The Daily Post
March 13, 2014
This is All You Need to Know about SXSW Interactive’s Keynotes
Here's what you missed while waiting in line for that free burger.
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The Daily Post
March 13, 2014
The State of Texas: March 13, 2014
The state's worst intersections and Rick Perry appears on Jimmy Kimmel Live.
Music
March 13, 2014
Two People Died At SXSW Last Night in a Car Accident That Injured 23
A motorist fleeing a DWI traffic stop drove the wrong way down a one-way street, then charged through a barrier onto a closed street, turning a night at the festival into a tragedy.
The Daily Post
March 12, 2014
12 Photos of the Vandalization that Briefly Turned Prada Marfa into “TOMS Marfa”
The famous installation in Far West Texas continues to incite debate over art and commerce.
Business
March 12, 2014
Man, There Are A Lot Of Brands To Interact With At SXSW, Y’all
Who isn't psyched at the thought of interacting with Samsung, Pennzoil, and Doritos?
The Daily Post
March 12, 2014
The State of Texas: March 12, 2014
More than $600,000 stolen from Joel Osteen's megachurch and Texas regulators ordered an energy company to stop accepting Bitcoin.
Film & TV
March 11, 2014
Mike Judge’s “Silicon Valley” Premieres April 6th on HBO, and It’s Really Funny
Who better to produce a show skewering California tech culture than someone from Austin, which is currently overrun with those people?
The Daily Post
March 11, 2014
The State of Texas: March 11, 2014
Happy birthday, Chuck Norris, and Buc-ee's endorses Dan Patrick.
Film & TV
March 11, 2014
The Line for Wes Anderson’s “Grand Budapest Hotel” at SXSW Last Night Was Unbelievable
SXSW attendees lined up in unprecendented numbers to see the Texas-bred filmmaker's screening of The Grand Budapest Hotel and extended Q&A at the Paramount Theater.
Film & TV
March 10, 2014
‘Veronica Mars’ Premiered at SXSW, and This Is What It Was Like
The fan-revived cult TV series—made by part-time Austinite Rob Thomas—finally found its audience.
The Daily Post
March 10, 2014
The State of Texas: March 10, 2014
Rick Perry gives a rousing speech at CPAC and Lady Gaga set to give keynote speech to little SXSW monsters.
The Daily Post
March 7, 2014
GSD&M’s Brilliant App For People Trying to Avoid SXSW Crowds
The Austin-based ad agency created "Avoid Humans," a web app to point users to the least-crowded restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and general areas of refuge.
Business
March 7, 2014
San Antonio Food Truck Owner Banned Because of the Trailer’s Name
When the "CockAsian" food truck rolled into Port San Antonio, local officials Googled the name to find the menu. What Google offered in return led them to ban the truck from the development.
Critters
March 7, 2014
These Blind 12-Year-Old Twins Have Some of the Best Show Goats in Texas
The Lubbock pre-teens spend six months a year showing their prize goats at livestock competitions throughout the state.
The Daily Post
March 7, 2014
The State of Texas: March 7, 2014
SXSW descends on Austin and since new restrictions have gone into effect, one-third of the state's abortion clinics have closed.
The Daily Post
March 6, 2014
Houston To Try Experimental Transportation Plan
The city will test a new pilot program that will close certain streets to automobile traffic, leaving them reserved for cyclists and pedestrians, during the month of April.
Music
March 6, 2014
Who Needs SXSW? Dallas’ March Madness Festival Has a Great Lineup and It’s Free
There's more than one impressive music festival in Texas this month, and the one in Dallas is free.
The Daily Post
March 6, 2014
The State of Texas: March 6, 2014
Charles Sebesta, the prosecutor in Anthony Graves' case, is under investigation and Austin has the fourth-worst traffic in America.
Business
March 5, 2014
Someone Paid $7,250 For a License Plate That Says “DALLAS”
We're betting they live in Highland Park.
The Daily Post
March 5, 2014
Alright, Alright, Alright: The T-Shirt Is Just Part Of Matthew McConaughey’s Clothing Line
The mall is a flat circle, at which one can buy McConaughey's "just keep livin" line of menswear at Dillard's.
The Daily Post
March 4, 2014
The State of Texas: March 5, 2014
The election results are in and RadioShack closes 1,110 stores.
Film & TV
March 4, 2014
Revenge Porn Isn’t Illegal In Texas, But It Can Cost You Half a Million Dollars
"Revenge porn"—the public sharing of nude photos of someone on the Internet without their permission—isn't yet illegal in Texas. And after a Houston woman was awarded $500,000 in damages after her ex-boyfriend posted videos and images she gave him to YouTube and elsewhere, it's worth asking if it needs to
The Daily Post
March 4, 2014
The State of Texas: March 4, 2014
The primary elections are today.
Business
March 3, 2014
Will Elon Musk Bring The Future To Texas?
The eccentric billionaire is considering launching his space program in Cameron County and making his car batteries in-state—which could add thousands of space-age jobs to the Texas economy.
The Daily Post
March 3, 2014
The State of Texas: March 3, 2014
Matthew McConaughey takes home an Oscar and Bitcoin opens its second ATM in Austin.
The Daily Post
February 28, 2014
Texas Business Report: What Is the Future of the Houston Ship Channel?
Hundreds of ships navigate the 52-mile channel each day, requiring pilots to engage in a maneuver they have dubbed “the Texas Chicken,” in which “two ships to chart a course for a head-on collision, then swerve right, and use each other’s wave pressure to move safely past.”
