The Daily Post
November 13, 2013
Letter to the Editor of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram
An open letter to the paper, asking why its editors decided to publish a certain story.
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November 13, 2013
The State of Texas: Nov. 13, 2013
Number of wells in Texas nearly double from a decade ago, and the latest news outlet squabble over who reported it first.
The Daily Post
November 12, 2013
What Should the New UT Campus in the Rio Grande Valley Be Called?
The new University of Texas campus opening in the Rio Grande Valley in the fall of 2015 is beginning to establish its identity—starting with the name.
The Daily Post
November 12, 2013
Should a Children’s Advocacy Center Refuse Money Raised from Sales of a Pinup Calendar?
Denton's Children's Advocacy Center declined a check from an organization called Tattooed Hippie Pirate Mamas, which raised the money by selling a pinup calendar of its members. Was that the right decision?
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November 12, 2013
The State of Texas: Nov. 12, 2013
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals hears arguments in Fisher v. UT case and new details emerge in the case of the woman who was killed after being thrown off of a Six Flags ride.
Style & Design
November 11, 2013
Re-Imagining Uses for the Astrodome
Voters may have decided that the Astrodome isn't worth saving, but The Architect's Newspaper has published four ideas for what to do with the space.
Politics & Policy
November 11, 2013
What Exactly Happened between Open Carry Demonstrators and Moms for Gun Control in Dallas on Saturday?
Members of the gun control organization Mothers Demand Action found members of Open Carry Texas outside one of their meetings in Arlington on Saturday. What happened between the two groups is subject to interpretation.
The Daily Post
November 11, 2013
The State of Texas: Nov. 11, 2013
It's official: Greg Abbott and Wendy Davis are candidates for governor.
Business
November 8, 2013
This Story About A San Antonio Stripper/Accused Murderer Is Nuts
John William Snavely was recruited into the world of gay porn from the stage at a strip club in San Antonio. As the Houston Press story details in a story about his second career in Miami, where he's now in jail on murder charges, that is a dark world to enter.
The Daily Post
November 8, 2013
The Most Exceptional Long-Snapper Plays for Texas
Nate Boyer is a failed actor, former humanitarian aid worker, Iraq War veteran, and, now, the starting long-snapper for the Texas Longhorns. Someone get this man a movie deal!
The Daily Post
November 8, 2013
The State of Texas: Nov. 8, 2013
Nearly one-third of Republicans want Ted Cruz to run for president and the new Lance Armstrong documentary premieres today.
Film & TV
November 7, 2013
Meet The Cast Of The ‘From Dusk Till Dawn’ TV Series That Robert Rodriguez Is Directing
To help launch his forthcoming cable network, Robert Rodriguez is blowing up his cult classic film into a ten-part television series—but unsurprisingly, original From Dusk Till Dawn star George Clooney isn't reprising his leading role. Here's who the series has cast instead.
Music
November 7, 2013
Yes, This Is A Corn Maze Shaped Like Willie Nelson
Corn maze + Willie's braids and guitar = pure Texas.
Sports
November 7, 2013
A&M Hopes to Play UT Again . . . But Only in a Bowl Game
Would new Longhorns AD Steve Patterson be willing to revive the rivalry? College Station says it's in no hurry.
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November 7, 2013
The State of Texas: Nov. 7, 2013
President Barack Obama's tour through Texas and Blockbuster decides to close all its bricks-and-mortar locations.
Sports
November 6, 2013
Cowboys Fans Are Enjoying This Wade-Phillips-As-Texans-Interim-Coach Thing
Cowboys fans who hated Wade Phillips when he was the head coach in Dallas have had to watch as he's been responsible for the rebirth of the Houston Texans' defense. Now that he's been tapped to serve as the team's interim head coach while Gary Kubiak recovers from a mini-stroke,
The Daily Post
November 6, 2013
The State of Texas: Nov. 6, 2013
Every proposed amendment passed and the Astrodome is now likely to face demolition.
