Category: Texas

Could U.S. Toughness on Chinese Business Have Unintended Consequences?

Businesses fear that efforts to look tough on Beijing, which have the potential to be more expansive than moves by the federal government, could have unintended consequences.
In the Land of Football, a Cricket Oasis Rises Outside Houston

The game of cricket has taken hold in Texas’ largest city, as a culture of sports competition meets a growing South Asian population.
A Love of the Worn

Celebrities appreciate the antique look of Magnolia Pearl, a brand that takes inspiration from Victoriana, carnivals and “hobos,” and has recently drawn ire on social media.
A Love of the Worn

Celebrities appreciate the antique look of Magnolia Pearl, a brand that takes inspiration from Victoriana, carnivals and “hobos,” and has recently drawn ire on social media.
French Open Doubles Champion Austin Krajicek Goes For a Repeat at Wimbledon

After years of frustration in singles, Austin Krajicek nearly quit tennis. Then an old friend asked him if he wanted to give the sport one more shot.
Meet the Kids Who Race Go-Karts

For kids who dream of racing professionally, steering go-karts around a twisting track is where it all begins.
Prue Leith’s 2,200-Mile Road Trip From California to Florida

The “Great British Baking Show” judge steps out of the tent to sample the flavors of America. Is her 2,200-mile drive a showstopper or a technical challenge?
Read Your Way Through the U.S.-Mexico Borderlands

The poet and novelist Luis Alberto Urrea thinks the borderlands are the most interesting book in the world, being rewritten every day. These are his recommendations.
Doyle Brunson, Poker Champion Known as ‘Texas Dolly,’ Dies at 89

In a lucrative career that began in the back rooms of Texas bars, he won back-to-back World Series of Poker titles (and 10 in all) and wrote a definitive poker manual.
Elon Musk: SpaceX’s Out-of-Control Starship Struggled to Self-Destruct

In an update on the first flight of the most powerful rocket ever, Elon Musk offered a timeline of what went wrong while staying optimistic about forthcoming launches.
SpaceX’s Starship Kicked Up a Dust Cloud, Leaving Texans With a Mess

Residents of Port Isabel said that their city was covered in grime following SpaceX’s rocket launch on Thursday. The city said there was no “immediate concern for people’s health.”
Starship Explosion a Setback, But Not a Total Failure For SpaceX and Musk

The first flight of the most powerful rocket ever was not the success that Elon Musk and his company hoped for, but the launch achieved several milestones toward future journeys.