Critters
February 28, 2014
Police Should Be Educated About Laws Surrounding Service Animals
Disabled veterans are having a rough time bringing their service dogs into businesses, despite laws allowing them to do so.
The Daily Post
February 28, 2014
The State of Texas: Feb. 28, 2014
Video of the DayHey Girl, here’s the answer: Who is the sexiest Texas football coach? That’s right, the Kliff Kingsbury/Ryan Gosling connection was a question on Wednesday’s Jeopardy!Tweet Prank of The DayThat infamous Twitter account recounting comments made by Goldman Sachs employees on elevators was, like our housing
Politics & Policy
February 27, 2014
Dan Patrick’s Twitter Typo Was Heard ‘Round The World
By the end of the day yesterday, state senator Dan Patrick's twitter typos had Conan O'Brien talking about him.
The Daily Post
February 27, 2014
The State of Texas: Feb. 27, 2014
Judge strikes down gay marriage ban and homelessness is up 60 percent in Tarrant County.
The Daily Post
February 26, 2014
Judge Strikes Down Texas Gay Marriage Ban, Calls It Unconstitutional
San Antonio District Court judge Orlando Garcia wrote: “This Court holds that Texas' prohibition on same-sex marriage conflicts with the United States Constitution's guarantees of equal protection and due process.”
Music
February 26, 2014
SXSW Travesty: Lady Gaga Won’t Play Inside A Giant Doritos Vending Machine
Bad news, Little Monsters: You’re not going to be able to crash down onto a parking lot on 5th Street in Austin to catch Lady Gaga perform a free show from within the confines of a 56-foot-tall Doritos vending machine.The makeshift Doritos stage that pops up in a
The Daily Post
February 26, 2014
The State of Texas: Feb. 26, 2014
Nebraska has surpassed Texas in the number of cattle in the state being fattened for slaughter.
Energy
February 25, 2014
ExxonMobil CEO Doesn’t Want a Fracking Operation Near His Backyard
Rex Tillerson joined a lawsuit to prevent the construction of a fracking-related project near his ranch in Denton. The irony here is rich.
The Daily Post
February 25, 2014
The State of Texas: Feb. 25, 2014
Polls show that Greg Abbott carries an 11-point lead over Wendy Davis and a junior-high student commits to play for LSU.
The Daily Post
February 24, 2014
Did We Just Witness the End of Ted Nugent’s Political Relevance?
The Motor City Madman has been called many things over the past few decades, but until last week, you couldn't call him phony.
The Daily Post
February 24, 2014
Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo Had a Bad Weekend
On Thursday, four officers arrived at the scene near the University of Texas campus to arrest a young woman for jaywalking. A video of the arrest went viral, prompting APD Chief Art Acevedo to defend his officers in a curious manner.
The Daily Post
February 24, 2014
The State of Texas: Feb. 23, 2014
Joaquin "El Chapo" (Shorty) Guzman, head of the Sinaloa Cartel, was arrested, and Johnny Football performs well at the NFL combine.
The Daily Post
February 21, 2014
Are We Over-Celebrating the Kid Who Returned a Lost Wedding Ring?
A Waco teenager found a wedding ring inside a baseball glove he bought at an Academy sporting goods store that belonged to the person who tried it on before him. Through the power of social media, he reconnected with the owner—and subsequently was rewarded by the store, the ring manufacturer,
The Daily Post
February 21, 2014
The State of Texas: Feb. 21, 2014
The state has penalized the first hospital and doctor for violating the new abortion legislation and the state's farming industry grows despite the drought.
Politics & Policy
February 20, 2014
Hidalgo County Judge Candidate Marla Cuellar Is Unhappy With How Her Name Looks on the Ballot
Two quirky politics stories from the southernmost part of the state aren't doing the region any favors.
The Daily Post
February 20, 2014
Alas, This Adorable Dog Will Not Be The Next Mayor Of Irving
The taciturn candidate has been ruled ineligble due to paperwork errors.
The Daily Post
February 20, 2014
The State of Texas: Feb. 20, 2014
The earthquakes in North Texas might affect the Railroad Commisioner race.
The Daily Post
February 19, 2014
Should The New “Tacoland” In San Antonio Have Changed Its Name?
Taco Land, the beloved punk rock dive in San Antonio, closed its doors in 2005 when owner Ram Ayala was shot and killed inside his own club. Now, the space has been renovated and reopened by a new owner—but just how much the new Tacoland resembles the old is up
The Daily Post
February 19, 2014
The State of Texas: Feb. 19, 2014
The building where the massacre at Fort Hood took place has been demolished and the Century Tree in College Station sustains injury.
The Daily Post
February 18, 2014
Sea World Is Still Doing Just Fine, Sea World Would Like You To Know
The beleaguered theme park strikes back at its critics with a series of videos—but given their attendance, did they need to?
The Daily Post
February 18, 2014
Texas, We Should Talk About Your License Plate Addiction
There are nearly four hundred license plate options for Texans to choose from—and it's just occurred to the DMV that that may be too many.
The Daily Post
February 18, 2014
The State of Texas: Feb. 18, 2014
More money flows into campaign coffers and Austin remains the nation's number-one fastest growing city.
Business
February 14, 2014
Texas Business Report: Dr Pepper Weathers the Soda Slump
Trinity East Energy sues Dallas, Whole Foods' stock takes a dip, and more from the week in business.
Critters
February 14, 2014
This Dog Saved an Austin Apartment Complex from a Fire
Who's a good boy? Kaiser's a good boy, that's who.