7:21
The Story: Drought, Development, and a Dwindling Jacob’s Well
Senior writer Forrest Wilder explains the threats to the Wimberley artesian spring where water levels dwindle as nearby developments expand.
Being Texan
Full PlaylistShort films highlighting stories and portraits of Texans from all walks of life.
7:38
Teenage Skateboarding Sensation Jordan Santana Rides for Texas
The 17-year-old from Houston is one of only a handful of women who've ever successfully landed a 540-degree aerial spin during competition.
8:24
Auction: The Gonzales Livestock Market Preserves a Fading Small Town Tradition
In the small town of Gonzales, Texas, a cattle auction serves as the cultural focal point, bringing residents and carrying the community’s heritage forward.
13:08
Night at the Dance: An Evening at One of the Few Remaining Dance Halls in Texas
Filmmaker Annie Silverstein chronicled the scene and the dancers at Sefcik Dance Hall in Seaton.
5:56
Donkeeboy and Donkeemom Brighten Houston With Their Art
The mother-son team are behind some of the city's most colorful murals.
6:03
Med School Can Wait. Texas’s Hurley Sisters Still Have Medals to Win.
The fencing duo from San Antonio took bronze in 2012, and this summer in Tokyo, they’re seeking even greater Olympic glory.
2:15
To Celebrate 50 Years, We Asked What You Love About Texas. Here’s What You Said.
We took a pop-up phone booth across the state and collected voicemails about what makes Texas special, then turned those responses into an animated video.
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Recipes
November 18, 2024
Texas Dinner Party, Holiday Potluck Edition: Pecan Old-Fashioned
Pumpkin is “out” and pecan is “in” in this easy and elevated cocktail recipe perfect for holiday parties.
Answer Me This
September 26, 2024
Answer Me This: Which Texas Races Might Flip Seats in 2024?
Everyone’s paying attention to the national races, but senior editor Alex Samuels breaks down which state races are the ones to watch.
Answer Me This
August 16, 2024
Answer Me This: Can Kamala Harris Change the Outlook for Texas Democrats?
Senior editor Alex Samuels examines which Texas races have the potential to be swayed by the Harris campaign's momentum.
Answer Me This
June 25, 2024
Answer Me This: Why Is So Much Out-of-State Money Driving Texas Politics?
Senior editor Alex Samuels examines which non-Texans are making the biggest election contributions. And more importantly—what do they want?
Podcasts
June 25, 2024
Preview: ‘The Problem With Erik’ True Crime Podcast
Host Katy Vine and producer Ana Worrel investigate a murder-for-hire plot arranged by an executive of a well-known Austin car dealership.
The Story
June 13, 2024
The Story: Why the Livestrong Bracelet Matters
Twenty years later, staff writer Emily McCullar discusses why an oral history of the iconic yellow band is a story that deserves to be told.
The Story
May 22, 2024
The Story: A Houston Man’s Double Life That Became the Film ‘Hit Man’
Executive editor Skip Hollandsworth revisits his 2001 feature about a Houston investigator who posed as a killer for hire.
Answer Me This
May 17, 2024
Answer Me This: Why Are This Year’s Runoffs So Important?
Senior editor Alex Samuels discusses which primary runoff races are the ones to watch and what’s at stake.
The Story
April 24, 2024
The Story: Reporting on the Rise and Fall of Netflix’s ‘Cheer’
Writer Sarah Hepola spent eighteen months on this story and discusses how Navarro cheer coach Monica Aldama has been “tested beyond reason.”
Shane and Sally
April 23, 2024
Inside the Episode: Bonus Video for ‘Shane and Sally’ Episode 7
As the podcast series comes to a close, hosts Rob D’Amico and Karen Jacobs reflect on what we’ve learned.
