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April 1, 2021
How Well Do You Know Willie Nelson?
We’re celebrating Willie Nelson with a trivia-styled quiz to test your knowledge to see how well you know this legendary icon.
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March 19, 2021
Unique Finds in Arizona
Explore the incredible spaces and places you’ll only find here.
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March 18, 2021
The Ultimate Selena Trip Guide
Corpus Christi is home to the most representative places of Selena Quintanilla’s life and legacy. Here is a look at the ultimate destinations that every true fan needs to visit.
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March 10, 2021
Say Thanks to Our Healthcare Workers
Our gratitude goes to the heroes Behind The Mask—the Texas doctors, nurses, and healthcare workers who are leading the charge against COVID-19.
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March 3, 2021
The Game Changer
Working with NASA, Texas State research professor Araceli Martinez Ortiz leads a team of researchers and educators who develop systemic programs that are changing STEM education in Texas and beyond, helping underserved students reach for the stars.
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February 23, 2021
Wild at Heart
An unforgettable road trip through Arizona's stunning natural landscapes.
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February 10, 2021
A Lone Star Rises
Stetson Wright was unstoppable at the 2020 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo.
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January 5, 2021
Finding the Lost
The worlds of human rights, immigration policy, and science intersect in the ground-breaking work of a Texas State University forensic anthropology professor and her students.
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January 4, 2021
The Future of Healthcare is at Your Front Door
Meet HCA Houston Healthcare, the healthcare provider that is bringing global expertise to Houston’s backyard.
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December 22, 2020
The Lazy Man’s Faux Vide
BBQ experts often tell you to cook brisket low and slow, but we often don’t have time for the slow part especially during the busy holiday season. Enter “The Lazy Man’s Faux Vide” or as Texas Monthly BBQ Editor, Daniel Vaughn, likes…
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December 17, 2020
Embark on a Culinary Road Trip Across Texas
Alex Snodgrass is the author and blogger behind The Defined Dish. Originally from Celina, Texas, she now resides in Dallas where she has popularized healthy and wholesome weeknight recipes. In partnership with Cadillac, she’s taking a Culinary Road Trip to meet some of the most innovative chefs in the Lone…
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December 10, 2020
Cheer Coach Monica Aldama’s Gift Guide and Tips for a Fun, Hopeful Holiday
Monica Aldama is a glass-half-full kind of person. With the pandemic limiting the ability to connect with loved ones and cancelling cheer competitions, the Texas native and coach of Cheer fame is always looking for a fix or a silver lining. That boundless positivity (what she calls “an attitude of…
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December 8, 2020
The Best in Texas Drinkware for the Best in Texas Drinks
Based in Austin, Texas, YETI has created a line of drinkware that is tough, durable, and keeps your drinks as cold (or as hot) as scientifically possible. With its easy size and double-wall vacuum insulation, the Rambler 10 oz Lowball is the perfect companion for sipping…
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December 1, 2020
Hog for the Holidays… with a side of brisket
Nothing says Texas like the smoky aroma of meat cooking low and slow for hours on end. From glistening slices of fatty brisket to fall-off-the-bone beef ribs, Texas is home to some of the best barbecue in the world. With a history as rich and complex…
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November 3, 2020
Texas Loves Tito’s Handmade Vodka
As the holidays approach, there is no greater time to give back to the community with time and money. Tito’s Handmade Vodka is doing both, along with Feeding Texas, the largest hunger-relief organization in Texas. Check out the video below to hear from Christina Crean of…
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November 3, 2020
Welcome to the Rancher Hall of Fame
At Goodstock by Nolan Ryan, you’ll find an array of quality, fresh beef products ready to be cooked up and welcoming staff ready to help you pick and prepare the perfect cut of meat for any occasion.
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November 3, 2020
Texas in a Glass
Get the full Texas experience when you visit the Rebecca Creek Whiskey Distillery. Set in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, Rebecca Creek creates a warm and welcoming ambience with fresh cocktails, live music, and good ole Texas barbecue. The distillery manufactures high rye bourbon, including the Rebecca Creek…
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October 29, 2020
Top of Mind
Texas is at the forefront of data science and computational medicine. Texas State University is leading the charge.
