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By ALBERT VILLEGAS Special to the NEWS In discussing their collaboration on the fictional novel “Tiempo, Texas,” authors Max ...
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Author Nina Sharma’s book traces her decades-long relationship with poet Quincy Jones — a story that began during Philly’s ...
The Lone Star State’s literary prowess has grown remarkably in recent years, with a diverse cast of voices, styles, and genres that captivate audiences far beyond state lines. Read More > ...
Sonic Insurgency in El Paso,” an exploration of the city’s radical punk scene and its deep ties to resistance, identity, and border politics.
Texas author Bryan Burrough knew he wanted to write book on gunfighters of the American West, but struggled with the angle: Could he say anything new about the likes of Jesse James, Billy the Kid ...
A proposed $3 billion state-funded institute could make Texas a leader in dementia research. Voters will decide its fate this November.
Roughly 540 books were banned in Texas schools during the 2023-24 school year, according to PEN America, an organization that has tracked book bans throughout the country.
State lawmakers aren’t done with the crackdown on sex toys in Texas, and Late Show host Stephen Colbert can’t seem to help but crack up about it.
Rachel Monroe on how barbecue in Texas has continued to change as the state becomes more urban, and one family’s feud over how the food should be prepared and served.
“Texas Parents, you’re all Nazi Book Burners if you teach your kids there are only 2 sexes and boys don’t belong in girls bathrooms,” Rep. Steve Toth responded in a post on X.
Texas banned 538 books during the 2023-24 school year, according to PEN America, an organization tracking bans throughout the country.