Ask Patricia Kiddney her take on Bob Dylan’s 1967 album, “John Wesley Harding,” and the president of El Paso’s Concordia Heritage Association will say she instead prefers the Man in Black’s ode to the infamous outlaw. “The lyrics that I like the best are the ones Johnny
There’s no denying Austin’s growth. In the last two decades, the skyline has changed from one that looked not all that different in 2021 than it did in 1975 to a beautiful, crowded, modern silhouette cast in a burnt orange glow when the sun sets over the paddleboarders
(Editor’s Note: If you or a loved one struggle with substance abuse disorder, visit findtreatment.gov to learn about options for treatment and help. And don’t try any of this at home.) When I was 29, there was a vape shop by my apartment where I bought nicotine
Let us help you navigate the world of state politics by asking for answers from the stars. Given that the first legislative session in the state of Texas began on February 16, 1864 in Austin, that makes our clown car of a legislature an Aquarius sun! Aquarius is an air
State Representative Venton Jones, a Democrat from Dallas, started Texas’ 89th legislative session on the right note: Love. Jones proposed to his long-time partner, Gregory Scott Jr., on the House floor at the Texas Capitol after being sworn in. “Our love symbolizes resilience, and our story reminds us that
“There is one thing the photograph must contain, the humanity of the moment.” – Robert Frank Forgive us for opening with a quote from Robert Frank – the famed Swiss-American photographer and documentary filmmaker. It would no doubt be better if these inspiring words came from Tommy Lee Jones, Selena, DJ
It’s colder than a well-digger’s ass. I've got a freezer full of South Texas venison. Let’s make some chili and pray the grid doesn’t shit the bed. Step One: The Meat Last year, I got lucky and bagged a beautiful eight-point South
The main character of “Wild Is Her Favorite Color,” the opening track on Jenna Paulette’s 2024 country album Horseback, is a familiar figure. She likes to drink tequila. She has an open heart like a desert sky. And “Ready to Run,” sings Paulette, is her favorite song. “It'
Can someone convicted of a horrific crime ever be redeemed? And can the victims ever truly get justice? Those are some of the questions implicitly posed in the documentary, “I Am Ready, Warden,” about Texas death row inmate John Henry Ramirez’s pursuit of redemption before his execution in 2022.
If there’s one thing Beyoncé’s Christmas Day performance had, it was soul. On Dec. 25, during the halftime show at the Houston Texans vs. Baltimore Ravens game, the winningest-ever Grammy Award recipient wasn’t just joined by chart-topping celebrities and world-caliber vocalists. Beyoncé also invited
As if 2024 wasn’t already a mess (except for Beyoncé Bowl), just days before we flip the calendar to the New Year, the string of high-profile burglaries targeting professional athletes’ homes finally hit Texas. On Dec. 27, Dallas Mavericks’ beloved guard Luka Dončić’s home was reportedly broken
“As Black people, the world is a lot more surreal,” Tony- and Emmy-nominated multidisciplinary artist Daniel J. Watts told me in 2023. “You have to pay attention to it enough to acknowledge — awareness — and you can't stare too directly at it, or it'll steal your