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Dennett's classic story raises deep philosophical questions about identity and consciousness.

After the Horned Frogs beat UT Saturday, reports that the Longhorns passed on Dykes for Steve Sarkisian left Texas fans wondering, “What if?”

Texas GOP delegates earlier this month voted on a platform item urging the state legislature to put Texit, the ...

Why Texas secession would be as much a logistical nightmare as a romantic fantasy The Texas Constitution Replay Video UP NEXT AUSTIN — The first line of House Bill 1359 could almost serve as the preface to the opening credits of a western movie from a bygone era as the image of a scrappy garrison of patriots gazing over the rugged frontier of the Hill Country fills the screen. Music from a harmonica and an acoustic guitar swells in the background as the words come into view. "An act rel...

Texas founding father Stephen F. Austin insisted Texas could not survive without slavery FacebookTwitterEmail 1of5 A photo of Charlie and Isabella Brown. He was an ex-slave who became the largest taxpayer in Brazoria County and died a millionaire. Brown built a business domain in Brazoria County and eventually purchased the plantation where his wife, Isabella, had once worked as a slave. Isabella died Jan. 30, 1906. Charlie died Aug. 30, 1920.Gary Coronado, Staff / Houston ChronicleShow MoreSho...

Texas founding father Stephen F. Austin insisted Texas could not survive without slavery FacebookTwitterEmail 1of5 A photo of Charlie and Isabella Brown. He was an ex-slave who became the largest taxpayer in Brazoria County and died a millionaire. Brown built a business domain in Brazoria County and eventually purchased the plantation where his wife, Isabella, had once worked as a slave. Isabella died Jan. 30, 1906. Charlie died Aug. 30, 1920.Gary Coronado, Staff / Houston ChronicleShow MoreSho...