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Word Wrangler: April 17, 2026
In her latest feature, Sasha von Oldershausen explored “no-burp syndrome,” its connection to Texas, and how the condition affected her.
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Inside the Meeting of the State’s Greatest Minds
The Philosophical Society of Texas has kept a low profile for 189 years, even though members include George W. Bush and Taylor Sheridan....
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The Buffet at a 74-Year-Old Barbecue Restaurant Offers One of the Best Deals in Texas
At family-owned Sam's, off Interstate 45 in Fairfield, you can fill your plate with brisket, chicken fried steak, homemade sides, and more...
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“Nobody’s Going to Vote for You Anymore”: A South Texas Builder Reckons With His Support for Trump
Mario Guerrero, executive director of the South Texas Builders Association, voted for Trump three times. Then ICE arrests wreaked havoc on...
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The Best Carnitas I’ve Ever Had in Texas Are in . . . the Permian Basin?
Carnitas San Luca, in Odessa, uses traditional cooking methods and a secret recipe for its many cuts, from stomach to bone-in ribs. It’s...
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Word Wrangler: April 14, 2026
Buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jack, or nachos popularized by the Texas Rangers.
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This 75-Year-Old Shop Is More Than a Place to Buy Bait for Texas Anglers
Bait Barn Fisheries, in Bryan, is a monument to fish, fishing, and the community of anglers the store's owners have built.
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Word Wrangler: April 11, 2026
Ten professional cyclists, including road/gravel and Paralympic riders, from Texas.
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Mahjong’s Controversial Revival Is Taking Over the Country. Thank Dallas.
The game originated in China and has been beloved for more than a century, but a new, Texas-born boutique iteration has grown into a...
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Texas Launched a Glitzy Mahjong Revival. Not Everyone Is Happy About It.
The game originated in China and has been beloved for more than a century, but a new, Texas-born boutique iteration has grown into a...