Why the Texans Trading DeAndre Hopkins Feels So Bad
The team traded away their star receiver for a running back and a second-round draft pick.
Dan Solomon writes about politics, music, food, sports, criminal justice, health care, film, and business. Dan started working with Texas Monthly as a freelancer in 2013 before becoming a staff writer, covering topics from the Baylor sexual assault scandal to the gentrification of Austin barbecue to the legacy of Texas outsider artist Daniel Johnston. His reporting has appeared in the New York Times, GQ, Vanity Fair, Wired, Fast Company, Billboard, and Deadspin.
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The Best Thing in Texas: Whataburger Delivered Food to H-E-B Employees
Two beloved Texas institutions team up in a moment of crisis.
So You Were Going to SXSW. Should You Come to Austin? What Should You Do When You Arrive?
These are tough questions to answer right now.
Bloomberg Promised His Texas Staff Jobs Till November, Then Fired Them All Anyway
Young people took jobs they thought would help turn Texas blue.
SXSW 2020 Is Officially Canceled
The writing had been on the wall, and now it’s official.
Breaking Down the Dixie Chicks’ First New Single in 14 Years, ‘Gaslighter’
The beloved band released a song and an accompanying video this week.
Tito’s Vodka Is for Drinking, Not Sanitizing Against the Coronavirus
There is important stuff happening in the world, so let’s just get through this quickly.
The Bernie Sanders Movement Isn’t Winning Down-Ballot Primaries
Jessica Cisneros is the latest AOC-backed, Bernie-style candidate to fall short.
We Regret to Inform You That Liking Whataburger Is Not a Personality
Dear candidates: Please stop with the pandering.
What It Would Mean to Cancel SXSW
Suspending the festival amid coronavirus fears would be The Big One for Austin’s economy.
What the Early Vote in Texas Might Tell Us About the Rest of 2020
Nearly all of the new early voters in Collin County participated on the Democratic side, and blue vote totals were up across the state.
The Texas Rangers’ Shiny New Stadium Embodies the ‘New Arlington’
It’s part of a bigger plan to make the North Texas city a destination.
Bloomberg Paves the Way for Bernie to Win Texas, According to the Polling
A new poll asks the question that previous ones strongly suggested.
People Are Now Placing Bets on How Many Astros Will Get Hit by Pitches This Season
Baseball has its own way of enforcing the rules.
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.
The Recline of Western Civilization
An imbroglio aboard an American Airlines flight has divided our nation. Let us instead unite in accepting the inherent awfulness of flying coach.
Everything Feels Rigged These Days, and the Astros Aren’t Helping
A former McKinney North pitcher’s lawsuit alleges that the sign-stealing scandal ended his career.
The Balance of Power in Texas Politics Runs Along I-35
The booming suburbs of Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio could change the distribution of power in the state.
Is Matthew McConaughey Good Again?
The post-McConaissance period has been rough, but the actor’s turn in ‘The Gentlemen’ would have fit into that golden age.
Is J.J. Watt Funny? A Texas Monthly Investigation
The face of the Houston Texans says he achieved a ‘lifelong dream’ in hosting ‘Saturday Night Live.'
How to Make Seven-Layer Dip—Also, What Time Is the Super Bowl?
Two burning questions answered in one post.
Who Would Have Guessed Patrick Mahomes Would Be the Best Texas Quarterback of the 21st Century?
There’s been no shortage of hype and huge names in Texas college football, but there’s only one Mahomes.
Bernie Sanders Has Closed the Gap With Joe Biden in Texas
The Vermont socialist looks surprisingly strong in the Lone Star State.
Texans Had a Big Night at the 2020 Grammys
Lizzo and Gary Clark Jr., who each took home three awards, delivered searing performances along with Demi Lovato and Tanya Tucker.
The Galveston Monkey Saga Is the Weirdest Story of 2020 Thus Far
Lilly the capuchin monkey got loose following a burglary at home—and there are conflicting reports on her fate.
Can a Dallas Ride-Hailing Company Catch Uber?
Alto is betting that if a safer, more expensive ride-hailing service can turn a profit in Dallas, it can do it just about anywhere.
A Snowball’s Chance in South Texas
The Wall Street Journal investigates what happened to the snowballs people froze after a historic 2004 snowfall.
Let’s Discuss This Iconic Texas Brand Bracket Going Around the Internet
Who put H-E-B and Whataburger in the same division?
A Dallas Restaurant’s Champagne-Opening Sword Was Used As a Weapon. Excuse us?
Yes, it's really a thing. Here's what we know about champagne sabering.
Tony Romo Deserves ESPN’s Massive Contract Offer. He Shouldn’t Take It.
As a man of the people, he belongs on the airwaves—not on mediocre cable games.
Texas Should Be the First Primary State, Obviously
Iowa and New Hampshire don’t look like the rest of America, while Texas is a microcosm of the nation.
Dear Cowboys Fans: Here’s How to Psych Yourself Up for the Mike McCarthy Era
Jason Garrett is finally out—and Jerry Jones replaced him with the Jason Garrett of Wisconsin.
The Best Thing in Texas: Deshaun Deshaun Deshaun Deshaun
The Texans quarterback won his first playoff game in spectacular fashion.
The Hungry Texpat’s Guide to Los Angeles
If life takes you to Hollywood, there are some places that can help you miss Texas less.
A Houston Woman Was Killed by Celebratory Gunfire on New Year’s Eve
Psych nurse Philippa Ashford was standing in her driveway when the bullet came down.
The Moments That Defined Texas Sports in 2019
This year saw no shortage of impactful sports news, from Dirk Nowitzki’s retirement to Art Briles's return.
Infowars Editor Warned Alex Jones That His Sandy Hook Sources Were “Bat Shit Crazy”
New depositions from Jones and longtime editor Paul Joseph Watson reveal how Jones and his company, in the midst of numerous lawsuits, justified its decisions.
Here Are Some Famous Texans You Can Hire to Deliver Video Messages for You
On Cameo, you can contract the likes of Troy Aikman to say hello, happy birthday, or "we're breaking up."
The Best Thing in Texas: The Unranked Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks Dramatically Defeat Duke’s Basketball Team
The underdogs beat college ball's powerhouse with an astonishing buzzer beater.
‘His Dark Materials’ Finally Introduces Lee Scoresby, the Show’s Fictional Texan
’Hamilton’ auteur Lin-Manuel Miranda brings his accent, his revolver, and his daemon to the beloved fantasy series adaptation.
There Was a Julián Castro-Shaped Hole on the Democratic Debate Stage Last Night
The former San Antonio mayor didn’t qualify, but he still made his presence felt.
From Rick Perry to Kenneth Starr, Here Are the Texans Involved in the Impeachment Hearings
The Ukraine scandal is unfolding quickly, and quite a few Texans are playing significant roles in the drama.
Kanye West, Joel Osteen, Kim Kardashian, and Dan Patrick All Hung Out in Houston This Weekend
Their beautiful dark twisted fantasy.
Rodney Reed Will Not Be Executed on November 20
The case, which has attracted huge amounts of attention, will go back to the trial court.
Would It Have Been “Completely Wrong” for Matt Wells to Take Action Against a Player Accused of Sexual Assault?
Coaches have a lot of discretion, and Wells decided not to use it.
Are There Really 300,000 Texas Secessionists Running Around the State?
An 'Atlantic" piece says there are — but does that really mean anything in a population of 29.1 million people?
The Best Thing in Texas: UT Basketball’s Andrew Jones Dropped 20 Points After Returning From Cancer Treatment
Leukemia never had a chance.