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October 20, 2020
Crafted with Crown: Texas-Inspired Cocktail Recipes
rown Royal has tasked bartenders across Texas to develop cocktails inspired by the places they call home. In this video series, we highlight three bartenders from Houston, Dallas, and Austin to learn new craft cocktail recipes featuring Crown Royal Deluxe.
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October 19, 2020
For Traditions New and Old
If you're planning to host a fun, intimate gathering with your closest friends, consider a Friendsgiving complimented with plenty of accoutrements that pair perfectly not only with holiday-appropriate wines but with Basil Hayden's bourbon.
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October 19, 2020
A Season for Tradition
In this season of Thanksgiving, we celebrate family, friends, and time-honored traditions. As you gather together this year, make things easy for your host or your own guests with Basil Hayden's, a name emblematic of America's bourbon tradition.
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September 30, 2020
A Toasting Tradition for a New Year
As we look ahead to a new year, friends and family alike will be raising a toast to the hope of promising days ahead. Nations and cultures around the world have their own toasting customs. From as far back as the ancient Hebrew and Egyptian civilizations to the Huns and…
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September 30, 2020
A Spirited Seasons Greeting
As the Christmas holiday draws near, so do seasonal gatherings and celebratory soirees. This year, as you gear up to host friends and family, or attend other events as a guest, spreading holiday cheer is as simple as Basil Hayden’s bourbon. A favored Kentucky spirit for almost three decades, Basil…
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September 23, 2020
Walk Taller with Tecovas
As a proud supporter of Texas Monthly's Being Texan series, Tecovas believes that a big part of being Texan is being confident in what you stand for…and stand in.
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September 18, 2020
Bulleit Bar Skills: Add Some Swagger to Your Next Cocktail
The bars might still be closed, but Bulleit’s Frontier Fund is helping to keep bartenders pouring. In Bulleit’s #BulleitBarSkills content series, bartenders across the country share unique cocktail recipes and core skills to make perfect bourbon cocktails at home.
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August 3, 2020
Patience Wins
A determined youth bypasses the lure of whitetails to realize his wild hog dream. Words by Eric Morris.
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August 3, 2020
Shake Hands With a Rainbow
Wade into a Texas river for the graceful pursuit of fly fishing. Words by Reid Wittliff.
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August 3, 2020
Eye-To-Eye With a Buck
Split-second decisions determine the hunt's outcome for a new whitetail hunter. Words by Stephanie Salinas Garcia.
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August 3, 2020
Quest for the King
King mackerel's the crown jewel of a saltwater kayaking trip. Words by Megan Radke.
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August 3, 2020
Fields of Dove
Grab a shotgun and a good dog and hunt South Texas' most popular game bird. Words by Carter Smith.
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August 3, 2020
A Taste of Adventure
There's no better time to harvest Texas treasures for your table. Words by Jesse Griffiths.
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July 28, 2020
Adventure for the Whole Family Awaits
Escape with the family to a high-altitude haven in Colorado Springs, where endless outdoor recreation, exciting family-friendly activities and inspiring Olympic stories await. Load up the kids and hit the road! Get ready for cool mountain air and breathtaking landscapes, which is only the start of the thrill and allure…
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June 18, 2020
On the Road to The City Different
Get in touch with Mother Nature this summer on a different kind of vacation: a road trip to Santa Fe, New Mexico. The journey is just as important as the destination, so hop in your car and hit the open road. If you’re traveling from Texas, the trip will take…
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June 1, 2020
Experience Colorado Springs like an Olympian
Explore the great outdoors and find inspiration in Colorado Springs to play like an Olympian. With hiking, whitewater rafting, biking, scenic excursions, museums, and more, there are endless ways to unleash your adventure spirit.
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May 15, 2020
All-Inclusive Packages Make So. Padre, So Family-Friendly
With over 300 days of sunshine, 30 miles of pristine beaches and an array of engaging activities for kids of all ages, South Padre Island is an ideal family vacation in every season. And there’s no better way to enjoy all the island has to offer than with an all-inclusive…
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March 27, 2020
Monica Aldama is Scoring Big for Cheerleading
As the head coach of the nationally recognized Navarro cheer team and star of Netflix docuseries CHEER, Monica Aldama, uses her background in business and finance to score big and win championships.
