The Force Is Arguably Too Strong With This Collector’s Massive Star Wars Empire
At its height, this Roanoke superfan’s treasure trove included 19,000 pieces of valuable memorabilia.
Art
April 14, 2022
Pam Francis, Who Photographed the Most Famous Texans, Gets Her Due
This April, the Blaffer Art Museum will display Francis’s portraits of Texans from Beyoncé to Ann Richards—some of which appeared in this magazine.
Art
April 6, 2022
The World’s Tiniest Buc-ee’s Has Appeared in West Texas
The anonymous artist calls the piece “a light-hearted jab . . . at America’s propensity for ever-expanding excess.”
Style & Design
April 5, 2022
If Aliens Arrive, They’ll Go Straight to the Museum of Measurement and Time
In Jefferson, a couple has spent a lifetime gathering clocks, telephones, maps, and other minutiae of the human race.
Style & Design
March 3, 2022
The 76-Year-Old Party Boy With 1,500 Cocktail Shakers
When not on display at the Dallas Museum of Art, Walter Erwin’s beloved collection lives in a custom-built addition to his home.
Being Texan
February 8, 2022
Just How Hard Is It to Draw the Shape of Texas? Pretty Hard, According to the “Ugly Texas” Instagram.
The account pokes fun at the many misshapen depictions of the state, from tattoos and murals to pies and furniture.
Film & TV
January 19, 2022
‘Cheer’ Season Two Is Almost Unrecognizable
The popular Netflix cheerleading docuseries, set in Corsicana and Athens, takes a nosedive from feel-good to deeply disturbing.
Best Thing In Texas
November 2, 2021
Mariah Carey Armors Up Against a Dallas Bar’s War on Christmas
A bar decreed “All I Want for Christmas Is You” non grata, and the queen of Christmas isn’t happy about it.
Style & Design
October 26, 2021
Just Add Turquoise: How Round Top Inspired “Texas Boho” Style
Combine Dolly Parton with Stevie Nicks, and you get the idea.
Style & Design
October 22, 2021
In San Benito, Homecoming Mums Are an Over-the-top Texas Tradition
This South Texas community has embraced the extravagant corsage. Whether a mum is DIY or professionally made, it’s all about the sparkle.
Meanwhile in Texas
October 20, 2021
Bask in the Glory of This 78-Foot, 300-Pound Texas Homecoming Mum
It can be lifted only with a construction crane.
Style & Design
September 30, 2021
The Quick Guide to Texas Fest Fashion (Just Add a Mask!)
These homegrown brands and designers can help you rock your look at this fall’s events, from ACL to Astroworld.
Recipes
September 30, 2021
Yes, I Got Buzzed on the CBD Queso
I ate a quarter-pound of the mood-altering queso developed by Trudy’s and Earlybird CBD. For journalism!
Critters
July 13, 2021
The Pandemic Pups Are Not All Right
As dog owners return to offices, pets are struggling with separation anxiety. We asked Texas dog trainers for their best advice.
Texas History
October 27, 2016
How Mermaids Could Save San Marcos
It's been decades since San Marcos's famed Aquamaids performed, but San Marcos is reviving the mermaid as a symbol of cultural identity and environmental protection.