irresponsible speculation

Is James Harden's Beard Costing the Rockets?

An Albuquerque TV station's report on beard cleanliness went viral this week. Does it help explain the MVP runner-up's playoff woes?

05/07/2015 By Cort McMurray


In Praise of Kitsch

Houston is the town too busy for taste, where the only relevant question is, "Does it look cool?"

05/04/2015 By Cort McMurray


Bring Back the Astros' Shooting Star Jerseys, Permanently

Last weekend, the 'Stros wore throwback uniforms to celebrate the Astrodome's 50th anniversary. Their superiority was obvious.

04/23/2015 By Cort McMurray


A Mormon's Take On The Book of Mormon

The Book of Mormon may be protected speech, but it's still pretty offensive.

01/22/2015 By Cort McMurray

Cold Weather Comfort Food

Winter Is Coming: Stock Up on Pierogie

For a Polish kid from upstate New York, there is only one place in Houston where December feels right: Polonia.

12/09/2014 By Cort McMurray


Destiny's Child Lane? Let's Just Rename the City

What better way to improve Houston's image than adopting the name of our most beloved celebrity?

10/28/2014 By Cort McMurray

a modest proposal

Why Houston Should Host The 2022 Winter Olympics

Oslo just bowed out of the competition to host the next winter games. Who's left? Kazakhstan, China, and—us.

10/09/2014 By Cort McMurray


Why Houston Hasn't Embraced José Altuve

The second baseman just won the American League batting title, but the Astros have lost our support.

10/03/2014 By Cort McMurray


Sushi at the Pasadena Kroger

A disorienting trip to the grocery store triggers memories of Cort McMurray's grandfather, and a less complicated life.

09/25/2014 By Cort McMurray


Apologia Pro Urbe Sua, Part II

Why do so many Houstonians flee the city for the suburbs? Cort McMurray has a few ideas.

09/16/2014 By Cort McMurray


Is Galveston Ready for Nuclear Barge Sturgis?

A floating nuclear reactor from the 1960s will arrive later this year to be disassembled by the Army Corps of Engineers. What could go wrong?

09/09/2014 By Cort McMurray


Apologia Pro Urbe Sua

Houston is not New York and never will be. Deal with it.

09/02/2014 By Cort McMurray