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Dade Phelan Has Dropped Out of the Contentious Texas...

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2024/12/06

The Beaumont Republican who led the chamber for two sessions struggled to get enough support in his caucus to stave off a challenger from the right.

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Two Friends With a Shared Last Name Combine Their...

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2024/12/05

Garcia Barbecue successfully transitioned from food trucks to brick-and-mortar this year, and it’s impressing diners with its burgers, brisket, and smoked queso.

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How a 21-Year-Old Country Singer Is Making It in...

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2024/12/05

Calder Allen comes from a family of artists, including outlaw-country musician Terry, so that helps.

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The Sequel to ‘Hoop Dreams’ Is Happening in South Texas

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2024/12/04

Three decades after 'Hoop Dreams' wrote his name into basketball lore, William Gates has found a home in San Antonio.

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Inside the Revamped 1850s-Era Home of a Signer of the...

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2024/12/04

The masonry and stained glass date back to the 1800s; the home gym and golf simulator, however, are new.

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Six Small-Town Christmas Festivals Worth the Drive

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2024/12/04

Take a spin at the cowboys’ ball in Anson, ride the Polar Express in Palestine, or watch a night parade in Boerne.

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Two Taco Innovators Have Come Together to Serve...

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2024/12/03

Taquitos Ross, in Dallas, Oomi Digital Kitchen’s latest concept, offers many takes on the rolled tacos, including French-inspired and bacon-topped items.

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Max Baca on the Many Origins of Tejano Music

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2024/12/03

Grammy winner Max Baca on playing bajo sexto with the Texas Tornados and carrying on conjunto music for the next generation.

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An Insider’s Guide to Fredericksburg Wine

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2024/12/02

Now a premier destination in Texas Wine Country, Fredericksburg showcases a winemaking tradition generations in the making.

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Scientists Have Discovered a New Bee in Texas. It’s...

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2024/12/02

The reclusive, solitary species was first spotted in 1987. Its identity was a mystery that took decades to solve.

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‘Landman’ Episode Four Recap: It’s Ladies’ Night!

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2024/12/01

Our oil patch women cry, fight, and make life-changing choices in this week’s installment.

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Inside the Long-Awaited Renovations of Texas’s...

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2024/11/30

As psychiatric facilities get renovated or fully rebuilt across the state, mental health advocates argue that beautiful structures, thoughtful design, and access to fresh air have a role to play in treatment and recovery.

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The Second Time’s the Charm for This Barbecue Family...

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2024/11/29

The Boatmans opened Brisket City Craft BBQ this summer in Red Oak, next to their chicken joint, breaking their seven-year hiatus from the business.

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The Stakes in the Texas–Texas A&M Rivalry Have Never...

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2024/11/27

After thirteen long years, the Aggies and Longhorns will meet again—with a chance to play in the SEC Championship game on the line.

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The Texanist: Why Are the Dallas Cowboys America’s Team?

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2024/11/27

And do they still deserve the title?

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Why Uvalde—A Rallying Cry for Texas Democrats—Went...

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2024/11/27

The South Texas county, which has long leaned Republican, saw the third-deadliest school shooting in U.S. history in 2022. After Democrats pushed for tighter gun controls, it swung further to the right.

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The Postpartum Chili That Made Me Feel Mothered

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2024/11/27

As I was about to give birth in Spain, my mother came from Houston with her George Bush Chili at the perfect time.

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How a Tiny Group of Believers Turned a Dying Cotton...

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2024/11/27

The 1,200-person town of Martindale, a picture-perfect time warp to 1800s Texas, is vaulting from pit stop to destination.

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The Texas–Texas A&M Games That Got Away

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2024/11/27

What if the Longhorns and Aggies hadn't paused their football rivalry for thirteen years? These are the memorable moments that never were.

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Which Texans Should We Wish Upon the Trump...

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2024/11/26

Is it better to keep our favorite bum steers here or set them on the nation, enjoy the show, and get some local relief?

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