Writer Sarah Hepola spent eighteen months on this story and discusses how Navarro cheer coach Monica Aldama has been “pushed beyond reason.”
Dunn DealI have subscribed to Texas Monthly for going on forty years. While the magazine has always had more of an Austin perspective, there was enough honest reporting and humor that one could still enjoy reading. But your “Billionaire Bully” article about Tim Dunn [“The Billionaire Who Runs Texas,”
As the podcast series comes to a close, hosts Rob D’Amico and Karen Jacobs reflect on what we’ve learned.
Earlier this month, the Texas Monthly art department was named a finalist in seven categories by the Society of Publication Designers—one of them being brand of the year. TM is in prestigious company in that category, nominated alongside Garden & Gun, The Guardian, National Geographic, and The New York Times Magazine. Texas
The film will be released in select theaters on Friday, May 24, and globally on Netflix on Friday, June 7.
Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction. Especially in the case of the dance-team mom who kidnapped a Kilgore Rangerette.
Hosts Rob D’Amico and Karen Jacobs discuss a mysterious piece of evidence from the crime scene.
Voting is open until Thursday, April 18.
Hosts Karen Jacobs and Rob D’Amico dig further into the suspect list, which leads them all the way to the Philippines.
Hosts Rob D’Amico and Karen Jacobs examine a key suspect and discuss the challenge of reporting on individuals connected to the murder investigation.
The nomination marks the show's seventeenth since premiering in 2023.
Hosts Karen Jacobs and Rob D’Amico discuss the challenge of assembling a story using the evidence from the crime scene.
The Houston rapper is number one in our hearts for being Texas-proud and cool as hell.
For the second year in a row, Texas Monthly received more finalist selections than any other publication.
Pineapples, bananas, and coconut caramel—oh my! We show you how to make a classic banana split with a tropical glow up.
Many cornbread recipes are sweetened—not this one. We show you how to make a seriously hearty and distinctly Texan cornbread.
We show you how to prepare a seafood gumbo made famous at Lou Lambert’s, complete with Gulf Coast shrimp, oysters, and crab.
Batch cocktails are perfect for parties. We show you how to put a rum twist on a classic Diablo cocktail.
We show you how to make creamy, spicy deviled eggs that are perfect for an Easter brunch or a springtime gathering.
Reader letters published in our April 2024 issue.
Aisling Ayers and Meher Yeda joined the team last month, and this week we welcome Will Bostwick.
Shane Stewart and Sally McNelly went missing during the height of the nation’s “Satanic panic,” and hosts Karen Jacobs and Rob D’Amico discuss the impact of the cult obsession.
Podcast hosts Rob D’Amico and Karen Jacobs dive deeper into questions surrounding the abandoned car the night Shane Stewart and Sally McNelly went missing.
Coming March 19—Rob D’Amico and Karen Jacobs investigate the cold-case murder of two San Angelo teenagers during the height of the nation’s “Satanic panic.”
The 1988 murder of two San Angelo teenagers has frustrated investigators for decades. ’Shane & Sally’ picks up the cold case. Launching March 19.
Droughts, arctic blasts, heat waves—senior editor Alex Samuels explains what the future holds for the state's notoriously chaotic climate.
Winters will be the subject of an episode of the six-part series, ‘Photographer,’ premiering at SXSW.
Reader letters published in our March 2024 issue.
The magazine was also recognized in the ASME Awards for Design, Photography and Illustration.
Tim Dunn may not be a household name, but staff writer Russell Gold explains why he is someone Texans should know.
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.
Reader letters published in our February 2024 issue.
Richard Linklater’s acclaimed new film has a release date.
ABC’s ‘20/20’ will cover the Stephenville murder case this week.
Executive editor Michael Hall has reported on many exonerations over the years, but nothing compares to the story of Estella Ybarra and Carlos Jaile.
You’ve had all month to read the latest issue of Texas Monthly. Take this monthly quiz and we’ll tell you how you stack up at the end.And if you got this quiz from a friend: Hello! We hope you enjoy it. If you do: become a subscriber today, and we’ll send
We took a pop-up phone booth across the state and collected voicemails about what makes Texas special, then turned those responses into an animated video.
2023 was a busy, chaotic year in our state—with more happening than Texas Monthly alone could cover. Sixteen staffers selected their favorite stories from other outlets.
Why’d You 86 South Texas?I read your story on beloved local eateries [“The Good Place,” November 2023] but saw few from deep South Texas. I’m recommending a sweet and cozy neighborhood deli—yes, a deli—in McAllen. It’s the New York Deli, owned and operated by hardworking Gilbert Rendon, who
The Aggies’ unofficial mascot has a few things he may or may not like to say about his school’s many recent travails.
The dopes, villains, and terrible ideas that bedeviled our beloved state over the past twelve months.
This found* letter from Texas attorney general Ken Paxton to his wife, state senator Angela Paxton, provides a firsthand account of his impeachment skirmish along with stirring reflections on the nature of freedom and vengeance.
When Elon Musk moved here, Texans rejoiced that he would create lots of jobs. He also created chaos.
The lieutenant governor has made himself the state’s most commanding politician. But with great power has come great irresponsibility.
The representative who led the prosecution of Attorney General Ken Paxton brushed off death threats as he investigated corruption by fellow Republicans.
All through the voucher fight, these 21 members of the Texas House of Representatives prioritized public schools.
Allegra Hobbs and Owen Schwartzbard have joined the staff full-time.
You’ve had all month to read the latest issue of Texas Monthly. Take this monthly quiz and we’ll tell you how you stack up at the end.And if you got this quiz from a friend: Hello! We hope you enjoy it. If you do: become a subscriber today, and we’ll send
Reader letters published in our December 2023 issue.
With governments increasingly incapable of addressing everything from homelessness to veterans’ needs, ordinary Texans are stepping into the breach.
