Tex-Mexplainer
April 27, 2022
Tetelas Are the Tasty Triangles You Need to Try Right Now
The ancient snack has found new prominence on Texas menus, thanks to enterprising chefs stamping it with their own creativity.
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Sports
April 22, 2022
SMU Turned Eric Dickerson’s Gold Trans Am Into a Recruiting Image
Long a symbol of SMU football’s 1980s rule-breaking, the flashy car has become an edgy marketing strategy, and Dickerson loves it.
Travel Guides
April 22, 2022
Dallas City Guide
Your curated travel guide to Dallas, featuring where to eat and drink, stay, explore, and more.
Sports
April 15, 2022
The 1950s Louisiana Law That Stalled Racial Progress in Texas Baseball
A decade after Jackie Robinson integrated MLB, Black Texas League players found themselves banned from competing at road games in Shreveport.
Style & Design
April 14, 2022
Experiencing the Sweet, Sweet Nothing of Float Therapy
An anxious multitasker faces her fears by spending an hour in a Dallas sensory deprivation pod. If it worked for the Cowboys, then it could work for her.
Travel
April 14, 2022
New High-end Spas Give Dallas the Ultimate Glow-Up
Welcome to the Big D-Tox.
Film & TV
April 13, 2022
Barney Will Get His Revenge
For every toddler who loved Barney, there was an adult who wanted to punch him. Now the purple dinosaur is back to torment a new generation.
Sports
April 11, 2022
Scottie Scheffler Stays Hotter Than a Fur Coat in Marfa
The 25-year-old UT grad has won four of his last six PGA Tour events—and Sunday’s win wasn’t any old victory, it was the Masters.
Dining Guide
April 11, 2022
Dining Guide: Highlights From Our May 2022 Issue
We review dozens of restaurants each month. Here’s a peek at what’s new.
Music
April 8, 2022
TM Recommends: A Tamale-Making Class From One of the Greats
Plus: swing by an Austin jazz festival, then listen to a record dedicated to a SpongeBob SquarePants character on your way home.
Film & TV
April 4, 2022
Texans, We Can and Must Unite to Win ‘American Song Contest’
We can’t let California win, y’all. Here’s everything you need to know about how to vote for Texas in the pop song competition.
Society
April 1, 2022
Dallas Is Without a Leather Bar. What’s a Guy on a Leash to Do?
The Eagle, a gathering place for kinksters and activists for 25 years, closed in 2020. Now, the local leather community has an uncertain future.
Sports
April 1, 2022
As WrestleMania 38 Kicks Off, the Undertaker Reflects on His Texas Roots
From playing hoops at Texas Wesleyan to dropping Tombstone pile drivers at Jerry World, Mark Calaway recalls how he rose to WWE superstardom.
Film & TV
March 31, 2022
The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Reality Show Ends Its Run on CMT
‘Making the Team’ was the cable channel’s longest-running reality program. After sixteen seasons, why did it decide to pull the plug?
Art
March 31, 2022
‘Immersive Frida Kahlo’ Is an Uncanny Misreading of the Artist. She’d Love It.
Fridamania for the Instagram age takes hold in digital exhibits in Houston and Dallas.
Sports
March 29, 2022
How a 25-Year-Old from Dallas County Became the World’s Best Golfer
Scottie Scheffler was winless in his first three years on the PGA Tour. Then he won three of his last five events and rocketed to the number one ranking.
Books
March 15, 2022
‘The Great Nowitzki’ Does Justice to Dirk’s Greatness
German writer Thomas Pletzinger has written a definitive biography of the seven-footer who brought a title to Dallas and a new era to the NBA.
Dining Guide
March 14, 2022
Dining Guide: Highlights From Our April 2022 Issue
We review dozens of restaurants each month. Here’s a peek at what’s new.
Music
March 9, 2022
Texas Soul Has Gained a Thrilling New Album and Lost a Young Talent
Bastards of Soul front man Chadwick Murray died last September. His bandmates now reckon with the release of his final album.
Business
March 8, 2022
At Texas Swingers Clubs, “the Lifestyle” Is Booming
As they emerge from the pandemic, some of the state’s least socially distanced venues are welcoming more couples than ever before. But it’s not all orgies.
Texas History
March 4, 2022
How Legendary Sportswriter Gary Cartwright Joined Texas Monthly
He was the magazine’s first big hire and—over the next few decades—delivered some of its most memorable stories.
Sports
March 4, 2022
Secrets of the Texas NBA Shot Clock Operators
The timekeepers for the Spurs, Rockets, and Mavs open up about one of the most overlooked and pressure-packed jobs in sports.
BBQ
March 3, 2022
Fourth Time’s the Charm for Gabrick Barbecue Sauces Entrepreneur
After three painful experiences operating barbecue joints, Mark Gabrick finds his sweet spot with a line of H-E-B-approved sauces.
Style & Design
March 3, 2022
The 76-Year-Old Party Boy With 1,500 Cocktail Shakers
When not on display at the Dallas Museum of Art, Walter Erwin’s beloved collection lives in a custom-built addition to his home.
Food & Drink
March 2, 2022
Meet the Famous YouTuber Who Makes Texas Restaurants Go Viral
Dallas food vlogger Mikey Chen, who has four million subscribers, has brought attention to mom-and-pop joints, but some aren’t prepared for the crowds.
