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Jake Allyn’s New Movie, ‘Ride,’ Is the ‘Friday Night...

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2024/06/14

The Dallas-raised actor and director talks about saddling up and riding bulls to film a drama set in the “cowboy capital of the world.”

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Buc-ee the Beaver Appears to Be Having a Midlife Crisis

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2024/06/14

The 42-year-old mascot just debuted a new, slimmer look, and Texans aren’t loving it.

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Meanwhile, in Texas: Emus Get the Bum’s Rush, and a...

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2024/06/14

A brief selection of recent events in our unpredictable state.

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The Pronghorn, America’s Fastest Land Mammal, Rules...

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2024/06/14

The ungulate is essentially the last of the megafauna that once roamed here.

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Follow the Smell of Oak and Coffee to This East Texas...

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2024/06/14

Brendyn’s BBQ, in Nacogdoches, has excelled since opening its brick and mortar in 2020, especially with its coffee-rubbed brisket.

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Mexta Intends to Be the Boldest Mexican Restaurant in...

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2024/06/14

Its name a mash-up of “Mex” and “ATX,” Mexta has big plans for Austin’s food scene.

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Who’s Bankrolling These Prominent Abortion Rights...

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2024/06/14

A small-town Texas church paid lawyer fees to Jonathan Mitchell, architect of Texas's abortion bounty law. But does the church even exist?

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Remembering Tejano Legend Johnny Canales

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2024/06/13

‘Texas Country Reporter’ host J.B. Sauceda grew up watching ‘The Johnny Canales Show’ and reflects on his legacy.

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The Supreme Court Has Ruled Against Abortion Pill...

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2024/06/13

A case originating in Amarillo challenged the legal status of mifepristone. The nation's highest court preserved access to the abortion pill in a ruling today.

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TM BBQ Fest 2024: Early Bird Ticket Information

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2024/06/13

Everything you need to know to get early access to TM BBQ Fest tickets.

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The Story: Why the Livestrong Bracelet Matters

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2024/06/13

Twenty years later, staff writer Emily McCullar discusses why an oral history of the iconic yellow band is a story that deserves to be told.

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How One San Marcos Designer Is Changing How We Think...

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2024/06/13

Luv Martha sells made-to-order swimsuits that are customized to fit shoppers who use insulin pumps, have undergone mastectomies, or just want a perfect fit.

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How Johnny Canales Created an Enduring Culture Around...

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2024/06/13

The host, whose death was announced Thursday, and his show provided millions with a sense of belonging—and introduced Selena to the world.

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The Next Great Texas Literary Epic

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2024/06/13

Amid a bumper crop of generation-spanning novels from Texas Latinas, Marcela Fuentes’s unflinching "Malas" stands out.

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A Houston Artist’s Career Took Off While She Was...

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2024/06/13

Jamie Diaz’s work depicts her experience as a Christian trans woman behind bars in a men’s prison.

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Everything We Know About Richard Linklater’s...

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2024/06/13

It's gonna be a while—nearly 20 years—before we can actually see the dang movie. But thanks to the Broadway revival, fans can at least get a preview.

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How Rockabilly Trailblazer Charline Arthur Shocked...

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2024/06/13

She was known for her rowdy stage shows, during which she jumped off amplifiers, rolled around the floor, and even sang while lying down.

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Making the Band: An Oral History of the Livestrong...

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2024/06/13

In 2004, a Texas nonprofit launched a yellow wristband. It became a must-have accessory and talisman of hope that changed the fight against cancer forever.

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Will Outdoor Enthusiasts Love the Devils River to Death?

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2024/06/12

One of Texas’s most pristine and isolated waterways is about to become a lot more accessible. And not everyone is happy about it.

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This Late-Night “Grown-Folks” Soul Music Broadcast...

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2024/06/12

David Beebe left a frantic life in the Houston club scene and started a new one as a Big Bend politician. Now he’s formed an unlikely alliance through his “grown-folks” soul music broadcasts.

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