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Texas Man Who Got Ten Years in Prison For a Deadly Car Crash Gets a Second Chance
James Fulton, who was sentenced to ten years in prison for killing a young woman in a Tyler car accident, will get a new punishment trial, the 12th Court of Appeals in Tyler ruled last week. The ruling by the three-justice panel sheds further light on a difficult legal and moral issue I wrote about in a March feature story: When Does an Accident Become a Crime? In May 2016,… Read Story
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Aaron Watson: “I Relate More to Johnny Cash Than to Billy Graham, But They Both Loved Them Some Jesus”
On this week’s National Podcast of Texas, the fiercely independent musician discusses his new album, spirituality, and his country music heroes.
Royce Brooks: “Our Priority Is Making the Biggest, Best Run at Flipping Control of the State House”
On this week’s National Podcast of Texas, the executive director of Annie’s List discusses representational democracy in Texas and the debate over how progressive is too progressive.
Bushwick Bill: “I’m Not Going to Allow People to Love Me for Who I’m Not”
On a special National Podcast of Texas, a never-before-heard 2013 conversation with the Houston hip-hop pioneer about finding God, expelling demons, and his attempt to reshape his legacy.
S. Craig Watkins: “Millennials Are in Pursuit of Opportunity and Dignity, Not Wealth and Celebrity”
On this week’s National Podcast of Texas, the UT media scholar and ‘Don’t Knock the Hustle’ author outlines how millennials are defying stereotypes and creating a “new innovation economy.”
Current Issue: June 2019
Her Daughter Was Disappeared in Mexico. Despite Cartel Death Threats, She’s Determined to Find Her.
After Josefina De León’s daughter went missing in the Mexican State of Tamaulipas in 2012, she was determined to find her. Seven years later, she hasn’t given up. Read Story
Does Tony Horwitz’s New Book Get Texas Right?
In 'Spying on the South,' the author of the bestselling 'Confederates in the Attic' offers a few pungent opinions about the Lone Star State. Read Story
Joe Exotic: A Dark Journey Into the World of a Man Gone Wild
He called himself the Tiger King and plastered his face on highway billboards in Texas and Oklahoma. He bred big cats, bears, baboons, and more. He lived, with a parade of partners, on the grounds of his private zoo. He threatened a rival with murder—repeatedly, on YouTube—and tried to hire a hit man to do the deed. Read Story
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Texas Man Who Got Ten Years in Prison For a Deadly Car Crash Gets a Second Chance
Justices grant James Fulton a new sentencing hearing: “Tragic consequences do not elevate ordinary negligence to criminal negligence.”
Take an Exclusive Look Inside H-E-B and Favor’s New East Austin Tech Hub
The 81,000-square-foot office space is part of H-E-B’s reimagining of itself as a technology company.
A Eulogy for Alan Peppard, the Arbiter of Dallas Society
Peppard was the last of his breed, covering with panache the feuds and foibles of his city’s bold-faced names.
How Did the Dallas Courthouse Gunman Get Radicalized?
Brian Clyde, who was killed at the Earl Cabell Federal Building on Monday, swam in the dark waters of internet troll culture.
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The Great Northern BBQ Road Trip
An intrepid Texas barbecue editor seeks out smoked meats on a long drive from Minnesota to Ontario.
The Best Texas Restaurants in Every City
We've compiled our favorites from the past three years into one handy article.
Barbecue Flatbreads Set Liberty Barbecue Apart From John Brotherton’s Other Joint
The pitmaster behind Pflugerville’s successful Black Iron Barbecue tries a new formula in Round Rock.
Dining Guide: Highlights From Our June 2019 Issue
We review more than sixty restaurants each month. Here’s a peek at what’s new!
2019 Readers’ Choice BBQ Bracket: Vote in the Quarterfinal Round
Only one newbie made it to this round. Only you can determine whether they land in the finals!
Recipe: Paletas From Chef Ford Fry’s Tex-Mex Cookbook
The Superica restaurateur offers recipes for comfort classics, from the famous Felix queso to grilled Gulf oysters divorciados.
The Masters of Brisket Pastrami Now Have a Deli
The fermentation game is strong at farmers' market favorite Mum Foods, which opened a new space in Austin.
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Plus: Don’t forget to vote in the Texas Monthly Readers’ Choice barbecue bracket.
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In 2011 Callie Quinn moved from Austin to Chile to experience a new way of life. Then she met a charming fellow foreigner—and almost lost everything.
The Jackie Robinson of Rodeo
Five decades ago, Myrtis Dightman broke the color barrier in professional rodeo and became one of the best bull riders who ever lived. But his imprint on the sport was only just beginning.
Schlitterbahn’s Tragic Slide
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.
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Collection: Summer Travel 2019
We’ve put together a number of options for you to get out and see the state—and often stay cool while you do it.
Sea Rim State Park’s Fragile Magic
The park offers quiet coastland and abundant wildlife, and feels like a defiant bulwark against some very particular cares of urban life.
Summer Itinerary: A Weekend in Dallas
Where to stay, shop, eat, drink, and explore its thriving arts and sports scenes.
Too Many Visitors Miss Out on Houston’s Diversity
If the city hopes to become a tourist draw, it should market its multiculturalism, not the same lineup of attractions found elsewhere.
The Restoration of Mineral Wells’ Historic Baker Hotel Is (Finally) About to Begin
After a decade-long effort, developers says they’ve secured the funding they need for a $65 million, three-year renovation.
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