Business
April 17, 2014
It’s Been a Weird Week to Be an Airline
Flight attendants go viral with comedy routines, official Twitter accounts go viral with porn, and emergency landings ahoy. What's going on in the skies?
Media
Storytelling and news about Texas’s media industry
Business
March 20, 2014
Pizza Patrón’s Newest Pie Is NSFW
At least it is if you speak Spanish.
The Daily Post
March 18, 2014
Robert Rodriguez Is Not Suing The State Of Texas, But One Of His Financiers Is
The complicated world of film incentives has resulted in an unfortunate lawsuit surrounding the financing of Machete Kills.
Business
March 12, 2014
Man, There Are A Lot Of Brands To Interact With At SXSW, Y’all
Who isn't psyched at the thought of interacting with Samsung, Pennzoil, and Doritos?
Politics & Policy
February 27, 2014
Dan Patrick’s Twitter Typo Was Heard ‘Round The World
By the end of the day yesterday, state senator Dan Patrick's twitter typos had Conan O'Brien talking about him.
The Daily Post
February 12, 2014
A Blind San Antonio Man Is The World’s Greatest Card Cheat
Just a quick word of advice: Don't get into a three-card-monty game with Richard Turner, the world's greatest card cheat.
Sports
February 10, 2014
Texas-Raised SEC Football Star Becomes the Biggest NFL Draft Story in Years by Coming Out
Michael Sam, the SEC's reigning defensive player of the year and sack leader went from promising prospect to Jackie Robinson overnight—a transition that says a few things worth saying about the places he came from.
The Daily Post
February 3, 2014
J.C. Penney Did Not Drunk-Tweet The Super Bowl
The struggling Plano-based department store chain was trying to advertise mittens.
The Daily Post
October 31, 2013
Why Was It Necessary to Clarify That the State Is NOT Turning The Alamo Over To The UN?
In case you believe literally everything you read, the UN is not taking over the Alamo.
Politics & Policy
October 21, 2013
Here’s How Saturday’s Open Carry Demonstration At The Alamo Turned Out
Saturday's open carry demonstration at the Alamo—which defied a city ordinance and featured a speaking appearance by Lieutenant Governor candidate Jerry Patterson—attracted a lot of coverage.
The Daily Post
October 15, 2013
Read State: Will Sheff of Okkervil River
Curious about the reading habits of Okkervil River frontman Will Sheff? Read on.
The Daily Post
October 4, 2013
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford Is in Texas and Drug Questions Followed Him Here
Rob Ford, the Toronto mayor whose international reputation is mostly the result of a series of drug allegations, is in Austin right now.
The Daily Post
September 30, 2013
Who Said What At The Texas Tribune Festival
Greg Abbott, Wendy Davis, Ted Cruz, David Dewhurst, and more engaged in hour-long interview and Q&A sessions at this weekend's Texas Tribune Festival. Here's what they said.
The Daily Post
September 23, 2013
No, Brits, It’s Not Illegal To Masturbate In Texas
According to the Guardian, masturbation can get you two years in Texas, but you can buy your way out of jail time through a policy intended to ease overcrowding. Is there anything about our criminal justice system they wouldn't believe?
Border & Immigration
April 9, 2013
Darkest Before the Dawn
Alfredo Corchado’s tragic, hopeful vision of Mexico’s emergence from an era of blood and fear.
The Stand Up Desk
April 2, 2013
Texas Monthly Nominated for Four National Magazine Awards
The American Society of Magazine Editors announced its nominees for National Magazine Awards yesterday. And the National Magazine of Texas did pretty well.
February 13, 2013
North Korea Finally Found an American It Can Get Behind (Or At Least Follow on Twitter)
The nation follows only three accounts on Twitter, one of which is a 25-year-old Austin-based investor.
The Stand Up Desk
January 31, 2013
Welcome to the New National Home Page of Texas
Forty years ago, as the very first issue of Texas Monthly was being put together by Bill Broyles & Co., Life magazine folded. Though it would later resume publication (before finally folding again in 2007), and though it continues on today as a pretty
Texas History
January 23, 2013
The Walking Deadline
For decades, the state’s big urban newspapers helped bind together the inhabitants of our major cities. Now those papers are threatened by a rapidly evolving (some might say collapsing) business model. Is there hope for daily journalism in Texas?
January 21, 2013
Our Top Ten Most Read Stories of 2012
Secession, Aggies, and artists: the Texas stories y'all wanted to read and share in 2012.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
The ‘Texas Observer’ v. the Koch Brothers
The magazine's investigative piece about Koch Industries' Flint Hills refinery in Corpus Christi prompted the company to fire back a response to the article.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Sadler Defeats Cruz! In Major Newspaper Endorsements, That Is
Update: Four of the state's five editorial boards have now opted for the Democratic U.S. Senate candidate, including the Austin American-Statesman, which endorsed Ted Cruz over David Dewhurst in the primary.
January 21, 2013
Big Rich Texas: Billionaires Love Living Here
Nearly fifty Texas billionaires made the 2012 edition of Forbes's richest Americans list.
