Houston Texans

A New Report Says That Texas' Ignoring Stem Cell Research is Just Bad Business

When Evacuees Become Residents, Part 3

Not Sweet News

Practice Makes Perfect?

Mapes to Clinton: Remember the Alamo!

Cowboys v. Texans: The Dress Rehearsal

At JerryWorld, the Closest Most Of Us Will Get to Reality is "Perception"

Quick Fix

After years of financial neglect, the state is hoping a shot of privatization will cure Dallas County's addicted and mentally ill population

Making schools smarter

Lege fiddles, with results unknown

Buzz

Lege fiddles, with results unknown

GOP to gays: Butt out

Texas' Log Cabin Republicans find themselves the ultimate outsiders--vilified by both the GOP and fellow gays

Bush's free ride

With a little help from his Democratic pals, George W. Bush has become the GOP front-runner for president. But it's a cold world beyond Texas' borders, and it may take more than charm and luck to carry a good ol' boy to the White House.

Texas Monthly's Midlife Crisis

With a little help from his Democratic pals, George W. Bush has become the GOP front-runner for president. But it's a cold world beyond Texas' borders, and it may take more than charm and luck to carry a good ol' boy to the White House.

Ignorance is bliss

Two supposed champions of open government are pushing hard to keep campaign finance records off the Internet. What don't they want you to know?

Nothing ventured

The end of the 1999 legislative session proves that, for Gov. Bush at least, it's better to look good than to do good

10 Questions: Clay Bergus

Clay Bergus, bottom left, and the crew of Perry's RestaurantIf you've been in Perry's, you know him. For seven years, since the steak and upscale southern comfort restaurant opened, Bergus has served as general manager.New apartment buildings sprung up nearby. Other places opened and closed. But Per ... More >>

Get Out the Map

Upcoming summit aspires to make D-FW a player in the hip-hop world

Says Rick Perry: I'm "Resisting Further Government Intrusion" and Saying No to $500 Mil in Unemployment Insurance

Just arrived in Austin, only to find in my in-box, oh, 'bout a dozen Friends' links to either Governor Rick Perry's speech down in Houston or the Burnt Orange Report's compendium of reactions to said speech. As you may know by now, the governor is saying no to more than $500 million in unemployment ... More >>

A Texan's Home is his Castle, Until Someone Richer Wants It

Just arrived in Austin, only to find in my in-box, oh, 'bout a dozen Friends' links to either Governor Rick Perry's speech down in Houston or the Burnt Orange Report's compendium of reactions to said speech. As you may know by now, the governor is saying no to more than $500 million in unemployment ... More >>

Chili Bowl

The Cowboys host the Texans

Old Texas Now

The Cowboys host the Texans

Games Grownups Play

Recruiting violations. Cutthroat competion. Big money. Larger egos. It isn't NCAA football. It's kids' soccer, Dallas style.

High on the Hog

In Texas, shoot as many feral pigs as you like. Just don't let your dog bite them.

Everlasting Sounds

Ten of the year's most timeless records

Represent, Y'all

The holler's not that far from the 'hood

Popularity Contest

This grill exhibits pleasant mellowness

Soul Food

: At Rafain Brazilian Churrascaria, all you can eat is less than you think

Old News

The second verse sounds the same as the first for Parcells' Cowboys

Texas Twister

Cowboys and Texans kick off

Members Only

It's a view to a thrill

Best Sports-Talk Show

Pretty much all of 'em on KTCK-AM (1310), The Ticket

Open Season

Border authorities fear a return to the law of the Wild West as Texas homeowners take up guns against illegal Mexican immigrants

Desperate Measures

Welcome (again) to the Arena League, where Desperados are kind, giants are invisible and rock concerts turn into football games

High Spoons

Bare breasts, a bowl of red, and bad blood among the chili brethren in the Big Bend. Texas doesn't get any better.

Mr. Smith arrives

Texas Monthly's new man has plan: long stories, pop culture, and don't suck

No place like home

Main St. artists, trapped online, can only pine for tornado-ravaged downtown

Biting back

The Whitney Biennial has brought out the worst in the art world -- fussing, feuding, and in-fighting. But Fort Worth's Michael Auping stands by his decision to bring a few Texans to New York.

