On Feb. 15, 2021, a continent-sized mass of frigid air had crept south from the Arctic, cutting across the Great Plains, and sending temperatures throughout Texas plummeting, according to the Houston Chronicle. Kaylee Scott, a Lubbock resident and longtime Houstonian, said she was coming to Houston for the weekend to see family but found herself […]
The Story Behind the Story: Lise Olsen Part 2
October 12, 2018 by
In this episode of The Story Behind the Story, Anna Holland interviews Lise Olsen for a second installment. Olsen is a three time Texas AP Managing Editors’ Star Reporter of the Year and is the senior investigative reporter at the Houston Chronicle. In this episode we discuss her investigative work on the case of convicted murderer […]
Understanding Sanctuary Cities in the Current Political Climate
March 5, 2018 by
The politics at the core of this multifaceted immigration issue parallel the contrasted views of Texas’ population. As Republicans and Democrats clash over the law in court, the lives of those at the heart of the debate may be easily forgotten. Following the enactment of the Illegal Immigration Reform Act of 1996, Nadia Flores-Yeffal, assistant professor in the Department of Sociology, Anthropology & Social Work […]
Weekly Poll: Gender-Neutral Restrooms
April 27, 2016 by
Last week, Target announced transgender staff members and customers are now welcome to use the restroom or fitting room that corresponds best with their gender identity. Since the announcement, many Target customers have openly boycotted the superstore and refused to go back because of the new policy. Gender-neutral restrooms have been a hot topic across […]
From Amarillo to Galveston: Texas in a Playlist
March 2, 2016 by
“The stars at night are big and bright.” You know what to do. The “Deep in the Heart of Texas” lyrics describe the open night skies, but Texas has been home to many musical stars as well. Beyonce, Janis Joplin, George Strait and Vanilla Ice have all lived in The Lone Star State. Even musicians who […]
Royalty and Barbarians Welcome
November 10, 2015 by
If you like jousting, shopping, music or rides, Todd Mission, Texas, is the place to visit. Located 50 miles northwest of Houston, the town with a population of 107 comes alive every October and November to host the Texas Renaissance Festival, the largest and most acclaimed Renaissance-themed event in the nation. Costumes are not required for guests, but many take […]
Designer of the Week: Brandford Kudowor
May 7, 2014 by
Suc-cess: the fact of getting or achieving wealth, respect or fame. If this is what the world considers success, Merriam Webster might want to rethink its definition. When Brandford Kudowor considers what success means, it’s more about the journey rather than the destination. If that’s the case, Kudowor is overly qualified in the success category. Not only […]
The Hub@TTU Is Officially The Best!
April 1, 2014 by
Well, technically. Last Saturday The Hub sent a few staff members down to League City, Texas to the Society of Professional Journalism Conference for Region 8. Needless to say, it was an award-winning trip, but that’s not how it started. Friday 1:50 p.m.: Abigail Arroyos, Alicia Keene, and I were all on the same flight […]
Texas Tech Does TEDx
January 29, 2014 by
If you google who the best American poets are, you might find names like Walt Whitman, Emily Dickinson, and Robert Frost. Those artists might be interesting to some, but what about the up-and-comings from new generations? Robyn Adams, a sophomore journalism major from Houston, is a fan of spoken word. In fact, she said she […]
Started From The Bottom, a Review
December 3, 2013 by
The first time I heard their music I had randomly stumbled upon it via Spotify, and needless to say, I was intrigued. A guy who chooses to ‘wear moccasins someone else has been walkin’ in’ and raps about gay marriage like a boss? Yeah, I’m listening. Last week I attended my first Macklemore and Ryan […]
