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.
Being Texan
Texas History
October 29, 2021
Houston’s First Black Cemetery Was Neglected For Decades. One Group Is Leading Its Rejuvenation.
Olivewood Cemetery is the resting ground of many Houston trailblazers and an important piece of the history of the African diaspora.
Being Texan
October 26, 2021
When Your Mother Is a Ghost Hunter
On the hunt with TikTok star Brittany Broski and her mother Heather Long, lead investigator of the Texas Ghost Gals.
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Style & Design
October 22, 2021
TM Recommends: Browse Beautiful Handmade Pottery at Gruene’s Texas Clay Festival
It’s a chance to buy your holiday presents early, the way you always swear you will.
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.
Meanwhile, in Texas
October 17, 2021
Meanwhile, in Texas: A Tyler Man Placed in the USA Mullet Championships
Plus, a man sued a restaurant for allowing him to get “too drunk.”
The Texanist
October 15, 2021
The Texanist: Is Freezing Brisket a Mortal Sin?
An Arlington man wonders if his penny-wise buddy is being barbecue-foolish.
Being Texan
October 15, 2021
This Year’s State Fair Was Overstimulating, Anxiety-Inducing—and Exactly What I Needed
After nearly two years of pandemic life, I didn’t even realize just how much I was craving this release.
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Texas History
October 14, 2021
Why We Need Strong Texas Women
Ann Richards, Farrah Fawcett, Beyoncé. An excerpt from TM’s new book, ‘Being Texan,’ explores a strain of toughness in the iconography of the state’s females.
By Mimi Swartz![Mimi Swartz's Profile Photo]()
Being Texan
October 14, 2021
Rejoice in the Rockin’ Bods of the Nude Texas Cavers Calendar
What better way to mark the passage of time than with some tasteful spelunking nudity?
Being Texan
September 29, 2021
I Love Whataburger, I Just Wish Its Cups Were Biodegradable
In 2018, as national chains pledged to ditch their nonbiodegradable polystyrene cups, Whataburger said it would look into alternative materials, too. What happened?
Music
September 27, 2021
TM Recommends: 2021 Austin City Limits Music Festival Edition
Two-step with Strait, twerk with Megan, and don’t miss these six other acts during the first two weekends in October.
Being Texan
September 24, 2021
Big Tex on State Fair History, His Favorite Fried Foods, and His Size 96 Boots
A conversation with the big guy himself.
Best Thing in Texas
September 21, 2021
Demi Adejuyigbe’s Final ‘September’ Video Is a Triumph
The Dallas-raised comedian brings his six-year project to a close (and raises thousands for charity).
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Libations
September 17, 2021
Dry Creek Cafe, an Old-school Dive Bar on Lake Austin, Is Closing After 68 Years
You’ve got until October 31 to stop by for a cold one.
The Texanist
September 17, 2021
The Texanist: If You’re Not a Fan of Fruitcake and Canned Chili, What’s So Great About Corsicana?
A man now living in Fredericksburg wonders if his hometown really has anything to brag about.
Books
September 15, 2021
How a Western Comic Series Made Me the Texan I Am Today
To me, Garth Ennis's ‘Preacher’ is about growing past juvenile, self-destructive notions of masculinity.
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Sports
September 14, 2021
For Texas’s Black Roller Skaters, Life Is Good on the Wood
Joining a tradition with roots in the 1960s, today’s skaters blend styles from across the U.S.—and have a lot of fun doing it.
Being Texan
September 12, 2021
The Great Corny Dog Feud
For almost eighty years, the name “Fletcher’s” has drawn state fair visitors. After a dramatic feud—and a pandemic—the family’s banner will fly again.
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Meanwhile, in Texas
September 10, 2021
Meanwhile, in Texas: A Cobra Escaped in Grand Prairie
Plus, home security footage captured a deer hoof-fight over corn feed.
The Texanist
September 7, 2021
The Texanist: Now That the Longhorn-Aggie Rivalry Is Back, Can UT and A&M Alums Stay Friends?
Two Texas buddies stationed at an Air Force base in Qatar wonder if their bond can survive the SEC’s recent expansion.
Music
September 3, 2021
TM Recommends: Listen to St. Vincent Covering Metallica
Plus: The simple pleasure of H-E-B’s tres leches cake and emerging Houston-raised artist Zach Person’s debut album.
Best Thing in Texas
August 25, 2021
Waiting on Hold to Claim Unemployment Just Got a Little Less Hellish, Thanks to an Austin Band
Composer Justin Sherburn drew on his own experience to write ‘Texas Workforce Commission Hold Music,’ which the agency officially adopted this week.
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Best Thing in Texas
August 20, 2021
A Wine-Obsessed Austinite Wins the Viral Vineyard Job of a Lifetime
With an Elle Woods–inspired application video, Lindsay Perry bested the competition for a paid position living, learning, and drinking on a California winery.
Books
August 20, 2021
TM Recommends: Read a Dane’s Assessment of Texas Culture
Plus: Some yummy Mexican pastries in Austin and an early collection of Sandra Cisneros poetry.
Texas History
August 18, 2021
Quiz: Which of These Weird Texas Town Names Are Real?
No Googling allowed.
