Dan Solomon, Author at Texas Monthly

Arts & Entertainment |

December 4, 2019

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."

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Best Thing In Texas |

November 27, 2019

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.

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Food & Drink |

November 25, 2019

How Good Do Those $400 Fajitas Have to Be?

There is no answer to this question.

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Lin Manuel Miranda in His Dark Materials

Film & TV |

November 25, 2019

‘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.

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Democratic presidential candidate Julian Castro, left, asks Dani Marrero Hi about conditions for those seeking asylum Monday, Oct. 7, 2019, as they walk through a migrant campsite in Matamoros, Mexico.

Politics & Policy |

November 21, 2019

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.

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Politics & Policy |

November 21, 2019

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.

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Kardashian, West, Olsteen and Patrick in Houston

Music |

November 18, 2019

Kanye West, Joel Osteen, Kim Kardashian, and Dan Patrick All Hung Out in Houston This Weekend

Their beautiful dark twisted fantasy.

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Supporters rally to stop the execution of Texas death row inmate Rodney Reed outside the governor’s mansion in Austin on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019.

News & Politics |

November 15, 2019

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.

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Sports |

November 13, 2019

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.

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Politics & Policy |

November 7, 2019

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?

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Sports |

November 6, 2019

The Best Thing in Texas: UT Basketball’s Andrew Jones Dropped 20 Points After Returning From Cancer Treatment

Leukemia never had a chance.

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Sports |

November 5, 2019

The Dallas Cowboys’ MVP? The Cat Who Hopped Onto the Field

He’s basically Troy Aikman and Roger Staubach rolled into one, in cat form.

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Being Texan |

November 4, 2019

The National Media Hilariously Misunderstands Texas Geography

All the news from the “Dallas suburb” of Marfa and the “adjacent” regions of El Paso and the Rio Grande Valley.

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Film & TV |

November 4, 2019

‘Ford v Ferrari’ Is the Imperfect Racing Movie for Our Times

Watching Carroll Shelby and Ken Miles take on their bosses feels prescient.

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Film & TV |

October 29, 2019

What’s Up With Those Indeed.com Ads Playing During the World Series?

The Austin-based jobs site has aired some curious ads during the Astros-Nationals games.

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Sports |

October 29, 2019

The Houston Astros and the Limits of Trusting the Process

It’s the players, not the front office, who are giving fans something to cheer for this World Series.

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Border & Immigration |

October 24, 2019

What the Hell Is Happening at the Border? (An Occasional Series, October 24 Edition)

A government agency finds human rights abuses, and a five-year high for abuses by Border Patrol agents.

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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.

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Food & Drink |

October 22, 2019

This TikTok of a Kid Eating a Ten-Patty Whataburger Is the Most Inspiring Video of the Year

Maybe the decade.

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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.

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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.

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Best Thing In Texas |

October 16, 2019

The Best Thing in Texas: Trae tha Truth, Houston Hero

The rapper continues to lift up those in need in his hometown.

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Critters |

October 16, 2019

Somebody Help This North Texas Family Find Their Giant Tortoise

Mr. Mabel needs to come home.

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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.

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News & Politics |

October 15, 2019

Atatiana Jefferson’s Death Gives Black North Texans More Reasons to Distrust Police

Saturday’s killing of a Fort Worth woman at the hands of a cop was followed by the usual selective shaping of the narrative by law enforcement.

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Sports |

October 14, 2019

A Brief History of Cowboys Fans Demanding Jason Garrett’s Firing

Losing to the Jets, Jason? The Jets??

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Best Thing In Texas |

October 11, 2019

The Best Thing in Texas: It’s Cold

After the longest summer we can remember, the seasons are finally changing.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Politics & Policy |

October 1, 2019

If the ‘Castle Doctrine’ Can Justify Botham Jean’s Shooting, the Law Itself Is the Problem

What good is a law that promotes lawlessness?

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Best Thing In Texas |

September 27, 2019

The Best Thing in Texas: Tony Romo Is a Legit Professional Golfer

He’s good at everything!*

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Sports |

September 27, 2019

Is Kyle Allen’s NFL Debut What You Expected, Aggies and Cougars?

The Panthers backup quarterback is only the second in NFL history to throw for six TDs and no interceptions in his first two games.

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Film & TV |

September 26, 2019

All of the Movies With Texas Ties to Watch This Fall

Do you love Woody Harrelson? You’re in luck.

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Music |

September 25, 2019

San Antonio Native and Creative Polyglot Noël Wells Seeks Refuge in Music

After breaking out in comedy and film, Wells is telling stories in new ways.

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Best Thing In Texas |

September 20, 2019

The Best Thing in Texas: Imelda Edition

The storm’s consequences have been serious, but people affected by it have found ways to be joyful nonetheless.

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Sports |

September 20, 2019

Art Briles Is Coaching High School Football in Texas. What’s His Endgame?

It’s unclear whether the disgraced coach will return to the national stage, but he has a foot back in the door at Mount Vernon.

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News & Politics |

September 19, 2019

Tropical Depression Imelda Might Be Worse Than Harvey for Parts of Southeast Texas

Beaumont, Houston, and Jefferson County are being inundated by rain.

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Music |

September 16, 2019

Ken Burns Talks Waylon, Willie, and How Texas Defined Country Music

The ’Country Music’ documentarian on the Outlaws, forgotten forces, and how Texas country music could bring us all together.

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Music |

September 11, 2019

Daniel Johnston Will Live on in Ways Few Artists Get To

The artist’s iconic ”Jeremiah” frog mural in Austin is seemingly indestructible, and so is his musical legacy.

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Sports |

September 10, 2019

Can the 2019 Houston Astros Break the 1,000 Run Barrier?

They’ve got an outside shot at beating the record—and if their bats stay as hot as they’ve been, they could be World Series contenders.

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Sports |

September 6, 2019

What If the Texans’ Bizarre Offseason Wins Them the Super Bowl?

“Win now” makes more sense when your stars are old—and the only person facing the end of the line is Houston’s head coach.

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Politics & Policy |

September 4, 2019

The Governor Wants “Expedited Executions” For Mass Shooters. But Who Would That Deter?

Of the four major mass shooting suspects in Texas in recent years, the only one it would impact is the man who wants to die as soon as possible.

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Richard Linklater standing in a futuristic nightmare landscape while a UFO flies in the background.

Film & TV |

August 30, 2019

What Will the World Be Like in 2039, When Richard Linklater Finishes His Stephen Sondheim Musical?

The ambitious Texas filmmaker announced a two-decade shooting timeline for ‘Merrily We Roll Along.’

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Sports |

August 29, 2019

Carli Lloyd Won’t be Kicking in an NFL Game Tonight, But Might Some Day

The former Houston Dash star is the most intriguing 37-year-old rookie prospect in a long time.

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Sports |

August 26, 2019

Andrew Luck’s Retirement Reveals the Uglier Side of NFL Fandom

The alum of Houston’s Stratford High School suffered criticism for his decision to call it quits, but players like Cowboys legend Troy Aikman have got his back.

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Sports |

August 23, 2019

Matthew McConaughey Is One of Austin F.C.’s New Owners

Just keep kickin’.

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Politics & Policy |

August 22, 2019

Of Course Rick Perry Fell For the Instagram Hoax

Plenty of people did, but not all of them are in charge of the nuclear arsenal.

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Sports |

August 22, 2019

Are Y’all Ready to Become Houston Roughnecks and Dallas Renegades Fans?

The XFL has revealed their team names.

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Food & Drink |

August 21, 2019

Waving Farewell to the Dine-In Pizza Hut

The long-standing suburban staple has finally caught up with the times.

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