
Beaver Aplin built the quirky convenience chain into a Texas empire. Will his tactics translate outside the state?
Eric Benson began writing for Texas Monthly in 2014 and joined the magazine's staff as a senior editor in 2018. He has covered scientists in Houston, imams in Dallas, boxers in San Antonio, and citizen journalists in Reynosa, Mexico. His cover story on immunologist James P. Allison won best profile at the 2017 National City and Regional Magazine Awards.
Feb 13, 2019 — By Eric Benson
Beaver Aplin built the quirky convenience chain into a Texas empire. Will his tactics translate outside the state?
Feb 5, 2019 — By Eric Benson
John Cornyn may be vulnerable and 2020 looks even better than 2018 for Democrats—but who will run?
Nov 18, 2018 — By Eric Benson
The El Pasoan who would be senator isn’t done yet.
Oct 24, 2018 — By Eric Benson
Is Thomas J. Henry an unrepentant huckster, or is he a righteous warrior for the little guy? Can he be both?
Oct 3, 2018 — By Eric Benson
It’s the greatest honor the Houston-based cancer immunologist can imagine—even more than playing onstage with Willie Nelson.
Sep 19, 2018 — By Eric Benson
Brownsville police officer Valerie Rivas was charged with smuggling her undocumented boyfriend. She’s been acquitted. He’s likely to be deported.
Aug 30, 2018 — By Eric Benson
The AirHogs were a small-time professional team of ex-minor- and major-leaguers in Grand Prairie. Then the Chinese arrived.
Aug 27, 2018 — By Eric Benson
It might help if he loses to Ted Cruz.
Aug 20, 2018 — By Eric Benson
In his latest book, the author doesn't pull punches with either political party.
Jul 27, 2018 — By Eric Benson
In her twenties, Dallas filmmaker Augustine Frizzell was a single mom and struggling actor. Now 39, she’s poised to conquer Hollywood.