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Taylor Sheridan, a white man with short brown hair in a dark suit and button down without a tie. His hands are on the lapels of his suit as he poses against a gray background.

Bingeworthy Shows from a Red State Star

Taylor Sheridan’s macho streaming universe may get “repetitive” at times but it’s not as obviously conservative as some suggest.

by Craig D. Lindsey

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From Austin with Zombies

by Gregory Wakeman

A Video Game Christmas with Mythic Quest

by Gregory Wakeman

For Texans, Jason David Frank Leaves Behind ‘Mighty’ Strong Memories 

by Craig D. Lindsey

Kevin Cahoon, a white man with short brown hair, wears a worried expression and a dark colored, white-patterned button-down shirt. The lights of a dressing room mirror can be seen in the background. Oct 11, 2022

From World’s Youngest Rodeo Clown to TV Star

Kevin Cahoon talks about his role in the new FOX musical drama Monarch and explains why he’s so grateful for his unique career.

by Gregory Wakeman

Washington Ho, in a tuxedo with bow tie, and Lesley Ho, in a fluffy white designer dress, are seated and laughing theatrically as they look into a phone as if taking a selfie or on a video call. Sep 07, 2022

Crazy Rich Houston

By showcasing local food and its star’s struggle with alcohol, House of Ho attempts to make billionaires “relatable.”

by Gregory Wakeman

A still from OUTCRY, "Episode 2". Photo Credit: Courtesy of SHOWTIME. Aug 21, 2020

Showtime’s ‘Outcry’ is a Nuanced Exploration of a Wrongful Conviction, but Neglects a Longer History of Moral Panic

After Greg Kelley was falsely accused of sexually assaulting a child in Leander, he endured a questionable trial and a drawn out appeals process. A new documentary series captures the case, but not the whole story.

by Nic Yeager

A drawing by Felipe

Inside this month's print issue

Biden Is Still Separating Immigrant Kids From Their Families

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Shangela Laquifa Wadley May 27, 2020

Texan Drag Queen Shangela Finds Drag Daughters in Small Towns in HBO’s ‘We’re Here’

HBO’s new docuseries We’re Here is a snapshot of how drag can foster queer community in rural areas across the country.

by Nic Yeager

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