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Traces of Texas reader Tracy May has made last-minute preparations for Santa's visit and is pulling out all of the stops. 😃
December 25, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Traces of Texas reader Tracy May has made last-minute preparations for Santa's visit and is pulling out all of the stops. 😃
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I'm starting to believe our kids are just simmering away on the stove in pots of water.
We are walking by sprinkling salt and pepper and not realizing we're just turning the heat up while they boil over.
When I wasn't busy doomscrolling, I decided to write about it.
www.ms.now/opinion/coll...
We are walking by sprinkling salt and pepper and not realizing we're just turning the heat up while they boil over.
When I wasn't busy doomscrolling, I decided to write about it.
www.ms.now/opinion/coll...
Opinion | A viral high school trend is turning up the heat. Let this be the holiday we finally take a break.
School is letting out and anxiety is spiking. Maybe it’s time to stop “liking” everyone else’s family plans and start loving our own.
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December 23, 2025 at 6:47 PM
I'm starting to believe our kids are just simmering away on the stove in pots of water.
We are walking by sprinkling salt and pepper and not realizing we're just turning the heat up while they boil over.
When I wasn't busy doomscrolling, I decided to write about it.
www.ms.now/opinion/coll...
We are walking by sprinkling salt and pepper and not realizing we're just turning the heat up while they boil over.
When I wasn't busy doomscrolling, I decided to write about it.
www.ms.now/opinion/coll...
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It's here! 👏
Read our annual roundup of the many dozens of Texans—rich and poor, famous and obscure, drug-addled and stone-cold sober—who disgraced our great state over the past twelve months: https://www.texasmonthly.com/being-texan/bum-steer-awards-2026/
Read our annual roundup of the many dozens of Texans—rich and poor, famous and obscure, drug-addled and stone-cold sober—who disgraced our great state over the past twelve months: https://www.texasmonthly.com/being-texan/bum-steer-awards-2026/
www.texasmonthly.com
December 22, 2025 at 12:20 PM
It's here! 👏
Read our annual roundup of the many dozens of Texans—rich and poor, famous and obscure, drug-addled and stone-cold sober—who disgraced our great state over the past twelve months: https://www.texasmonthly.com/being-texan/bum-steer-awards-2026/
Read our annual roundup of the many dozens of Texans—rich and poor, famous and obscure, drug-addled and stone-cold sober—who disgraced our great state over the past twelve months: https://www.texasmonthly.com/being-texan/bum-steer-awards-2026/
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Happy Winter Solstice 💫✨💫
December 21, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Happy Winter Solstice 💫✨💫
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The Cougars picked up their biggest non-conference victory of the season in beating the Razorbacks, a Sweet 16 team last year. bit.ly/4pQvdpb
December 21, 2025 at 1:21 AM
The Cougars picked up their biggest non-conference victory of the season in beating the Razorbacks, a Sweet 16 team last year. bit.ly/4pQvdpb
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Went to the Dickens home and museum in London today with my daughter. She wants to be a writer and loved it. Such a special place at this time of year to see his writing desk.
"There are dark shadows on the earth, but its lights are stronger in the contrast."
"There are dark shadows on the earth, but its lights are stronger in the contrast."
December 20, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Went to the Dickens home and museum in London today with my daughter. She wants to be a writer and loved it. Such a special place at this time of year to see his writing desk.
"There are dark shadows on the earth, but its lights are stronger in the contrast."
"There are dark shadows on the earth, but its lights are stronger in the contrast."
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It's a Wonderful Life premiered on Dec. 20, 1946.
Steven Spielberg said of the film, "It’s a Wonderful Life shows that every human being on this Earth matters -- and that’s a very powerful message."
Steven Spielberg said of the film, "It’s a Wonderful Life shows that every human being on this Earth matters -- and that’s a very powerful message."
December 20, 2025 at 12:46 PM
It's a Wonderful Life premiered on Dec. 20, 1946.
Steven Spielberg said of the film, "It’s a Wonderful Life shows that every human being on this Earth matters -- and that’s a very powerful message."
Steven Spielberg said of the film, "It’s a Wonderful Life shows that every human being on this Earth matters -- and that’s a very powerful message."
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That was the first guy-cry movie
Brian's Song
December 16, 2025 at 2:04 AM
That was the first guy-cry movie
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As we celebrate the enduring strength and resilience of the Jewish people—the Festival of Lights is a powerful symbol of hope.
