Books
October 24, 2019
Karen Olsson: Novelist, Journalist, and . . . Math Nerd?
In her third book, ‘The Weil Conjectures,’ the Austin author revisits the equations of her youth.
Arts & Entertainment
Sports
October 23, 2019
The Highs and Lows of Cheering the Astros From Standing-Room in the World Series
The communal feeling among the fans who forgo seats at Minute Maid Park makes for a singular experience.
Sports
October 23, 2019
Why Is Astros Management Making It So Hard to Root for the Team Right Now?
After assistant GM Brandon Taubman’s weird behavior following the Houston team's Saturday win, their authorities made things worse.
Books
October 23, 2019
A Garden Grows in West Texas
The coffee table book ‘Marfa Gardens’ proves that there’s more to desert flora than cactus and agave.
Books
October 23, 2019
Texas Book Festival 2019
Not sure what to do this weekend at the state’s biggest literary gathering? We’ve got nearly three dozen ideas.
Sports
October 22, 2019
The Dallas Mavericks Are Now Luka Doncic’s Team. Is He Ready?
As he takes over for the legendary Dirk Nowitzki as the face of the franchise, MFFLs are hoping for more from the young Slovenian than just thrilling play.
Books
October 22, 2019
W.K. Stratton’s Lifelong Obsession With ‘The Wild Bunch’
The Austin author traces the history of the movie that changed his life.
Books
October 22, 2019
Photos of East Austin, Before the Boom
A new book celebrates a pair of well-established African American and Latino communities that are disappearing from Texas’s fastest-growing city.
Books
October 21, 2019
Severo Perez’s Complex Valentine to San Antonio
The filmmaker turned novelist revisits the city of his youth, in all its pain and glory.
Books
October 21, 2019
The Secret Side of Janis Joplin
Holly George-Warren's biography of the Port Arthur singer covers the drugs and excess, of course. But it also uncovers the hard-working professional hidden behind all the live-hard-die-fast trappings.
Books
October 21, 2019
Has Christopher Brown Seen Houston’s Future?
In his second science fiction novel, the Austin writer envisions a dystopia ruled by Space City lawyers.
Books
October 21, 2019
How Ire’ne Lara Silva Learned to Flip the Script
The Edinburg author's latest poetry collection forges strength from a childhood filled with pain.
Books
October 21, 2019
Rachel Monroe’s Life of Crime
In ‘Savage Appetites,’ the Marfa journalist tries to understand her—and other women’s—obsession with violent criminal acts.
Books
October 21, 2019
Attica and Tembi Locke on Texas Memories, Dealing With Writer’s Block, and the Joy of Luby’s
The Houston sisters turned Los Angeles neighbors talk about writing, Texas, and their father’s famous potato recipe.
Books
October 21, 2019
Shaun Hamill Keeps the Horror Close to Home
'A Cosmology of Monsters' brings the haunted house novel to the Texas suburbs.
Books
October 21, 2019
Paul Tough on the Problems With College Today
The author of "The Years That Matter Most" spent a lot of time at UT-Austin—where he saw reason for hope.
Books
October 21, 2019
Why Earl Campbell Matters
A new biography of ‘The Tyler Rose’ demonstrates that the legendary running back’s insistence that he wasn’t a transformative racial figure was too modest by half.
Sports
October 21, 2019
Let’s All Embrace the Fact That José Altuve Is the Greatest Astro of All Time
The MVP of MVPs is still adding to his legendary status.
Food
October 18, 2019
Texas Monthly Recommends: Sarah Jaffe’s ‘This Is Better’
Plus, a clothing company that sports El Paso pride and a one-stop shop for Mexican treats in Houston.
Film & TV
October 17, 2019
The Creator of Amazon’s ‘Undone’ on the Animation Style Born in Texas
Kate Purdy talks about rotoscoping her hometown of San Antonio for the year’s best new TV series.
Film & TV
October 16, 2019
The ‘Walker, Texas Ranger’ Reboot Is No Laughing Matter, Unfortunately
When Jared Padalecki steps into the ass-kicking boots of Chuck Norris, we hope the CW’s new show will honor the original’s comedic legacy.
Art
October 16, 2019
On Texas Time: Carter Watkins, Bead Sculpture Artist
The Austin native talks making a beaded guitar for Shakey Graves—and how a skull on the side of the road helped him find his medium.
Books
October 16, 2019
When Texas Democrats Roamed the Earth
Two new books remind us that the Lone Star State once had a nationally powerful tradition of liberalism.
Style & Design
October 16, 2019
Standard Hat Works Has Been Outfitting Famous Heads for More Than a Century
Waco native Cameron Morris customizes hats for Texans including Aaron Watson and Charley Crockett.
Music
October 15, 2019
In Praise of ACL’s Late Night Shows Series
Music still sounds different coming from more intimate venues, where daytime festival acts can take center stage.
Sports
October 14, 2019
A Brief History of Cowboys Fans Demanding Jason Garrett’s Firing
Losing to the Jets, Jason? The Jets??