Hash Over

Zagat 2000; Mixed Hash

Lone Star Face

Zagat 2000; Mixed Hash

NFL Quarterback Rankings: Week 1

​Like the BCS, style points count. So do geeky, black-and-white stats such as touchdowns and quarterback rating. Wins and losses? Definitely. Leadership? Uh-huh. When it comes to my weekly NFL Quarterback Rankings - if I had one of those little encircled R's to signify a trademarked ... More >>

Dallas's First Hockey Team, a Keepsake

​Everything I know about the Dallas Texans hockey team comes from The Handbook of Texas History's Dallas Stars entry:Professional hockey in Dallas dates back to 1941, when the Dallas Texans joined the minor-league American Hockey Association. The debut occurred at Fair Park Ice Arena on November 6 ... More >>

GOP Chair Neerman Doesn't Buy Harry Reid's Excuse for Backing Out of Irving Trip, Says it's a Disappointment, Not a Victory for Protestors

Hal SamplesJonathan Neerman​Earlier today, Irving Mayor Herb Gears e-mailed The Dallas Morning News to let them know that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid "just called to inform me that pressing government business in our nation's Capitol requiring his presence necessitates his having to pos ... More >>

Dallas Cowboys' Pre-Season Schedule is All Over the Map

​Five games. Three time zones. Two training camps. Your Dallas Cowboys are certainly expanding their brand as America's Team. But is such nomadic pre-season good for them? The Cowboys will travel almost 5,000 miles this summer, compared to only 852 for the New York Giants. I think jet lag is ... More >>

BET Honors Dallas' Mr. Boomtown With A Video Director of the Year Nomination

There are, it seems, three roads to travel if you're a hip-hop artist in North Texas trying to make it big and looking to shoot a music video. Got little-to-no budget? You hit up Kangbear. Got enough money to make something that looks good, but a little cheesy? Dr. Teeth is your man. Got serious mon ... More >>

Dallas Cowboy Fans: Be patient. Your winless team is about to come to life.

There are, it seems, three roads to travel if you're a hip-hop artist in North Texas trying to make it big and looking to shoot a music video. Got little-to-no budget? You hit up Kangbear. Got enough money to make something that looks good, but a little cheesy? Dr. Teeth is your man. Got serious mon ... More >>

Cowboys 27, Texans 13: My Top 10 Observations

​10. Oh ye of little faith. If you listened to me or read me last week I toldja this was coming. Negate some penalties, some missed field goals and some turnovers - tweak things - and the Cowboys would be fine. Way I remember it, I called for more Dez Bryant (check), more blitzing (check) and ... More >>

MyPlates Probably Picked the Wrong Day (Or Season) To Debut Two New Cowboys Plates

​A year ago the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles bowed the do-it-yourself personalized-plates-maker known as MyPlates, and only a few weeks it rolled out some proposed plates that include one for Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas. Well, just this morning MyPlates sent word that it's in ... More >>

Whitt's Merten's End: 12.31.10

One of Sports Pickle's best photos of 2010​It's been a fun two weeks, sports fans. Richie's back on Monday, but before I give him back his blog, here are some week-end thoughts before I go. *Sunday's Cowboys-Eagles game looks like it might be the first NFL start for Stephen McGee as Jon Kitna ... More >>

Welcome, Cheeseheads and Towlettes! Let Us Show You How to Get the True Big D Experience

One of Sports Pickle's best photos of 2010​It's been a fun two weeks, sports fans. Richie's back on Monday, but before I give him back his blog, here are some week-end thoughts before I go. *Sunday's Cowboys-Eagles game looks like it might be the first NFL start for Stephen McGee as Jon Kitna ... More >>

The Wild Cards Are Finished: Watching the NFL Through Food

FlickrThink this would be good on a burger?​What a weird weekend in football. While I'm glad New Orleans trumped Detroit (what do people in D-town eat besides sadness?), I'm devastated by Pittsburgh's loss to Denver, another town whose culinary culture is difficult to define. What Would Tebow ... More >>