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May 7, 2024
Texas Might Be Ready to Fall Back in Love With the WNBA
After a preseason win over Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever, the Dallas Wings see enthusiasm and attendance rise at games.
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May 6, 2024
Meet the Houston Power Couple Spurring a Pinball Renaissance
Christine and Tim Hood, owners of perhaps the largest private pinball collection in Texas, are planning a new museum devoted to the game.
Sports
May 3, 2024
Inside Major League Rugby’s Texas-Size Growth Plan
Behind the scenes with the Dallas Jackals as the third-year franchise establishes its niche in a crowded pro sports landscape.
Sports
May 1, 2024
Would Sam Houston Be a Texans Fan? A Texas Monthly Investigation
The towering Huntsville statue of the first president of the Republic of Texas was dressed in an NFL jersey, and some locals are upset.
Film & TV
April 22, 2024
What ‘Cheer’ Led To: How Viral Fame Upended Monica Aldama’s Life
Inside the Netflix star and competitive cheerleading coach’s fight against the fallout of instant stardom.
Sports
April 19, 2024
Can Strength in Numbers Send the Dallas Stars to the Stanley Cup?
Dallas won the NHL Western Conference regular-season crown with balanced scoring and time on ice. How will the Stars fare in the playoffs?
True Crime
April 18, 2024
The Story: The Mom Who Kidnapped a Kilgore Rangerette
Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction. Especially in the case of the dance-team mom who kidnapped a Kilgore Rangerette.
Sports
April 18, 2024
Has Texas Motor Speedway Been Lapped?
After last weekend’s NASCAR Cup Series race, the Fort Worth venue won’t host top-flight auto racing again until next year.
Sports
April 17, 2024
A Dallas MotoGP Mechanic Opens Up About the Nomadic Life of Motorcycle Racers
Yuji Kikuchi, a gearbox specialist with the Honda LCR team, brings us inside the engineers’ paddock before the Grand Prix of the Americas, in Austin.
Best Thing in Texas
April 15, 2024
Boban Marjanović, Hero, Missed a Free Throw So NBA Fans Could Have Free Chicken
The Houston Rockets backup center waved to the crowd and said “Chicken’s on me!” before clanking the shot that guaranteed fans Chick-fil-A.
Sports
April 11, 2024
Did Chip Gaines’s Social Media Crusade Keep Scott Drew at Baylor?
After the Magnolia star spent Wednesday in a holy war with University of Kentucky basketball fans, Baylor’s coach decided to stay put.
Music
April 1, 2024
The Ultimate Texas Celebrity Bracket Championship Is Here! Cast Your Final Vote.
The two icons have cast a long shadow over the Lone Star State for more than six decades.
Film & TV
March 29, 2024
The Ultimate Texas Celebrity Bracket Final Four: From Willie to Kelly
Here they are: the showdowns you demanded.
Music
March 28, 2024
Can Willie Be Stopped? The Ultimate Texas Celebrity Bracket Is Down to Its Elite Eight
It includes Simone Biles, Kelly Clarkson, Tommy Lee Jones, Matthew McConaughey, Nolan Ryan, George Strait, and an underdog run from Kinky Friedman.
Film & TV
March 27, 2024
The Ultimate Texas Celebrity Bracket: Bring On the Sweet Sixteen!
We’ve got Willie, Beyoncé, McConaughey, Biles, and Duncan—plus Cinderella runs by Carol Burnett and Kinky Friedman.
Sports
March 26, 2024
Brittney Griner Makes Us Proud to Be Texan
From her greatness on the court to the hardships she has overcome away from basketball, Brittney Griner has earned every bit of her fame.
Film & TV
March 26, 2024
The Ultimate Texas Celebrity Bracket Heats Up in Round Two
Tim Duncan’s still got it, Kacey takes on her pal Willie, and we say an early farewell to Elon.
Sports
March 25, 2024
Has Any Celebrity Cared Less About Fame Than Tim Duncan?
The centerpiece of the San Antonio Spurs dynasty brought five NBA championships to the Alamo City and always let his game speak for itself.
Film & TV
March 25, 2024
Texas Monthly Is Crowning a Winner in the Ultimate Texas Celebrity Bracket. Cast Your Vote!
Which of these 64 celebs is the most beloved in the Lone Star State? This March Madness, we’re asking you to tell us.
Sports
March 25, 2024
What Did Houston Do to Deserve a Celebrity Like C. J. Stroud?
The quarterback led the Houston Texans to the NFL playoffs in his rookie season—and his work off the field is even more impressive.
Sports
March 25, 2024
Stone Cold Steve Austin Turned “Texas Tough” Into Megacelebrity
Through his wrestling career and beyond, Austin’s renegade spirit shone through, whether he was stomping opponents or cooking lima beans.
Sports
March 21, 2024
Which Texas Team Will Make the Deepest March Madness Run?
A Texan college basketball fan’s ultimate guide to all eleven Texas teams competing in the men’s and women’s NCAA tournaments.
Sports
March 14, 2024
What Will the Dallas Stars’ Mike Modano Statue Look Like?
When Texas’s lone NHL franchise unveils the Hall of Famer’s sculpture, chances are it’ll depict the lightning-fast skater’s flapping jersey.
Sports
March 8, 2024
For These Veterans, Jiujitsu Helps Ease the Psychic Toll of War
At former Green Beret Alan Shebaro's North Texas gym, U.S. military veterans create community and find support through jiujitsu.
Sports
March 1, 2024
Following Kim Mulkey at Baylor Was a Daunting Test. Nicki Collen Passed With Flying Colors.
