Being Texan
August 20, 2019
Meanwhile, in Texas: A Rat Snake Was Found in a Walmart Shopping Cart
Plus, an escalated karaoke squabble and a Little League embezzlement.
Walmart
News & Politics
August 3, 2019
The Shooting at an El Paso Walmart Is One of the Deadliest in Modern U.S. History
One of the deadliest shootings in U.S. history took place on Saturday afternoon.
Being Texan
July 24, 2019
Meanwhile, in Texas: A Bexar County Inmate Flooded His Cell During an Escape Attempt
Plus, a larcenous middle school band director, and a CBD-packing grandma.
The Culture
July 8, 2019
Worse Things Have Happened to Blue Bell Ice Cream Than a Gross Prank at Walmart
Before she was revealed to be a juvenile, a young woman could have faced up to twenty years in prison for licking a carton in the Lufkin store.
The Daily Post
February 4, 2016
Open Carry Texas Activists Are Pretty Upset With Walmart Right Now
The mega-retailer’s confounding policy resulted in a tense confrontation.
Business
January 26, 2016
Walmart Closures Are Leaving Small Towns In A Lurch
In just a few days, residents of Italy and Godley won’t have a local grocery and pharmacy store.
The Daily Post
January 13, 2016
Walmart Supercenters Will Require Supervisors to Check For Valid Gun Licenses
“Gun check on aisle 3.”…
The Daily Post
April 29, 2015
Walmart Closures Have Conspiracy Theorists Going Nuts
We’re talking everything from covert military operations to retaliation against workers’ unions. …
The Daily Post
February 19, 2015
Seriously, Don’t Mess With Texas Women
A roundup of some of the most notable recent displays of gumption from women around the state.
Politics & Policy
February 19, 2015
Would Texas Legalize Marijuana if Walmart Wanted It?
Walmart wants liquor stores, while nine-year-old Alexis Bortell wants medical marijuana. Who will win?…
The Daily Post
February 17, 2015
Wal-Mart Is Suing the State to Sell Liquor
The retailer says some Texas liquor statutes are unconstitutional.
Business
November 25, 2014
Black Friday Is Gonna Be a Big Day in Texas
In North Texas, Walmart employees are threatening to strike. In South Texas, people are almost two weeks in to camping out in front of Best Buy. It's just another celebration of holiday season bargain-hunting. …
Letter From Plano
May 31, 2006
Shabby Chic
Will the upscale shoppers of Plano really buy what Wal-Mart is selling?…