Dan Solomon, Contributor at Texas Monthly

September 16, 2019

Ken Burns Talks Waylon, Willie, and How Texas Defined Country Music

The ’Country Music’ documentarian on the Outlaws, forgotten forces, and how Texas country music could bring us all together.

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Music|

September 11, 2019

Daniel Johnston Will Live on in Ways Few Artists Get To

The artist’s iconic ”Jeremiah” frog mural in Austin is seemingly indestructible, and so is his musical legacy.

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Sports|

September 10, 2019

Can the 2019 Houston Astros Break the 1,000 Run Barrier?

They’ve got an outside shot at beating the record—and if their bats stay as hot as they’ve been, they could be World Series contenders.

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Sports|

September 6, 2019

What If the Texans’ Bizarre Offseason Wins Them the Super Bowl?

“Win now” makes more sense when your stars are old—and the only person facing the end of the line is Houston’s head coach.

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Politics & Policy|

September 4, 2019

The Governor Wants “Expedited Executions” For Mass Shooters. But Who Would That Deter?

Of the four major mass shooting suspects in Texas in recent years, the only one it would impact is the man who wants to die as soon as possible.

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Richard Linklater standing in a futuristic nightmare landscape while a UFO flies in the background.

Film & TV|

August 30, 2019

What Will the World Be Like in 2039, When Richard Linklater Finishes His Stephen Sondheim Musical?

The ambitious Texas filmmaker announced a two-decade shooting timeline for ‘Merrily We Roll Along.’

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Sports|

August 29, 2019

Carli Lloyd Won’t be Kicking in an NFL Game Tonight, But Might Some Day

The former Houston Dash star is the most intriguing 37-year-old rookie prospect in a long time.

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Sports|

August 26, 2019

Andrew Luck’s Retirement Reveals the Uglier Side of NFL Fandom

The alum of Houston’s Stratford High School suffered criticism for his decision to call it quits, but players like Cowboys legend Troy Aikman have got his back.

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Matthew McConaughey cheering, edited on top of a photo of the Austin F.C. stadium.

Sports|

August 23, 2019

Matthew McConaughey Is One of Austin F.C.’s New Owners

Just keep kickin’.

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Politics & Policy|

August 22, 2019

Of Course Rick Perry Fell For the Instagram Hoax

Plenty of people did, but not all of them are in charge of the nuclear arsenal.

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Sports|

August 22, 2019

Are Y’all Ready to Become Houston Roughnecks and Dallas Renegades Fans?

The XFL has revealed their team names.

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Food & Drink|

August 21, 2019

Waving Farewell to the Dine-In Pizza Hut

The long-standing suburban staple has finally caught up with the times.

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Sports|

August 16, 2019

Following Protests, the Plano Senior High vs. El Paso Eastwood Football Game Is Back On

Citing abstract fears, Plano ISD canceled a game against a school in the devastated community.

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Film & TV|

August 14, 2019

Richard Linklater on Bringing ‘Bernadette’ to Life

The quintessential Austin filmmaker discusses taking an unadaptable book from page to screen.

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Politics & Policy|

August 13, 2019

We Are Firmly in the Boycott Era of Politics

Chick-fil-A won’t be hosting its 2022 convention in San Antonio and Joaquin Castro supporters won’t be eating at Bill Miller.

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Best Thing in Texas|

August 12, 2019

The Best Thing in Texas: Once Again, Simone Biles Shows Why She’s the Greatest of All Time

Over the weekend, she became the first person ever to perform two gymnastics moves.

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Sports|

August 7, 2019

The Dallas Cowboys Are About to Enter Salary Cap Hell

Ezekiel Elliott’s holdout is just the beginning of difficult contract decisions the team must soon make about its young stars.

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News & Politics|

August 3, 2019

The Shooting at an El Paso Walmart Is One of the Deadliest in Modern U.S. History

One of the deadliest shootings in U.S. history took place on Saturday afternoon.

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Politics & Policy|

August 2, 2019

Would-be Spymaster John Ratcliffe Exits the National Spotlight

Bowing to criticism, the North Texas congressman spent less than a week in line as the next director of national intelligence.

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Politics & Policy|

August 1, 2019

Julián Castro Is Finally Becoming the Politician He Was Supposed to Be

He's unlikely to win the presidential nomination, but after years of false starts he is becoming a leader in the Democratic party.

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Critters|

August 1, 2019

Is the Salvador Dalí Dog Up for Adoption in Dallas or Not? A Texas Monthly Investigation

Why is New York trying to steal Texas’s most Instagrammable puppy?

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Music|

July 25, 2019

Watch an Hour-Long Performance by Gary Clark Jr. on ‘Front and Center’

Clark and his band bring the heat on the PBS series.

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Film & TV|

July 24, 2019

In Defense of the Explosive ‘Veronica Mars’ Finale (Spoilers Ahead)

A debate about the last episode of the newly-revived series, which left many fans unhappy.

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Critters|

July 23, 2019

Should You Shave Your Dog in the Summertime?

Ten years ago, my wife and I saw a listing on Craigslist for an 18-month-old Siberian husky. Within a few seconds of meeting Dio, I knew he was our dog. In the years since, we’ve cared for him in little ways (a grain-free diet that agrees with his sensitive stomach!)

