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Blood Tests From a Finger Prick—For Real This Time?

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2024/07/30

BetterWay, launched by Austin start-up Babson Diagnostics, aims to deliver a service that the Silicon Valley con artists at Theranos only promised.

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Experts Agree: Texas’s Pizza Is Getting Better and...

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2024/07/30

Two national lists have recently recognized restaurants in Dallas, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio for their Neapolitan and Detroit-style pies.

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‘The Problem With Erik,’ Bonus: “The Undercover Tapes”

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2024/07/30

In our first bonus episode with "The Problem With Erik," we're sharing an extended cut of the undercover audio Red recorded for the FBI, as he tried to get Adam Carey and Bryon Brockway to talk about the murders.

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The Renaming of Robert E. Lee Elementary Started a...

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2024/07/29

What happens when Austin liberals square off against Austin lefties?

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It’s a Glenomenon: Why the Internet Is Crushing on...

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2024/07/29

The Twisters star’s online fans are really into his Texas swagger.

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How to Dress When It’s Really Freaking Hot Out

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2024/07/29

We’re in for many, many more scorchers this summer. Here’s how the experts stay—and look—cool despite the temperature.

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It’s Sweet. It’s Hot. It’s Your New Favorite Salsa...

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2024/07/29

This condiment only takes a few minutes to make and blends the crisp sweetness of watermelon with the tickling heat of habanero.

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These Historic Texas Hotels Hold a Century’s Worth of...

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2024/07/29

At least thirty hundred-year-old hotels are still operating across Texas, offering experiences that newer chains just can’t match. Here are six of our favorites.

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Could Texas Save Money by Giving Free Ozempic to...

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2024/07/29

The chronic disease runs up hundreds of billions in health-care costs each year, yet only a fraction of patients have access to the highly effective new generation of drugs.

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With Kamala Harris as Its New Rival, the GOP,...

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2024/07/26

Republican leaders were prepared to deal with an aging and unexciting candidate. Harris’s incursion has them fumbling through a grab bag of defenses.

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Willie Nelson Returns to the Stage at Fourth of July...

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2024/07/05

After missing eight shows, the 91-year-old singer returned to the stage for his annual patriotic party, held this year near America’s birthplace.

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Four People Have Been Bitten by Sharks in Texas in...

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2024/07/05

Two factors—a holiday with packed beaches and an approaching hurricane—likely combined to make yesterday’s attacks in South Padre more likely, say two scientists.

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How Bad Are Texas Drivers, Really?

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2024/07/05

We rank high on a list of states with the worst drivers, and our performance on the road has gotten worse since the pandemic. But it’s not just us.

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Meet the Fan Who Befriended Shelley Duvall Over Peach...

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2024/07/05

Sarah Lukowski runs the internet’s Shelley Duvall Archive and visits the reclusive star at her Hill Country home.

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I Spent Three Years Inhaling Tacos and Corn Dogs in...

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2024/07/03

As Fourth of July weekend comes around, I’m reminded of my previous life turning to local eating competitions for a large helping of something that never quite satisfied me.

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Lloyd Doggett Is One of Few Texas Democrats to Call...

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2024/07/03

The representative from Austin on Tuesday implored the president to make way for new leadership. Biden is meeting with Democratic governors on Wednesday as he considers his options.

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The Mariachi de los Texas Rangers Takes Creed’s...

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2024/07/03

The Texas Rangers’ in-house mariachi band went viral with a showstopping rendition of Creed’s late-nineties rock anthem.

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My HOA Wants My Lawn to Be Green and Lush. The City...

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2024/07/03

Maybe I’ll just water the grass with my tears of frustration.

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Everything You Need For Easy-Peasy Summer Barbecues

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2024/07/03

Standing outside in the sun over flames is tough enough. Simplify your outdoor cooking experience with these ten barbecue editor-approved tools.

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Air-Conditioning Has Made Texas Livable—And It’s Also...

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2024/07/03

The technology that makes indoors comfortable is helping make the outdoors less so. But can we survive without it?

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