Jeff Salamon
Jeff Salamon is a senior editor at Texas Monthly and previously served as an editor at The Village Voice and the Austin American-Statesman. His writing has appeared in the New York Times, Rolling Stone, Spin, Details, and Artforum.
Features
A Tale of Six Cities
Modern Texas, as told through the arhcives of Texas Monthly.
Between Hell and Texas
Over the past year, state photographer Wyman Meinzer has roamed the Big Empty, documenting the drought’s toll. Will he ever take another pretty picture?
Dan Rather Pop Quiz!
Six interesting facts about the retired CBS news anchorman found in his new book, Rather Outspoken.
The One-Question Interview With Douglas Brinkley
The author of Cronkite answers the question: What’s the most surprising thing you learned about Walter Cronkite?
Ben Fountain Undoes Dallas
The acclaimed author is publishing his first novel, Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk. And some of his neighbors may not be happy.
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Illegal Immigration (But Didn’t Know Who to Ask)
What’s the deal with the border fence? Are green cards really green? How many undocumented immigrants live in Texas? Any more questions?
A Tale Of Two Endings
The Bucket List
Driving the River Road, in far West Texas; having a drink at the Mansion on Turtle Creek, in Dallas; fishing for bass in Caddo Lake; eating a chicken-fried steak in Strawn; searching for a lightning whelk along the coast; and 58 other things that all Texans must do before they die.
People We’ll Miss—2009
A fond look back at 22 Texans who died in 2009, from Farrah Fawcett and Walter Cronkite to Brandon Lara and Joe Bowman.
Columns | Miscellany
The Rap on Jazz
Is there a place in the genre for hip-hop influences? Houston pianist Jason Moran thinks so.
Mex Appeal
Ricky Martin? Jennifer Lopez? The real Spanish-language stars of the moment are the Monterrey punk, funk, jazz, and hip-hop duo Plastilina Mosh.
Reporter
5 Things You’ll Be Talking About in January
5 Things You’ll Be Talking About in December
5 Things You’ll Be Talking About in November
5 Things You’ll Be Talking About in October
The Mars Volta
Omar Rodríguez-López on the meaning of Noctourniquet, doing a reunion with At the Drive-In, and getting bored.
The Strange Boys
Singer-songwriter Ryan Sambol on the band's new album, Live Music, and more.
Amanda Shires
On her new album, Carrying Lightning, and more.
Los Lonely Boys
On their new album, Rockpango, and more.
Becoming a Songwriter
Hayes Carll on songwriting.
Bun B
On his new album, Trill O.G.; his late partner, Pimp C; and more.
Vinnie Paul Abbott
The former Pantera drummer on the twentieth anniversary of Cowboys From Hell and more.
Paul Wall
The Player
Richardson’s poker pasha says, “Viva Las Vegas.”
6 Things You’ll Be Talking About in September
Web Exclusives
Jacqueline Kelly Returns to the Willows
The Austin-based writer's love of Kenneth Grahame's The Wind in the Willows inspired her to write a sequel to the 1908 classic.
A Q&A With Brené Brown
Brené Brown discusses her book Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead (Gotham Books) and her 2010 TED talk on vulnerability.
The Ron Paul Effect
In the forthcoming Ron Paul’s rEVOLution, journalist Brian Doherty takes an up-close look at the libertarian Texas congressman.
Like a Writer
Bizarre similes pour forth from debut novelist Jonathan Woods’s fingers like wine from a bottomless bottle that is also missing its cork.
Kinky ♥ Rick
In 2006, Kinky Friedman thought he'd be the better governor. In 2011, he is ready for a Perry presidency.
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