With that in mind, the esteemed writers and editors at Chron's culture section have decided to round up our favorite depictions of Texas in media this year. As employed culture writers, we generally have better taste than you,

Saturday's Texas Bowl battle between LSU and Houston will be a matchup featuring a program in transition and a program on the rise. The Tigers (7-5) will be playing their final game under interim coach Frank Wilson to conclude a disappointing 2025 campaign marked by the firing of Brian Kelly and subsequent hiring of Lane Kiffin.