BBQ
November 10, 2023
Two Texas-Style Joints Near D.C. Are Practicing Barbecue Diplomacy
Bark Barbecue Café and 2Fifty Texas BBQ mix Texas tradition and hospitality with touches from their Armenian and Salvadoran cultures, respectively.
Washington DC
Politics & Policy
September 13, 2023
Ted Cruz, John Cornyn, and Other Texans in D.C. Weigh In on Ken Paxton’s Impeachment Trial
Shouldn’t Paxton be present for the proceedings? Best guesses on the outcome? We posed these questions and more.
Food & Drink
November 30, 2022
Three Restaurants Aim to Bring Some Texas Soul to D.C.
Texpats living in the nation’s capital have recently seen an uptick in the availability of favorite dishes from home, including kolaches, breakfast tacos, and barbecue.
Music
December 3, 2015
C3 Presents Hired A Lobbyist For The Right To Host Events At National Mall
The festival titan wants access to government-owned lands for its events.
Business
October 21, 2015
Kolaches on the Potomac
All hail Republic Kolache, the pop-up restaurant introducing our beloved Czech pastry to the nation's capital.
Politics & Policy
January 23, 2013
Beyoncé Lip-Synced at Obama’s Inauguration
Or so said a Marine Band spokeswoman. Question is, does it even matter?
The Culture
January 21, 2013
How the White House Might Respond to Texas Secession Petition
When citizens petitioned the White House to release their beer recipe, the WH responded in less than a month. Texas secession will take longer.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Ron Paul’s Farewell to Congress
The Texas Republican gave his last impassioned speech on the House floor Wednesday.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Romney’s Texas Cabinet Members?
U.S. Senator John Cornyn and outgoing senator Kay Bailey Hutchison were floated as potential members of a Romney administration, and Greg Abbott is a top choice to head the EPA.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
That Time Ann Romney and Anita Perry Walked In On Dubya’s Massage
Mitt and Ann Romney told the story during their appearance on Live! With Kelly and Michael, which airs on Tuesday.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
O Dubya, Where Art Thou?
Peter Beinart of the Daily Beast argues that it's George W. Bush—and the way the country feels about his presidency—that will determine the 2012 election.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Mitt Romney’s “Don Draper” Lives in Texas
Texas advertising veteran Jim Ferguson is among the team of present-day "Mad Men" working for the Mitt Romney presidential campaign.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Hutchison: “Governors Don’t Make the Best Presidents”
During an exit interview with NBC's Chuck Todd, Kay Bailey Hutchison talked about Rick Perry, Mitt Romney, and "RINOs"—Republicans in Name Only.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Ted Cruz Talks Martians, the Absence of Hispanic Panhandlers
The Republican U.S. Senate candidate had some interesting things to say during his first appearance on the Sunday talk shows as a national political figure.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Greg Abbott vs. LBJ: Voter ID Trial Begins
Three federal judges in D.C. will begin hearing arguments in State of Texas v. Eric Holder, which finds Texas seeking pre-clearance of SB 30, a.k.a. "the Voter ID" law.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Ron Paul Gets Elected to Something
The Congressman and erstwhile presidential candidate becomes the twenty-second member of the Congressional Baseball Hall of Fame tonight, largely on the strength of one historic homer.
Sports
January 21, 2013
What’s Next for the Rocket?
He's been acquitted, but people are still talking about Roger Clemens' alleged PED use and his chances of getting voted into the Hall of Fame.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Dubya Visits Obama
George W. and Laura Bush return to Washington D.C. for a joke-filled unveiling of their official White House portrait.
Sports
January 21, 2013
Brian McNamee Testifies about “Booty Shot”
Roger Clemens's former trainer recounted details of a relationship that "had the hallmarks of an illicit affair—except their secret was steroids."
Sports
January 21, 2013
Did Andy Pettitte Change His Story?
The former Astros pitcher's testimony in the federal perjury trial of Roger Clemens didn't help the prosecution, but was it different from what Pettitte said to Congress in 2008?
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
American Crossroads PAC Rakes in Big Bucks from Rich Texans
Karl Rove's Super PAC netted $30.5 million—more than half of its total donations—from three Texan titans.
Sports
January 21, 2013
The Roger Clemens Trial is Already Weird
A judge forbidding use of MySpace? Accidental live microphones? Calling Barry Bonds to testify? And the second Clemens trial isn't even done with jury selection.
January 21, 2013
‘Politico’ Says Perry was on Painkillers During Campaign
According to a new e-book, "it became an open secret that he was using painkillers in sufficient dosages to keep him standing through the two-hour debates."
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Were Rick Perry’s Gay Jokes Funny?
