The Texanist: Is “Hoot” a Texas Nickname?
Q: When I was growing up in a Humble Oil and Refining Company employee camp in Andrews County, I knew a man named Hoot Gibson. After recently seeing that name in an obituary, I did some research and f...
This Seafood Restaurant Is Welcome to California Our Texas
In 2003 a chef named Tyson Cole opened a sushi place called Uchi, ushering in a golden age for restaurants in Austin. Diners fell in love with the menu, which offers Japanese cuisine adapted for Texas...