Listen to ‘Talk,’ a Killer Single From Khalid’s Upcoming Second Album
El Paso’s favorite adopted son teams up with British superproducers Disclosure to preview his April album release.
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.
Articles by Dan Solomon
The Best Thing in Texas: A Scottish Mountain Man Was Rescued—After His Distress Signal Was Picked Up in Houston
70-year-old Ken had been living off the grid for 25 years when he fell ill.
Beto O’Rourke “Excited at the Prospect” of Running for President, Will Decide by End of February
In an interview with Oprah Winfrey today, O'Rourke left his options wide open.
Listen to a Whole Dang Song About Topo Chico by Robert Ellis
The Houston songwriter pays tribute to the iconic brand on his latest album.
Measles Cases Confirmed in Houston Area
A recent study found that four of the fifteen national anti-vaxxing ”hot spots” are in Texas, including Harris County, where three cases were confirmed Monday.
Going Vegan Brings You One Step Closer to Beyoncé (and Possibly Free Tickets to Her Shows)
Queen Bey and her husband are offering one heck of a grand prize to fans who commit to plant-based meals.
Y’all! Look at These Two New Baby Lemurs at the Houston Zoo
Current hobbies include clinging to their mothers's fur and waiting to grow up.
Who in the Heck Is Bringing Spinach Dip to Super Bowl Parties?
The food map trend strikes again—and it's coming after our Super Bowl snacks.
A Houston Couple’s Dog Died After They Hired a Dog Walker on an App
Their experience is a visceral reminder of the risks of entrusting our personal lives to startups whose business models discourage accountability.
The Best Thing in Texas: Thousands Showed Up for Burial of Unaccompanied Veteran
When no next of kin could be located, Texans showed up en masse to make sure this veteran’s service was honored at his burial.
Where Is San Antonio in Relation to the Border? An Investigation That Is Apparently Necessary
Because after Trump crowed about the city’s wall, Fox News announced a ”Battle for the Border” town hall—in a city 144 miles from Mexico.
The Best Thing in Texas: A Cancer Patient Found Out He Won $100,000 While He Was in the Hospital
Cancer sucks, but the timing couldn’t have been more fortuitous.
What Is Matthew McConaughey Going to Do as UT’s “Minister of Culture”?
The actor seemed to give us a preview of his fancy new title at the Longhorn men's basketball game on Saturday.
Patrick Mahomes and Tony Romo Shined in the AFC Championship Game
The 23-year-old star played with the poise and confidence of a quarterback with a decade’s experience. And from the booth, the quarterback with decades of experience made us smarter.
With Kaaboo, Jerry Jones Just Launched the Least Hip Music Festival in the Country
Gen-X'ers rejoice: Here's a chance to see all of your favorite 1990s bands in one weekend.
An Austin Man Is Suing Bird Over Where Someone Left One of Its Scooters
A local lawsuit could spell big trouble.
Dr Pepper Would Like to Be the Official Soft Drink of Texas—Not Just of Our Hearts
It seems like a formality at this point, but here's why it makes sense to make our relationship with Dr Pepper official.
Watch Willie Nelson and George Strait Finally Perform a Duet
Somehow, it took until 2019 for this to happen.
Will Hurd Isn’t the Only Texas Official Who Opposes the Border Wall
The people who represent the region oppose Trump’s plan, regardless of party.
Gary Clark Jr.’s New Music Video, “This Land,” Is a Furious, Beautiful Statement
The video fits alongside Childish Gambino's "This is America" and Beyoncé's "Formation" in its vocal addressing of racism in America.
What Just Happened With Kliff Kingsbury?
The underachieving former Texas Tech leader is somehow now the head coach of an NFL team.
Marfa Is Now Such a Stereotype They Can Mock It on ‘The Simpsons’
Bart, Homer, Lisa, Marge, and Grampa Simpson made the trip on Sunday night.
