Howdy heat survivors, I’m The Barbed Wire senior editor Brian Gaar, and welcome back to Texas — where the weather’s hot, the edibles are (maybe) illegal, and Greg Abbott is trapped in a THC-flavored game of political Twister. This week, we’ve got constitutional violations powered by AI, Satanic sass in your school hallway, and a […]
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Matthew McConaughey Gets a Movie Fund, You Get No Pain Relief. By The Barbed Wire.
Hey there, fellow summer dreaders, I’m The Barbed Wire senior editor Brian Gaar. Welcome back to Texas, where freedom means you can pick your BBQ sauce, but not your pain relief. This week, we’re talking THC bans, Hollywood handouts, the WNBA’s newest budding star in Dallas, and more! But first, a merch plug! Get your […]
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Texas Lawmakers vs. Imaginary Furries. By The Barbed Wire
Howdy, partners in doomscrolling. I’m Brian Gaar, senior editor of The Barbed Wire, here with more updates as our state legislature nears the finish line of another really good session (especially if you’re a private school family tired of not getting taxpayer dollars). But buried between all the political whiplash and cowboy cosplay, there’s still […]
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It’s 100° in May — and the Texas Legislature is Hell on earth. By The Barbed Wire
Howdy gang, Brian Gaar, senior editor of The Barbed Wire, here. Anyone else sweating at their keyboard? Yes, it’s mid-May and Texas is already hitting 100 degrees — outside and inside the Capitol, where lawmakers are once again melting down over the existential threat of kids reading books or learning that slavery was, in fact, […]
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Texas gives rich families an extra $1 billion. From The Barbed Wire
Happy May, y’all! I’m Brian Gaar, senior editor of The Barbed Wire. The bluebonnets are fading, the mosquitos are clocking in, and we’re back with a fresh batch of Texas-sized chaos that’ll leave you laughing, crying, or rage-cleaning your kitchen. Possibly all three. Psst! Hey there! I’m Billy Begala, the Director of Product and Operations […]
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Oh good, we’re criminalizing books now. From The Barbed Wire
Welcome to the Unlicensed Emotional Support Newsletter for Texans! I’m Brian Gaar, senior editor at The Barbed Wire and a man currently Googling “can queso be considered a medical expense.” While our state legislature continues its speedrun of dystopia, we’re here to bring you the stories that matter, the commentary you didn’t ask for, and […]
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A silver lining to the celeb space launch. from The Barbed Wire.
Happy April, folks! I’m Brian Gaar, senior editor of The Barbed Wire. The wildflowers are popping, the pollen is trying to kill us, and the Wild Texas Newsletter is back with a fresh batch of stories hotter than a brisket sandwich left in the sun. Senior Editor Leslie Rangel gets real about the heartbreak of […]
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Elon Gets Trolled. from The Barbed Wire
Spring has sprung in Texas! Go pose in front of some bluebonnets, watch some baseball, and, most importantly, read this week’s Wild Texas Newsletter! The Houston Cougars came oh-so-close to capturing their first-ever national championship but fell just short against the Florida Gators. Even in defeat, coach Kelvin Sampson and his Cougs proved that they […]