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We love a throwback. On Thursday, ESPN published a great retelling of “the most famous moment in the history of one of the most famous college football traditions” — the Texas A&M towel heist at the 1988 Cotton Bowl. Aggies are renowned for their traditions — and one of the
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When you grow up in Texas, you know your country music. There are the George Strait classics like “All My Ex’s Live in Texas,” which is part of any high school dance, two-step event, or wedding in the Lone Star State. Try going to H-E-B without
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You might not love Dr Pepper, but — if you live in Texas — you have to respect it. Sure, it’s not Coke or Pepsi, but it’s ours. (And not to brag, but Dr Pepper passed Pepsi last year to become the number two soda brand in the U.S.
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A lot can change in a year. About that long ago, C.J. Stroud was considered a consolation prize for the Houston Texans. The second pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, the Ohio State quarterback’s profile paled in comparison to the Carolina Panthers’ first overall selection Bryce Young, who
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When she’s cruising down Jefferson Boulevard in Dallas’ Oak Cliff neighborhood, it’s impossible to ignore Mercedes Mata. It’s not just that her signature ride is a glimmering pink 1984 Chevy Monte Carlo — a car so captivating it’s been on display for the last four months at
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With fewer than two weeks left until NFL football kicks off, former Oklahoma Sooner CeeDee Lamb just made history for the Dallas Cowboys. The 25-year-old wide receiver’s new contract runs through the 2028 season, and could pay a maximum of $136 million, including a $38 million signing
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Ah, influencers. Those beautiful people who convince us to buy makeup, tiny H&M jean jackets for babies, vacations, even cryptocurrencies — and meme stocks that will definitely make us rich. If you’ve ever wanted to join the venerable group of people who pimp stuff online, great news! The
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It’s already been a fun year for weird, terrifying, and charming animal news in Texas. Last week, six golden retriever puppies were adopted within hours of being found on a remote part of the beach in Nueces County. And in the same corner of the state, I’m very
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It’s the year of Beyoncé (again), and we’re here for it. After the smash success of her Cowboy Carter album, you’d think she would take a rest, but it looks like she’s swapping (er, adding) whisky to the hot sauce in her bag, and y’all,
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Gustavo Sorola has been waiting more than ten years to explore the stars. Along with millions of other hopefuls, 46-year-old Sorola gave money to help get the video game “Star Citizen” off the ground. By some accounts, it’s the most expensive video game in history. The multiplayer
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This summer, Texas restaurateurs waited with bated breath to hear if the state’s long standing “curse” at the James Beard Awards would finally come to an end. Texas has lagged behind other states at the annual awards (known as the Oscars of the food world), winning just three national
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Editor’s note: This story mentions threats of violence against the LGBTQIA+ community. When the clock struck noon on Sunday, June 9, patrons were excitedly lined up to get into The Brewtorium in North Austin for its monthly Legendary Drag Brunch — a “fabulous day of fun” marketed online with glamorous