A Tree Grows in Texas
Huizache, the premier Chicacnx literary magazine, was born in Texas but had to flee the state to find a home.
Strangest State: Petty Drama, Electric Trucks and Hungry Bears
Fighting with your ex- in city council chambers? Ursine invaders with a taste for tacos? Just another day in far-flung Texas.
Meditations on Life and Death at Houston’s Rothko Chapel
The 1971 temple to art and contemplation is still revealing its magic to visitors.
A Question with No Easy Answers
Brian McLaren's book "Do I Stay Christian?" challenges the faithful to examine the harm caused by modern religion.
RGV Punk Rocker Makes It Big on the Silver Screen
After growing up near the border in McAllen, Raul Castillo developed a lifelong love of acting and writing plays.
A Video Game Christmas with Mythic Quest
Though he grew up in Houston playing them, the Apple TV sitcom, now in season three, gave David Hornsby a deeper appreciation for the gaming industry.
Last Dance with Ann Richards: Best Texas Books of 2022
How Galvestonians used to dance until they dropped (for fun), a former figure skater turned journalist, and other Lone Star State stories.
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A Bad Trip with the Toad Shaman
Psychedelic churches charge thousands to teach practitioners to administer bufo, a trendy “sacrament.” Experts warn these programs are ripe for abuse.
For Texans, Jason David Frank Leaves Behind ‘Mighty’ Strong Memories
The original Green Ranger is fondly remembered at fan conventions from Dallas to Victoria.
In Mo, I See Me
A new Netflix series filmed in Houston provides laughter and insights into the immigrant experience.