A wildfire started at Possum Kingdom Lake in Texas has spread to 150,000 acres, and shows no signs of slowing down.
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Shots from the Court: Behind the Scenes at the NCAA Final Four
TIME’s Sean Gregory traded his notebook for a camera to provide a rare off-court look at the electric atmosphere at Reliant Stadium.
Senator Tommy Lee Jones? A Texas Democrat (Seriously) Wants to Draft Him
Sure, he commanded respect in Men in Black and No Country for Old Men. But can an Oscar-winning actor make it to Capitol Hill?
Grab Your Cowboy Hat and Celebrate: Today is Texas Independence Day
As the Lone Star State commemorates 175 years of freedom from Mexico, Americans across the country are “Remembering the Alamo.” But in truth, the most symbolic battle of the revolution wasn’t over until days later. Has history …
Texas Group Creates College Scholarship — Just for White Men
A new Texas association has created a scholarship for a demographic they say is underrepresented when it comes to aid: white men.
No Tomatoes at Sweet Tomatoes Restaurants? Mexico Freeze Causes U.S. Veggie Shortage
Veggie lovers, take note: You may be eating much less colorful (and even more expensive) salads in coming months.
Behind the Super Bowl Spin: The Depressing, Dangerous Stories of Seatgate
A portion of the NFL’s response to the Super Bowl ticketing controversy could be considered generous. But was some of it disingenuous? And is the NFL as committed to safety as it says?
Gridiron Greatness: Cowboys Stadium Joins an Elite Team of Super Bowl Hosts
The Arlington, Texas field is the latest stadium to be graced with the honor of hosting football’s biggest dance. Here’s a look at some of the historic stadiums it joins. (via TIME)
February’s Five Freshest Food Festivals
The blizzards may be upon us, but that doesn’t mean you can’t spice things up with a good chili. Here are NewsFeed’s five favorite February food festivals.
Quotes: Willie Nelson Arrested for Pot
“He said he feels great — he lost six ounces.”
–MICKEY RAPHAEL, Willie Nelson’s longtime harmonica player on Nelson’s state of mind after being arrested for marijuana possession in Texas. (via Rolling Stone)
No Insult to Injury: Rangers Outfielder Josh Hamilton Crowned AL MVP
Even broken ribs and missed games couldn’t limit the astonishing impact he made as a Texas Ranger. (Via the New York Times)
Will ‘E-Marriages’ Be The Next Big Thing For Same-Sex Couples?
A same sex couple in Texas wasn’t letting a silly thing like state law keep them from marrying one another.