dip to Super Bowl Parties?
The food map trend strikes again—and it's coming after our Super Bowl snacks.
Sports
February 5, 2018
What is Nick Foles’s Trade Value?
The Super Bowl MVP is in a really unusual situation.
Sports
March 20, 2017
Tom Brady’s Missing Super Bowl Jersey Was Found in Mexico
It may be the beginning of uncovering a jersey-theft ring.
Sports
February 21, 2017
The Houston Police Department Estimates The Value Of Tom Brady’s Missing Super Bowl Jersey
With that figure, it'd make it one of the most expensive pieces of sports memorabilia of all time.
Sports
February 17, 2017
Greg Abbott v. The NFL
The NFL is threatening to pull out of Texas when it comes to event consideration, and the governor is fighting back.
Real Estate
January 30, 2017
Let’s See What Houston Rentals On Airbnb Cost During The Super Bowl
Holy cow.
Music
January 8, 2016
Beyoncé Takes Over The Super Bowl, Channing Tatum, More
Is there anything she can’t do?
Business
November 20, 2015
Do International Events Really Boycott Cities Because Of Bad Laws?
Weeks after Houston voters rejected HERO, the city was awarded the opportunity to host matches for the Copa América Centenario international soccer tournament.
The Culture
March 12, 2014
Meanwhile, in Texas . . .
Some crazy stuff went down in Texas in the past thirty days. Here are some of the headlines you may have missed.
The Daily Post
February 3, 2014
J.C. Penney Did Not Drunk-Tweet The Super Bowl
The struggling Plano-based department store chain was trying to advertise mittens.
Sports
January 31, 2014
Could Austin Ever Host the Super Bowl?
Sports Illustrated thinks that Austin should be in the mix to host the game.
Sports
February 3, 2013
Watch: H-E-B’s “True Texan” Super Bowl Ad
There's a bit of a barbecue foul in H-E-B's “True Texan" Super Bowl ad, which features country star Jack Ingram.
Sports
January 21, 2013
Beyoncé to Perform at Super Bowl XLVII
The superstar is playing the halftime show at the Super Bowl this season, and Reliant Stadium is one of two contenders to put on the game again in 2017. All that's missing now? The Texans.
Sports
January 20, 2013
Broadcasting the Super Bowl
Stephanie Druley on broadcasting the Super Bowl.
Music
January 20, 2013
It’s a Family Affair
For all her talent and poise, Beyoncé didn't become the biggest star in the world without help. And she got plenty of it from the people who know her best.
Politics & Policy
February 8, 2012
Clint Eastwood’s Chrysler Super Bowl Ad: Texas-Born
Homegrown film director David Gordon Green and three writers who studied at the Michener Center made up the creative team behind "It's Halftime in America" commercial.
February 7, 2012
The Backlash Against Roland Martin for His Tweets about David Beckham’s Underwear Ad
GLAAD calls on CNN to fire the Houston native and A&M graduate, saying his tweets were "advocating violence against gay people."
Sports
March 1, 1996
The Jones Gang
You know the real reason Texas Stadium has no roof? So Jerry Jones can get his head inside. (Or, how the Cowboys owner’s ego makes it hard to root for America’s Team.)
Sports
August 31, 1992
The Hungriest Coach
Three years after he replaced Tom Landry, Jimmy Johnson is giving Dallas Cowboys fans something to cheer about—and his critics are eating their words.
Sports
March 1, 1976
The Ultimate Game
Not all the action was on the field at Super Bowl X.