Style & Design
October 14, 2019
Lizzo-Themed Cowboy Hats and Custom Chaps: The Best Westernwear Looks at ACL
Fringe, rhinestones, and boots were in full display at the Austin music festival.
Film & TV
October 14, 2019
In ‘United Tacos of America,’ Austin Duo Go on the Ultimate Road Trip
Mando Rayo and Jarod Neece connect tacos with community issues in their new show on Robert Rodriguez's El Rey Network.
Arts & Entertainment
October 14, 2019
When ‘Angels in America’ Came to East Texas
Twenty years ago my hometown made national headlines when the local college staged an internationally acclaimed play about gay men and the AIDS crisis. The people I grew up with are still feeling the aftershocks.
Books
October 11, 2019
Trapped Inside Don Hertzfeldt’s World
The reclusive Austin-based animator is reissuing his cult graphic novel.
Sports
October 11, 2019
May We Never Stop Being in Awe of Simone Biles
The Texas gymnastics star is poised to set yet another record at this weekend’s finals.
Sports
October 11, 2019
Why Oklahoma and Alabama Would Be Nothing Without Texas
Sure, they’ve had the better football teams in recent years. But we’re still the better state.
Art
October 10, 2019
Illustrator Arturo Torres Brings Basketball, Movies, and Other Things to Life on the Page
The Dallas-based artist has collaborated with writer Shea Serrano on multiple ‘New York Times’ best-sellers.
Music
October 10, 2019
How Big Thief’s New Album Brought Guitarist Buck Meek Back Home to Texas
The band’s guitarist discusses how his Wimberley roots informed the band’s latest release ’Two Hands.’
Film & TV
October 9, 2019
Shea Serrano Talks Selena, The Rock, and the Movies That Opened Up His World
The best-selling Texan author takes on the silver screen in his latest book.
Books
October 8, 2019
Cristela Alonzo’s ‘Mixtape Memoir’ Is an Ode to Her South Texas Roots
South Texas–born Comedian Cristela Alonzo tells the story of her life through songs.
Sports
October 8, 2019
More Than a Game
One month after a man from Plano drove to El Paso and murdered 22 people, a high school football game between the two communities became a chance to heal.
Sports
October 7, 2019
Ted Cruz and Beto O’Rourke Are Both Pretty Disgusted About the NBA Pandering to China
Houston Rockets GM Daryl Morey tweeted support for protesters in Hong Kong, and all hell broke loose—in ways that even united the two rivals.
Music
October 7, 2019
Kacey Musgraves’s “Yeehaw” Chant, and Other ACL 2019 Highlights
Texan stars dominated the annual Zilker Park festival.
Art
October 4, 2019
How Zines Are Revolutionizing San Antonio’s Art Scene
Artists are preparing to launch the city’s largest zine festival on October 5th.
Film & TV
October 4, 2019
Texas Monthly Recommends: Matthew McConaughey in So-Bad-It’s-Good “Serenity”
Plus, a melancholy Norah Jones duet, Austin singer Christelle Bofale’s EP, and chef Aarón Sanchéz’s new memoir.
Film & TV
October 4, 2019
A New Documentary Exposes the Dark Truth of a West Texas Massacre
'Porvenir, Texas' explores the search for justice after 15 Mexican-Americans were killed at the hands of the Texas Rangers.
Style & Design
October 4, 2019
Your ACL Style Guide for the Apocalyptic Heat
The October music festival is still landing smackdab in the middle of a Texas summer. Here’s how to dress.
Sports
October 3, 2019
A Bandwagon Fan’s Guide to SMU Football
The Ponies are ranked for the first time since 1986. What you need to know about the hottest college team in Texas.
Sports
October 3, 2019
Will Justin Verlander and Gerrit Cole Carry the Astros to the World Series?
As Houston begins its playoff run, let’s pause and appreciate the Cy Young contenders who powered this season’s best team in baseball.
Music
October 3, 2019
Remembering the Rio Grande Valley Punk Scene Veteran Eric Fly
He was the sort of local icon that lives at the heart of every enduring, tight-knit music scene.
Arts & Entertainment
October 2, 2019
A Dallas Director Opens a Virtual Window to World War I in Austin
Academy Award winner Brandon Oldenburg discusses conceptualizing War Remains, an interactive virtual reality experience.
Music
September 30, 2019
My Friend Spotted a 44-Year-Old Photo of Himself in Ken Burns’s “Country Music” Documentary
The story behind the story behind Austinite Mike Shea’s three seconds of international fame.
Film & TV
September 27, 2019
Will ‘Saturday Night Live’ Finally Make the Most of Woody Harrelson?
The versatile Texas actor will host the show again this weekend for its 45th season opener.
Film & TV
September 27, 2019
Texas Is Inextricable From Film Festival Darling ‘The Vast of Night’
Andrew Patterson’s small-town science fiction standout was filmed in Whitney, Texas.