News & Politics
October 15, 2021
The Texas Monthly News Quiz
How well do you know this week’s Texas news?
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TM BBQ Club
September 28, 2021
Burning Questions With Brotherton’s Black Iron Barbecue
John Brotherton wants to "punch you in the mouth with flavor" at his Pflugerville joint.
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September 21, 2021
A Lighter Love at Karbach
Karbach Brewing has officially launched Love Street Light– a lighter, less caloric take on its very popular Love Street Blonde. At only 96 calories and 3 grams of carbs, this light and refreshing beer is everything you love about Love Street but with less guilt. With
TM BBQ Club
September 21, 2021
Burning Questions With Hurtado Barbecue
After making a name for himself hosting pop-up events, Brandon Hurtado finally opened his brick-and-mortar in February 2020. Hurtado Barbecue drew two hundred customers on opening day—and then the pandemic set in. Through the shutdown and the beef shortage that followed, Hurtado has remained resilient.
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August 19, 2021
Fall Into Pensacola
November is the perfect time to explore this charming Florida city while taking in the annual Foo Foo Festival fun.
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July 27, 2021
Escape to Nature in Conroe, Texas
Experience nature with a weekend in Conroe, T
TM BBQ Club
July 13, 2021
Burning Questions With Ray’s BBQ Shack
Ray Busch’s barbecue obsession, coupled with his Houston pride, makes Ray’s BBQ Shack the go-to joint for traditional H-Town barbecue.Tell me about the first person who taught you about barbecue. Mr. River Falls was a Houston legend back in the sixties, seventies, and eighties. He taught me everything I know.
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July 12, 2021
Healing with a Clear Target
When she was in college, Tania Betancourt’s grandfather was admitted to the hospital for brain cancer treatment. Seeing him lose control of his body and himself—because “your brain is you”—was awful, she says. She wanted to see cancer treatment that could target his illness more directly.“Our current options to treat
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.
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June 22, 2021
Enter to win a Texas wine weekend getaway!
Wine enthusiasts can enter the sweepstakes with winners receiving a getaway weekend and prizes from winning Texas wineries!
TM BBQ Club
May 25, 2021
Burning Questions With Evie Mae’s Pit Barbecue
After selling their family landscaping business in Tucson, Mallory and Arnis Robbins moved to Texas with no plans to make a name for themselves in Texas barbecue. But in 2015, the couple opened a highway-side food trailer (named after their daughter, Evie Mae). The joint quickly rose in the ranks,
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May 24, 2021
Savor Every Sip Of Summer
With Jack Daniel's Can Cocktails, you can enjoy them on the go, straight from the fridge, or out of the cooler. It's real Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey in three refreshing mixes – conveniently canned. Ready to drink, and ready when you are.
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May 3, 2021
Clean Origin Breaks Ground In Frisco, Texas
About Clean OriginClean Origin was founded a little over three years ago, and to celebrate their fourth birthday, they’re raising the bar and opening their first showroom.Their founders have decades of experience in all areas of the diamond industry. However, in opening Clean Origin, they chose to shift to
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May 3, 2021
Right Place, Right Time
As the worldwide coronavirus pandemic has been unfolding, Dr. Emily Brunson of Texas State University’s expertise in vaccine decision-making, health crisis communication, and access to healthcare have launched her onto the international stage.But despite the research and blueprints that Dr. Brunson and her colleagues have created to help lower hesitancy
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April 22, 2021
Why the 806 Ranks High on Your List
As you begin your search for where next to call home, much like Lubbock’s recent standings in a variety of topics, the “Hub City” should be at the top of your list. We already know why Lubbock is a highly esteemed city but let us share a few notable accolades
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April 12, 2021
The Big Solve
St. Mary’s University faculty and staff tackle society’s biggest challenges
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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 25, 2021
Texas Country Can Trace Its Roots to Texas Tech
If you’re a kid growing up in Lubbock, or if you’re a kid like Wade Bowen, who grew up in San Marcos but came to Texas Tech to go to school, all of a sudden, you’ve got a hall pass to be a musician. That’s a key element in any
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March 25, 2021
Texas Tech Musical Alumni Grab International Spotlights
It’s no secret that Lubbock, Texas, is a launching pad for just about any kind of art you can think of, and the performing arts are no exception.
Arts & Entertainment
March 19, 2021
Celebrating Selena
Selena Quintanilla was a Texas icon—a beloved, Grammy-winning artist who touched millions in life and continues to inspire people around the world. As her fiftieth birthday approaches, the writers we’ve gathered to celebrate her are part of a generation of Latinos who came of age after her heyday.
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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.
TM BBQ Club
February 11, 2021
TM BBQ Club Newsletter – December 2020
The latest from Daniel Vaughn, exclusively for club members: where to eat near Lake Texoma, holiday recipes, and more.
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January 1, 2021
Top Texas Winery
Messina Hof Winery in Bryan, Texas, was named the Top Texas Winery at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ 2021 Rodeo Uncorked! International Wine Competition held Nov. 13-15 at NRG Center in Houston.
The Culture
December 31, 2020
In ‘House of Ho,’ a Vietnamese Immigrant Story Gets the Reality Show Treatment
The HBO Max docuseries, which centers on a wealthy Vietnamese American family in Houston, balances new-money sensibility with the unglamorous truths of being stuck between two cultures.
The Culture
December 22, 2020
‘Texas 6’ Offers a Glimpse at the State’s Smallest Football Dynasty
The new docuseries follows tiny Strawn High School's six-player football team in its quest for a three-peat.
