David Courtney
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The Texas Beer Industry Is Bubbling Over
We still love our Shiner, Pearl, and Lone Star, but our options are now bubbling over, thanks to hundreds of craft breweries across the state. → Read More
The Texanist: Would There Be a ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Without Texas?
Moviegoers have returned to theaters in droves to see the long-awaited sequel—and we have Texas to thank. → Read More
The Texanist: What’s the Difference Between a Ranch and a Farm?
A New Braunfels man isn’t quite sure that he has a firm grasp on this fundamental aspect of Texas rural life. → Read More
The Texanist: What’s the Difference Between Tex-Mex and Mexican Food?
A transplant from California wades into an age-old culinary debate. → Read More
The Texanist: What’s the Best Texas Christmas Song?
An El Paso woman is looking for the finest example of Lone Star holiday musical jollity. But can there only be one? An El Paso woman is looking for the finest example of Lone Star holiday musical jollity. But can there only be one? → Read More
The Texanist: Where Did All These Bright Green Parrots Come From?
A longtime San Antonio resident is thrilled—but puzzled—by the presence of monk parakeets in her hometown. A longtime San Antonio resident is thrilled—but puzzled—by the presence of monk parakeets in her hometown. → Read More
The Texanist: Is Freezing Brisket a Mortal Sin?
An Arlington man wonders if his penny-wise buddy is being barbecue-foolish. An Arlington man wonders if his penny-wise buddy is being barbecue-foolish. → Read More
Big Tex on State Fair History, His Favorite Fried Foods, and His Size-96 Boots
A conversation with the big guy himself. → Read More
The Texanist: If You’re Not a Fan of Fruitcake and Canned Chili, What’s So Great About Corsicana?
A man now living in Fredericksburg wonders if his hometown really has anything to brag about. → Read More
The Texanist: Now That the Longhorn-Aggie Rivalry Is Back, Can UT and A&M Alums Stay Friends?
Two Texas buddies stationed at an Air Force base in Qatar wonder if their bond can survive the SEC’s recent expansion. → Read More
The Texanist: Is It Okay to Wear Cowboy Boots With Cuffed Trousers?
A Eulogy man wants to make sure that his footwear and pants-wear choices are compatible. → Read More
The Texanist: How Do You Pronounce All Those Weird Texas Town Names?
A Dallas man is flummoxed by Quitaque. And Danevang, and Jiba, and Study Butte, and Zuehl . . . A Dallas man is flummoxed by Quitaque. And Danevang, and Jiba, and Study Butte, and Zuehle . . . → Read More
The Texanist: Am I the Only Person Seeing a Lot More Bugs This Summer?
A very wet spring has a San Antonio woman looking for some relief from an arthropod invasion. A very wet spring has a San Antonio woman looking for some relief from an arthropod invasion. → Read More
The Texanist: Is There a Formula for Picking Out a Cowboy Hat That Doesn’t Make You Look Like a Fool?
A Houston man wants to get the width of his brim just right. A Houston man wants to get the width of his brim just right. → Read More
The Texanist: What Should I Do About My Rain-Hating Boyfriend?
A Brady woman isn't sure her new relationship will survive a fundamental disagreement about the weather. → Read More
The Texanist: Why Do I Get So Many Robocalls From Small Texas Towns?
A Houston woman wants to know why the fine folks in Granger just won't leave her alone. → Read More
The Texanist: Do You Miss the Texas County That Is Now Part of Oklahoma?
A man from the Sooner State has a question about the other Red River Rivalry. A man from the Sooner State has a question about the other Red River Rivalry. → Read More
The Texanist: Is Wichita Falls the Only Place Where People Put Tomato Juice in Their Beer?
A Waxahachie man is trying to gauge the popularity of the "red draw." → Read More
The Texanist: Wait, Is Tennessee Suddenly More Popular Than Texas?
A Kansas woman is puzzled by some recent data about the Volunteer State and the Lone Star State. → Read More
The Texanist: Why Are Mexican Restaurants in San Antonio Charging for Chips and Salsa?
A River City man isn’t happy about paying for what used to be free. → Read More