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The State of Texas: Muslims Detained In Texas Airports After Trump Issues Travel Ban
Plus: A mosque burns down in Victoria, a federal judge extends an injunction blocking the state’s fetal burial rule, and the little town of Buda must move a very big tree.
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How The Refugee Ban Is Affecting Texas
A snapshot of two of Texas’s busiest airports in the aftermath of the refugee ban.
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Myles Garrett Pens A Love Letter To Aggieland—Specifically, Its Tacos
Former Aggie defensive end bids farewell to Fuego’s tacos.
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This Week in Texas Energy: Movement in the Permian, Pipeline Protests, and More
Here are a few of the biggest headlines in Texas energy this week.
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R.G.’s Roundup: Big Holes, Budget Tricks, and Trump
Our favorite political reads of the week.
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Trump’s Protectionism Could Harm Texas
Consumers, refineries, computer makers, and Toyota could feel the pain from new president’s proposals.
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Mysteries of Musicians Past
Uncovering the story of a long-lost gospel pioneer who influenced the shape of music to come.
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The Woman Behind the ’Boys
How Charlotte Jones Anderson, the chief brand officer and executive vice president for the Dallas Cowboys, helped build the organization into a $4 billion behemoth.
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There and Back Again
The return of Terry Allen.
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Central Intelligence
During the 2016 presidential campaign, much of the mainstream media failed to understand voters in Middle America. Not Dan Rather. His early recognition of Trump’s viability, and a late embrace of social media, has made the 85-year-old Wharton native more relevant than ever.
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Texas Monthly’s Cook Like a Texan Feast
Texas Monthly and Infiniti invite you on a culinary road trip through the pages of Texas Monthly all in one special evening showcasing a roster of acclaimed Texas talent.
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The State of Texas: Trump Mulls Huge Tax On Imports From Mexico
Plus: State lawmakers hold an anti-Islam summit at the Capitol, charges are dropped against a woman involved in a controversial Fort Worth arrest, and a San Antonio cop gets fired again for another poop-related incident.
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The State of Texas: Trump Signs Executive Orders Targeting Immigration
Plus: Greg Abbott threatens to oust sheriffs who defy him with sanctuary policies, the AARP rips the quality of nursing homes in Texas, and a teacher’s aide in Mesquite fakes having cancer.
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The White Shaman Mural
Lower Pecos River, near Del Rio.
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Could Ted Cruz Be A Baller?
He probably wishes he were a little bit taller.
Most Read
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Federal Judge Rules That Pasadena’s Election Rules Discriminated Against Latinos
Pasadena is now a compelling case study for the argument against defanging the Voting Rights Act.
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Texas 7 Ways at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™
For 20 nights during the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™, NRG Stadium is transformed into a world-class rodeo arena, entertaining 1.34 million fans during 2016 RodeoHouston®. Join in the fun and enjoy Texas 7 ways this year at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™.
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Scenes from a Divided State
On the weekend Donald Trump became the forty-fifth president of the United States, everyone called for unity—so long as the other side would just agree with them.
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Farewell to a Fond Friend
Executive editor Mimi Swartz says goodbye to Tom Curtis, a writer, reporter, and former Texas Monthly contributor, who died earlier this week.
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Politics
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Flush With Power
You’ve probably heard about the bathroom bill—and you’re going to hear a lot more—but here’s a behind-the-scenes look at the legislature and the politicians, lobbyists, agitators, and donors who really run the show.
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The Power Behind the Throne
In his second session as lieutenant governor, Dan Patrick has become the most influential person in Texas politics. Will his attempt to legislate who uses which bathroom slip him up?
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The Senate Suddenly Warms Up to Schools
Is the new study by Dan Patrick’s Senate a cover for private school vouchers?
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Matthew Dowd on Ted Cruz and Why The Political Parties Are Dinosaurs
ABC commentator talks about how to change the Texas political landscape.
Food
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Here’s the Beef
And the crab cakes, pork chops, and black-eyed-pea gumbo. It’s all here at Ronnie Killen’s latest and greatest.
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Carne Guisada
Get on the gravy train.
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Where To Eat Now 2017
Check out our roundup of last year’s best new restaurants, where you can sink your teeth into everything from jellyfish salad to the world’s finest beefsteak.
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Now You Can Enjoy a Delicious Bowl of Tim Duncan in the Morning
H-E-B’s ”Slam Duncan-O’s” will spur you on to a great day.
Travel
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Don’t Worry, Be Pappy
Enjoy one of the rarest—and tastiest—whiskeys known to man.
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To Bee or Not to Bee
The loss of the honeybee would be catastrophic to our planet. Here’s what you can do to help.
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2017 Travel Inspiration
Looking back on last year’s best stories to plan this year’s wanderings.
Current Issue
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Flush With Power
You’ve probably heard about the bathroom bill—and you’re going to hear a lot more—but here’s a behind-the-scenes look at the legislature and the politicians, lobbyists, agitators, and donors who really run the show.
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The Power Behind the Throne
In his second session as lieutenant governor, Dan Patrick has become the most influential person in Texas politics. Will his attempt to legislate who uses which bathroom slip him up?
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The Sons Also Rise
At his peak, Emilio Navaira was known as the King of Tejano and the Garth Brooks of Texas. Now, months after his death, two of his children are following in his footsteps with a little help from Sting.
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The Steve Jobs of West Texas
John Hanke, the creator of Pokémon Go, can trace most of his obsessions to a childhood spent in a small town half an hour southeast of Abilene.
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Great Expectations
Sure, I’d polished my résumé, made the right grades, and kept up with current events. But did I deserve one of the most prestigious scholarships in the world if I wanted it for all the wrong reasons?
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What’s Going Down in Room 312
Motel fiction.
Longform
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The Woman Behind the ’Boys
How Charlotte Jones Anderson, the chief brand officer and executive vice president for the Dallas Cowboys, helped build the organization into a $4 billion behemoth.
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There and Back Again
The return of Terry Allen.
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The Prisoner
Edwin Debrow committed murder at age 12. Now 37, he remains behind bars. When should a child criminal be given a second chance?
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Blood and Sugar
Can one very determined man get a booming Houston suburb to confront its troubled past?