Music
November 5, 2013
VIDEO: How to Load and Fire the Taco Cannon
Fun Fun Fun Fest's most unique "headliner" returns, firing bean, cheese and tortilla ammunition—and possibly some Twinkies—across Austin's Auditorium Shores.
Style & Design
November 5, 2013
Please Be Careful Before You Get Cosmetic Injections
On both ends of Texas, discount "plastic surgeons" have been shooting people full of potentially fatal substances.
Politics & Policy
November 5, 2013
Prominent Texans Who Have Struggled To Vote Under Texas’s New Voter ID Law
The voter ID law that went into effect this year remains controversial—and the subject of a federal lawsuit. Even some Texas legislators have had trouble with it.
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November 5, 2013
The State of Texas: Nov. 5, 2013
Vote!
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November 4, 2013
Baylor Sexual Misconduct Policy to Remain Unchanged
Despite the Student Senate voting to remove the language "homosexual acts" from its policy, Baylor Student Body President Wesley Hodges vetoed the resolution.
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November 4, 2013
People Bought A Lot Of Astrodome Memorabilia This Weekend
The one-time Eighth Wonder of the World may soon be a parking lot, but the "yard sale" held by Reliant Park officials brought a lot of nostalgia—and money—out of people who remember its heyday.
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November 4, 2013
The State of Texas: Nov. 4, 2013
Another voter ID snafu and the Astrodome garage sale.
The Daily Post
November 1, 2013
Texas Business Report: Lance Armstrong Might Have to Return $12 Million in Bonuses
A Texas court ruled that the cyclist might have to give back the money he received from Dallas-based SCA Promotions.
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November 1, 2013
Made in Texas? Denton’s Fight to Prevent the Sriracha Apocalypse
As a California city sues America's most popular Sriracha manufacturer over "foul chili odor," one Texas city councilman offers possible salvation for the cultish condiment.
The Daily Post
November 1, 2013
Meanwhile, in Lufkin… October Edition
Our favorite recent items from the Lufkin Daily News’ police blotter.
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November 1, 2013
The Latest On HB2
Last night, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit granted an emergency motion to stay the injunction against HB2. Here's what that means in non-legalese.
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November 1, 2013
The State of Texas: Nov. 1, 2013
A federal appeals court reversed the reversal of the newly enacted abortion law and Central Texas floods.
The Daily Post
October 31, 2013
How the Austin Police Department’s Batmobile Technology Prevents High-Speed Chases
High-speed chases are dangerous, and now more avoidable.
The Daily Post
October 31, 2013
Why Was It Necessary to Clarify That the State Is NOT Turning The Alamo Over To The UN?
In case you believe literally everything you read, the UN is not taking over the Alamo.
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October 31, 2013
The State of Texas: Oct. 31, 2013
The United Nations is NOT taking over the Alamo and two of the nation's poorest cities are in Texas.
Art
October 30, 2013
Sulphur Springs’s Glass-Walled Public Toilet Vies to Succeed Buc-ees as “America’s Best Restroom”
What's so special about the Northeast Texas town's facility? It's a room with a view.
Critters
October 30, 2013
The Dallas Safari Club Is Trying To Preserve The Black Rhino By Killing A Black Rhino
The critically endangered black rhino needs resources and efforts from humans to avoid extinction—and what's a better way to preserve an endangered species than auctioning off the right to kill one?
The Daily Post
October 30, 2013
The State of Texas: Oct. 30, 2013
Inspiration of the DayFrisco seventh-grader Tyler Sampson has one hand and plays football. Not the European kind involving feet, but real gridiron—offense and defense. “When I play,” said Sampson in a video, “they underestimate me.” You now have no excuse for complaining about the little inconveniences in your daily
Art
October 29, 2013
Designer Re-Imagines All 50 State Flags, Including Texas
Could the iconic Lonestar flag get even more iconic?