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March 20, 2020
Veronica & Miguel Garza are Producing Innovative Grain-Free Food based on their Familial Roots
As a teen, Siete President Veronica Garza adopted a grain-free diet as a result of her autoimmune disorders, and her entire family joined in alongside her. Today, she and her brother Miguel work together providing delicious grain-free tortillas and other alternative Mexican-American food staples to stores across the nation.
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March 20, 2020
Mike Rufail is Forging a New Path for Esports
When Lufkin-born east Texas native Mike Rufail quit his commercial television job and decided to dive headfirst into professional competitive video gaming, his parents were a little concerned. We didn’t yet have mega-rich teen Youtube stars and online streaming platforms back then; the path to pro gaming success was much…
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March 20, 2020
GONZO247 is Painting Walls to Break Down Barriers
As a child, Houston graffiti artist and street art pioneer Mario E. Figueroa, Jr., known to the public as GONZO247, always found himself listening to the music of others, never to anything he could call his own.
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March 20, 2020
April Wilkerson is Building a New Career from Scratch
“Something to make measurements, something to cut with, and something to join.” Three basic tools, plus motivation, is all anyone needs to become a maker according to woodworking Do-It-Yourself Youtube star, April Wilkerson.
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March 18, 2020
Steve Wanta is Empowering Texans Through Localized Microfinance
Amidst rising rapidly through the ranks of the business world after college, Steve Wanta “hit his quarter-life crisis, hard.” Wanta left his well-paying job, joined the Peace Corps, and set off across the globe on what would become a multi-decade endeavor to tackle world poverty head on.
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March 5, 2020
The New Samsung Galaxy S20—A Texas-Sized Leap in Innovation
The only thing in Texas more ubiquitous than a pair of boots is the mobile phone. And whether those boots are speeding down the super highways of Dallas, electric scootering through the Silicon Hills of Austin, or turning circles across a South Texas dance hall, if your phone is a…
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February 24, 2020
Olympic City USA: Where Dreams Become Reality
Colorado Springs isn’t just a dream getaway; it’s where dreams become a reality. Just head to 1 Olympic Plaza and see for yourself. It’s so woven into the fabric of this Rocky Mountain city, that it’s called Olympic City USA—and for good reason.
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February 21, 2020
Experience Arizona’s World-Renowned Outdoor Paradise
From top to bottom, Arizona is home to some of the most unique geology on the planet—a mecca for adventure seekers from around the world.
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February 20, 2020
Good Newscast 24: Optimism + Technology
The Texas Optimism Project and Frost Bank’s Opt for Optimism initiative are proud to share episode 24 of Good Newscast, a podcast about good things in the world. Season 1 of the podcast explored optimism in the headlines, but season 2 welcomes a different format and new host. Chelsea…
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February 20, 2020
20 Must-See Texas Musicians
Plug in your earphones and get a taste of the music below, or see these artists perform live at various shows across the Lone Star State.
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February 19, 2020
Experience Marble Falls Like a Local
Some locations featured in this article may be closed due to COVID-19. As businesses reopen, we recommend calling or checking their websites for updated information before planning your visit. Tucked away in the Texas Hill Country, Marble Falls is truly a hidden gem that’s just waiting to be…
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February 14, 2020
Experience Arizona through the lens of a Texas photographer
Unearth the beauty of Arizona with Matthew Johnson as he captures the landscape through his camera lens. Where painted buttes and prickly cacti live, so does the spirit of the wild.
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February 13, 2020
Corpus Christi at The Waves Resort
If you’re searching for the perfect place to stay while exploring Corpus Christi, look no further. Waves Resort houses the ultimate getaway, complete with an extensive outdoor water park, esports gaming lounge, indoor game room, full-service restaurant, and giant outdoor theater.
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February 13, 2020
Corpus Christi: Explore the Bay Side
The Bay Side of Corpus Christi has something for everyone, whether you’re looking for restaurants, beaches, or family friendly activities. During your stay, make sure to check out the following list of fun attractions.