January 21, 2013
The Most Baffling Story About the UT Bomb Threat
"Bomb Hoax Hits UT, North Dakota State; Both Oil-Rich Schools," reported Austin's CBS affiliate KEYE before concluding, "There is no official link between the two bomb threats and the campuses' relationships with oil."
Business
January 21, 2013
Glenn Beck Versus American Airlines
The conservative talk show host, who says he was mistreated by a liberal AA flight attendant, has devoted segments to the airline for the past two days.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Mitt Romney’s “Don Draper” Lives in Texas
Texas advertising veteran Jim Ferguson is among the team of present-day "Mad Men" working for the Mitt Romney presidential campaign.
Bum Steers
January 21, 2013
Paper Makes Unfortunate Byline Typo
Picking up a Houston Chronicle story, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram printed the name of Chron reporter Yang Wang as "Yank Wang." She took it in good stride.
January 21, 2013
Is Houston the Coolest City in America?
Yes, according to Forbes' list of "America's Coolest Cities to Live."
January 21, 2013
New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung Makes Unfortunate Error
The paper printed Jerry Sandusky's name under a photo of Tiger Woods, proving again that everyone needs a copy editor.
January 21, 2013
Where Do Texas’s “Flirtiest” Seniors Live?
Amarillo, Lubbock, and Corpus Christi landed on a list compiled by OurTime.com, a senior-focused dating site, that purports to rank where the country's "flirtiest" seniors live.
January 21, 2013
Warren Buffett Buys Another Texas Paper
The billionaire picked up the Waco Tribune-Herald for an undisclosed sum on Friday.
January 21, 2013
Warren Buffett to Buy ‘Bryan-College Station Eagle’
A representative for Berkshire Hathaway announced the purchase to newsroom employees Tuesday.
January 21, 2013
Read State: Kyrie O’Connor
Curious about the reading habits of San Antonio Express-News's Kyrie O'Connor? Read on.
January 21, 2013
Michael Brown Divorce Case Gets Even Juicier
In court filings, female lawyers representing former hand doctor Michael Brown have accused opposing counsel of making misogynistic statements to them.
January 21, 2013
“Angry Stripper” Files Sexual Discrimination Complaint Against Houston Chronicle
Gloria Allred is representing Sarah Tressler, a former society reporter for the paper, in her discrimination complaint.
Arts & Entertainment
January 21, 2013
Take That, Larry McMurtry: Smithsonian Mag Digs Marfa
Smithsonian magazine names the West Texas cultural oasis one of the "20 Best Small Towns in America."
Arts & Entertainment
January 21, 2013
Don McLeroy Appears on ‘The Colbert Report’
The former Texas Board of Education chair talks creationism, textbooks, and whether man and dinosaurs lived contemporaneously on The Colbert Report.
January 21, 2013
Two Texans Make Time Magazine’s Most Influential People List
Ron Paul and Cecile Richards were named among the most influential people in the world.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
VIDEO: Colbert “Super PAC” Gets University of Texas Chapter
The Comedy Central host calls UT-Austin "the fightin’ only part of Texas that’s liberal!"
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Scott Braddock On His Controversial Firing From News 92
After a week of speculation, controversy and support, the Houston radio reporter and talk show host tells the story of his firing from his own perspective
January 21, 2013
No Sex Please, We’re Lubbock
Lubbock tops a Chemistry.com survey of "The Top 10 Cities That Value Sex the Least" in a relationship.
January 21, 2013
Houston Press Writer Incurs Wrath of Blogosphere for Stripper Post
Press writer Richard Connelly reveals that a Houston Chronicle society reporter maintains a double life as an "angry stripper." Outrage ensues!
January 21, 2013
Plano Model Injured by Propeller Sues Plane Insurer
Lauren Scruggs, the 23-year-old model and fashion blogger who lost an hand and eye in the accident, rejected a $200,000 settlement.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Wendy Davis on Rachel Maddow’s Show
State senator Wendy Davis discussed the attempted arson at her office and Texas politics in general on the MSNBC show.
January 21, 2013
SXSW: Stratfor CEO Gets “Mic Checked”
During George Friedman's first public speaking appearance since his company was hacked by Anonymous, occupy protesters interrupted a panel he hosted at SXSW, calling him a private spy who worked for wealthy corporations.
Arts & Entertainment
January 21, 2013
SXSW Film: The Mystery of a Missing San Antonio Teen
Bart Layton's documentary, The Imposter, recounts the story of a missing San Antonio child who was later found in Spain. Or was he?
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Al Gore Calls for SXSW to “Occupy Democracy”
The former U.S. vice president visits Austin for a SXSW Interactive keynote talk with social media impresario Sean Parker.
Food & Drink
January 21, 2013
SXSW: 13 Grilled Cheese Sandwiches in 60 Seconds
Competitive eating champion Takeru Kobayashi set a world record by eating a baker's dozen grilled cheese sandwiches in one minute.
January 21, 2013
Read State: Evan Smith
Curious about the reading habits of Evan Smith, CEO and editor-in-chief of The Texas Tribune? Read on.
Arts & Entertainment
January 21, 2013
SXSW Q&A: Cartoonist Matthew Diffee
Diffee, a frequent contributor to both TEXAS MONTHLY and the New Yorker, will moderate a panel titled "How to be an Idea Factory" on Sunday.