Sports
February 28, 2022
The One-Question Interview: Thomas Pletzinger
Texas Monthly talks with Pletzinger about his biography of Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki and how jazz helped make Nowitzki great.
Politics & Policy
February 25, 2022
The Attorney General’s Race Is Texas Democrats’ Best Statewide Pickup Opportunity
With Republican incumbent Ken Paxton's legal troubles, Democrats have plenty of contenders this year.
Sports
February 22, 2022
Jerry Jones Can’t Hide From the Cowboys Voyeurism Scandal
The owner of the NFL’s most valuable franchise is no stranger to controversy. But this time, Jones and his organization have never looked worse.
Sports
February 18, 2022
The Lost Soul of the Dallas Cowboys
The drama that’s swept up Jerry Jones’s former right-hand man says a lot about the distorted values of America’s Team.
Tacos
February 17, 2022
Don’t Panic Over the Avocado Embargo
After a death threat on a U.S. official halted the importation of Mexican avocados this week, restaurants and grocers remain optimistic.
Food & Drink
February 14, 2022
The Best New Texas Restaurants in 2022
Restaurants are still struggling, yet new places keep stepping up to the plate. Here are our favorite dishes from the most impressive rookie establishments.
Food & Drink
February 14, 2022
The Best Places to Dine Outdoors in 2022
Patio dining has become a necessity during the pandemic. Here are some of the best places to get your alfresco on.
Food & Drink
February 14, 2022
Where to Eat Now: Coming Soon
Despite everything, new restaurants are still opening. Here are a few we’re looking forward to this year.
Sports
February 11, 2022
Former Texas A&M Coach Mike Sherman’s Super Bowl Dilemma
He can root for his ex-player, Aggie legend and L.A. Rams pass rusher Von Miller, or he can root for his son-in-law, Cincinnati Bengals coach Zac Taylor.
Film & TV
February 11, 2022
The Dallas Mortuary Accused of Producing the Worst Funerals Ever
Seventeen families are suing the Golden Gate Funeral Home for allegedly desecrating their loved ones' bodies.
Sports
February 9, 2022
Matthew Stafford’s HS Teammates Never Doubted He’d Play in the Super Bowl
The Los Angeles Rams quarterback was the “comeback king” of Highland Park’s 2005 run to the Texas state championship.
Sports
February 8, 2022
The Passion of Eric Dickerson
With his ex-team in the Super Bowl and a new memoir on bookshelves, the Hall of Fame running back from Sealy, Texas, is back in the limelight.
Sports
February 8, 2022
Sumo Is Getting Big in Texas
Fighters in one of the state’s newest sumo clubs, in Dallas, want the sport to keep growing—without losing the traditions that define it.
Film & TV
January 31, 2022
‘Mija’ Captures the Beauty and Pressure of Life as a First-generation Daughter
More visual poem than documentary, the film tracks a music manager and singer who follow their dreams while providing for their undocumented parents.
Tacos
January 27, 2022
This Stellar Dallas Joint Serves Up Fare From San Luis Potosí
While enchiladas are the specialty at Tortilleria La Potosina, the tacos also benefit from the fresh, handmade nixtamalized tortillas.
Tacos
January 27, 2022
The Dallas–Fort Worth Taco Trail
These taquerias, trucks, and restaurants show why this region is one of the best in the state for tacos.
America’s Girls
January 25, 2022
The Ten Best Moments From Our Podcast ‘America’s Girls’
Host Sarah Hepola counts down her favorite moments from our series on the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders.
Sports
January 24, 2022
We Are Running Out of Superlatives for Tony Romo the Broadcaster
Don’t listen to the fuddy-duddy types who complain that the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback is too enthusiastic on the mic.
Sports
January 20, 2022
For These Texas Gymnasts, Reporting a Coach for Sexual Abuse Only Prolonged Their Ordeal
Eighteen months after notifying USA Gymnastics and its investigative arm of the coach’s alleged abuse, the women are still waiting for a resolution.
Sports
January 19, 2022
Forget the Cowboys. The Heck With the Texans. Root for the Local Legends in the NFL Playoffs.
The state's teams don't give us much reason to feel proud, so why not focus on Patrick Mahomes, Trent Williams, and Matthew Stafford?
America’s Girls
January 18, 2022
America’s Girls, Episode 8: Making the Dream
The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders have navigated scandals and cultural shifts in the last few years. What is their future in this new world?
Dining Guide
January 17, 2022
Dining Guide: Highlights From Our February 2022 Issue
We review dozens of restaurants each month. Here’s a peek at what’s new.
Sports
January 13, 2022
Can the Cowboys Make It Back to the NFC Title Game for the First Time in 25 Years?
Days before Dallas faces the San Francisco 49ers in the first round, Jerry Jones is already talking Super Bowls.
Tacos
January 13, 2022
In Memoriam: a Neighborhood Taqueria
From a word-of-mouth backyard pop-up to a nationally lauded brick-and-mortar, the Oak Cliff location of Trompo was a spot like no other. Now it’s gone.
Style & Design
January 13, 2022
This Dallas Mansion Is a Dream Home—But for Whom?
Inside the $37.5 million University Park mega-mansion a couple is building on spec.