Carol Burnett is the Perfect Namesake for a Lifetime Achievement Award
The funniest Texan alive was the first recipient of the Golden Globe's lifetime achievement award in television—and its namesake going forward.
U-Haul Rented More Trucks to People Moving to Texas Than Anywhere Else in 2018
And, specifically, one Houston suburb is the number two destination in America.
Texans Are Rallying Around the Family of Jazmine Barnes
It won’t bring back the seven-year-old girl killed in a drive-by shooting on Sunday morning, but it might make it easier for her family to get through their mourning.
A Brief History of Bevo Behaving Badly
The famed longhorn met the Georgia Bulldog at the Sugar Bowl, and things almost got wild.
What Texas Actor Had the Best Year in 2018?
A power ranking of Texas's Hollywood exports.
Frisco Flipped Bird Electric Scooters the Bird
The scooters were removed almost as quickly as the company dumped them on the city.
Nick Foles Has the Chance to Cement His Legend
Could the Westlake High School grad be the greatest backup quarterback of all time?
‘Where’d You Go, Bernadette’: The First Trailer for Richard Linklater’s New Film Is Here
The adaptation of the 2012 bestseller looks like quirky fun.
Is the Breastaurant Era Over?
Bikini’s, the once-thriving Austin-based chain, announced the closure of its final store this week.
How Long Does Ted Cruz’s Beard Have to Grow Before He Is Beloved by All People?
An unscientific, untrimmed analysis of the phenomenon of Ted Cruz Beard Thirst.
This Etsy Store Is Just Paintings of Texas Fast Food Chains in Romantic Landscapes
It’s Whataburger as we always imagined it.
Arlington’s Plan for Globe Life Park Includes the XFL and More
The newly ”obsolete” park looks like it’s found a new life.
The ubiquitous devices are transforming transportation—and sending a lot of people to the hospital.
Hurricane Harvey Price Gouging Cases are Still Being Settled
A gas station in North Texas is just the latest to pay back what they took from consumers.
The Second Round of Selena H-E-B Bags Did Not Sell Out Immediately
And that’s a good thing.
It’s Been One Hell of a Year for Texas Music
Kacey Musgraves, Travis Scott, Post Malone, Khalid, Maren Morris, and more have topped Apple’s charts—and are collecting accolades.
What We Know About the Indictment of Amber Guyger
The Dallas police officer who shot and killed Botham Shen Jean in his own apartment, indicted for murder, now awaits trial. Here's a quick primer on where things stand.
Buc-ee’s is Bringing Something Called “Tooshlights” to its Bathrooms
The best gas station bathrooms are about to get even better.
The Texans Are Doing Something No Team Has Done in Twenty Years
The Texans have positioned themselves to make the playoffs—a rare feat among teams that get off to a 0-3 start.
Should the Law Require UT and Texas A&M to Renew Their Rivalry?
There's a history of state legislatures intervening in intrastate football rivalries.
The Corpus Christi City Council Cake Caper
Last month, a city council candidate stuck his finger in a rival’s celebratory cake. Two weeks later, she got a new one. So much else has happened.
What’s With These Maps of Every State’s Favorite Thanksgiving Food?
Who the heck in Texas is eating all this key lime pie?
The Best Thing in Texas: Jadeveon Clowney and the Texans Cheerleaders Took Kids Shopping After Their House Burned Down
The Texans’ pass rusher, five cheerleaders, and Toro teamed up to make the Harris family’s day.
Travis Scott Capped His Wild Year at Houston’s Astroworld Festival
His redefinition of his hometown's sound culminated with a celebration of all things Houston.
Dallas Offered Amazon Employees Free Puppies. Your Turn, Austin
Dallas released the details of what it offered the day the company made its announcement. Austin still hasn’t.
Netflix’s ‘Dumplin” Looks Like a Good Ol’ North Texas Story of Beauty Pageants, Rebellion, and Drag Queens
Dolly Parton, teen self-confidence, and a young adult novel—what’s not to like?