Following the tragedy in Sydney, our hearts are with the Jewish community. Wishing all a unifying festival, filled with light, love and comfort.
Following the tragedy in Sydney, our hearts are with the Jewish community. Wishing all a unifying festival, filled with light, love and comfort.
December 15, 2025 at 1:01 AM
As we celebrate the enduring strength and resilience of the Jewish people—the Festival of Lights is a powerful symbol of hope.
Following the tragedy in Sydney, our hearts are with the Jewish community. Wishing all a unifying festival, filled with light, love and comfort.
Following the tragedy in Sydney, our hearts are with the Jewish community. Wishing all a unifying festival, filled with light, love and comfort.
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Happy Third Sunday of Advent or what is also known as Gaudete Sunday, from latin "rejoice". The lighting of the rose candle today is for "joy". Sisters/brothers in times of sadness or tragedy may you find moments that bring you joy especially in the most simple things.
December 14, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Happy Third Sunday of Advent or what is also known as Gaudete Sunday, from latin "rejoice". The lighting of the rose candle today is for "joy". Sisters/brothers in times of sadness or tragedy may you find moments that bring you joy especially in the most simple things.
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Teenagers strolling at sunset along the seawall in Galveston circa 1980. This is such a nostalgic scene for me. Who remembers Hill's? I think there's a Joe's Crab Shack there now. If you close your eyes and listen REAL closely, you'll hear "Call Me" by Blondie playing in the background. 😜
December 14, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Teenagers strolling at sunset along the seawall in Galveston circa 1980. This is such a nostalgic scene for me. Who remembers Hill's? I think there's a Joe's Crab Shack there now. If you close your eyes and listen REAL closely, you'll hear "Call Me" by Blondie playing in the background. 😜
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Dick Van Dyke high school newspaper
Danville Illinois High School
Danville Illinois High School
December 14, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Dick Van Dyke high school newspaper
Danville Illinois High School
Danville Illinois High School
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In a matter of a few years in the 1960s, Dick Van Dyke became a star on Broadway, television and the silver screen. n.pr/4j0ZTkT
Dick Van Dyke is turning 100! Here's how he danced into our lives
In a matter of a few years in the 1960s, Dick Van Dyke became a star on Broadway, television and the silver screen.
n.pr
December 11, 2025 at 12:22 PM
In a matter of a few years in the 1960s, Dick Van Dyke became a star on Broadway, television and the silver screen. n.pr/4j0ZTkT
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Today is the second Sunday of Advent, and it is the time we light the peace candle. sisters/brothers, may you have peace in your life finding it in the most simple things, and may we each bring peace to others in the moments we share.
December 7, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Today is the second Sunday of Advent, and it is the time we light the peace candle. sisters/brothers, may you have peace in your life finding it in the most simple things, and may we each bring peace to others in the moments we share.
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The rules at Willie's golf course:
Par is what you set it at.
No more than 12 in your 4-some.
Missing balls are considered stolen. (No penalty.)
Bikinis Ok.
Par is what you set it at.
No more than 12 in your 4-some.
Missing balls are considered stolen. (No penalty.)
Bikinis Ok.
A Trip Through Willie Nelson’s Golf Course, His Unorthodox Rules, and His Uncertain Tribal Identity
My wife Monica and I had different reasons for journeying to Pedernales. She’s a fan. But our visit to Willie’s golf course was partly for my research on a book on Native-owned golf courses.
www.texasobserver.org
December 5, 2025 at 10:40 PM
The rules at Willie's golf course:
Par is what you set it at.
No more than 12 in your 4-some.
Missing balls are considered stolen. (No penalty.)
Bikinis Ok.
Par is what you set it at.
No more than 12 in your 4-some.
Missing balls are considered stolen. (No penalty.)
Bikinis Ok.
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“Maybe we’re just going to be funny—because there’s no way we’re going to compete with our families in the Good Musician category.”
Instead of fretting over their family names, the pair have found their own way as musicians. https://www.texasmonthly.com/arts-entertainment/folk-uke-band/
Instead of fretting over their family names, the pair have found their own way as musicians. https://www.texasmonthly.com/arts-entertainment/folk-uke-band/
www.texasmonthly.com
December 5, 2025 at 1:05 PM
“Maybe we’re just going to be funny—because there’s no way we’re going to compete with our families in the Good Musician category.”
