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Look to the pie
The Dallas Cowboys are preparing Thanksgiving dinner for 90,000 fans.
Nov 263 min read


JR Ewing can unite us all
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.
Nov 143 min read


I've spent years telling people who killed baseball in Montreal
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.
Oct 233 min read


Come and *Blank* It
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.
Oct 32 min read


Texas doesn't play around
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.
Sep 303 min read


Pickled lobster would certainly be creative
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.
Sep 234 min read


We are the dreamers of dreams
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.
Aug 272 min read


We can learn from the cowboys in Egypt
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.
Aug 202 min read


This country needs a message of love
The National Medal of Honor Museum opens today in Arlington. George W. Bush joined several recipients to cut the ribbon at a party this weekend.
Mar 252 min read


The band played on
"The munchkins need something fun and lighthearted while they're home for spring break," parents across the area have been thinking. "Let's teach them about the Titanic."
Mar 193 min read


Brisket will always be a Texas staple
We all know how seriously I take my duty as a journalist, particularly when a stadium introduces a new menu. After covering severe weather this week, I determined we all needed a break, so I headed to Frisco to try the new dishes they'll serve at FC Dallas' home opener Saturday.
Mar 73 min read


An anti-tornado agenda can unite all of us
I woke up early this morning to a phone call from my station alerting me to go out and ask people how they feel about tornadoes. Spoilers: they're not fans.
Mar 42 min read


On the Macho Man's understated elegance
Heritage has an array of sports memorabilia on the block. Tragically, none of it honors Youppi!, but it does include other legends in professional sports. Macho Man Randy Savage, for instance.
Feb 202 min read


If only the insurance industry had more middlemen
Murder is wrong.
That's an unusually #HotTake from the editorial board here at 1 Scaianalysis Esplanade, but we feel strongly about it.
Feb 103 min read


The triceratops lobby would be strongly pro-horn
"We've had a tough week. You know what everyone would like to see?" the Netflix algorithm surmised. "A TV show about an airplane flying into a wormhole."
Feb 33 min read


If we stand together, we can move this metaphorical piano known as the United States
There hasn't been much going on in the news the past few days, so I decided to catch up on Perfect Strangers.
Jan 203 min read


"This is golf weather," explains Montana.
We're all getting to work just fine today. We just won't get home tonight.
Jan 82 min read


He was "hammering away on our house"
I met Jimmy Carter in 2014. He had come to Fort Worth to work on a Habitat for Humanity build. He worked on several houses in the same neighborhood, and when I say, "worked," I mean, "He was actually working."
Dec 29, 20242 min read


A hula hoop he wants!
Each year, I head to Grapevine when the mayor pardons a turkey for Thanksgiving.
Dec 20, 20242 min read


Christmas IS awesome
Each year, I drop in Arlington's Interlochen neighborhood to see their holiday displays.
Dec 13, 20242 min read
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