A Steep Rise In Texas Immigration Cases
Last year, two districts in Texas – the Southern and Western District – recorded 25,506 immigration criminal case, breaking all previous records. And that trend is continuing in 2026.
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A Brief History Of The Weird Ways People Ski In Houston
For half a century, people have been trying to bring skiing to Houston in some form or another, mostly in ways that range from charmingly bizarre to bizarrely illegal.
Joe Folladori: Houston’s Answer To John Cameron Mitchell
Katy Perry Candy Darling Mary Magdalene follows Sophia, the lead singer of Houston underground band Bird Murderer, who goes on a manic quest to write the perfect song. The real story, though, is about self-exploration through art.
The New Union Leader Turned Texas Senator-Elect
Democrat Taylor Rehmet, a 33-year-old Fort Worth Air Force veteran and Lockheed Martin union leader, defeated Republican Leigh Wambsganss of Southlake in the runoff by more than 14 percentage points
Deaths In ICE Detention Escalate
The January 2026 deaths continued the rise in fatalities seen in 2025. That year marked a 20-year high for deaths in ICE detention, coinciding with a 65 percent jump in the national detention population.
Exploring The Whataburger Museum Of Art
Whataburger began collecting fan art on Instagram in 2021. There are over a hundred pieces showcased on the page, ranging from parodies of famous paintings, surrealist works, sculptures, photography, and mosaics
How Trauma-Informed Care Strengthens Justice For Sexual Assault Survivors
Exactly one year after her daughter's death, Tracy Matheson established the nonprofit Project Beloved: The Molly Jane Mission to advocate for sexual assault survivors.
What To Know About Abortion In Texas Now
Texas’ blanket ban has not eliminated access to abortion—just displaced it. Care has been forced out of state and into a statutory gray area. One thing remains consistent across these statutes: seeking abortion care is not illegal.
The Texas Senate Showdown
Just weeks away, the Republican and Democratic primaries for the Texas Senate race have captured national attention
Robert E. Howard’s Conan And The Texas Connection
The popular image of Conan is intrinsically tied to Arnold Schwarzenegger’s portrayal in the 1982 film and its sequel, which pretty much ignores how much Texas influenced the character
Spotlight On Texas Special Elections
Early voting begins today, January 21, and runs through January 27, in two special elections with national implications
Temporary Protected Status And Texas
About 147,000 TPS holders live in Texas. Venezuelans, Haitians, and Salvadorans make up the state’s three largest TPS-protected populations. The loss of work permits could put an estimated 117,000 Texas jobs at risk.
Sculptures Explore Size Of Texas And The Weight Of Nostalgia
In his pieces, Ken Womack captures the looming shadow of modernity and capitalism, often transforming everyday items into cyclopean artifacts.
ICE Protests Continue Throughout Texas
While many Texans are calling to abolish ICE, just a few officials in the state are taking that same position despite widespread public condemnation over their actions