Reel Texas: 70 Years Ago, ‘Giant’ Brought the World to West Texas
More years ago than I care to remember, when my daughter was still young enough for me to hoist on my shoulders, I set ... Read More »
Reel Texas: Revisiting the Classic Films That Shaped the State
REEL TEXAS Revisiting the classic films that shaped the mythos around the Lone Star State By BRIAN D. ... Read More »
Grab the (Mechanical) Bull by the Horns
The first thing you should know about riding a mechanical bull is that it’s a lot like dancing. At least, that’s what ... Read More »
Fort Worth Is Home to Michelangelo’s First-Known Painting
I pass the gazes of a Roman mummy mask and an Egyptian pharaoh as I turn a corner in the upstairs gallery of the ... Read More »
Comedian Sandra Valls’ Broadway Dreams Come True
Growing up in Laredo, comedian, actress, and singer Sandra Valls never dreamed her day-to-day interactions would become ... Read More »
Modern Art Star Robert Rauschenberg’s Texas Roots
Even if Robert Rauschenberg’s name doesn’t ring a bell, you’ve likely encountered the late artist’s work. He designed ... Read More »
The Evolution of Texas’ Recording Industry
Texas music recording history changed forever on the fourth floor of a hotel on San Antonio’s River Walk. For three ... Read More »
Architect Michael Hsu on Shaping Texas Cities
It’s been more than 20 years since architect Michael Hsu helped transform a red bungalow in South Austin into Uchi, the ... Read More »
The Spirit of Musician Rick Nelson Lives on in De Kalb
De Kalb, population 1,421, is a tiny town tucked away in the northeast corner of the state. But 40 years ago this New ... Read More »
The Friendly Yarn Bollards of Port Aransas
Winter months can be dreary, but residents and visitors of Port Aransas have more to look forward to than Christmas ... Read More »
Selena Transcends Generations at The Wittliff Collections’ New Exhibit
During a photography exhibit at the Wittliff Collections at Texas State University in San Marcos three years ago, Texas ... Read More »
Brené Brown On Staying Grounded in Trying Times
To hear research professor, podcaster, and bestselling author Brené Brown describe her home state of Texas, she could ... Read More »
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