Sports
July 26, 2012
Ricky Williams’ Latest Weirdness
How closely is the former UT running back's foundation linked to a cult-like New Age group called Access Consciousness?
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Politics & Policy
July 26, 2012
Combs endorses Dewhurst
Short take: Late. to. the. party.Having already taken a hard right turn, she tries to move back to the middle. By the time she decides which office to run for, she’s going to be dizzy from all the twists and turns she has taken.
Eat My Words
July 26, 2012
The Tickets are Coming! Texas Monthly BBQ Festival Tickets on Sale Today
Do you smother your meats in tangy barbecue sauce? Have you ever planned a road trip just to devour some Central Texas barbecue? Would you stand in a three-hour line for a single serving of brisket at Franklin Barbecue? Well, ready your wallets my fellow
July 26, 2012
Could Corporate Sponsors Plug the Holes in TPWD’s Budget?
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is seeking corporate sponsors.
July 25, 2012
Meet Five Texans Preparing For the Apocalypse
With December 21, 2012 rapidly approaching (only 148 days away!), so-called doomsday "preppers" are on the rise in Texas.
Health
July 25, 2012
West Nile Virus Reaches Epidemic Levels in Texas
An unusually high number of West Nile virus cases in North Texas have led officials to label the outbreak an epidemic.
Eat My Words
July 25, 2012
Trento chefs Alex Kahn and Andreas Exarhos discuss their new Italian restaurant
Seven months ago, Austin was introduced to a new Italian restaurant – Trento – from former Congress chefs Alex Kahn and Andreas Exarhos. In the short amount of time this neighborhood restaurant has been open, Trento has been turning heads and catching the attention of palates across the city. Chefs Kahn and
Politics & Policy
July 25, 2012
High SA turnout could boost Wentworth
An unanticipated surge of early voting in Bexar County could benefit hometown state Senate candidate Jeff Wentworth in the high-profile race for state Senate district 25. On Monday, the first day of early voting, 4,705 voters cast ballots in the Republican primary, a rate of 540 votes per
Critters
July 24, 2012
Bunnies Returned to Galveston Sanctuary
Nine days after two bunnies were stolen from a Galveston Island bunny sanctuary, the rabbits were returned to their home.
Politics & Policy
July 23, 2012
The last debate is now history [see UPDATE, below]
Dewhurst gave his best performance of the campaign, but it may not matter. He still has a tendency to be stiff and wooden. It’s almost painful to watch him struggle to achieve fluency. Cruz has a big edge as a speaker; he reeled off points, “One…two…three…four.” It was good debating
Eat My Words
July 23, 2012
David Guerrero talks Peruvian cuisine, overcoming brain cancer, and Houston diners
A few weeks ago, Pat Sharpe – Texas Monthly’s food editor – helped judge the Woodlands Grand Rendezvous Tasting and Chef’s Showcase in which David Guerrero, former executive chef of Samba Grille in Houston, ended up winning for his flavor-packed Peruvian beef hearts dish. Recently, the Ecuadorian-born chef shared his remarkable story
BBQ Joint Reviews
July 21, 2012
JMueller BBQ – Closed
Update: This joint is CLOSED. Pitmaster John Mueller was unceremoniously relieved of his duties by his sister LeAnn Mueller who owns the place. She has reopened with the new name La Barbecue. I’ll
BBQ Joint Reviews
July 20, 2012
Louie Mueller Barbecue
In the words of owner Wayne Mueller, black pepper is a food group at Louie Mueller Barbecue, in Taylor. There isn’t a whole lot that it doesn’t go into, and its pervasiveness around the restaurant means it will find its way into unexpected places like your cup of
Eat My Words
July 19, 2012
It’s Very Easy Being Green (Just Use Edamame)
I love it when restaurants send you easy summer recipes out of the blue (or in this case, out of the green). Shinjuku Station is a hobbit hole of a Japanese restaurant in Fort Worth—yes, yes, I’m mixing cultures, but you know what I mean; it’s small and cute—that
Politics & Policy
July 19, 2012
Politico: In Austin, Obama predicts Texas will be a swing state
From Politco 7/18: When Barack Obama asserted Tuesday that Texas will be a swing state “soon,” he was echoing the belief, commonly held among Democrats, that the state’s changing demographics make the transition from red to blue inevitable. Howard Dean was so confident of it that in
Politics & Policy
July 19, 2012
Betting against Perry
I came across this article yesterday in the daily Kaiser Health News: Texas Gov. Rick Perry says he rejects the “Obamacare power grab” and will block measures expanding health insurance to millions in his state. The country’s second-biggest health insurer is betting he won’t succeed. The same
Eat My Words
July 18, 2012
Bowery, An Upscale Hot Dog Restaurant, Opens in Dallas Today
Attention Dallas foodies: Bowery – an upscale hot dog restaurant on McKinney Avenue – is opening its doors to the public today. The restaurant’s menu includes a host of American classics, such as an upscale Korn Dog and a spicy Chili Kicker, with a number of global
Politics & Policy
July 17, 2012
Dewhurst, Cruz spar to a draw; Leppert endorses Dewhurst
I was not able to live-blog the debate, as I had intended to do, but I did take extensive notes during the Q&A, and the responses appear below: HEALTH CARE The first question was about Medicaid expansion: Texas hospitals say no Medicaid expansion mean that more people will be showing
Politics & Policy
July 17, 2012
The last Senate debate
I’ll be liveblogging the debate tonight. It will be televised on the Belo stations in Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and Austin.
July 17, 2012
George W. Bush’s Armchair Economic Advice
The George W. Bush Institute released its first book today, titled "The 4 Percent Solution: Unleashing the Economic Growth America Needs."
