Texas Monthly

July 5, 2018

Road Map: The Best Pitmaster Pit Stops in Texas

We've mapped out all the great pit stops along (and within ten miles of) the interstates that cross Texas.

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July 5, 2018

Sound Check: Giulia Millanta & The Imaginary Friends

On her new album Conversation With a Ghost (released June 22), Giulia Millanta confronts loss in all its iterations. The resulting album is full of longing, beauty, and—through it all—a sense of hope.

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Food & Drink|

June 29, 2018

Pat’s Pick: Suerte in Austin Is All About the Masa

At Suerte, it's all about the masa.

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June 21, 2018

Sound Check: Paul Cauthen

In 2016, Paul Cauthen gave us his gospel. Now, he’s asking for mercy. The East Texas troubadour stopped by ‘Texas Monthly’ to play the title track off of his EP ‘Have Mercy,’ which drops June 22.

The Stand Up Desk|

June 5, 2018

‘Texas Monthly’ Wins Five Awards at 2018 City and Regional Magazine Awards

The honors include Excellence in Writing, Special Issue, and, once again, a Designer of the Year award.

Dining Guide|

June 1, 2018

Dining Guide: Highlights From our June 2018 Issue

We review more than sixty restaurants each month. Here's a peek at what's new!

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May 24, 2018

Sound Check: Third Root

Mex Step, Easy Lee, and DJ Chicken George, from San Antonio’s Third Root, stopped by Texas Monthly to perform “Third Root Radio,” a shout-out to an underground radio station from Houston.

Food & Drink|

May 21, 2018

We Tasted Chipotle Queso So You Don’t Have To

As the chain continues to work on its recipe after last fall’s backlash, we thought we’d offer some constructive criticism.

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May 10, 2018

Sound Check: Nina Diaz

Nina Diaz has a message for all of the people who, as she says, “try to push you down”: stop. The former Girl in a Coma frontwoman dropped by Texas Monthly for a rendition of “Down” from her 2016 solo album The Beat is Dead.

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April 27, 2018

On the Bus With Willie and His Boys

To celebrate the greatest Texas musician of all time—and to find out why he keeps playing and writing when his peers have all quit or died—reporter Michael Hall visited him on his bus before a show in Austin.

Cars parked behind the caution tape at the crime scene.

The Stand Up Desk|

April 19, 2018

Behind the Lines: Executive Editor Skip Hollandsworth on ‘The Sting’

Listen to the first episode of our new series, which takes you into the minds of some of Texas Monthly's great writers and editors.

The Culture|

April 13, 2018

San Antonio at 300

A massive urban renewal project that’s reviving the plaza culture. An Alamo fight centuries in the making. Avant-garde Mexican food inspired by Maya trade routes. Three hundred years after the city’s founding, San Antonio might just be the most interesting city in America.

The Culture|

April 13, 2018

Maverick Still Haunts the City

The poet Naomi Shihab Nye pays tribute to Maury Maverick, Jr., one of San Antonio's greatest sons.

Music|

April 10, 2018

25 Things We Love About the New Kacey Musgraves Album

How do we ♥ ’Golden Hour’? Let us count the ways.

Style & Design|

April 10, 2018

At Dressed to Kilt, Honoree Mattress Mack Walked the Runway

The runway show, celebrating the city's Man of the Year, featured Houston notables, Olympians, and lots of plaid.

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Travel & Outdoors|

April 9, 2018

Tastemakers: Houston

Where to find the best banh mi, a place you can’t leave without an order of tater tots, and a savory shrimp BLT—James Beard Award–winning chef Justin Yu of Theodore Rex guides us on the ultimate (and diverse) food tour of Houston, his hometown.

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April 2, 2018

Small Town Smokers: Have Fun at Castell General Store on the Llano River

Located along the Llano River, the Castell General Store offers everything from kayaking and groceries to Cockaroo the rooster and, on Saturdays, delicious barbecue (including some of the best pork steaks in the state). Welcoming you to it all is owner and town character Randy Leifeste. “If

Menu items to enjoy at your next Texas Rangers game include the Dilly Dog, Vegan Grande Nachos, the Lays Homeplate Chicken Sandwich, Pickle Fries and the Triple B sandwich.

Sports|

March 29, 2018

The Best and Worst of the Absurd New Rangers’ Ballpark Menu

Ham fries? Hot dog-stuffed pickles? The people behind the Rangers concessions at Globe Life Park never disappoint.

The National Podcast of Texas|

March 22, 2018

The ‘National Podcast of Texas,’ Episode 12

Ethan Hawke talks to host Andy Langer about his new Blaze Foley film. Plus, a 1,700-mile road trip to reconcile political differences.

The National Podcast of Texas|

March 16, 2018

The ‘National Podcast of Texas,’ Episode 11

On this week's episode, we talk about Rick Perry's "new energy realism," and the internet's first boy band.

