Business
January 12, 2022
Southwest’s New Skipper Buckles Up
Robert Jordan takes charge as the Dallas-based airline faces the most difficult challenges since its launch.
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Libations
January 5, 2022
Troy Aikman’s Light Beer, Eight, Is Available Only in Texas
We cracked open a cold one with the former Cowboy to learn about his latest business venture, a beer aimed at the calorie conscious.
Sports
January 4, 2022
For Texans, No Memory of Dan Reeves Sticks Out More Than His Ice Bowl Touchdown Pass
The NFL coach, who died last week, left behind a rich football legacy. But for Cowboys fans, his heroics against Green Bay in 1967 always come first.
America’s Girls
January 4, 2022
America’s Girls, Episode 6: The Perfect Look
It’s not just about being the right weight. It’s about having the right hair, the right skin, the right boobs, the right legs. Only a very particular kind of beautiful woman gets to wear that uniform.
Sports
December 31, 2021
A Silver Anniversary for the Dallas Stars’ Silver-tongued TV Analyst
For 25 years, sportscaster Daryl "Razor" Reaugh has been the verbose, bombastic, grandiloquent voice of Texas's lone NHL franchise.
Politics & Policy
December 29, 2021
Stories We Wish We’d Published This Year
There was a lot of great coverage of happenings in Texas this year. Our staff selected its favorite stories.
America’s Girls
December 23, 2021
The Women Who Created the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders
A dynamic professor, a feisty seamstress, a firebrand dancer, and the other underappreciated architects of the phenomenon that transformed the NFL.
Sports
December 21, 2021
A Guide to All Sixteen Texas Bowl Games
From Baylor’s top-ten matchup in the Sugar Bowl to Texas Tech’s reunion with Mike Leach, here’s what college football fans need to know.
America’s Girls
December 21, 2021
America’s Girls, Episode 4: The Uniform
The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders uniform is iconic, a symbol of Texas culture for half a century. But its origin story remains remarkably unsettled.
Being Texan
December 17, 2021
NorthPark’s Santa Claus Misses You But Loves His Virtual Visits
Kids in Dallas have been going to see him for more than thirty years, but now, because of the pandemic, he's coming to them. He tells us how it's going, which toys are popular, and what to leave Rudolph on Christmas Eve.
America’s Girls
December 17, 2021
The Cowboys Cheerleader With the Pigtails Shaves Her Head
Tami Barber became a sweetheart of the seventies-era cheerleaders. But she also had—and still has—a rebel streak.
America’s Girls
December 15, 2021
In Search of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Who Posed for Playboy
They were at the center of a scandal that rocked the NFL. More than forty years later, would they finally tell their side?
Dining Guide
December 13, 2021
Dining Guide: Highlights From Our January 2022 Issue
We review dozens of restaurants each month. Here’s a peek at what’s new.
Food & Drink
December 13, 2021
Find Dollar Pupusas and Perfect Cheeseburgers at This Valero Gas Station
You’re in for a satisfying breakfast or lunch in East Dallas if you know where to look: a mom-and-pop shop set inside another mom-and-pop shop at a Valero.
Food & Drink
December 10, 2021
The Most Festive Holiday Treats Coming to Texas Grocery Stores
From red and green tortilla chips to eggnog ice cream, there's a holiday treat to please every Grinch and picky eater.
Made in Texas
December 9, 2021
His Piñatas Are Too Good to Break Open
A creation by Dallas's Alfonso Hernandez is the pièce de résistance of any party.
America’s Girls
December 9, 2021
Dancing With the Poster Girl of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders’ Golden Era
Shannon Baker Werthmann got more fan mail than any woman on the seventies squad. We talk sexiness, fair pay, encounters with Roger Staubach, and getting fired by Kelli Finglass.
America’s Girls
December 8, 2021
Meet the First Woman to Wear the Cowboys Cheerleaders Uniform
Vonciel Baker still holds the record for most years on the squad.
Sports
December 7, 2021
The Lone Star State College Football Report Card
Grading the season performances and outcomes for all twelve FBS programs in Texas. You already know who's getting an F.
Food & Drink
December 6, 2021
Native American Fry Bread Has a Place in North Texas
Colloquially known as an “Indian taco,” the fried dough loaded with savory or sweet toppings—and a complicated history—is gradually becoming available outside of powwows and art markets.
America’s Girls
November 30, 2021
Announcing Our New Podcast, ‘America’s Girls’
Inside the wild, glamorous, and complicated saga of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, an institution that changed sports, entertainment, and countless childhoods of boys and girls like me.
