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31 articles in the TruthFoundry index. Each links out to the original.

• CBP Construction Plans Shift in Big Bend National Park · Customs and Border Protection paused construction in Big Bend after public outrage over bulldozers in Santa Elena Canyon.
• Harry Houdini's Disappearing Bookcase Unveiled at University of Texas · A major exhibit at the Harry Ransom Center will unveil a mysterious disappearing bookcase belonging to Harry Houdini.
• Texas Monthly Digest: Austin Racoon Rescue, Texas Pursuit, SpaceX Beach Renaming · Texas Monthly highlights a viral raccoon rescue, a long pursuit, and a rejected beach renaming proposal.
• Austin Chefs Mercer and Deason Open Outlaw Pizza · Cade Mercer and Chuck Deason launch Outlaw Pizza in North Austin despite their barbecue backgrounds.
• Huntsville, Texas: A Town Divided Between Prison Fame and Sam Houston Legacy · A Texas Monthly writer observes Huntsville's dual identity as a prison hub and the home of Sam Houston.
• Ken Paxton Recalls $1,000 Pen Incident from 2010 Scandal · Ken Paxton recalls a 2010 incident involving a $1,000 pen during a political scandal in Texas.
• Netflix Documentary Explores Vince Young's NFL Career and Fatherhood · A new Netflix documentary examines the life and career of former NFL quarterback Vince Young.
• Khói Barbecue’s menu borrows from a seven-course Vietnamese beef feast · Khói Barbecue's menu is inspired by a seven-course beef feast at Houston's Jasmine Asian Cuisine.
• Profile: Paramedic Eric Clark Victorin Serves as Lifesaver for Gulf Roughnecks · Eric Clark Victorin, a 62-year-old paramedic, spens weeks at a time alone on Gulf of Mexico oil platforms caring for roughnecks.
• Interior Designers Turn College Dorm Rooms into Lucrative Business · Interior designers are transforming TCU dorm rooms into custom luxury spaces, creating a new revenue stream for decorators.
• Dolly Parton's Legacy Evokes Pride and Shared Humanity in Texas · Dolly Parton's music touched Texans and reminded them of their shared humanity despite current struggles.
• Ross Fire Destroys Historic Scout Ranch Worth Ranch in Texas · The Ross Fire in Texas burned over 80,000 acres and destroyed the summer scout camp Worth Ranch, which shaped the author's life.
• Wilson Sporting Goods Creates Custom Mitt for Softball Legend Cat Osterman · Wilson Sporting Goods designed a custom mitt featuring Texas and Olympic stars for pitcher Cat Osterman.
• Susan Brewer Becomes Texas' Winningest High School Volleyball Coach · Susan Brewer, head coach of Bellville High School, broke the record for most victories by a high school volleyball coach in Texas history.
• Molcajetes: Traditional Stone Mortars for Grinding Spices and Foods · Norma Loredo recalls using a traditional granite or basalt molcajete to grind ingredients in rural Mexico.
• Houston Texans' New NFL Rivalry Uniforms Resemble Old Oilers Look · Houston Texans' new NFL Rivalry uniforms, designed with Nike, resemble the former Houston Oilers uniforms.
• ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons Reflects on Drummer Frank Beard's Death · Billy Gibbons discusses drummer Frank Beard's passing and the band's future.
• Texas Monthly Author Describes Holding Grandma on a Pontoon Boat · An author recounts a personal memory of holding her grandmother on a boat in Texas.
• Texas Monthly Article Uses Fictional Combat Scene to Discuss Light Pollution at Camp Bullis · A Texas Monthly story uses a fictional soldier's experience to highlight light pollution threats at Camp Bullis.
• Texas Monthly Highlights Unique Cows Behind Premium Local Cheeses · Texas Monthly contrasts typical Texas cattle with specialized breeds at Veldhuizen Cheese farmstead.
• Elliott Smith's Texas Childhood Trauma Reflected in Music · Elliott Smith's 1995 song 'Some Song' depicts childhood trauma curdling into adult alienation.
• Exhibition traces Tejano culture to pre-colonial New Spain · A new exhibition at the Briscoe Western Art Museum explores the deep historical roots of Tejano culture in New Spain.
• Texas A&M Professor and President Fired After Social Media Outcry · Texas A&M University fired a professor and its president following a social media campaign by a state representative.
• Texas Monthly Explores Weirdest High School Mascots in Texas · Texas Monthly columnist Mike Konczal discusses unusual high school mascots, highlighting the Port Isabel Tarpons.
• Charley Crockett Feuds with Jack White Over Satan-Worshipping Duo · Country singer Charley Crockett engages in a public feud with Jack White over a cancelled tour slot involving the band Twin Temple.
• Texas Senate Candidates Avoided Key Questions on Trans Rights, Crime, and Veganism · An analysis of the Texas Senate race highlights questions Ken Paxton and James Talarico have avoided regarding their past statements and policy positions.
• New Owners Reopen Historic Sulphur Springs BBQ Joint After 36 Years · Jarred Pickett and Walt Gamblin purchased Big Smith's Bar-B-Q and reopened it in April after renovating the 36-year-old business.
• Big Bend Outfitters Resist DHS Construction Amid Habitat Destruction · Texas outfitters protest Department of Homeland Security construction in Big Bend National Park.
• Texas Family Survives Second Catastrophic Flood After Healing From Last Year's Tragedy · David Carpenter and his family survived a second devastating flood in Kerr County after preparing for the worst following last year's tragedy.
• James Beard Finalist Adrian Torres Faces Immigration Uncertainty · Emerging Chef Adrian Torres named a James Beard finalist but worries about travel due to his DACA status.