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January 21, 2013
A Q&A With Pamela Colloff
The executive editor on writing about wrongful conviction cases, interviewing Hannah Overton in prison, and recognizing that things may not be as they seem.
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January 21, 2013
A Q&A With Skip Hollandsworth
The executive editor on writing about prostitutes, working with detectives, and recreating scenes.
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January 21, 2013
A Q&A With Michael Hall
The senior editor on writing about Mary Eula Sears, talking to relatives of the deceased, and dealing with sensitive issues.
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January 21, 2013
A Q&A With Mimi Swartz
The executive editor on the controversial superintendent of the Houston Independent School District, the politics involved in public education, and how parents need to be more vocal and vigilant.
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January 21, 2013
A Q&A With Christopher Kelly
The film critic on archetypes, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and the quintessential Texas film.
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January 21, 2013
A Q&A With Katy Vine
The senior editor on embracing enthusiasm, going birding with Victor Emanuel, and wading through tall grass.
Eat My Words
November 3, 2011
Trailer Thursday: Japanese Love at Love Balls
I first saw Japanese takoyaki - a delectably ambrosial octopus dumpling that has graced the shops and street corners of Japan for centuries - on an episode of Anthony Bourdain’s No Reservations. Immediately I hopped to my computer and conducted a frantic search for takoyaki restaurants in Texas. There had
Eat My Words
October 28, 2011
TMBBQFest, “23 Pitmasters in 23 Days:” Country Tavern
Editor’s Note: Just a couple more days until the Texas Monthly BBQ Festival! As you surely know by now, we’ve been interviewing all the featured pitmasters, with questions from TM staffers, esteemed BBQ experts, Twitter followers and you, the readers of this blog.Today we’re featuring Toby Pilgrim, 44, of Country
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October 28, 2011
TMBBQFest, “23 Pitmasters in 23 Days:” TC’s Ponderosa Barbeque
Editor’s Note: Just two more days until the Texas Monthly BBQ Festival! As you surely know by now, we’ve been interviewing all the featured pitmasters, with questions from TM staffers, esteemed BBQ experts, Twitter followers and you, the readers of this blog.Today we’re featuring Tom Hale, 59, of TC's Ponderosa in
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October 20, 2011
Trailer Thursday: Gypsy Picnic Preview
Flickr/Sean Loyless Last year, a massive horde of foodies and families descended on Auditorium Shores for the first-annual Gypsy Picnic. This time around, festival organizers are making tweaks that they hope will ensure last year’s long lines and long waits remain a thing of the past.
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October 12, 2011
TMBBQFest, “23 Pitmasters in 23 Days”: Big Daddy’s Roadhouse BBQ
Editor’s Note: The Texas Monthly BBQ Festival is almost here! Each day until then, we’ll be talking to one of the featured pitmasters, with questions from TM staffers, esteemed BBQ experts, Twitter followers and you, the readers of this blog.Today we bring you Joe Arriago, 33 of