Politics & Policy
October 29, 2013
Here’s What’s Going On With The Abortion Law Ruling Right Now
HB2, the law that placed severe restrictions on abortion access in Texas, went to court this month—and one important provision was found unconstitutional yesterday. While national outlets reported that the whole bill had been overturned, this isn't true, and the office of Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott filed an emergency
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October 29, 2013
The State of Texas: Oct. 29, 2013
Skit of the DayAs previews for his latest soiree began making the rounds, Texas’s quirkiest son, Wes Anderson, is once again the focus of both adulation and gentle ribbing. In the latter category, Saturday Night Live‘s recent skit imagines just how Wes Anderson-y a Wes Anderson-directed horror film would look
The Daily Post
October 28, 2013
What’s Going On With Frisco Home Prices?
The North Dallas suburb of Frisco is growing rapidly—and it's only going to grow faster when the Cowboys move their facilities there in 2016.
Sports
October 28, 2013
Dez Bryant’s Sunday Afternoon Meltdown, in GIF Form
The talented Cowboys receiver made two incredible touchdown catches, blew up at his teammates multiple times on the sidelines, and got called a "spoiled child" on television by Fox announcer Brian Billick in Dallas' last-second loss to the Detroit Lions. It was kind of a mixed-bag of a day for
The Daily Post
October 28, 2013
The State of Texas: Oct. 28, 2013
The opposition to funding new water projects and arrests at a weekend gun rally.
Critters
October 25, 2013
Arkansas Community Hires Pet Detective to Bring Scottish Terrier Home Safe to Texas
A Harlingen couple driving through Eastern Arkansas with their two Scottish terriers crashed their car in late September, leaving one dog dead and the other missing. But with the help of an honest-to-goodness pet detective and the Blytheville, Arkansas community, Doogie the Scottish terrier returned to Texas this week.
Books
October 25, 2013
5 Books That Make the Texas Book Festival Thoroughly Native
And a list of all of the Texas-related books and Texas-born authors featured at the festival.
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October 25, 2013
Hate Your Favorite Sports Team Owner? Could Be Worse.
In 1997, Dallas businessman John Spano purchased the New York Islanders for $165 million. His ownership tenure would be unlike any other in professional sports history.
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October 25, 2013
The State of Texas: Oct. 25, 2013
Longreads FridayThe Dallas Observer has a long piece detailing the April event at Arlington’s “Garden of Eden,” in which the garden and house were raided(!) by police, and SWAT members(!), for not complying with minor city ordinances regarding lawn upkeep. The piece takes all the fun out of mocking
Sports
October 24, 2013
Can This Aggie Save the Cards (Again)?
Rookie pitching phenom Michael Wacha, the pride of Texas A&M and Texarkana, brings his milkshake to Fenway Park for Game 2 of the World Series.
The Daily Post
October 24, 2013
Fred Yazdi Was Convicted Of Murder Late Last Night
On February 3, 2012, Fred Yazdi shot and killed 23-year-old Enrique Recio. In the latest test of Texas's Castle Doctrine, his trial ended last night with a conviction.
The Daily Post
October 24, 2013
State Fire Marshal Attempts To Get Arson Evidence Reviewed; West Texas DA Attempts To Stop Him
Cameron Todd Willingham became famous in death after the arson science used to convict him of murder and send him to death row wasdebunked. The debunking came in 2009 when the Texas Forensic Science Commission investigation concluded that “a finding of arson could not be sustained” in his
The Daily Post
October 24, 2013
The State of Texas: Oct. 24, 2013
Get to know Mrs. Ted Cruz, and the new voter ID law has an unforeseen consequence.
Sports
October 23, 2013
It’s Time to Embrace the El Paso Chihuahuas, Everybody
After months of speculation and a "name the team" contest that garnered over 5,000 submissions, El Paso's new AAA-affiliate for the San Diego Padres finally has a mascot—and it's small enough to fit in your purse.