Meanwhile, in Texas
August 16, 2021
Meanwhile, in Texas: A Dalmatian Gave Birth to Sixteen Puppies
Plus, a boy flushed his grandmother’s wedding ring down the toilet, and a 72-year old trained for his 787th marathon.
Best Thing in Texas
August 12, 2021
Patrick Mahomes Is Bringing His Love of Whataburger to Kansas City
Most Texans miss Whataburger when they leave the state. Not many of them are in a position to open their own.
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The Texanist
August 12, 2021
The Texanist: Is It Okay to Wear Cowboy Boots With Cuffed Trousers?
A Eulogy man wants to make sure that his footwear and pants-wear choices are compatible.
Texas History
August 6, 2021
In Memoriam: On MTV’s Fortieth Anniversary, Don’t Forget to Thank Michael Nesmith
The Texas native helped make the music video into an art form, and was instrumental in creating the network that defined a generation.
Being Texan
August 6, 2021
These Photos of Abandoned Buildings Will Transport You to a Bygone Texas
Plus: a trip to Ruby City and a podcast that will spice up your weeknights.
The Texanist
July 28, 2021
The Texanist: Is It OK to Bring a Gun to a Dinner Party?
A Plano woman doesn't think pistol-packing goes with pasta primavera.
Sports
July 27, 2021
Gold Medalist Michelle Carter Is Tired of Hearing “Shot Put Is Not Sexy”
The three-time Olympian from North Texas and daughter of Super Bowl champ Michael Carter reminds us that greatness comes from within.
Being Texan
July 20, 2021
In Mobile City, Everybody Knows Your Name
Mobile City was incorporated in the early nineties to facilitate alcohol sales in a dry county. Now residents—especially its devoted mayor—fear for the fate of their accidental utopia.
Sports
July 20, 2021
Med School Can Wait. Texas’s Hurley Sisters Still Have Medals to Win.
The fencing duo from San Antonio took bronze in 2012, and this summer in Tokyo, they’re seeking even greater Olympic glory.
Meanwhile, in Texas
July 16, 2021
Meanwhile, in Texas: An Alligator Traveled 400 Miles to Padre Island
Plus, a thirty-year-old woman in El Paso County posed as her thirteen-year-old daughter to attend middle school.
Texas History
July 15, 2021
The LBJ Library’s New Lady Bird Exhibit Is a Delight
The former first lady is best known for her love of wildflowers, but this peaceful, dreamy show reveals much more.
Business
July 15, 2021
The Return of Liz Lambert
She was born into West Texas ranching royalty and found fame by building a hotel empire. Then she was ousted from her company. Now, for her next act . . .
The Texanist
July 14, 2021
The Texanist: How Do You Pronounce All Those Weird Texas Town Names?
A Dallas man is flummoxed by Quitaque. And Danevang, and Jiba, and Study Butte, and Zuehl . . .
Sports
July 13, 2021
Teenage Skateboarding Sensation Jordan Santana Rides for Texas
The 17-year-old from Houston is one of only a handful of women who've ever successfully landed a 540-degree aerial spin during competition.
Sports
July 12, 2021
How Austin’s Willie Wells Pioneered the Modern Batting Helmet
A talented infielder and a strong hitter who played around the world, he created an early iteration of the protective gear that now keeps baseball players safe.
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Best Thing in Texas
July 9, 2021
A Fort Worth 10-Year-Old Has Collected 40,000 Books for Kids in Need
Orion Jean has also donated 100,984 meals and 619 toys, making the rest of us look lazy.
The Texanist
July 6, 2021
The Texanist: Am I the Only Person Seeing a Lot More Bugs This Summer?
A very wet spring has a San Antonio woman looking for some relief from an arthropod invasion.
Sports
July 6, 2021
From Texas to Tokyo: Team USA Women’s Boxing Captain Ginny Fuchs
The flyweight from Houston talks about fighting for her country and for mental health awareness in the first of a four-part video series.
Being Texan
June 29, 2021
The Past and Future of One of Houston’s Most Historic Gay Bars
Former Montrose bar Mary’s...Naturally! served as the site of raucous parties, AIDS-era organizing, and even a final resting place for patrons. This Pride Month, a new exhibit reckons with the bar’s legacy for today's queer community.
Texas History
June 24, 2021
The Strange, Soggy Saga of Glurpo, San Marcos’s Underwater Clown
Apparently, children did not find him creepy in the 1950s.
Texas History
June 22, 2021
The Resurrection of Bass Reeves
His almost superhuman exploits made him one of the West's most feared lawmen. Today, the legendary deputy U.S. marshal is widely believed to be the real Lone Ranger. But his true legacy is even greater.
Being Texan
June 22, 2021
San Antonio, After All That
Almost five decades after spurning the city—and following several deep losses—a long-lost San Antonian revisits her hometown.
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Meanwhile, in Texas
June 22, 2021
Meanwhile, in Texas: A Woman Fed Flamin’ Hot Cheetos to Monkeys at the Zoo
Plus, an elementary school was evacuated after a 10-year-old lit a toilet paper dispenser on fire.
Country Notes
June 17, 2021
A Forgotten Burial Site in Presidio Tells the Story of a Disappearing Border History
A small group fights to save a cemetery and what remains of a Lipan Apache existence in the Big Bend.