Instead of fretting over their family names, the pair have found their own way as musicians. https://www.texasmonthly.com/arts-entertainment/folk-uke-band/
Instead of fretting over their family names, the pair have found their own way as musicians. https://www.texasmonthly.com/arts-entertainment/folk-uke-band/
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The El Paso White Sox baseball team circa 1915-1920. Such a glorious shot. I think my favorite is the kid (bat boy, perhaps?) sitting up front, staring a hole through the photographer. He appears to be pretty serious about the whole affair. He was probably a great bat boy!
December 4, 2025 at 1:15 AM
The El Paso White Sox baseball team circa 1915-1920. Such a glorious shot. I think my favorite is the kid (bat boy, perhaps?) sitting up front, staring a hole through the photographer. He appears to be pretty serious about the whole affair. He was probably a great bat boy!
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23 year old Shirley Slade at Harlingen Army Air Field in Cameron County, 1944. As a WASP, Shirley mainly flew Bell P-39 Airacobras and B-26 Marauders, both of which were considered tricky aircraft to fly. Shirley was trained at Avenger Field in Sweetwater, one of 1,000+ US female pilots in WW II.
December 2, 2025 at 12:31 PM
23 year old Shirley Slade at Harlingen Army Air Field in Cameron County, 1944. As a WASP, Shirley mainly flew Bell P-39 Airacobras and B-26 Marauders, both of which were considered tricky aircraft to fly. Shirley was trained at Avenger Field in Sweetwater, one of 1,000+ US female pilots in WW II.
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Kevin Durant scored 25 points after missing two games and Houston had no trouble with Utah for its third win in a row. bit.ly/4p7A8S1
November 30, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Kevin Durant scored 25 points after missing two games and Houston had no trouble with Utah for its third win in a row. bit.ly/4p7A8S1
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The Texans' defense came through again to deliver Houston's fourth straight win. bit.ly/48IPKWo
November 30, 2025 at 9:08 PM
The Texans' defense came through again to deliver Houston's fourth straight win. bit.ly/48IPKWo
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The Texas Quote of the Day:
"I get a lot of cracks about my hair, mostly from men who don't have any. "
----- former Texas governor Ann Richards, known (partly) for her immaculate silver locks
"I get a lot of cracks about my hair, mostly from men who don't have any. "
----- former Texas governor Ann Richards, known (partly) for her immaculate silver locks
November 30, 2025 at 7:23 PM
The Texas Quote of the Day:
"I get a lot of cracks about my hair, mostly from men who don't have any. "
----- former Texas governor Ann Richards, known (partly) for her immaculate silver locks
"I get a lot of cracks about my hair, mostly from men who don't have any. "
----- former Texas governor Ann Richards, known (partly) for her immaculate silver locks
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Elton releases “Levon” 54 yrs ago today.
“I wasn’t writing about a literal man,” said lyricist Bernie Taupin. It’s a portrait of someone “born into something he didn’t choose — carrying the weight of it, trying very hard to preserve dignity in the middle of a world that’s already moving beyond him”
“I wasn’t writing about a literal man,” said lyricist Bernie Taupin. It’s a portrait of someone “born into something he didn’t choose — carrying the weight of it, trying very hard to preserve dignity in the middle of a world that’s already moving beyond him”
November 29, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Elton releases “Levon” 54 yrs ago today.
“I wasn’t writing about a literal man,” said lyricist Bernie Taupin. It’s a portrait of someone “born into something he didn’t choose — carrying the weight of it, trying very hard to preserve dignity in the middle of a world that’s already moving beyond him”
“I wasn’t writing about a literal man,” said lyricist Bernie Taupin. It’s a portrait of someone “born into something he didn’t choose — carrying the weight of it, trying very hard to preserve dignity in the middle of a world that’s already moving beyond him”
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AND IT'S GOODBYE TO A&M 🤘
November 29, 2025 at 4:18 AM
AND IT'S GOODBYE TO A&M 🤘
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Thousands gathered downtown on a cool Thanksgiving morning for the city's annual parade, which featured Mayor John Whitmire, local schools and some popular fictional characters. Here are scenes from the event.
PHOTOS: Houston’s 2025 Thanksgiving Day parade
Thousands gathered downtown on a cool Thanksgiving morning for the city's annual parade, which featured Mayor John Whitmire, local schools and some popular fictional characters.
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November 28, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Thousands gathered downtown on a cool Thanksgiving morning for the city's annual parade, which featured Mayor John Whitmire, local schools and some popular fictional characters. Here are scenes from the event.