The Culture
December 16, 2020
The Seven Ages of Barry Corbin
Barry Corbin got a funny look in his eye. “All the world’s a stage,” he intoned, leaning forward and peering at me, “and all the men and women merely players.” His deep, familiar drawl followed the cadence of Shakespeare’s words. “They have their exits and their entrances, / And each man
Being Texan
October 15, 2020
How Texas Beeworks’s Erika Thompson Became the Queen Bee of Pastoral TikTok
A day in the not-so-secret life of bees.
Border & Immigration
September 28, 2020
A Refugee’s First Day in Texas
An exclusive excerpt from Jessica Goudeau’s ‘After the Last Border: Two Families and the Story of Refuge in America.'
The Culture
September 24, 2020
Erica Nix Is the Workout Queen of Quarantine
The Austin-based performance artist turned aerobics instructor has amassed a dedicated following for her glorious blur of playful workouts, queer community, and creative activism.
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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.
The Culture
September 18, 2020
Texas Monthly Recommends: A Caterpillar That Builds a Tiny House for Itself
Plus, a Netflix show featuring Tootsie Tomanetz, an Austin band’s wistful album, and a digital marketplace supporting local artisans.
The Culture
September 17, 2020
The Last Laugh: Why Austin’s Cap City Comedy Club Was So Special
For comedian Brian Gaar and many others, the venue was a center of gravity that attracted everyone from Bill Hicks to Patton Oswalt and all of the up-and-comers in between.
The Culture
September 16, 2020
Top Dog: An Oral History of ‘Wishbone’
The kids’ television program, helmed by a crop of Texan theatrical talents, landed on PBS 25 years ago.
Food & Drink
September 3, 2020
This Plant-Based Chili Has No Meat (or Beans)
Meat substitutes such as Beyond Meat keep growing in popularity, so we re-created a Texas bowl of red—no beef involved.
The Stand Up Desk
July 22, 2020
From the Editor, August 2020: “The Annas in Our Engine Room”
Behind the scenes, two staffers with the same first name keep Texas Monthly running smoothly.
The Stand Up Desk
July 22, 2020
August 2020: Roar of the Crowd
Reader letters published in our August issue.
The Stand Up Desk
June 24, 2020
From the Editor, July 2020: “A Spong for You”
Senior editor John Spong is the brains behind our special thirteenth issue of Texas Monthly devoted to the life and music of Willie Nelson. The issue publishes in August.
The Culture
June 24, 2020
The Pandemic Has Changed Everything
Will we finally expand health-care access? Will dating go old-school? Can renewables jump-start the economy? And are takeout margaritas here to stay? The novel coronavirus has disrupted our lives in unprecedented ways. But it’s not all bleak. We asked economists, health care workers, science fiction writers, wildcatters, and restaurateurs to
The Stand Up Desk
June 24, 2020
July 2020: Roar of the Crowd
Reader letters published in our July issue.
Being Texan
June 18, 2020
What the Pandemic Taught Me About Old-Fashioned Romance
“Six feet away” can be very, very sexy.
The Stand Up Desk
April 24, 2020
Introducing the Newest Members of Texas Monthly’s Editorial Staff
Texas Monthly welcomed its most recent editorial hire this week, as Rose Cahalan joined as the associate digital editor for culture and lifestyle coverage. Cahalan most recently worked at the Texas Observer, where she served as managing editor. Before that, she worked at Alcalde, the University of Texas alumni magazine.
Being Texan
April 6, 2020
Seeking Connections in the Time of the Coronavirus, Lonely Texans Turn to Craigslist
Social distancing mandates have been instituted to slow the pandemic’s spread—a necessity that also coincides with a loneliness epidemic.
Health
April 6, 2020
A Pharmacist Struggles to Keep up With Demand During the Coronavirus Pandemic
In the face of specious medical advice and hoarding, Dallas pharmacist Emile Abdo tries to keep vital medications in stock.
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January 17, 2020
Escape to La Cantera Resort & Spa
Located just minutes from San Antonio’s finest shopping, dining, and entertainment – there’s no better place to escape this spring than atop one of the highest hills in San Antonio. Whether you indulge in the award winning Loma de Vida spa & Wellness, or delve into
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January 16, 2020
Meet the 2019 Bourbon Brawl Finalist from Dallas: Hugo Osorio
Unless you’ve got a trained palate and years of whiskey drinking experience under your belt, you might be a little bit confused by the tasting notes for Garrison Brothers Small Batch Bourbon. 2019 Bourbon Brawl Finalist Hugo Osorio describes the experience of drinking Garrison Brothers as somewhat ever-evolving.
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January 9, 2020
The Defining Moment Comprehensive Campaign Gifts Bring Glory to a St. Mary’s University Education
The Defining Moment Comprehensive Campaign at St. Mary's University is transforming the lives of students for the better. Read more about this effort and its impact on students here.
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July 19, 2019
Ride Like The Wind
The new Telluride Bike Park features 10 miles of flow trails tailored for every ability.
July 8, 2019
Adrianne Palicki: “I Miss the Hell Out of ‘Friday Night Lights.’ But You Really Can’t Bring It Back.”
On this week’s National Podcast of Texas, the actress who won our full hearts playing Tyra Collette discusses the beloved series’ legacy and her new life aboard ’The Orville.’
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June 26, 2019
Recipe: Spicy Hawaiian Burger
Chef Sean’s Spicy Hawaiian BurgerPrep time: 5 minutesCook time: 20 minutesServes: 2Ingredients2 pineapple slicesNonstick spray2 H‑E‑B Sliced Canadian Bacon2 H‑E‑B Prime 1 Brisket Burgers1/4 tsp. kosher salt1/4 tsp. black pepper2 Tbsp. Better Than Good Bacon Jam1/2 cup H‑E‑B Shredded