Texas Monthly

March 20, 2015

Six Must-Attend Events: March 20-26

The state’s top offerings, from gangsters in sixties-era Austin to broncobusters in present-day Houston.

March 13, 2015

Six Must-Attend Events: March 13-19

The state’s top offerings for a musical spring break, from a moving Elliott Smith tribute in Dallas to a dazzling production of “Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat” in Houston.

March 6, 2015

Six Must-Attend Events: March 6-12

The state’s top offerings, from paying tribute to Mexican baseball players in San Antonio to commemorating International Women’s Day in Houston.

February 27, 2015

Six Must-Attend Events: February 27-March 5

The state’s top offerings, from flying sky-high in Austin and big, bold ideas in Dallas to the dark side of toys in Tyler.

February 20, 2015

Six Must-Attend Events: February 20-26

The state’s top offerings, from James McMurtry’s latest album to something else your heart will likely desire.

Music |

February 18, 2015

Video Exclusive: From James McMurtry’s Latest Album, “Complicated Game”

See a live version of “Copper Canteen,” a song off of James McMurtry’s latest album, filmed and recorded in Los Angeles last fall.

February 13, 2015

Six Must-Attend Events: February 13-19

The state’s top offerings, from taking a trip down the Tunnel of Love to taking a trip to Valentine for Valentine’s Day.

February 5, 2015

Six Must-Attend Events: February 6-13

The state’s top offerings, from a glorious trip down the rabbit hole in Austin to toasting the Oscars in Big D.

January 30, 2015

Six Must-Attend Events: January 23-February 5

The state’s top offerings, from what infinity feels—and sounds—like to another reason to commemorate February 2 that doesn’t involve any groundhogs.

January 22, 2015

Six Must-Attend Events: January 23-30

The state’s top offerings, from a punk rock icon in Austin to a different kind of hunting in Canyon.

Sweepstakes |

January 22, 2015

Ranch Life Sweepstakes

One winner will receive a three-day, two-night stay for up to 4 occupants at the Jaynes Gang Ranch Guest Home in Orchard, Texas to be fulfilled by Exclusive Genetics Bucking Bull Games. During your stay, you can join ranch workers and bull trainers to learn the

Sweepstakes |

January 22, 2015

Arizona Sweepstakes

Winner will receive a two-night stay in luxurious accommodations provided by the new Sheraton Mesa Hotel. Prize also includes a Grand Canyon or Apache Trail tour for two from Detours Arizona, a hot air balloon ride for two from Rainbow Ryders, and a Queen Creek Olive Mill

January 16, 2015

Six Must-Attend Events: January 16-22

The state’s top offerings, from seeing Jay Duplass in the flesh to seeing sky high out West.

January 12, 2015

Last Man Standing

Despite all the exits and entrances around him, House speaker Joe Straus plans on staying right where he is.

By Texas Monthly and Brian D. Sweany

January 8, 2015

Six Must-Attend Events: January 9-18

The state’s top offerings, from paying tribute to Dr. King and his methods of nonviolence to paying tribute to the fallen heroes of 9/11.

January 1, 2015

Six Must-Attend Events: January 2-10

The state’s top offerings, from the best chefs in the Twitterverse to brunching it up gospel-style.

The Daily Post |

December 29, 2014

Our 40 Favorite Songs of 2014

A highly subjective list of our favorite songs of the year.

The Stand Up Desk |

December 28, 2014

Texas Monthly’s Most Popular Longreads of 2014

Revisit (or devour for the first time) Texas Monthly’s fifteen most-read longform stories of 2014.

December 26, 2014

Six Must-Attend Events: December 26-January 1

The state’s top offerings, from reveling in Georgia O’Keeffe’s Texas works to ringing in the new year with the Ronettes.

December 19, 2014

Six Must-Attend Events: December 19-25

The state’s top offerings, from a Christmas comeback to Christmas Zombies.

December 11, 2014

Six Must-Attend Events: December 12-18

The state’s top offerings, from a partridge in a pear tree to twelve drummers drumming and everything in between.

December 10, 2014

And the Bum Steer of the Year Is . . .

Hey, Senator Davis! Congratulations! The results are in, and you and the Democrats won by a landslide!

December 4, 2014

Six Must-Attend Events: December 5-11

The state's top offerings, from a book reading full of quirky drawings and even quirkier words in San Marcos to a giant tamalada in San Antonio.

November 28, 2014

Six Must-Attend Events: November 28-December 4

The state's top offerings, from the magical theramin to the merry Mercado de Paz.

November 20, 2014

Six Must-Attend Events: November 21-27

The state's top offerings, from the best new-but-not-so-new musician to hail from Denton to forty Chihuahuas running as fast as their little legs can go.

Sweepstakes |

November 19, 2014

Santa Fe Sweepstakes

Two winners will receive one of two ski packages at the following luxurious locations: Inn and Spa at Loretto Prize package includes a two-night stay, dinner for two at Luminaria, two 50-minute Mindful Massages, and two ski passes from Ski Santa Fe. La Posada

The Stand Up Desk |

November 18, 2014

A Sneak Peek of our December Cover: Destination Dining

Ten far-flung places to get a great meal and a good night's rest.

November 13, 2014

Six Must-Attend Events: November 14-20

The state's top offerings, from masters of mariachi music in San Antonio to a fancy fashion designer in Austin.

November 7, 2014

Six Must-Attend Events: November 7-13

The state's top offerings, from lauding Lone Star filmmakers in Fort Worth to visualizing the future of Waller Creek in Austin.

Bum Steers |

November 5, 2014

Can You Bum a Steer?

So you think you can write a Bum Steer headline.

November 5, 2014

Master of the Senate

The next lieutenant governor is a former radio shock jock who became one of the most conservative members of the Legislature. How will Dan Patrick act now that he is one of the most powerful officials in Texas?

By Texas Monthly and Erica Grieder

November 5, 2014

The Next Four Years

Free advice for Greg Abbott, the new governor of Texas.

By Texas Monthly and Brian D. Sweany

October 30, 2014

Six Must-Attend Events: October 31-November 6

The state's top offerings, from a fancy Formula One race to Day of the Dead delights.

October 23, 2014

Six Must-Attend Events: October 24-30

The state's top offerings, from digging in to the facts and fiction surrounding history's real-life Dracula to witnessing Texas's fiercest basketball rivalry.

Sweepstakes |

October 22, 2014

Taos Sweepstakes

Winner will receive a two-night stay and dinner for two at The Bavarian Lodge & Restaurant in Taos Ski Valley, along with two all-lift ski passes for Ski Taos. Prize package valued at $800. For complete rules and regulations, click here.