Sports
October 3, 2019
A Bandwagon Fan’s Guide to SMU Football
The Ponies are ranked for the first time since 1986. What you need to know about the hottest college team in Texas.
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News & Politics
October 1, 2019
The Unusual Circumstances of Botham Jean’s Murder Made Amber Guyger’s Conviction Possible, But Not Inevitable
The straightforward circumstances of Jean's slaying proved too difficult for the jury to ignore.
Food & Drink
October 1, 2019
Dallas, Houston, and Austin as Defined by Their Yelp Reviews
Three Texas cities—and their respective tastes—appeared in the review service’s “word clouds.”
Politics & Policy
October 1, 2019
If the ‘Castle Doctrine’ Can Justify Botham Jean’s Shooting, the Law Itself Is the Problem
What good is a law that promotes lawlessness?
Texas History
September 24, 2019
Dallas’s Newly Reopened Holocaust and Human Rights Museum Calls Visitors to Action
The institution has changed its mission to also acknowledge traumas experienced by other groups.
Music
September 20, 2019
Dallas Rapper Bobby Sessions Makes Music to Manifest Justice
The artist is advocating for a new investigation into the death of his cousin, which happened at the hands of Dallas Police.
Art
September 19, 2019
The Minds Behind ‘Prada Marfa’ Bring Unconventional Art to Dallas
Elmgreen & Dragset are back in Texas, this time with their first major U.S. museum exhibition.
The Texanist
September 15, 2019
The Texanist: The ‘Nub’ of a Corny Dog Is Good Eatin’, Right?
An Austin couple debates the culinary worthiness of the crusty little ferrule beloved by many State Fair of Texas-goers.
Music
September 12, 2019
Paul Cauthen’s ‘Room 41’ Resides In Between Vulnerability and Swagger
A near-two year stint at Dallas's Belmont Hotel almost broke the country musician and gave way to his new album.
Food & Drink
September 12, 2019
Dallas Is Bon Appétit’s Restaurant City of the Year
The national food magazine honored Big D for the ambition and international diversity of its culinary scene.
Business
September 11, 2019
Remembering T. Boone Pickens, the “Aw-Shucks” Billionaire
The Dallas oilman and corporate raider's long, complicated history as an aw-shucks billionaire.
The Texanist
August 31, 2019
The Texanist: What Do I Do When I See an Upside Down Texas Flag?
A Dallas man vacationing on the Jersey Shore is discombobulated by a discombobulated Lone Star Flag.
BBQ
August 30, 2019
Shoemaker’s Barbecue Is Long Gone, But Its Legacy Carries On
When you find school desks, sawdust, and pickle bars in a Texas joint, they owe a debt to what was once a Dallas lunchtime mainstay.
Music
August 28, 2019
On Her New Album, Jazzmeia Horn Wants to Embolden Listeners to “Do Something About It”
The Dallas native’s jazz statement ‘Love and Liberation’ is a call to action.
Style & Design
August 20, 2019
How the Flip-flop Got Fancy
Dallas-based sandal upstart Hari Mari has become a national force in the fashionable footwear industry.
Art
August 13, 2019
On Texas Time: Dan Lam, Drip Sculpture Artist
The Dallas-based sculptor talks about what fuels her creativity, her favorite Texas hikes, and more.
Arts & Entertainment
July 26, 2019
How Katherine Owens Transformed Dallas Theater
The prolific avant-garde director, who died earlier this week, was an unparalleled innovator on North Texas stages.
Politics & Policy
July 23, 2019
Trump’s Apostle
No matter how incendiary his latest tweet or policy might seem, Donald Trump can count on evangelical preacher and Fox News fixture Robert Jeffress to defend him. What’s behind the Dallas pastor’s unconditional embrace?
Pat’s Pick
July 22, 2019
Matt McCallister Comes Back Strong With Homewood in Dallas
The celebrated chef behind FT33 returns with a restaurant that is less about flash and more about flavor.
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.
Politics & Policy
July 8, 2019
Dallas’s New Mayor on Data, Crime, and Why Dallas Needs to Get Selfish
In a discussion with Texas Monthly last week, Johnson spoke about the crime woes, his intention to make data-driven decisions, plans for ethics reforms, and why Dallas needs to be more selfish in its regional partnerships.
News & Politics
June 21, 2019
A Eulogy for Alan Peppard, the Arbiter of Dallas Society
Peppard was the last of his breed, covering with panache the feuds and foibles of his city’s bold-faced names.
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.
Travel & Outdoors
June 20, 2019
Summer Itinerary: A Weekend in Dallas
Where to stay, shop, eat, drink, and explore its thriving arts and sports scenes.
Politics & Policy
June 7, 2019
North Texas Cops Caught Being Racist Online
A non-profit compiled racist, sexist, and xenophobic social media posts from police in Dallas and Denison.
Recipes
June 6, 2019
How Priya Krishna’s New Cookbook Celebrates Her Dallas Childhood (Plus: Her Recipe for ‘Indian Gatorade’)
The popular food writer has struck a chord with ’Indian-ish,’ which features easy recipes from her working mother.