Eat My Words
July 16, 2012
Eric Silverstein on his newest venture: Trailer Food Tuesdays
At the forefront of every movement is a leader, and if there is one person that has taken the reins to guide the Austin food trailer movement in the right direction that individual is Eric Silverstein – owner of The Peached Tortilla and
July 15, 2012
Half Speed Ahead
Posting will be light at the TM Daily Post this week. But you'll still find us at TexasMonthly.com and on Twitter and Facebook.
Food & Drink
July 13, 2012
Should Booze Be Served at the Alamo Complex?
A new rule from the General Land Office is set to allow caterers to serve alcohol at events held in Alamo Hall, a building that is not within the 1836 bounds of the fort.
July 13, 2012
Help the Queens Zoo Name Its New Longhorn Calf
The zoo is seeking a name for its longhorn calf, born in late May.
Sports
July 13, 2012
The New Uniforms of the New Aggies
Texas A&M and ADIDAS unveiled the Aggies's brand-new, ready-for-the SEC football uniforms on Thursday.
Politics & Policy
July 12, 2012
Politico: Cruz leads Senate race
From Politico: The Republican pollster that signaled Dick Lugar’s demise and Deb Fischer’s late surge is now flagging an upset in the making in the Texas Senate race. Tea party favorite Ted Cruz is leading Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst 47 percent to 38 percent in the GOP
Eat My Words
July 12, 2012
Want to Cook and Chat with Paul Qui?
There has been a lot of buzz surrounding former Uchiko chef Paul Qui these past few weeks regarding what’s next for the recent Top Chef victor. Qui officially announced he will reveal all the details of his next endeavor in a few weeks during a
Music
July 12, 2012
Fun Fun Fun Fest 2012 Lineup Revealed at Bingo Parlor
The increasingly prominent Austin music festival unveiled the lineup for its seventh incarnation around midnight with a game of Bingo in East Austin.
Business
July 11, 2012
Scofflaws Not Paying Their Toll Bills Are Revealed
The North Texas Tollway Authority published a list of more than 26,000 offenders who allegedly owe the system thousands of dollars.
Politics & Policy
July 11, 2012
Racial Tensions in Jasper Still High
Jasper is still reeling one month after the city's first black police chief was fired by a majority-white city council.
July 10, 2012
Academy Versus Academi
The private security firm once known as Blackwater changed its name (for the second time) to Academi last year. Katy-based Academy Sports and Outdoors has cried foul, filing a federal lawsuit.
Border & Immigration
July 10, 2012
Details About Shooting of Matamoros Man Still Emerging
How did a thirty-year-old Mexican man end up dead on the Mexican side of the Rio Grande in Matamoros?
Eat My Words
July 10, 2012
Marcus Samuelsson talks ‘Yes, Chef,’ Texas cuisine, and transforming Harlem
At the prime age of 42, Marcus Samuelsson has already attained a lifetime of culinary success. As a 24-year-old chef, he became the youngest chef ever to receive a three-star rating from The New York Times; in 2003, he received the “Best Chef: New York City” award from the James Beard
Politics & Policy
July 9, 2012
Keys to the Senate runoff
Cruz’s strength in the primary was the suburbs. He won Collin, Denton, and Montgomery counties and fought Dewhurst to a draw in Fort Bend. Dewhurst underperformed in the cities and the suburbs but swamped Cruz in rural Texas. Collin County: Cruz 35.45% Dewhurst 30.65% Denton County: Cruz 34.73% Dewhurst 31.42%
Music
July 9, 2012
For the Toadies, a Fresh Start
Success has never come easy for the Toadies, but the Fort Worth-based rock band is back with its fifth studio album Play. Rock. Music.
Business
July 6, 2012
The Week in Business: Health Care in Texas Lags Behind Other States
Texas came in last place for health care delivery in a new federal study.
July 6, 2012
Man Allegedly Collects Dead Mother’s Social Security for 26 Years
An investigation by the SSA found that a Conroe man has been cashing in on his deceased mother's social security checks since 1984.
July 6, 2012
Aggies Build Human Wall to Keep Westboro Baptist Church from Protesting Funeral
Some 650 Aggies came out to form a human "Maroon Wall" around a College Station church where the funeral of fallen Aggie, Lt. Col. Roy Tisdale, was taking place.
July 6, 2012
Could the “God” Particle Have Been Discovered in Texas?
At least two news outlets found Texas angles for the Higgs boson discovery at CERN.
Critters
July 5, 2012
UTSA Grad Student Moved to Hospital After Chimp Attack
A week after he was mauled by two chimpanzees at a South African sanctuary, Andrew Oberle is hospitalized in stable condition.
Sports
July 5, 2012
Meet Roger Federer’s Former Coach
Peter Lundgren, Roger Federer's longtime coach, now lives and works in Houston.
Style & Design
July 3, 2012
McAllen’s Dazzling New Public Library
Take a virtual tour of the new McAllen Public Library, built inside an abandoned Walmart.
Music
July 3, 2012
ICYMI: ‘Mariachi High’ and the Students of Zapata High School
Watch the heartwarming documentary PBS aired a high school mariachi band from the Rio Grande Valley.
July 2, 2012
Sex Scandal Rocks Lackland Air Force Base
Some 31 female trainees have accused twelve instructors of sexual misconduct.
Politics & Policy
July 2, 2012
Six Things to Know About the Mexican Presidential Election
Mexico appears to have elected a dashing new president, Enrique Peña Nieto, heralding a return to rule by the Institutional Revolutionary Party.
Texas History
July 2, 2012
Galveston Moves One Step Closer to Embracing Jack Johnson
A group of Galvestonians work to open Jack Johnson Park, the city's latest effort to reclaim its most famous son since turning its back on him a century ago.