“I guess I’m fearless,” said women’s basketball coach Nicki Collen, who has the 22–6 Bears ranked number 21 in the nation.
The Texanist
February 29, 2024
The Texanist: Why Doesn’t Dallas Have a Rodeo?
An investigation into Big D's lack of a big, dusty to-do.
Sports
February 28, 2024
How Dallas Teams Integrated Professional Sports in Texas
First came an already integrated NFL franchise, which moved from New York in 1952. The same year, Texas League baseball would follow.
Sports
February 26, 2024
Everyone Johnny Manziel Blames in His Interview With Shannon Sharpe
Turns out, everyone from former Texas A&M coach Kevin Sumlin to the ghost of Mickey Mantle helped cause Johnny Football’s downfall.
Sports
February 21, 2024
Happiness Is a Community of Ultramarathon Trail Runners in Central Texas
PJ Izaguirre is a race director for Tejas Trails. The routes are long; the preparation is grueling. And you'll never meet someone with more positive vibes.
Sports
February 20, 2024
Texas’s Top High School for Hoops Has Eleven Students, and They’re All on the Basketball Team
For Dynamic Prep, the North Texas academy founded by NBA retiree Jermaine O’Neal, training future college and pro athletes is the mission.
Texas History
February 13, 2024
Barred From a Segregated Golf Course, These Texas Teens Built Their Own
The team from Del Rio went on to win the Texas high school golf championship in 1957—and soon will see its story told in movie theaters around the country.
Sports
February 8, 2024
How Rashee Rice Became One of Patrick Mahomes’s Top Targets
Rice, the rookie from North Texas and former SMU star, has emerged as a key facet in the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl ambitions.
Sports
February 5, 2024
The Most Texan Things to Serve at Your Super Bowl Party
Snack recipes to fuel your cheers, jeers, and halftime dance party.
Sports
February 2, 2024
New Conference? No Problem for the Houston Cougars
The 19–2 Houston Cougars have looked outstanding in their debut season in the Big 12. Now bring on Kansas!
Sports
February 1, 2024
The Story: Inside the Von Erich Family, From the Pages of Texas Monthly to the Silver Screen
The Von Erichs' story is about tragedy—but also about a survivor. Writer John Spong reflects on why ‘The Iron Claw’ family still resonates with audiences.
Sports
February 1, 2024
The GOAT of Texas High School Football Coaches Is Back
After a two-year retirement, seven-time state championship head coach Todd Dodge took over at Lovejoy High School, in the Dallas suburbs.
Sports
January 31, 2024
Inside America’s Last Ninepin Bowling Enclave
Once a national craze, ninepin bowling is now practiced in just eighteen Texas clubs, where a vibrant cast of characters keep the sport alive.
Sports
January 30, 2024
Get Ready for the Biennial Texas High School Football Feeding Frenzy
On Thursday, schools across Texas will learn what districts they’ll play in for the next two years. Then, the scheduling madness begins.
Sports
January 25, 2024
TCU Women’s Basketball Turned a Nightmare Scenario Into a Fairy Tale
Last week, an injury-depleted TCU squad held open tryouts to replenish its roster. This week, it returned with four new walk-ons and a win.
Sports
January 23, 2024
The Cotton Bowl Gets Messi
Fans braved near-freezing temperatures and frigid rain to catch a glimpse of soccer icon Lionel Messi on the pitch against FC Dallas.
Sports
January 18, 2024
Will a Civil Rights Landmark Golf Course Be Gobbled Up by Austin Developers?
NAACP head Derrick Johnson visited Austin to support preservation efforts at Lions Municipal, the first public links in Texas to desegregate.
News
January 17, 2024
Is the “Ted Cruz Curse” Real? A Texas Monthly Investigation
The Longhorns and the Cowboys got thumped after receiving Cruz’s endorsement. Some say the junior senator is to blame.
Sports
January 16, 2024
Take a Bow, Jerry—the Dallas Cowboys Flamed Out Again
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones wants all the control over America’s Team—even when it means taking credit for another dreadful playoff exit.
Sports
January 9, 2024
C. J. Stroud, DeMeco Ryans, and the Houston Texans’ Turnaround
How a first-year head coach and rookie quarterback led Texas’s second NFL franchise out of the AFC South basement and into the playoffs.
Sports
January 2, 2024
The Texas Longhorns’ Winning Culture Is Built to Last Beyond This Season
After bowing out of this season’s national semifinals, the Texas Longhorns expect sustained success under head coach Steve Sarkisian.
Sports
December 27, 2023
Watch the Von Erich Family’s Most Texas Wrestling Matches
‘The Iron Claw’ portrays the tragic side of the Dallas wrestling dynasty. Watching the Von Erichs’ matches reminds us of their days of glory.
Sports
December 27, 2023
Why Isn’t SMU Playing in a New Year’s Six Bowl Game?
Florida State isn’t the only conference champion who got shafted by the College Football Playoff rankings committee this season.
Sports
December 22, 2023
Some Coaches Called Texas State a “Career-Killer.” G.J. Kinne Made It His Calling Card.
In his first year in San Marcos, Kinne has led the Bobcats to a 7–5 record and the school’s first-ever appearance in a postseason bowl game.
Sports
December 19, 2023
Repeat Women’s Volleyball Championships for Texas? That’s Aces.
The Longhorns dominated Nebraska with a record-breaking service performance in the NCAA women's volleyball finals.
Sports
December 15, 2023
The Too-Small Texas Quarterback Who Broke Big Records
Division I schools thought John Matocha was too small, so the former Magnolia West star went to Division II and wrote his own legend.