The state has a record 39 contenders in the restaurant industry's biggest awards, including 20 for the debut category of Best Chef: Texas. Read Story
Most Politicians Don’t Court Muslim Voters. Bernie Is Betting on Them in Texas.
In early February, Hasan Minhaj, the popular Muslim American comedian and host of Netflix’s Patriot Act told presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders, “You’re Jewish, but you’re pretty Muslim-ish.” The 78-year-old candidate laughed and responded, “I’ve been called many things in my life, never Muslim-ish.” Two weeks later, Sanders was introduced at the arena where the Mesquite Rodeo is held by one of the most prominent American imams in North Texas, if… Read Story
From The Culture
Celebrating the era when the Big Boys and Butthole Surfers made music that was loud and fast and dangerous. Read Story
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Boomtown, Episode 11: The Last Frontier
Record-breaking oil production in the Permian Basin has brought the boom to the Big Bend's doorstep for the first time. Is it too late to save this pristine landscape?
Daina Ramey Berry on the Courageous and Complex Contributions of Black Women
On the National Podcast of Texas, the coauthor of ‘A Black Women’s History of the United States’ lays out the ways black women transformed America.
Kate Murphy on the Lost Art of Listening
On the National Podcast of Texas, the author of 'You’re Not Listening' argues that by tuning each other out, we’re only hurting ourselves.
Boomtown, Episode 10: The Mitchell Paradox
No oil and gas baron since John D. Rockefeller has made more of an impact on society than George P. Mitchell. But this son of poor Greek immigrants who died a billionaire wanted to leave a legacy beyond oil and gas.
Current Issue: March 2020
Lina Hidalgo’s Year of Living Dangerously
Led by a twentysomething Latina, Democrats now run Harris County, offering a glimpse at what things might look like—for better or for worse—if the party finds itself back on top across Texas. Read Story
Is Houston’s Jonny Rhodes the Most Subversive Chef in the Country?
Rhodes was an unproven 27-year-old chef when he launched Indigo, a tiny restaurant with a radical concept in a low-income Houston neighborhood. Now it's one of the hottest kitchens in the country. Read Story
Eyes on the Skies at Bentsen–Rio Grande Valley State Park
Just along the Texas–Mexico border, this fragile oasis attracts hundreds of birds (and those who watch them). Read Story
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Bull Session: Pete Davidson Isn’t Sorry About Dan Crenshaw After All
Plus, the return of Robert Morrow, Bloomberg hires the “homeless Wi-Fi” guy, and Ronny Jackson reveals the secret to Trump’s excellent health.
Henry Cuellar’s Constituents Are Restless, But Are They Ready for AOC Ally Jessica Cisneros?
Voters in the Laredo-based border district will choose between the eight-term conservative Democrat and a young, progressive immigration attorney who is running an unabashedly left-wing campaign.
Bloomberg Paves the Way for Bernie to Win Texas, According to the Polling
A new poll asks the question that previous ones strongly suggested.
Most Politicians Don’t Court Muslim Voters. Bernie Is Betting on Them in Texas.
Ahead of Super Tuesday, the Sanders campaign has reached out to Muslim voters unlike any campaign before.
Mike Bloomberg’s Pitch to Turn Texas Blue in November Sounds Too Good to Be True—and It Might Be
Idealistic young people in the Bloomberg campaign believe they'll stay in Texas through November. But that's not what top staff are saying.
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With Its Own New Category, Texas Shines in the James Beard Semifinals
The state has a record 39 contenders in the restaurant industry's biggest awards, including 20 for the debut category of Best Chef: Texas.
The Smoked Mollejas of Duval and Jim Hogg Counties
A trip through sparsely populated corners of South Texas reveals an unusual barbecue specialty.
Taco of the Week: Chile Relleno Sausage at Tejas Chocolate & Barbecue
A different sort of Texas Trinity makes for an exceptional taco at this Tomball joint.
Making Sausages In-House Is a Game Changer for Smoke Shack
The San Antonio joint's meat market turns out expert, flavorful links and one of the best hot dogs in Texas.
BBQ News Roundup: Houston’s Vegan Rodeo, Southside Expands Again, and R.I.P. Jim Riscky
Plus: the secrets of couples navigating the additional pressures of a barbecue partnership.
Vera’s Backyard Bar-B-Que Named an American Classic by James Beard Foundation
The 65-year-old Brownsville restaurant specializes in traditional underground pit-smoked cows’ heads.
LaVaca BBQ’s Smoked Tamales Are a Unique Tex-Mex Barbecue Specialty
Lupe and Christine Nevarez’s Port Lavaca joint is a great new option for barbecue in the Coastal Bend.
Dining Guide: Highlights From Our March 2020 Issue
We review more than sixty restaurants each month. Here’s a peek at what’s new!
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The Legend of John Holmes Jenkins
He was a notorious deal maker known for bringing priceless pieces of Texas history back to the state. He was also a suspected forger and arsonist. Thirty years ago, he was found dead in the Colorado River near Austin, and to this day a question remains: Could John Holmes Jenkins have masterminded his own death?
Is Houston’s Jonny Rhodes the Most Subversive Chef in the Country?
Rhodes was an unproven 27-year-old chef when he launched Indigo, a tiny restaurant with a radical concept in a low-income Houston neighborhood. Now it's one of the hottest kitchens in the country.
The Secret Oil Patch Roots of ‘Summer Breeze’
The incredible true story of two brothers raised on the hardscrabble country music of rural West Texas who dropped out, tuned in, found God, and helped launch the seventies soft-rock revolution.
A Battle for the Soul of Marfa
What happens when a wealthy patron wears out his welcome?
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Meanwhile, In Texas
A California man tried to bring his pet possum on a passenger plane, and a clerical error brought a temporary $37 million windfall to a Rowlett couple.
Waxahachie Art and Antiques Curators Live in a Gallery of Their Own
Julie and Bruce Webb's upstairs abode is filled with l'objets d'hearth that are as eclectic as what's downstairs.
What to See, Eat, and Do Near Bentsen–Rio Grande Valley State Park
Outside Bentsen, watch butterflies, dance, and light a candle or two.
Eyes on the Skies at Bentsen–Rio Grande Valley State Park
Just along the Texas–Mexico border, this fragile oasis attracts hundreds of birds (and those who watch them).
The Desk on Hancock Hill
Some forty years ago, a desk was dragged to the top of a hill in Alpine that overlooks the Big Bend. The notebooks stashed inside continue to capture big thoughts from the people who travel there.
