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Eric Benson

Business

Buc-ee’s: The Path to World Domination

The making of a convenience store empire.

Eric Benson Texas Monthly Mar 2019 25min Permalink

Sports

How Chinese Baseball Came to North Texas

Hanging out with the AirHogs of Grand Prairie.

Eric Benson Texas Monthly Aug 2018 10min Permalink

Crime

The FBI Agent Who Can't Stop Thinking About Waco

Twenty-five years after 82 Branch Davidians and 4 federal officers were killed, the lead negotiator at the scene is still arguing about what happened.

Eric Benson Texas Monthly Mar 2018 30min Permalink

Arts Politics

Does Beto O’Rourke Stand a Chance Against Ted Cruz?

Riding along with the El Paso congressman.

Eric Benson Texas Monthly Dec 2017 35min Permalink

Arts Movies & TV

The Not-So-Secret Life of Terrence Malick

The reclusive director comes out of his shell at 73.

Eric Benson Texas Monthly Mar 2017 20min Permalink