How Mermaids Could Save San Marcos
It's been decades since San Marcos's famed Aquamaids performed, but San Marcos is reviving the mermaid as a symbol of cultural identity and environmental protection.
Taylor Prewitt joined Texas Monthly in 2020 as the social media editor and became the newsletter editor in 2022. Taylor has a background in web production and freelance writing, and she often writes for Texas Monthly. For the magazine, she has written about Texas collectors, mermaids, dogs, mums, and more. Originally from Navasota, Taylor lives in Austin with her beagle, Dolly.
It's been decades since San Marcos's famed Aquamaids performed, but San Marcos is reviving the mermaid as a symbol of cultural identity and environmental protection.
Taylor Prewitt is the newsletter editor for Texas Monthly.
This South Texas community has embraced the extravagant corsage. Whether a mum is DIY or professionally made, it’s all about the sparkle.
Taylor Prewitt is the newsletter editor for Texas Monthly.
Combine Dolly Parton with Stevie Nicks, and you get the idea.
Taylor Prewitt is the newsletter editor for Texas Monthly.
From starters to desserts, we’ve got the Texas take on traditional Thanksgiving recipes that’re sure to leave your family and guests full and grateful.
Taylor Prewitt is the newsletter editor for Texas Monthly.
Curse the Lege, conjure a love spell, or learn more about the occult arts in these Texas shops.
Taylor Prewitt is the newsletter editor for Texas Monthly.
We’ve curated a lineup of fantastic local meals to perfectly complement your weekend of music and good vibes at Zilker Park.
Taylor Prewitt is the newsletter editor for Texas Monthly.
In Kerrville, a Crayola-obsessed collector has filled two rooms of his house with his prized boxes.
Taylor Prewitt is the newsletter editor for Texas Monthly.
The Como Motel, where Candy Montgomery famously met up with Allan Gore, has recently been sold. Locals are organizing to ensure it doesn’t end up as a parking lot.
Taylor Prewitt is the newsletter editor for Texas Monthly.
Trendsetters, bargain hunters, and folks who just love to dig through piles of clothes, we’ve got the list for you.
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It was 1979, a stifling hot day on a Texas construction site. A worker was consuming a cold one when he noticed that the nearby tubing installation material fit perfectly around his can. The makeshift sleeve helped to keep his drink crisp and his fingers dry. He named it “Koozie,”
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For the latest iteration of the art empire’s otherworldly brand, Meow Wolf has chosen an exotic locale: a suburban Texas mall.
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Inspired by Taylor Sheridan, celebrity tattoo artist Dillon Forte has brought his penchant for sacred geometry and all-black aesthetics to his exclusive ranch in the Hill Country.
Taylor Prewitt is the newsletter editor for Texas Monthly.
A Buc-ee’s representative tells Texas Monthly cleaning crews were promptly dispatched to the remote location.
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Whether you’re hunting for vintage jewelry, midcentury furniture, or old-school cookware, these shops are worth a visit.
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From 3D knitting to clean beauty, these panel discussions, keynote speeches, and day-long activations address current topics for the fashion-conscious.
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In a new book, Todd Sanders tells the stories of the custom neon works he’s created for the likes of Willie Nelson and Miranda Lambert.
Taylor Prewitt is the newsletter editor for Texas Monthly.
Kerville’s Lecia Hawkins has amassed enough mid-century Christmas decor to cover the North Pole.
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The truth is more nuanced, and more instructive, than the myth.
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The Hill Country destination’s economy has coalesced around the wedding industry, with a slew of new event spaces, vendors, and florists willing to work as many as six parties a weekend.
Taylor Prewitt is the newsletter editor for Texas Monthly.
In his quest to become a titan of collectibles, Austinite Eli Cox has gathered 374 airsickness bags from all over the world.
Taylor Prewitt is the newsletter editor for Texas Monthly.
I went to ACL hoping to belt out songs about heartbreak with the Golden-born singer, but she kept things light and positive.
Taylor Prewitt is the newsletter editor for Texas Monthly.
Uvalde-based activist group Fierce Madres partnered with Moms Against Greg Abbott to erect the anti-Abbott signage.
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Sandi Manrig has spent over forty years designing teeny-tiny turtlenecks, minuscule marigolds, and all manner of small-scale scenes.
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Founded in 1973, Texas Monthly has been reporting on abortion access in Texas since the Roe v. Wade ruling. Here’s what to know.
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The Texas country star put his own spin on the fast-food tagline that’s sure to be stuck in your head for days.
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At its height, this Roanoke superfan’s treasure trove included 19,000 pieces of valuable memorabilia.
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This April, the Blaffer Art Museum will display Francis’s portraits of Texans from Beyoncé to Ann Richards—some of which appeared in this magazine.
Claire Hogan was a photo editor at Texas Monthly.
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The anonymous artist calls the piece “a light-hearted jab . . . at America’s propensity for ever-expanding excess.”
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In Jefferson, a couple has spent a lifetime gathering clocks, telephones, maps, and other minutiae of the human race.
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When not on display at the Dallas Museum of Art, Walter Erwin’s beloved collection lives in a custom-built addition to his home.
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The account pokes fun at the many misshapen depictions of the state, from tattoos and murals to pies and furniture.
Taylor Prewitt is the newsletter editor for Texas Monthly.
The popular Netflix cheerleading docuseries, set in Corsicana and Athens, takes a nosedive from feel-good to deeply disturbing.
Taylor Prewitt is the newsletter editor for Texas Monthly.
A bar decreed “All I Want for Christmas Is You” non grata, and the queen of Christmas isn’t happy about it.
Taylor Prewitt is the newsletter editor for Texas Monthly.
Combine Dolly Parton with Stevie Nicks, and you get the idea.
Taylor Prewitt is the newsletter editor for Texas Monthly.
This South Texas community has embraced the extravagant corsage. Whether a mum is DIY or professionally made, it’s all about the sparkle.
Taylor Prewitt is the newsletter editor for Texas Monthly.
It can be lifted only with a construction crane.
Taylor Prewitt is the newsletter editor for Texas Monthly.
These homegrown brands and designers can help you rock your look at this fall’s events, from ACL to Astroworld.
Taylor Prewitt is the newsletter editor for Texas Monthly.
Lauren Castro is Texas Monthly’s social media editor. She is often on the search for a great pun.
I ate a quarter-pound of the mood-altering queso developed by Trudy’s and Earlybird CBD. For journalism!
Taylor Prewitt is the newsletter editor for Texas Monthly.
As dog owners return to offices, pets are struggling with separation anxiety. We asked Texas dog trainers for their best advice.
Taylor Prewitt is the newsletter editor for Texas Monthly.
It's been decades since San Marcos's famed Aquamaids performed, but San Marcos is reviving the mermaid as a symbol of cultural identity and environmental protection.
Taylor Prewitt is the newsletter editor for Texas Monthly.