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Being Texan|

March 27, 2023

The Ultimate Texas Brand Bracket Championship Is Here

It all comes down to this.

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Being Texan|

March 24, 2023

Presenting the Ultimate Texas Brand Bracket Final Four

H-E-B. Whataburger. Blue Bell. Southwest Airlines. Four iconic Texas brands remain, but only one can be crowned champion of them all.

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Being Texan|

March 23, 2023

The Ultimate Texas Brand Bracket Is Down to Its Elite Eight

Can anything stop H-E-B? Plus: a recap of the bracket's tightest matchup yet, between Schlitterbahn and Austin City Limits.

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Being Texan|

March 22, 2023

The Ultimate Texas Brand Bracket: Bring on the Sweet Sixteen!

Torchy’s flames out, Chili’s cools off, and Chip and Joanna Gaines get fixer-uppered—while H-E-B, Whataburger, and Dr Pepper keep rolling.

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Being Texan|

March 21, 2023

The Ultimate Texas Brand Bracket Heats Up in Round Two

The top seeds remain dominant, Mattress Mack scores an upset, and Dairy Queen faces a surprisingly tough test.

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Being Texan|

March 14, 2023

Texas Monthly Is Crowning a Winner in the Ultimate Texas Brand Bracket. Cast Your Vote!

Which of these 64 iconic Texas businesses is the most beloved? This March Madness, there’s only one way to find out—with your help.

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Books|

February 14, 2023

Ten Perfect Texas Romance Novels for Your Bookworm Valentine

These books are sure to make your special someone swoon.

By Jessica Garcia

News & Politics|

December 16, 2018

Texas Monthly’s Most-Read Stories of 2018

Here are the stories that resonated most with our readers this year.

By Texas Monthly

Blackchalk Home and Laundry in Fredericksburg

Travel & Outdoors|

January 23, 2018

New Places to Shop, Eat, and Stay in Fredericksburg

Among the kitsch and charm, visitors will find some sophisticated offerings in this popular Central Texas destination.

By Lauren Smith Ford

Business|

August 25, 2017

Where Are The Best Tippers In Texas?

According to Square, San Antonio has more of ’em than Houston, Dallas, or Austin.

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Aerial Over Interstate 35 Overpass Interchange Toll Road

The Daily Post|

August 8, 2017

These are the Deadliest Highways in Texas

There are 77 stretches of highway in Texas with more than one fatality per square mile in a three-year period.

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The Daily Post|

July 26, 2017

The Cities Climbing On The FBI’s List Of The Most Dangerous Cities in Texas Aren’t Where You Might Think

West Texas is on the rise, while Austin is the safest city in the state.

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Travel & Outdoors|

February 23, 2017

Sights Unseen

From a high-end winery in Coleman and an art deco hotel in Big Spring to a bookstore in Alpine and an art museum in Canadian, some of the best places to eat, stay, and shop are in our small towns. You've just got to get out and find them.

By Jordan Breal

Politics & Policy|

January 25, 2017

Flush With Power

You’ve probably heard about the bathroom bill—and you’re going to hear a lot more—but here’s a behind-the-scenes look at the legislature and the politicians, lobbyists, agitators, and donors who really run the show.

By Texas Monthly, Dave Mann, Eric Benson and R.G. Ratcliffe

Food & Drink|

January 25, 2017

Where To Eat Now 2017

Check out our roundup of last year's best new restaurants, where you can sink your teeth into everything from jellyfish salad to the world's finest beefsteak.

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The Culture|

December 29, 2016

People We’ll Miss 2016

From Guy Clark to the last known 9/11 search-and-rescue dog, we lost a lot of great Texans this year. Here are the people we'll miss.

By Leif Reigstad

Food & Drink|

November 9, 2016

“Enchilada Queen” Sylvia Casares Shares Her Secrets In A New Cookbook

Five recipes from Sylvia Casares's new book, 'The Enchilada Queen Cookbook.'

By Abby Johnston

The Daily Post|

October 3, 2016

Dallas And Houston Top The List Of The Best Cities For Evacuating From A Disaster

We guess this is good news.

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The Daily Post|

March 11, 2016

SXSW 2016: Key Interactive Sessions You’ll Want to See

The Interactive section of the conference has been a place to explore innovation. Don’t miss these sessions.

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The Daily Post|

February 11, 2016

Where In Texas Is The Rent Too Damn High (Or Just Right)?

Your two-bedroom apartment budget will stretch a lot father in Copperas Cove than in Addison.

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The Daily Post|

February 4, 2016

Two Of The Best New Hotels On The Planet Are In Texas, According To Travel & Leisure

San Antonio’s Hotel Emma and Austin’s South Congress Hotel take prized spots on the list.

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The Daily Post|

December 14, 2015

People Sure Do Spend A Lot Of Money On Christmas In Texas

Seven of the ten cities that spend the most on Christmas are right here in Texas.

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The Daily Post|

November 17, 2015

Austin, Dallas, and Houston Have Some of Worst Highways in Texas (and the U.S.)

Every year, Texas' growing population makes traffic a bit more unbearable.

