Health
March 22, 2019
Texas Might Raise the Age Limit on Tobacco Products to 21—and Tobacco Companies Are Fine With It
The support from Altria marks a reversal from the tobacco company's viewpoint in 2017.
Tobacco
The Texanist
August 14, 2015
The Texanist: How Should a Texan Handle Himself in the Presence of a Small Stinging Insect?
Our estimable advice columnist on how to handle nasty bugs, tobacco-pushing grandpas, and red lights in a one-stoplight town.
News & Politics
January 20, 2013
So What’s the Truth About Dan Morales and Tobacco?
It's the question on everyone's mind now that the former attorney general is suddenly running for governor. The answer could determine whether his political prospects go up in smoke.
The Culture
May 31, 2012
The Texanist: What Are Some Texas Rites of Passage?
Violent mockingbirds, farm-to-market roads, football versus lacrosse, and the incredible nerve of storekeepers who charge for spit cups.
Politics & Policy
July 31, 1999
Up in Smoke
Has Dan Morales gone up in smoke? by Skip Hollandsworth.
Politics & Policy
March 1, 1998
Smoke Detectors
Why the state’s tobacco settlement has ignited a controversy.
Health
August 31, 1997
Health • Eric Moon-shong Tang
Smoking out the truth.
Politics & Policy
August 31, 1996
State Politics • Dan Morales
Courting controversy.
Texas History
November 1, 1978
The Chew Road to Knowledge
Perhaps, after all, girls should go with boys who chew.
Texas History
January 1, 1977
How to Be Southern
Southwestern is out, Southern is in. Here’s how to renew our charter membership.