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March 5, 2018

Small Town Smokers: Pit Stop Bar-B-Q in Temple Shines with Korean-Influenced Flavors

Owner and pitmaster Kim Dunn opened Pit Stop Bar-B-Q in Temple in 2010, after working for decades in fast food. You can order brisket and crunchy coleslaw, or taste Korean flavors in dishes like galbi beef ribs, kimchi-spiked jambalaya, and dumplings.

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Travel & Outdoors|

February 28, 2018

Tastemakers: Fredericksburg

Discover the best of old and new Fredericksburg with resident Katie Turpin as the blogger behind Sunshine Texas Day and mother of three visits some of her favorite shops, with stops for wine and snacks along the way.

Travel & Outdoors|

February 27, 2018

Navigating the Rio Grande’s Remote Lower Canyons

In this second of three installments, we follow a team of filmmakers and adventurers as they travel along the border river.

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Food & Drink|

February 26, 2018

Patrica Sharpe on Xochi, Chef Hugo Ortega’s Masterpiece

Food editor Patricia Sharpe reveals why Houston chef Hugo Ortega’s Oaxacan-inspired restaurant is the most exciting place to eat in Texas right now.

The National Podcast of Texas|

February 26, 2018

The ‘National Podcast of Texas,’ Episode 8

Our resident food guru Pat Sharpe talks about how she picked the top ten restaurants in the state.

Nelson's BBQ family in front of food truck

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January 31, 2018

Small Town Smokers: Nelson’s BBQ in San Antonio Is a Family Affair

Nathaniel Nelson, with the help of his wife and three kids, is upholding traditional barbecue at his San Antonio-based food truck.

The Stand Up Desk|

January 24, 2018

Welcome to Our New Website

Welcome to the new texasmonthly.com. Our look isn't the only thing that's changed.

Business|

January 23, 2018

15 Innovators Reshaping Texas

Today’s wildcatters find rich veins of opportunity in everything from tortillas to interplanetary travel. Meet the dreamers and risk-takers shaping our future.

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January 11, 2018

Small Town Smokers: Davila’s BBQ in Seguin Keeps the Tradition Alive

At Davila’s BBQ in Seguin, barbecue (and a legendary sausage recipe) is kept all in the family. Three generations later, the Davila family tradition is going strong.

Music|

December 30, 2017

The Ten Best Texas Albums of 2017

The music nerds at 'Texas Monthly' offer up their favorite Texas albums of 2017.

Art|

December 25, 2017

See Texas Monthly’s Favorite Photos from 2017

From aerial shots to James Harden to Instagram-worthy plates, these are our favorite images from the past year.

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December 22, 2017

Small Town Smokers: Matus Pit Bar-B-Q in Caldwell Specializes in Czech Recipes

It's never too early for barbecue in Caldwell, where Tommy Matus starts serving customers his Czech-style sausage, chicken, and brisket at 5 a.m. and sells out by 11.

December 21, 2017

The Most Stunning Pieces From Day For Night Aren’t on Instagram

The world's most Instagrammable festival has more to reveal—but you have to be there to see it.

December 21, 2017

Bum Steer Awards 2018 No. 6: Bob McNair

The Houston Texans owner nabs sixth place, for saying of his players’ decision to kneel during the National Anthem: “We can’t have the inmates running the prison.”

Politics & Policy|

December 21, 2017

Bum Steer Awards 2018

This year, virtually everyone embarrassed themselves—and the rest of us.

December 21, 2017

Texans of the Year

Selecting the Bum Steers can be a bit of a drag. That's why this year we're supplementing our list with something a bit more upbeat.

December 21, 2017

Bum Steer Awards 2018 No. 3: The Travis County DA’s Office

The Austin-based office captured third place for the botched investigation of state representative Dawnna Dukes.

December 21, 2017

Bum Steer Awards 2018 No. 8: Lamar Smith

The outgoing congressman takes eighth place for his refusal to face the truth about climate change.

December 21, 2017

Bum Steer Awards 2018 No. 7: Louie Gohmert

The East Texas congressman takes seventh place for his wack-job debut as an infographic creator.

December 21, 2017

Bum Steer Awards 2018 No. 1: Dan Patrick

Our lieutenant governor, for his eagerness to squander his power, waste our time, and drag Texas politics into the bathroom, is our Bum Steer of the Year.

December 21, 2017

Bum Steer Awards 2018: The Rest of the List

The eight infamous Steers celebrated elsewhere in this package had a lot of company this year in our hall of shame. Here are another fifty or so Texans deserving of some ignominy.

December 21, 2017

Bum Steer Awards 2018 No. 4: The Texas Democratic Party

Landing in fourth place, the state government’s also-ran loyal opposition, for going missing in action, year after year.

December 21, 2017

Bum Steer Awards 2018 No. 5: Alex Jones

In fifth place: the excitable radio host, for saying so many crazy things that his unsuccessful and very public child custody battle wasn’t the most embarrassing thing that happened to him this year.

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Being Texan|

December 19, 2017

Heroes from the Storm: Stories of the Texas Spirit After Hurricane Harvey

Texas filmmaker Ben Steinbauer directs this showcase of resilience, profiling different Texans who came together to help others in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.