The Governor's Gridiron Club speech in Washington, D.C. earned rave reviews. Writers, comedians, gay writers and gay comedians weigh in.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Rick Perry’s Top 10 Zingers from the Gridiron Dinner
Rick Perry drew chuckles on purpose over the weekend with his speech at the Gridiron Dinner in Washington, D.C.
News & Politics
January 21, 2013
Hutchison Criticizes Perry over Women’s Health Program Decision
Texas's senior Senator pushed for Rick Perry and the Obama Administration to work out their differences to ensure the Women’s Health Program can serve low-income women.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Ron Paul Takes a Crack at Ben Bernanke
The congressman breaks from the campaign trail to question the Federal Reserve Chairman at a House Financial Services committee hearing.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Rand Paul Talks Ron Paul
In a Q&A with the Atlantic, Kentucky senator Rand Paul handicaps his father's presidential campaign and its larger impact on the Republican Party.
January 21, 2013
At CPAC, Rick Perry Delivers Second Speech Since Ending Campaign
Three weeks to the day after Perry ended his presidential campaign, he tried to reclaim some of the spotlight with a speech to a packed room at the Conservative Political Action Conference.
January 21, 2013
Another Week Brings Another Round of JFK Tapes
The National Archives released recordings from Air Force One made in the hours after JFK's assassination in Dallas.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Ron Paul Signed off on Inflammatory Newsletters
The Washington Post spoke to former Paul staffers who say the congressman was heavily involved with the company that produced the articles, some of which contained racist passages.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Redistricting Could Seep into 2013
Republican primary voters will be asked if they're in favor of the Eighty-third Legislature redrawing the maps.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
SCOTUS to District Court: Try, Try Again
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the district court in San Antonio needs to go back to the drawing board and draft up a new set of redistricting maps.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Redistricting Battle Gets Yet Another Day in Yet Another Court
A three-judge panel in D.C. federal court began hearing arguments on Texas redistricting Tuesday.
January 21, 2013
NASA Called. It Wants Its Historic Space Artifacts Back.
Some Apollo-era astronauts, including Apollo 13 Commander James Lovell, had their hands slapped by NASA for putting space artifacts on the auction block.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Supreme Court Wades Into Texas Redistricting Muck
The justices heard arguments on Monday, but they found themselves on a sticky wicket and are no closer to making a decision.
January 21, 2013
Top Five Courtroom Moments of the Year
When it comes to courtroom drama, Texas never disappoints, and this year was no exception.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Five Things You Should Know About Redistricting
Now that the High Court has turned its lofty gaze on the issue, here are the five things you should know about latest news in the redistricting saga.
Border & Immigration
January 21, 2013
Dick Durbin Shares Joaquin Luna’s Story on Senate Floor
The Illinois senator told the teen’s tragic story to inspire his colleagues to pass the DREAM Act.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Ron Paul Number One in a Poll
A Pew Research study shows Paul is by far the most well-liked presidential candidate on Twitter.
Critters
January 21, 2013
Does This Mean Horse Is Back on the Menu?
Five years after the federal government closed facilities that slaughter horses, President Barack Obama signed legislation that effectively reverses the old policy and allows slaughter plants to open.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Perry Pens Op-Ed Calling For Eric Holder’s Resignation
In the Washington Times, Governor Perry joins Michelle Bachmann and other Republicans in blasting the U.S. Attorney General over the “Fast and Furious” gun tracking program.
News & Politics
January 21, 2013
Today in Perry: RedState Backs Off, Cain’s “Turn in the Barrel”
Perry ally throws in the white flag, we learn the origination of the phrase “turn in the barrel,” and the governor tweets about foreign policy.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Today in Perry: Smear Tactics, Debate Hate, and Media Puts Him on Watch
Cain staffer points finger at Perry campaign for harassment leaks, the Governor still “hates” debating, and the Washington Post says that this month is “make or break”
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Texas Redistricting Ball Now in Scalia’s Court
But does the U.S. Supreme Court Justice’s request for briefs mean he might rule in the state’s favor?
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Ted Cruz’s Excellent Adventure
Will a tea party darling be the state’s first Hispanic senator?
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
The Kay Place
Kay Bailey Hutchison, the state’s senior senator and the first woman from Texas to hold that office, opens up about the changes in her party, why she decided to retire, and the governor’s race that got away.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
The Texas Supermodel
America is chasing the myth of Texas. Fortunately, we aren’t.
Politics & Policy
January 20, 2013
Right Place, Right Time
A year ago Rick Perry’s political future seemed to be in peril. Now he’s looking past the 2010 elections—and all the way to the White House. Think I’m kidding? How about a cup of tea?
Politics & Policy
January 20, 2013
The Gentleman From Texas
Only a few years after arriving in Washington, John Cornyn has become the capital’s most powerful Texan. Can he lead the Republicans back to power in the Senate?