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Film & TV|

July 23, 2019

These Celebs Got a Boost from Richard Linklater

Ahead of ‘Where’d You Go, Bernadette,’ here are a few stars whose careers got some help from the Austin filmmaker.

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Politics & Policy|

July 22, 2019

The 2020 Texas Polling is Much Better for Beto O’Rourke than Julián Castro

O'Rourke and Castro's polling in Texas is virtually unchanged from a month ago. That’s good news for only one of them.

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Film & TV|

July 19, 2019

‘Veronica Mars’ Creator Rob Thomas Talks Revivals, Texas, and ‘Friday Night Lights’

The longtime Texan returns to TV with Hulu’s ‘Veronica Mars’ revival.

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Sports|

July 17, 2019

The Texans and the Cowboys Are Upsetting Jadeveon Clowney and Ezekiel Elliott

Jadeveon Clowney and Ezekiel Elliott are both threatening holdouts—but for very different reasons.

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News & Politics|

July 15, 2019

What the Hell Is Happening at the Border? (An Occasional Series, July 15 Edition)

A secret Facebook group full of racist memes includes the head of Border Patrol, Elizabeth Warren promises sweeping reform, and the acting head of Homeland Security contradicts the agency's own watchdog.

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Sports|

July 11, 2019

How Russell Westbrook Could End Up With the Spurs, Rockets, or Mavericks

The enigmatic NBA superstar isn’t long for Oklahoma City. How likely is he to head south down I-35?

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Business|

July 9, 2019

H. Ross Perot (1930-2019) Was a Larger-Than-Life Texan

The eccentric Texan billionaire and former two-time independent presidential candidate leaves an outsized legacy.

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Food & Drink|

July 8, 2019

Worse Things Have Happened to Blue Bell Ice Cream Than a Gross Prank at Walmart

Before she was revealed to be a juvenile, a young woman could have faced up to twenty years in prison for licking a carton in the Lufkin store.

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Border & Immigration|

July 1, 2019

Beto O’Rourke and Julián Castro are Fighting Over Who Gets to Be “The Texan”

“The other Texan” went after the former Senate candidate, who responded by stepping on a long-scheduled Austin rally.

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Politics & Policy|

June 25, 2019

What the Hell Is Happening at the Border? (An Occasional Series, June 25 Edition)

The acting Border Patrol chief steps down as migrant children go without soap or toothpaste and bodies are found along the Rio Grande.

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News & Politics|

June 25, 2019

From the Archives: Can a New Generation of Texans Revive the Dream of Space Exploration?

With NASA’s ambitions trimmed, private space companies come to Texas, dreaming of Mars.

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Business|

June 24, 2019

Take an Exclusive Look Inside H-E-B and Favor’s New East Austin Tech Hub

The 81,000-square-foot office space is part of H-E-B’s reimagining of itself as a technology company.

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Politics & Policy|

June 20, 2019

How Did the Dallas Courthouse Gunman Get Radicalized?

Brian Clyde, who was killed at the Earl Cabell Federal Building on Monday, swam in the dark waters of internet troll culture.

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Business|

June 14, 2019

Whataburger’s Been Sold to the Yanks

Is it the burgerpocalypse?

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Sports|

June 13, 2019

I Ate Twelve Apples With a Knife and Fork to Try to Understand Kawhi Leonard

Yes, I know ”apple time, apple time” was a joke. But why were so many of us willing to believe it of the NBA star?

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Food & Drink|

June 12, 2019

With the Closing of Hut’s Hamburgers, Austin Is Losing Yet Another Iconic Restaurant

Beloved decades-old eateries are disappearing as they succumb to the same pressures that have rapidly transformed the city.

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Politics & Policy|

June 10, 2019

South Texas Was Hotter than Death Valley Last Week

Falcon Lake hit a balmy 116 while the heat index in Brownsville was an eyeball-melting 128 degrees, nine degrees warmer than Death Valley.

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Border & Immigration|

June 10, 2019

What the Hell Is Happening at the Border? (An Occasional Series, June 10 Edition)

Recent headlines find detained migrants stripped of English classes, recreation, and vital medicine.

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Film & TV|

June 8, 2019

What We Learned From the ‘Veronica Mars’ Panel at ATX Fest

Creator and Austin native Rob Thomas reveals a few key things about the upcoming fourth season of the revived show on Hulu.

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Sports|

June 3, 2019

See the Baltimore Orioles Dress Like … Texans?

The last-place team is actually having fun with pitcher Andrew Cashner's tendency to wear the Lone Star State on his sleeve(s).

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Politics & Policy|

June 3, 2019

Congratulations, You’re a Plumber Now

Thanks to the the Texas Legislature, you and your plumber will soon have the same credentials.

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Politics & Policy|

May 31, 2019

Now We Know What the Venn Diagram of Ted Cruz and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Looks Like

Ted Cruz and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez both want to stop members of Congress from going on to become lobbyists.

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Music|

May 30, 2019

Okkervil River Frontman Will Sheff Speaks Candidly About the Music Business, Big Tech, and the Band’s New Subscription Service

The Austin indie band recently launched a live-album series that chronicles its 20-plus-year career.

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Travel & Outdoors|

May 23, 2019

A Few Other Ways Laredo Is Better Than Los Angeles

The Port of Laredo overtook the Port of Los Angeles as the nation’s busiest for trade in March. How else do the second and 80th-largest cities in the U.S. stack up?

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