An Interview With Darrell Royal

A video of Darrell Royal, shot in late April and early May, revealed the toll that Alzheimer’s had taken but also showed that he still possessed some of his famous wit.

Why the Long Face? Horses Need Dentists, Too

Texas has 50 equine dentists, whose most common procedures are performed outdoors or in stables, with a patient standing on all fours.

Tributes Continue for Darrell Royal

Images of Darrell Royal, as well as more obituaries and tributes for the Texas football coach.

Legendary Coach Darrell K Royal Dies

Darrell K Royal, who was 88, put University of Texas football on the national map during his 20 years as the Longhorn coach.

EoT: Another British Look at Huntsville

This week: The Guardian reports on another execution; international election monitors are not welcomed in Texas, and Longhorn football is barbecued.

Touring Austin’s Haunts

For $35, a hearse-driven tour of Austin finds ghosts in a bar, an elementary school, a hotel and other scary locales.

A Meaningful Election for Austin Studios

If a bond proposition passes, Austin Studios will get money to renovate an armory site and offer more studio and office space to those affiliated with the film industry.

On the Devil’s Backbone, Ghosts Are a Constant Companion

The Devil’s Backbone northwest of San Antonio has always had its share of ghost stories. Now it’s a destination for paranormal enthusiasts.

Voting Hurdles Remain for People With Disabilities, Advocates Say

People with disabilities, facing inaccessible roads and buildings as well as a lack of privacy in the polling booth, often find themselves unable to vote.

EoT: Texas-Sized Demises and ‘Lavishly Brazen’ Redistricting

Lance Armstrong’s doping controversy has dominated headlines on both U.S. coasts, with the Los Angeles Times reporting on the cyclist’s appearance at his LiveStrong charity’s 15th anniversary celebration in Austin, where he called recent events “interesting.” The New York Times ran a lengthier article in which one former Armstrong teammate compared the pressure of the […]

EoT: Ban on Bible Verses Reversed, Big Cats v. Big Oil and Manson Murder Cases

In this week’s aggregation, more legal action on the cheerleaders wanting to display Biblical verses.

Nutrition Aside, Austin Loves Its Organics

Research downplaying the nutritional benefits of organic produce has not dampened the enthusiasm of Austin’s eco-conscious food communities.

Aid to Non-Citizens in College Draws Conservative Opposition

Texas conservatives are expected to make a push to stop both in-state tuition and financial aid for undocumented residents.

Horses Get West Nile Protection, Humans Don’t. Why? Money

Even as thousands of people are infected with the West Nile virus in Texas, vaccines for humans haven’t been regarded as profitable by drug companies.

EoT: Fisher v. University of Texas, Armstrong v. The World

In this week’s Eyes on Texas: The Supreme Court hears arguments in the affirmative action case involving the University of Texas, and details flesh out the doping allegations against Lance Armstrong.

Austin Wants to Know Where the Wells Are

The City of Austin is working toward regulating private wells, which are becoming more popular in wealthier neighborhoods.

EoT: Fishing for Fraud, and an Alamo Fight

In this week’s Eyes on Texas edition: trying to prevent cheating in fishing tournaments, the battle over “sacred” Texas Independence texts, border crossings in the other direction, and the new “King of Exports.”

Out of Foster Care, Into Their Own Homes

A new housing program sets the stage for women 18 to 23 who have aged out of the foster care system but are not quite ready to make the leap from living in a group home to living on their own.

EoT: Guns, Origami, Parties and God

This week, Texas redistricting is again in the national news, but quirkier stories from the state also get attention.

EoT: Radioactive, Resigned and Arrested in West Texas (But Not at the Same Time)

In this week’s Eyes on Texas: another celebrity arrest in Sierra Blanca; the search for a lost radioactive rod, and good-bye to Texas Tech Coach Billy Gillispie.