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You probably heard a lot of companies urging you to buy their tortilla chips or a new car to get ready for the Big Game . They can't say which big game they're referring to, but they hope you'll figure it out. After seeing all the arguments about the halftime show and also arguments about the alternative halftime show, instead of "Big Game," perhaps we could settle on calling it the Bickering About Politics Bowl (patent pending). But this week, an exhibit is opening at the U

"Everyone's arguing about politics!" the leadership of the Nexo Dallas Open exclaimed. "We could all use something to eat."

An associate sent me a text today alerting me the Rockford Files was being rebooted. Sure, this was a show that had wrapped up before I was born, but it still plays an active role in my life.

As I plot the next season of the iconic Texas Correspondent podcast (also available on Apple and Spotify!), I've given myself time to contemplate the biggest issues facing humanity today.

We've previously discussed the right cut of meat--and the proper seasonings--to celebrate the birth of our savior. This week's podcast includes tips on whether you can bring kolache through TSA (spoilers: it's complicated).

Loyal Scaiaholics will recall I look forward to a visit to Arlington's Interlochen neighborhood every year before Christmas. This weekend the Lights at Interlochen opened for their 50th year.

This week, #ScaiPod is taking a close look at how Arlington celebrates the holidays.

The Dallas Cowboys are preparing Thanksgiving dinner for 90,000 fans.

This week, I spent some time in Kerrville. You might remember, at least they hope you remember, they didn't have a particularly celebratory Fourth of July.

After listening to so much, "Oh, the Left!" and "Oh, the Right!" you might be longing for a simpler time when the cardinal directions just loved each other. The federal government reopened this week much to the chagrin of news organizations that benefit from setting people aflame with partisan disagreement.

This week, the Toronto Blue Jays won the first pennant by a team outside the United States since 1993. Naturally, the world is abuzz about the Montreal Expos.

I've continued workshopping names for the podcast. An associate presented a strong point: Perhaps I've overlooked simplicity.

This week, we've been discussing the types of silverware that might be useful to load into your cannon if you ever wind up in a war with Mexico.

This week marks an anniversary in Texas history. October 2 is the anniversary of the Battle of Gonzales which is considered the first battle of the Texas Revolution.

Big Tex may have donated his boots to the Smithsonian, but he's got some new kicks for the State Fair of Texas. He was welcoming finalists for the Big Tex Choice Awards this summer.

As the only American without a podcast, I have decided to start one of my own. Was AlanScaia.com a nice jumping-off point? Sure. It just...

I’ve been yearning a lot lately. People don’t trust legacy news outlets anymore. I understand. Even here at #ScaiaBlog, my malcontent leanings have punctured the armor of this staid, calming influence I’ve had on your life.

An important lesson kids learn is not to talk to strangers. So naturally, I’ve spent the past couple weeks wandering up to school after school to ask kids how they feel.

In just one month, we’ll be just one month from the State Fair of Texas. Almost two and a half million people went to last year’s fair, making it the biggest in the country, and at 24 days, it’s also the longest running.

Back in the olden days, we used to joke about controlling the weather. In SuperOregon, the public relations guy for the Army chemical depot even agreed to record a commercial for my show asking me to stop accusing them of controlling the weather.