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Thirty-nine-year-old Jordan Macha spent more than ten summers at Camp Mystic, as both a camper and a counselor. She can imagine in precise detail how the youngest girls, age 8, were tucked into their beds on Thursday in their cabins overlooking the Guadalupe River — hours before it
Culture
Black women are intrinsic to the fabric of America. Grace Wisher, a Black girl from Baltimore, assisted in the creation of the American flag. Harriet Tubman led Union soldiers to victory at the Combahee Ferry Raid during the Civil War. There is no United States without Black people. It was
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This story was originally written by Jasmine Mithani and published by The 19th* News. The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 Friday that age verification “porn ID” laws are an appropriate way to regulate content for minors without infringing on the First Amendment rights of adults. The ruling, in Free Speech
Culture
Texas hasn’t gotten its due as a major piece in the complex puzzle of American art. We’re here to rectify that. Every three weeks, H. Drew Blackburn will conduct a thoroughly scientific analysis of the 254 integral (one for every county) books, movies, tv shows, albums, podcasts, songs,
Culture
In 1957, when the pastor of Boynton Chapel Methodist Church was looking for a larger facility, the congregation of the church in Houston’s Third Ward settled on a young Black architect to design it. John Saunders Chase, who would have turned 100 this year, was the first licensed Black
Culture
This story contains descriptions of mental illness and suicidal ideation and may be triggering for some readers. If you or anyone you know is struggling, please contact the the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Like any true Houstonian, I'm obsessed with our traffic. Since we're the
Health
This week I’m celebrating seven years married to my husband and we still have no children. We’re happily married and very much enjoy not having parenting responsibilities, but it’s a part of life that we both want. We thought for sure by now, in our mid 30s,
Culture
If you’re like us and couldn't stop watching “America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders” on Netflix last summer and are counting down the minutes for Season 2 dates to drop, you’re in luck: Tiktok has got you covered. Auditions haven’t started, but already DCC prep
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Texas hasn’t gotten its due as a major piece in the complex puzzle of American art. We’re here to rectify that. Every three weeks, H. Drew Blackburn will conduct a thoroughly scientific analysis of the 254 integral (one for every county) books, movies, tv shows, albums, podcasts, songs,
Culture
MONTERREY, MÉXICO—For many Americans, a trip to México might bring up images of walking on the beach, exploring picturesque towns, hiking mountains, enjoying agave fields, and the chance to taste the incredible food. But for Mexicans, a beloved Texas grocery store is the new dream destination. In fact, H-
Culture
Ahead of his 92nd birthday in April, Willie Nelson is showing no signs of slowing down. The country music legend has had a lot to celebrate, from the launch of his new THC drink, Willie’s Remedy+, to the upcoming premiere of the Austin City Limits 50-year special, where
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On a recent Friday morning, I drove my daughter and four of her classmates from their school in central Austin to Dripping Springs for a seventh grade field trip. Three rows of girls yell-sang Olivia Rodrigo as I contemplated my life choices. Fridays are supposed to be my writing