Janet Reno Is No Hero A new biography by Judith Hicks Stiehm ignores Janet Reno's many failures as attorney general. Reason · Dec 2, 2023
Joanna Gaines's giant Christmas tree reminds us why a traditional holiday color scheme will never fall out of favor The designer has dressed her Waco home for the holidays, and her red and gold decorations are a lesson in timelessness Homes & Gardens · Nov 27, 2023
Inside Hotel 1928 – where Art Deco glamor meets Joanna Gaines' signature style The designer renovated a Waco architectural wonder – and it's the most ambitious project on her (already impressive) portfolio Homes & Gardens · Nov 2, 2023
Texas judge’s refusal to marry gay couples goes before state supreme court Texas Supreme Court justices heard arguments Wednesday in the case of a Waco judge who refused to marry same-sex couples. It is unclear when the high court will issue a ruling. The Texas Tribune · Oct 25, 2023
Texans Pete Sessions, Roger Williams both out in whirlwind day to pick U.S. speaker Sessions dropped out of the race after a first round of voting within the Republican conference. Williams entered the race after the apparent front-runner, Tom Emmer of Minnesota, failed to reach the 217-vote threshold, but later on Tuesday evening and the Texas lawmaker was also out. The Texas Tribune · Oct 24, 2023
Who is Pete Sessions and why is he running for House Speaker? Sessions is the longest-serving representative running to become U.S. House Speaker. He previously led the House Republican campaign arm through a record-breaking victory, but he still faces a steep battle to secure the gavel. The Texas Tribune · Oct 23, 2023
Review: Did the Waco Siege Inspire More Violence? Showtime Series Explores the Question The assault on Mount Carmel was meant to bolster the ATF's reputation. It failed. Reason · Aug 4, 2023
Eight Great Places to Live in Texas Over the last two decades, the Texas population has more than doubled, with people drawn to the state's lack of personal income tax and affordable cost of living. Here are eight places to live in Texas for those looking to make the move. Kiplinger · Jul 20, 2023
As demand for skilled workers rises in Texas, work-based educational programs see a resurgence Many Texas residents can opt for a variety of different educational programs that are shorter, more appropriate to their needs and often cost less than a bachelor’s degree. The Texas Tribune · Jun 27, 2023
'Everything is just happy': Joanna Gaines offers a glimpse of her harmonious summer garden Featuring dahlias, lisianthus, and yarrow – we can't get enough of the designer's seasonal Waco garden. Here's how to replicate the look Homes & Gardens · Jun 14, 2023
‘A Man Without a Gun Is Not a Citizen’ Jeffrey Toobin's Homegrown traces the road from Oklahoma City bomber Timothy McVeigh to the January 6 insurrection and MAGA extremism. Texas Observer · May 17, 2023
The infamous Texas siege with a ‘straight line’ to QAnon, right-wing militias, and January 6 Josh Marcus explores a 1993 standoff that influenced generations of extremists and politicians The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2023
Eighty people died in Waco after an FBI standoff gone wrong. Here’s how it became a rallying cry for the far-right Thirty years ago, a 51-day confrontation between law enforcement and David Koresh’s Branch Davidians ended in a catastrophic fire. Clémence Michallon reports The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2023
The Waco siege – 30 years on Thirty years ago on 19 April, 1993, a huge fire engulfed the Mount Carmel Center compound 13 miles outside of Waco, Texas, ending a 51-day stand-off between the government agents and a fringe-religious group, the Branch Davidians. The Week · Apr 19, 2023
Cinemablend · Apr 14, 2023 Waco: The Aftermath Cast: Where You've Seen The Actors Before Here are the major players who make up the Waco: The Aftermath cast.
Tribune News Service · Apr 12, 2023 Review: 'Koresh,' by Stephan Talty NONFICTION: A biography of the charismatic leader of the Branch Davidians, and a riveting account of the ATF raid and FBI siege of their compound in Waco, Texas.
Tribune News Service · Apr 10, 2023 Trump’s resurgence, legislative session could keep Greg Abbott out of presidential race DALLAS — At his large rally last month in Waco, Donald Trump announced that 15 leading Texas Republicans had endorsed his third candidacy for president.
Salon · Apr 6, 2023 Waco siege spawned MAGA: I was there I was in Waco 30 years ago — what happened there should have woken up the nation. Instead it birthed a monster
Salon · Apr 5, 2023 Trump as Jesus: MAGA jumps the shark The elevation of Donald Trump to the level of god or prophet by his followers represents a much larger trend
WhatToWatch · Apr 4, 2023 Waco: The Aftermath — release date, cast and trailer for the new drama sequel Waco: The Aftermath is the follow-up to the 2018 miniseries and will explore what happened to the Branch Davidians after the standoff ended.
Tribune News Service · Mar 30, 2023 Donald Trump trying to lock down Texas before Ron DeSantis joins GOP race for president WACO, Texas — In front of 20,000 supporters jammed into the Waco Regional Airport, Donald Trump slowly recited the names of 15 Texas elected officials who are endorsing his third campaign for the White House.
The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2023 Will the indictment boost Trump’s chances for 2024? The former president and his most ardent supporters seem sure that whipping up anger around the charge will help carry him to re-election. Eric Garcia speaks to analysts, campaigners and Republicans themselves about whether that’s really true
Salon · Mar 30, 2023 Can Biden move the GOP on guns? As the violence continues, simply pointing fingers at Congress isn't enough. This should be Biden's big moment
My Imperfect Life · Mar 29, 2023 Do Branch Davidians still exist today? A look at the religious sect 30 years after the Waco tragedy Here's what you need to know
The Guardian - US · Mar 28, 2023 Colbert on Trump protests: ‘Less Jan 6 and more Jan and six of her friends’ Late-night hosts discuss Trump’s incorrect arrest prediction, his pending criminal investigations and his campaign kick-off rally in Waco, Texas