Texas

Video shows white man in brunch restaurant yelling racist slurs at Black customer, throwing hot coffee on employee

He also allegedly threw coffee at another employee.

On Mar 9, 2021 by Rachel Kiley

These TikToks show why people in the South without power aren’t overreacting

‘I’m in survival mode.’

On Feb 17, 2021 by Jennifer Xia

Racist trolls hijacked Zoom meeting, verbally attacked Black students

The trolls hurled racist slurs during a Black student meeting.

On Mar 31, 2020 by Samantha Shaps

The rollerblader who blew up on TikTok has gone viral before

Juan Carlos has been entertaining drivers in Houston for two decades.

On Oct 9, 2019 by Audra Schroeder

How a team of YouTubers went to war with a Texas police chief

It’s a fight over the freedom to film police.

On Dec 31, 2018 by Sam Bishop

ACLU’s new livestreaming app helps immigrants at the border set the record straight

MigraCam wants to keep ICE and border patrol agents accountable.

On Jul 23, 2018 by Samantha Grasso

Police can no longer use Whataburger table markers at crime scenes

Whatashame.

On Aug 11, 2017 by Samantha Grasso

Meet Ashley Smith, the trans activist who went viral for her selfie with the Texas governor

When it comes to trans visibility, she says she’s only getting started.

On Jul 21, 2017 by Ana Valens

Austin punks A Giant Dog learn how to be indie darlings on their own terms

From six years of sweaty club gigs to the middle class realm of sustainable rock, A Giant Dog is hitting its stride.

On May 7, 2016 by Ramon Ramirez

Whole Foods countersues pastor who accused store of writing anti-gay slur on cake

The store posted security camera footage of the purchase to YouTube.

On Apr 19, 2016 by Mary Emily O’Hara

The Internet hates this new steampunk-themed bar

Calling all steampunk quadcycles: Steer clear of Austin.

On Jan 22, 2016 by Samantha Grasso

Texas defense lawyer’s commercial is a hilarious frenzy of justice

You’re gonna want this guy on your side.

On Oct 21, 2015 by Gabe Bergado

Fans demand a national holiday for the return of Blue Bell ice cream

I scream, you scream, we all scream for the return of Blue Bell.

On Aug 31, 2015 by Marisa Kabas

A high school student posted one last tweet before reportedly taking his own life

Friends and classmates are mourning him online.

On May 20, 2015 by Marisa Kabas

2 drunk women got kicked out of a Lee Ann Womack concert and got all racist

Video captures fan’s racist rant after being ejected.

On May 12, 2015 by Dylan Love