The Texas Cockroach
Blog URL http://www.texascockroach.com
Tags Texas, satire, humor, smal town, football, church, redneck, hill country, trucks
The Texas Cockroach is a satirical newspaper from the mythical small town of LaCucaracha, Texas. The Texas Cockroach parodies the unique culture, lifestyle and politics found nowhere else but Texas.
Latest Blog Posts
- Gideon Bibles Mysteriously Appear in School Lockers on Nov 26, 2009 in frontpage
The same time every year, a miraculous event occurs at all LISD campuses. Between 2nd and 3rd period, all students discover a free Bible from the Gideons has appeared in their lockers – even locked ones. It has become somewhat of game for students...
- ED Ads Spark a Rise in Local Protests on Nov 24, 2009 in frontpage
The Secret Society of Wives Against ED Treatment (SSWAED) staged another round of protest today. In an act of civil disobedience, the Secret Society overloaded the prescription refill system at Ed’s Pharmacy, which consists of Ed’s wife Clara ans...
- Unsolicited Advice from Old People: Coping with Your Daughter-in-Law During the Holidays on Nov 24, 2009 in frontpage
The holidays are a special time for families to get together and grow closer. But, your daughter-in-law will probably try to sabotage it. I’m going to do my best to write a few columns about how to celebrate a joyful holiday season with your family...
- Dinner at 5, Luby’s Coming To LaCucaracha! on Nov 21, 2009 in frontpage
Sources have confirmed that the building under top secret construction at the corner of Alamo St. and Moses Austin St. is, surprisingly, a Luby’s Cafeteria. The site has been under development for some time, but there has never been any indicatio...
- Snuggie Wearing Family Mistaken For Druids, Run Out Of Town on Nov 17, 2009 in frontpage
Last Friday, the Shanahan family, Doug, Julie and daughter Cindy, decided to take in a movie at the LaCucaracha Palace Theatre. Because the historic movie house can be a bit ‘drafty’, the Shanahan’s decided to wear their new Snuggies to stay...
- UTHSC Biotech Institute Announces Discovery of “Football Star” Gene on Nov 17, 2009 in frontpage
The University of Texas Health Science Center’s Biotech Institute announced today the discovery of the “football star” gene. The Institute, in conjunction with the University of Texas at Austin, studied a large sample of high school freshman fo...
- She’s The Sheriff – The Movie on Nov 17, 2009 in frontpage
Dear Editor,I do not want to take up too much of your time, so I will be brief. I recently heard that the geniuses in Hollywood are turning the old television series, The A-Team, into a full length feature film. To this I say, “WTF?” I’m...