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The Daily Post|

November 11, 2015

Three Of The Best Cities For Veterans Seeking Opportunity Are In Texas

According to a new list from USAA and the U.S. Chamber Of Commerce, Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio are among the best cities for job-seeking military veterans.

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Arts & Entertainment|

October 28, 2015

Austin And San Antonio Are Bad Places To Hide From Vampires, Apparently

Halloween can be a hard holiday to celebrate. We live in a world full of anonymous shooting threats, harassment of women, illegally imported lethal drugs, and roving packs of emus, and sometimes it feels like there’s too much real

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Business|

September 30, 2015

This List Of The Fastest-Growing Economies In The U.S. Are Almost All In Texas

We’re number one! And numbers two, three, four, five, six, eight through twelve, fourteen, and fifteen!

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Houston house for rent for more than $15,000.

The Daily Post|

September 14, 2015

Here Are Just Some Houses in Texas You Can Rent for More Than $15,000 a Month

An epic opportunity for the fabulously wealthy to pay somebody else's mortgage.

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Health|

April 8, 2015

The Most Walkable Cities in Texas

Houston, Dallas, and … Laredo?

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The Daily Post|

March 23, 2015

Meanwhile in Lufkin… March 2015 Edition

Our favorite recent items from the Lufkin Daily News’ police blotter.

By Hannah Smothers

The Daily Post|

February 19, 2015

Seriously, Don’t Mess With Texas Women

A roundup of some of the most notable recent displays of gumption from women around the state.

By Hannah Smothers

The Daily Post|

January 29, 2015

Is Austin’s Reign as Leader of Texas Growth Ending?

Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth—and even Arlington—are exceeding the capital city in a number of ways.

By Hannah Smothers

The Daily Post|

January 23, 2015

The Fittest Churches in Texas, Ranked

At least seven places of worhsip in Texas have indoor running tracks, and other key takeaways.

By Hannah Smothers

The Daily Post|

January 22, 2015

The FBI’s List of the Most Dangerous Cities in Texas

The most violent cities in Texas might not be the ones you’d expect.

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Business|

January 16, 2015

Listage Roundup: Here Are Some Rankings Of Texas Things

Lists that define which Texas cities are the best for job seekers, for the fiscally irresponsible perform the best? Find out in our list round-up!

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Music|

December 29, 2014

Our 40 Favorite Songs of 2014

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

By Texas Monthly

The Daily Post|

December 11, 2014

Take A Look At Very Specific Cost Of Living Maps For Texas

“Cost of living” and “affordability” are popular buzzwords, but they mean different things to different people.

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The Daily Post|

July 22, 2014

Does Texas Really Have the Fourth Best Beaches in the Country?

Real estate blog Estately.com placed Texas at number four in its "top ten beach states" list. Is this summer bearing that out?

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The Daily Post|

April 25, 2014

Where Does Your Town Rank On The List Of “Most Exciting Texas Cities”?

If you're living in San Antonio or El Paso, it's time to pick up stakes and move to, er, Conroe.

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Business|

September 15, 2013

Telling Fortunes

The 41 richest people in Texas.

By Texas Monthly

Travel & Outdoors|

June 5, 2013

Miles and Miles of Texas

The Hill Country Drive, the BBQ Market Drive, the Backwoods Drive, and thirteen other summer trips, from the mountains to the coast, that will take you down some of the prettiest, most picturesque, most wide-open stretches of asphalt Texas has to offer. Buckle up!

By and Texas Monthly

Travel & Outdoors|

May 8, 2013

15 Best Spots on the Coast

From Boca Chica to Sabine Lake, the Texas coast is still home to pristine, natural, secluded spots where you can while away the summer far from the madding crowds. Come along as we explore the hidden beaches, bays, and trails that you always knew were out there.

By Dan Oko

Art|

May 6, 2013

Book Child Page 01

Short loin tenderloin cow ribeye swine tongue shankle. Filet mignon tri-tip leberkas cow, pork belly beef short ribs corned beef. Shank venison shankle doner, jerky filet mignon tongue t-bone rump leberkas sausage. Prosciutto meatball meatloaf boudin. Frankfurter t-bone corned beef sausage beef ribs turducken pork belly pork chicken pastrami jowl

By Jake Silverstein

Food & Drink|

April 16, 2013

Southeast Texas Seafood Shacks

A taste of our coast at its most satisfyingly simple.

By J.C. Reid

Bogus Lists|

February 5, 2013

Single Ladies in Texas Get Their Pickings

Three of the Top Ten cities for single women are in Texas, according to an online study.

By Ross Dubois

Health|

January 21, 2013

Tubby Texans Find Love in Carrollton and Spring, Dating Site Says

Chubby? Single? Maybe you should try moving to Carrollton or Spring, as these suburbs of Dallas and Houston landed on a dating site's list of the "Top 10 Cities for Big & Beautiful Boomers."

By Sonia Smith

Business|

January 21, 2013

Where Are the Nation’s Most Economically Segregated Cities?

San Antonio, Houston, and Dallas top a list of the nation's most economically segregated cities, according to a new study from the Pew Research Center.

By Sonia Smith