As measles continues to spread in West Texas, so does medical disinformation. Children were treated for toxic levels of vitamin A after infamous vaccine skeptic — and Health and Human Services Secretary — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recommended the supplement as a measles remedy earlier this month, Texas Public Radio first reported. Covenant Children’s Hospital […]
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Why You Should Care About Trump’s Attacks on Lawyers
Editor’s note: The views and opinions presented by guest contributors to The Barbed Wire do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the company, the newsroom, its staff, advisers, or advertisers. Late last week, the White House issued a memo ordering the attorney general to seek disciplinary action against attorneys whose conduct “appears to […]
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How H-E-B Became a Full-Blown Cultural institution in Northeastern México
MONTERREY, MÉXICO—For many Americans, a trip to México might bring up images of walking on the beach, exploring picturesque towns, hiking mountains, enjoying agave fields, and the chance to taste the incredible food. But for Mexicans, a beloved Texas grocery store is the new dream destination. In fact, H-E-B has become a cultural phenomenon synonymous […]
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Before She Was a Scary Drug Dealer on ‘Euphoria,’ Martha Kelly Was the Funniest Person in Austin
Years ago, Martha Kelly told one of the most unsettling jokes I’ve ever heard. It involved her cat dying — and Kelly sobbing while holding her body. Still, the punchline was very funny (she was secretly happy because, when alive, the cat never let Kelly hold her). “There is a part of me that delights […]
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These Bands Prove That SXSW Isn’t Dead As a Music Festival
Every March, the start of South By Southwest signals the arrival of thousands of tourists, sponsors, actors, artists, musicians, and countless takes about whether this might be the end of South By Southwest as we know it. The panic reached a fever pitch last weekend when organizers announced changes to next year’s festival, prompting many […]
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At 92, Willie Nelson is Going Strong With Another Luck Reunion, ACL Special and THC Drink
Ahead of his 92nd birthday in April, Willie Nelson is showing no signs of slowing down. The country music legend has had a lot to celebrate, from the launch of his new THC drink, Willie’s Remedy+, to the upcoming premiere of the Austin City Limits 50-year special, where he’ll be honored for his appearance in […]
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FIFA Collabs with Houston DJ Collective Bombón for 2026 World Cup
If you were tasked with summing up the history of Houston music into only two minutes of a track, how would you do it? Or would you find it impossible, given the rich history of iconic Houston artists? Bombón, a DJ music collective co-founded by Gracie Chavez and Alex “DJ Navó” Nava in 2010, were […]
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Texas Is a Testing Ground for Federal Anti-Abortion Policies
Abortion medication classified as controlled substances. Internet providers prosecuted for hosting abortion information. Abortion advocates charged with racketeering. The death penalty for abortion patients. That’s a glimpse of abortion-related bills filed in the 89th Texas Legislature as the session nears its half-way point. It’s also a glimpse at the future of reproductive healthcare in Texas […]
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Farms are Disappearing in Central Texas. Can Chefs Save Them Before It’s Too Late?
The Austin restaurant scene was rocked by a recent announcement that sent chefs panicking while most diners obliviously continued their meals. The couple behind Steelbow Farms, a five-acre urban farm near Manor, announced that they would be moving to upstate New York. The organic, sustainable farm, run by Finegan Ferreboeuf and Jason Gold, was revered […]
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A Dripping Springs Artist Talks Serendipity, Love of the Craft, and the ‘Fire in Her Belly’
On a recent Friday morning, I drove my daughter and four of her classmates from their school in central Austin to Dripping Springs for a seventh grade field trip. Three rows of girls yell-sang Olivia Rodrigo as I contemplated my life choices. Fridays are supposed to be my writing day. Two years ago, I quit […]