
The NCAA men’s championship went to Virginia on Monday night in an overtime thriller, but the Red Raiders proved they have what it takes.
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.
Apr 9, 2019 — By Dan Solomon
The NCAA men’s championship went to Virginia on Monday night in an overtime thriller, but the Red Raiders proved they have what it takes.
Apr 8, 2019 — By Dan Solomon
Artist Matt Tumlinson is putting Texas musical icons all over the walls of the state, including this one in San Antonio.
Apr 8, 2019 — By Dan Solomon
Queen Bey’s unforgettable 2018 Coachella set gets a feature-length documentary.
Apr 5, 2019 — By Dan Solomon
The American Teen’s return is a major statement.
Apr 4, 2019 — By Dan Solomon
While the team that abandoned the city 20 years ago owns much of Houston’s football history, that doesn't have to be the case.
Apr 4, 2019 — By Dan Solomon
The Edinburg native talks about her hometown, her role models growing up, and how she mentors aspiring actors in the RGV.
Apr 1, 2019 — By Dan Solomon
After a community outcry, the company behind ACL Fest and Lollapalooza postpones its plans for an event next year, but the future is uncertain.
Apr 1, 2019 — By Dan Solomon
The first Texas team to make the men’s Final Four since 2003 is easy to like.
Mar 29, 2019 — By Dan Solomon
The most iconic facial hair in Texas sports has proven to be a creative muse for Filip Peraić.
Mar 28, 2019 — By Dan Solomon
The potential legislation would be an example of law's "expressive" power, potentially curbing behavior regardless of how many creeps are prosecuted.
Mar 27, 2019 — By Dan Solomon
The ballpark tradition of serving up improbable foodstuffs to Rangers fans continues.
Mar 26, 2019 — By Dan Solomon
The new rule uses geofencing technology to force vehicles on the college campus to slow down.
Mar 25, 2019 — By Dan Solomon
A heroic pet was shot and killed protecting his family in Houston, proving once more that dogs are the best of all of us.
Mar 22, 2019 — By Dan Solomon
The support from Altria marks a reversal from the tobacco company's viewpoint in 2017.
Mar 21, 2019 — By Dan Solomon
It's the opposite of a bum steer.
Mar 20, 2019 — By Dan Solomon
A step towards a less partisan future. Or at least a furrier, friendlier one.
Mar 19, 2019 — By Dan Solomon
*There’s a big drop off between #1 and #2, though.
Mar 18, 2019 — By Dan Solomon
With yet another billion dollar mixed-use development in the works, Austin may be nearing its saturation point.
Mar 15, 2019 — By Dan Solomon
With just three weeks until his new album, ’Free Spirit,’ the singer from the city of the 915 played the songs that made him a star one last time.
Mar 15, 2019 — By Dan Solomon
One of the oldest ideas in the filmmaker’s notebook is based on his real life. And mine.
Mar 14, 2019 — By Dan Solomon
A SXSW premiere documentary explores the song’s strangely complex origin story and comes to a surprising conclusion.
Mar 12, 2019 — By Dan Solomon
The power of social media. And donuts.
Mar 11, 2019 — By Dan Solomon
Few actors start their careers as Lupita Nyong’o did. Her very first feature film role, in Steve McQueen’s Twelve Years a Slave, earned her an Academy Award. From there, as one of the most sought-after young stars in Hollywood, she managed her decisions very carefully. She focused on voice acting—a recurring role…
Mar 8, 2019 — By Dan Solomon
The entertainment giants are going all out— think a ’Game of Thrones’ renaissance faire, angel/devil cosplay, and puppies. And manicures.
Mar 7, 2019 — By Dan Solomon
The micro-budget feature launched a number of A-list careers.
Mar 6, 2019 — By Dan Solomon
Belinda George makes sure that every student at her elementary school gets read to at night.
Mar 6, 2019 — By Dan Solomon
FX and Comedy Central are both bringing their bibliophilia to Austin.
Mar 6, 2019 — By Dan Solomon
It’s not like this the rest of the year.
Mar 5, 2019 — By Dan Solomon
The bipartisan lineup of heavy-hitting political figures indicates a new way of thinking about the role the festival can play.
Mar 4, 2019 — By Dan Solomon
McConnahaugh? McConaughay? McConohay? All right, all right, all right.
Mar 1, 2019 — By Dan Solomon
With a new CEO, the beloved Austin chain looks to expand beyond its hometown for the first time.
Feb 28, 2019 — By Dan Solomon
The popular tight end is out of the booth and back on the field.
Feb 27, 2019 — By Dan Solomon
But what are the odds that they'll make noise come October?
Feb 26, 2019 — By Dan Solomon
The giant of Texas basketball got the classiest of send-offs.
Feb 26, 2019 — By Dan Solomon
The hottest singer in country music paid tribute to her Texas roots with a cover of "Como La Flor."
Feb 25, 2019 — By Dan Solomon
We talked to an expert to understand the Texan typo, for once and forth all.
Feb 25, 2019 — By Dan Solomon
Because the charges were dismissed pretrial, prosecutors have the right to refile a criminal complaint.
Feb 21, 2019 — By Dan Solomon
The actor has teamed up with British director Guy Ritchie on a movie that should be amusing—intentionally or otherwise.
Feb 21, 2019 — By Dan Solomon
The missive was part of a 1962 study that attempted to track the flow of ocean currents.
Feb 20, 2019 — By Dan Solomon
Monica Roberts, the author of the long-running blog, was told only that the service suspended her platform in error—before it did so again.
Feb 20, 2019 — By Dan Solomon
The activist has once more ascended to great heights to send a message.
Feb 20, 2019 — By Dan Solomon
The Austin-based production studio is known for creating cult classics. Will it finally go mainstream?
Feb 19, 2019 — By Dan Solomon
The cover of ’Adult’ captures the nature of time, but not the nature of hamburgers.
Feb 15, 2019 — By Dan Solomon
Houston mayor Sylvester Turner appeared onstage at the Toyota Center to present the rapper with the key to the city—and teased the promise of roller coasters.
Feb 14, 2019 — By Dan Solomon
The TSA would like to remind you not to bring your firearms through the security checkpoint.
Feb 14, 2019 — By Dan Solomon
When life handed Mary Lee of Magnolia Lee Baking dinosaurs, she made dino-valentines.
Feb 12, 2019 — By Dan Solomon
The self-styled rebel of the 1990s indie film boom hasn’t had a hit in years. Can ’Alita’ turn his fortunes around?
Feb 12, 2019 — By Dan Solomon
What better way to show your love for Donut Taco Palace than with a song called 'Donut Taco Palace'?
Feb 11, 2019 — By Dan Solomon
Was Chili’s ever considered a Mexican restaurant? Was there a beef with Pappasito’s? How do you say 'Cabana'?
Feb 11, 2019 — By Dan Solomon
With her Golden Hour taking top honors, the singer’s big gamble has paid off.
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