Dec 18, 2018 — By Carlos Sanchez

Carlos Sanchez speaks with a Texas congressman on the appropriations committee ahead of Friday’s possible shutdown of some parts of the federal government.

Dec 17, 2018 — By Andy Langer

The historian and author on how we reassess past presidencies and when he believes we’ll have enough perspective to begin judging Trump's.

Dec 10, 2018 — By Andy Langer

On our latest podcast, the co-director of the Texas Children’s Hospital Center for Vaccine Development offers a warning about the rise of the anti-vaccine movement and Texas’s risk of a measles outbreak.

Dec 7, 2018 — By Daniel Vaughn

The East Texas chain of Bodacious Bar-B-Q joints lost its founder, Roland Lindsey, in September. His son-in-law Jordan Jackson looks to not only carry on the brand's barbecue legacy, but improve it one location at a time.

Dec 18, 2018 — By Texas Monthly

We review more than sixty restaurants each month. Here’s a peek at what’s new!

Dec 18, 2018 — By Daniel Vaughn

From juicy chicken to a hulking brisket sandwich, the joint offers some of the best barbecue in Hidalgo County.

Dec 13, 2018 — By Daniel Vaughn

The cramped quarters create a challenge, but pitmaster Jay Stearns manages to serve up tender, fatty bites anyway.

Dec 12, 2018 — By Daniel Vaughn

Exciting things are happening as pitmasters join the two cuisines together in new and delicious ways.

Dec 7, 2018 — By Daniel Vaughn

The barbecue is perfectly executed, but make sure to try the airy corn pudding and rich potato salad as well.

Dec 6, 2018 — By Daniel Vaughn

Plus, barbecue joints for sale and a cow who stands head and shoulders above the rest.

Dec 4, 2018 — By Daniel Vaughn

Hollis and Betty Dean first made it onto the top 50 barbecue list 21 years ago. Now, their grandson serves up classic Dean family recipes—with impressive new twists.

Dec 3, 2018 — By Daniel Vaughn

Cole Fullwood smokes the briskets in Roscoe, while wife Amanda smokes everything else at their newer joint, in Snyder.

Jul 20, 2018 — By Skip Hollandsworth

Jeff Henry often said that his goal in life was to make customers of his family’s legendary water parks happy—“to put a smile on their faces, to give them a thrill or two.” It was a beautiful vision. Until it went horribly wrong.

Feb 21, 2018 — By Michael Hall

A decade ago, Gabby Sones accused her parents and five others of running the most depraved child sex ring in Texas history. Now she’s ready to clear their names.

Aug 2, 2016 — By Pamela Colloff

At 11:48 a.m. on August 1, 1966, Charles Whitman began firing his rifle from the top of the University of Texas Tower at anyone and everyone in his sights. At 1:24 p.m., he was gunned down himself. The lives of the people who witnessed the sniper’s spree firsthand would never be the same again.

Jul 21, 2017 — By Skip Hollandsworth

A tale of love and loss on the Plains.