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Jan 22, 2020 — By Texas Monthly

Across the state, small towns are fading away. But in a few places, rich people are spending big to revive them. And that comes with its own set of complications.

Jan 10, 2020 — By Texas Monthly

Plus, the best contestant on Netflix’s reality show ’The Circle’ and Megan Thee Stallion and Normani's new collaboration.

Dec 20, 2019 — By Texas Monthly

This year saw the release of gripping documentaries, a drama set in space, and more.

Dec 18, 2019 — By Texas Monthly

Texas Monthly adds and updates approximately sixty restaurant listings to our Dining Guide each month. There’s limited space in the print issue, but the entire searchable guide to the best of Texas cuisine is at your fingertips online! Below are a few highlights from the new restaurants reviewed in our January 2020…

Dec 18, 2019 — By Texas Monthly

Texans had a banner year for inimitable music releases.

Dec 18, 2019 — By Texas Monthly

Reader letters published in our January issue.

Dec 10, 2019 — By Texas Monthly

In the first episode of our new podcast series, host Christian Wallace takes us back to his hometown in the Permian Basin, which is nearly unrecognizable to him today. We meet a few of the people whose lives have been upended by the biggest oil boom in U.S. history.

Dec 6, 2019 — By Texas Monthly

Plus, a Dallas museum for holiday photos, a book about old Hollywood, and late-night pho in Houston.

Nov 20, 2019 — By Texas Monthly

Reader letters published in our December issue.

Nov 15, 2019 — By Texas Monthly

Plus, JM Stevens’ solo debut album, a documentary examining the border crisis through art, and an El Paso cereal bar.

Nov 1, 2019 — By Texas Monthly

Plus, a Houston beer garden, a Frisco soft serve shop, and a chilling horror flick.

Oct 18, 2019 — By Texas Monthly

Plus, a clothing company that sports El Paso pride and a one-stop shop for Mexican treats in Houston.

Oct 16, 2019 — By Texas Monthly

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

Oct 16, 2019 — By Texas Monthly

Reader letters published in our November issue.

Sep 20, 2019 — By Texas Monthly

Plus, a bakery perfect for late-night cravings and an interactive Austin literary experience.

Sep 18, 2019 — By Texas Monthly

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

Sep 18, 2019 — By Texas Monthly

The Austin author on his fascination with H.L. Hunt, his inability to hate Santa Anna, and how he met the challenges of writing a history of Texas for the twenty-first century.

Sep 18, 2019 — By Texas Monthly

Reader letters published in our October issue.

Sep 10, 2019 — By Texas Monthly

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

Sep 6, 2019 — By Texas Monthly

Plus, a Houston rapper’s freestyle, a San Antonio native’s bittersweet debut album, and an Austin photographer’s colorful Instagram.

Aug 23, 2019 — By Texas Monthly

Plus, Black Pumas’ debut album, an introspective single by Big Thief, and a shop inspired by the West Texas desert.

Jul 29, 2019 — By Texas Monthly

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

Jul 26, 2019 — By Texas Monthly

Plus, more under-the-radar hits, a carefree indie-pop music video, and a surrealist rock opera.

Jul 12, 2019 — By Texas Monthly

Plus, a fashion blogger’s inspiring posts, a must-see fireworks scene, and a podcast on contemporary poetry.

May 22, 2019 — By Texas Monthly

The Statler isn’t the only historic Big-D property to get an overhaul. 

May 17, 2019 — By Texas Monthly

Plus, Mary H.K. Choi’s novel about young adulthood in Austin, a classic Cyd Charisse film, and Liza Koshy’s YouTube series.

Mar 15, 2019 — By Texas Monthly

Plus, Tom Morello’s SXSW magic, a cancer researcher celebrated, and hand-painted jean jackets.

Mar 8, 2019 — By Texas Monthly

Plus, the songs we can't stop listening to, from George Strait's latest to one of the first rock and roll songs to Weird Al Yankovic's classic Chamillionaire remix.

Mar 1, 2019 — By Texas Monthly

Plus, explosive photography from Austin, instrumentals from Billy Preston, and a podcast investigation of Anna Nicole Smith.

Feb 22, 2019 — By Texas Monthly

Plus, the crime in Vidor that inspired an Oscar-winning film and the TV show bringing us back to middle school.

Feb 15, 2019 — By Texas Monthly

Plus, garage rock from Texas City, Tejano rock n’ roll from San Antonio, and surviving a fictional rapture in small-town Texas.

Feb 8, 2019 — By Texas Monthly

Plus, rap from San Antonio, essays from Houston, and landscape photography from across the state.

Jan 2, 2018 — By Texas Monthly

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Dec 26, 2017 — By Texas Monthly

From flying the length of Texas's perimeter to Hurricane Harvey to a tragic fire on the Panhandle plains, read our favorite longform from this year.

Dec 24, 2017 — By Texas Monthly

Roy Orbison, Kacey Musgraves, Willie—deck your halls with Lone Star tunes this year.

Sep 22, 2017 — By Texas Monthly, Abby Johnston, Emily McCullar, Doyin Oyeniyi and Christian Wallace

Going to Gatling, meeting Landry, and discovering the cruelty of teenage girls.

Jun 15, 2017 — By Texas Monthly

The Texas filmmakers poised to usher in a new Golden Age of Texas cinema.

May 30, 2017 — By Texas Monthly

Shout outs to the best meat, sides, atmosphere, and more that we found while putting together the top fifty barbecue list.

May 22, 2017 — By Texas Monthly

Welcome to the golden age of Texas barbecue.

Feb 13, 2017 — By Texas Monthly, Emily McCullar and Dan Solomon

Queen Bey reigned, while Clark and Morris repped the Lone Star State.

Jan 29, 2017 — By Texas Monthly, Michael Hardy and Sonia Smith

A snapshot of two of Texas's busiest airports in the aftermath of the refugee ban.

Jan 25, 2017 — By Texas Monthly, Dave Mann, Eric Benson and R.G. Ratcliffe

You’ve probably heard about the bathroom bill—and you’re going to hear a lot more—but here’s a behind-the-scenes look at the legislature and the politicians, lobbyists, agitators, and donors who really run the show.

Dec 30, 2016 — By Texas Monthly

The best albums released by Texas artists this year, according to the 'Texas Monthly' staff.

Nov 23, 2016 — By Courtney Bond, Abby Johnston, Daniel Vaughn, June Naylor, Katharyn Rodemann, Patricia Sharpe and Texas Monthly

There are certain dishes that every good Texan knows and loves. But do you really know how to grill a flawless ribeye? Season that cast-iron skillet in your cupboard? Make sure your dough rises? We asked experts around the state to share some how-tos and a few recipes that will sharpen your culinary cred beyond question.

Feb 26, 2016 — By Texas Monthly

Feb 7, 2016 — By Texas Monthly

Your mouth’s guide to the Super Bowl, fresh from the ’Texas Monthly’ archives.

Dec 31, 2015 — By Texas Monthly

2015's most read in longform, news, food, and general Texanness.

Dec 23, 2015 — By Texas Monthly

Rounding up a year of Texas oddballs and oddities with the Bum Steer 2016.

Oct 13, 2014 — By Texas Monthly

Readers respond to the October 2014 issue.

Jul 23, 2014 — By Texas Monthly

Readers respond to the July 2014 issue.