Lauren Castro, Author at Texas Monthly

March 21, 2023

Blue Bell Is Still My Ice Cream of Choice

Eight years after the listeria crisis, the Brenham-based brand continues to win folks like me over with new flavors and old memories.

March 9, 2023

We tried to get the perfect Texas blowout with household products ranging from recycled cans to stray socks.

February 27, 2023

The U.S. government has an eye on TikTok. With its $1.5 billion plan aimed at battling mistrust, TikTok has an eye on . . . Texas?

December 1, 2021

Performing death-defying trapeze stunts in drag, he shocked Parisian audiences.

October 15, 2021

How well do you know this week’s Texas news?

October 8, 2021

From the State Fair to the gubernatorial race, test your knowledge of the week's news.

September 30, 2021

These homegrown brands and designers can help you rock your look at this fall’s events, from ACL to Astroworld.

September 30, 2021

These Gen Z guys just want everyone to chill, and enjoy their homage to the funky music from their parents’ record collections.