Texans Swept the National Spanish Spelling Bee
WHO: Richardson eighth grader Antonietta Perozo Gamero.WHAT: The National Spanish Spelling Bee, in El Paso, where fourth through eighth graders compete entirely in Spanish.WHY IT’S SO GREAT: Antonie...
What If Kinky Friedman Had Become Governor of Texas?
When Kinky Friedman launched his independent bid for the Governor’s Mansion in the 2006 campaign, it initially sounded like the legendary Texan wit doing what he did best: having fun by playing a pr...
Get Your Summer On With These Taco and Beer Pairings
Tortilla chips and margaritas. Chocolate and red wine. Caviar and champagne. They’re all excellent food and beverage matchups, but a less talked-about pairing that deserves more attention is tacos a...
‘The Problem With Erik,’ Episode 3: “The Fixer”
Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Read the transcript below. Subscribe Apple Podcasts — Spotify “Maund was freaking out. Everything is at a fever pitch, and that’s when Gi...
‘The Problem With Erik,’ Episode 2: “Bill”
Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Read the transcript below. Subscribe Apple Podcasts — Spotify “I got this emotion inside of me, and I could feel what they were feeling. An...
‘The Problem With Erik,’ Episode 1: “Car Talk”
Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Read the transcript below. Subscribe Apple Podcasts — Spotify “He’s the most simple rich person you’ve ever met in your life. Wouldn’...