Music
May 29, 2019
Globe-Trotting DJ Spencer Brown’s Unique Form of Stress Management
The Dallas native has always suffered from anxiety. Becoming a famous, globe-trotting DJ made it worse—and gave him a way to channel it.
Where to Stay Now
May 22, 2019
Where to Stay Now: Three Great Dallas Hotel Renovations
The Statler isn’t the only historic Big-D property to get an overhaul.
Sports
May 21, 2019
Downtown Dallas Is About to Have a Street Named Nowitzki Way
NBA legend Dirk Nowitzki will be honored with a three-block stretch outside the American Airlines Center.
Where to Stay Now
April 24, 2019
Three Texas Hostels Worth Checking Into
You don’t need to spend big bucks when you’re exploring Dallas, Austin, and Houston.
Libations
April 24, 2019
Tropical Cocktails From Ruins, a New Deep Ellum Hot Spot
The Dallas bar and eatery offers a delightful drink selection based on agave- and cane-based spirits.
Politics & Policy
April 23, 2019
Attacks on the Dallas DA Signal Trouble for the Criminal Justice Reform Movement
Big-city prosecutors are now driving the conversation around mass incarceration, and some lawmakers and law enforcement officials just can’t abide that.
News & Politics
April 18, 2019
Houston and Dallas Lead the Nation in Distracted Driving
Texas’s two biggest metropolitan areas spend entirely too much time on their phones while behind the wheel.
Food & Drink
April 9, 2019
Dallas’s Misti Norris Makes the ‘Food & Wine’ Best New Chef List
The Petra and the Beast chef represents Texas on the prestigious lineup of ten national rising stars.
BBQ Joint Reviews
April 4, 2019
It’s 71 Years Old, but Ernie’s Pit Barbeque Feels Like a Great New Joint
New owners and the longtime pitmaster improve upon tradition at this Greenville joint. Even the Ernie Burger is better.
Sports
March 22, 2019
Right Place, Wrong Time: How the 1952 Dallas Texans Flamed Out After One Lackluster Season of Football
The true story of my family’s brief ownership of the last NFL franchise to go bankrupt.
BBQ
March 12, 2019
The Slow Bone’s New Smoked Pork Chop Takes Three Weeks to Make
This Monday night special at one of Dallas’s best joints is worth the unusually complex process undertaken by chef Jeffrey Hobbs.
Sports
February 28, 2019
Jason Witten is Once More a Dallas Cowboy
The popular tight end is out of the booth and back on the field.
Best Thing in Texas
February 26, 2019
The Best Thing in Texas: The Clippers Gave Dirk Nowitzki a Standing Ovation
The giant of Texas basketball got the classiest of send-offs.
BBQ Joint Reviews
February 12, 2019
Celebrate the Rebirth of Smokey John’s Bar-B-Que With a Plate of Ribs
The family-run Dallas institution is finally back in business after 2017's devastating fire.
Sports
February 1, 2019
The Mavericks Now Have Their New Dirk Nowitzki–Steve Nash Combo
Thanks to the dysfunctional Knicks, the Mavs basically got Kristaps Porzingis for free.
Film & TV
January 24, 2019
‘The Good Place’ Actor William Jackson Harper on Playing Chidi, the Dallas Civil Rights Movement, and Ted Danson
And no, he has has no idea what will happen in season four, either.
Music
January 17, 2019
With Kaaboo, Jerry Jones Just Launched the Least Hip Music Festival in the Country
Gen-X'ers rejoice: Here's a chance to see all of your favorite 1990s bands in one weekend.
News & Politics
January 4, 2019
How Herb Kelleher Made the World a Whole Lot Smaller
The Southwest Airlines cofounder was a pioneering entrepreneur who changed the way we travel. He was also a world-class wit, a bon vivant, and a not-so-closet intellectual.
Style & Design
January 3, 2019
Poo-Pourri Creator Suzy Batiz Lives in a True Sanctuary
For the Dallas CEO, sacred space takes on a new meaning in her home, which was once a church.
Bum Steers
January 3, 2019
The 2019 Bum Steer Awards: Lupe Valdez, Who Was Woefully Unprepared to Run Against Governor Greg Abbott
The former Dallas County sheriff, our second runner-up, ran the worst gubernatorial campaign in Texas since the last time a Democrat went up against Greg Abbott.
News & Politics
December 5, 2018
What We Know About the Indictment of Amber Guyger
The Dallas police officer who shot and killed Botham Shen Jean in his own apartment, indicted for murder, now awaits trial. Here's a quick primer on where things stand.
Art
November 19, 2018
In Dallas, Ida O’Keeffe Could Finally Escape Georgia’s Shadow
Georgia O'Keeffe's talented younger sister was forgotten by art historians. A new exhibit in Dallas aims to shed light on her work.
Recipes
October 19, 2018
The “Detox to Retox” Cocktail
Mudhen Meat and Greens in Dallas offers up this dark drink, made with gin, activated charcoal powder, and aquafaba (a.k.a. drained chickpea juice).
Recipes
October 16, 2018
Tahini Mousse With Rye Tuiles
Chef Stephen Rogers ends his “Mediterranean Medley” feast on a sweet and comforting note, with a hint of sesame.