Abigail Rosenthal

14 hours ago | chron.com | Abigail Rosenthal

Welcome to the Texas Canon, a series that dives into the movies, TV shows, books, albums and more that represent us and reach far beyond the Lone Star State's borders. Today, we look at Denton pop-punk band Bowling for Soup's 2004 song, "Ohio (Come Back to Texas)."Texas rightfully isn't known for its pop-punk scene.

1 day ago | medium.com | Abigail Rosenthal

This week, Abbie revisits the unforgettable story of Marie Antoinette. First shared in an earlier column, Encore Marie Antoinette reflects on what made the Queen of France so captivating — and so condemned. Was she a symbol, a scapegoat, or simply herself? Last night, I read to its sad finale Stefan Zweig’s can’t-be-more-definitive biography of Marie Antoinette, the unluckiest Queen of France.

3 weeks ago | chron.com | Abigail Rosenthal

Move over, Johnson Space Center. Texas has a new tourism hotspot for space enthusiasts: Van Horn, Texas, where the right amount of money can send you to (sort of) space aboard Blue Origin's revolutionary New Shepard rocket. Earlier this week, Jeff Bezos' space exploration company Blue Origin launched a flight of six women 62 miles above Earth's surface, marketing it as a historic moment for space travel and womankind.

1 month ago | 365thingsaustin.com | Abigail Rosenthal

It’s almost time for a springtime tradition in Austin: the annual ABC Kite Fest, where people of all ages head outside to see some very cool kites soaring over the park. The ABC Kite Fest is beloved by Austinites of all ages, whether you’re a seasoned kite flyer or an enthusiastic spectator. Here’s what to know for this year’s kite festival.

1 month ago | chron.com | Abigail Rosenthal

Post Malone performing in his Murphy's belt buckle at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo on March 18, 2025. Cassie Stricker/Houston Livestock Show and RodeoThere were a few things notable about Post Malone's Tuesday night performance at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. His bare feet. The several cigarettes he lit on-stage. That he seemingly brought his own red Solo cups.