The Texanist: Is the Dice Game Farkle From Texas?
Q: I recently participated in a “hot dice” tournament, which is basically a five-die version of farkle. I even wanted to yell “Farkle!” a few times but restrained myself. All of this makes me...
How a Poet Praised for Her Optimism Handles Despair
Naomi Shihab Nye is a poet, a Palestinian American, and a devoted optimist living through what she calls mysterious times. Though the recent reelection of former President Donald Trump and the grin...
A Longhorn Legend Is Leading Austin’s Bid for a WNBA Expansion Team
A WNBA team may come to Austin, thanks to a multimillion-dollar bid led by former Texas Longhorns basketball champion Fran Harris. The women’s pro hoops league has already formalized plans to add fr...