Libations
November 29, 2021
A Whiskey Drinker’s Guide to the Craft Distilleries of Dallas–Fort Worth
The Metroplex is in the midst of an artisanal spirits boom, with 35 distilleries slinging locally made booze. Visit now—before the secret gets out and the lines get long.
Libations
November 19, 2021
Escape to the Tropics at Austin’s Tiki Tatsu-Ya
Indulge in over-the-top cocktails like the Skeleton Cruise, which comes in a boat with dry ice and activates bar-wide light and sound effects.
Books
November 15, 2021
Five Gripping New Texas Thrillers to Keep You Up at Night
You won't be able to put these down.
Dining Guide
November 12, 2021
Dining Guide: Highlights From Our December 2021 Issue
We review more than sixty restaurants each month. Here’s a peek at what’s new.
BBQ Joint Reviews
November 11, 2021
Redwine’s BBQ Eats & Sweets Serves Barbecue Basics With a Side of Family Legacy
Kenneth Redwine is building on his father’s barbecue dreams with his namesake food truck in Farmersville.
Food & Drink
November 10, 2021
An Indian Feast Is Waiting for You, Hidden Inside a Dallas-Area Texaco
Kerala Kitchen's namesake combo plate, with curry spooned over rice and scattered with hot pickles, is the perfect way to spend ten bucks in North Texas.
Sports
November 8, 2021
How Did All Three Texas MLS Teams End Up Stinking This Season?
It was a rough campaign for FC Dallas, Austin FC, and Houston Dynamo FC, but there's good reason to hope that next year will be better.
BBQ
November 5, 2021
TM Recommends: A Dallas Festival That Blends Blues and Barbecue
Plus: a podcast series on self-help guru Rachel Hollis and a strange new single from Teezo Touchdown.
Business
November 4, 2021
Why American and Southwest Airlines Canceled Thousands of Flights
Don’t blame vaccines, but do blame the pandemic. And hope the airlines have fixed their problems by the busy Thanksgiving travel season.
Best Thing in Texas
November 2, 2021
Mariah Carey Armors Up Against a Dallas Bar’s War on Christmas
A bar decreed “All I Want for Christmas Is You” non grata, and the queen of Christmas isn’t happy about it.
Libations
October 27, 2021
Free-spirited: Why More Bartenders Are Mixing Cocktails Minus the Booze
Tucked somewhere between the wine list and the dessert menu, Texans are more likely than ever to find—and order—no-gronis, no-jitos, and other alcohol-free drinks.
Food & Drink
October 22, 2021
Some Tricks, Mostly Treats: You’ll Want to Taste These Halloween Sweets
Bakers are leaning into their dark sides to build spooktacular creations ahead of October 31.
Being Texan
October 15, 2021
This Year’s State Fair Was Overstimulating, Anxiety-Inducing—and Exactly What I Needed
After nearly two years of pandemic life, I didn’t even realize just how much I was craving this release.
News & Politics
October 15, 2021
The Texas Monthly News Quiz
How well do you know this week’s Texas news?
Sports
October 14, 2021
The Best Public Golf Courses in Texas
These courses are beautiful, fun for all skill levels, and are available to play at a great value. Fairways and greens!
Recipes
October 13, 2021
If You Love Queso, Try Queso Fundido, Its Equally Delectable Mexican Ancestor
Texas chefs are putting a fresh spin on the dish, which often comes loaded with toppings—or even lit on fire.
Health
October 13, 2021
A Dallas Startup Aims to Build a Big Business—and Transform Lives—by Curing Rare Diseases
Taysha hopes to commercialize UT Southwestern’s groundbreaking gene therapies to benefit its shareholders—and desperately ill children.
Travel & Outdoors
October 8, 2021
Texas Monthly Recommends: A Trip to the Renaissance Festival
Plus: a restaurant for avocado aficionados, a chill hip-hop track, and a gutting new #MeToo book.
Sports
October 8, 2021
Bijan Robinson Is Transcendent, but Can He Run Past Oklahoma?
The sophomore running back looks to carry UT to its first win over the Sooners since 2018 in Saturday's Red River Showdown.
Health
October 7, 2021
A Dining Destination Hidden in a North Texas Gas Station
The neighborly Green Spot serves double shots of espresso, steak and eggs, and bison jerky—and legend has it that Erykah Badu is a fan of its vegetarian offerings.
Tacos
October 7, 2021
The Carnitas Revolution Is Coming
This might be the biggest taco trend since birria de res.
Sports
October 7, 2021
El Paso’s Ricardo Pepi: From Recent HS Graduate to USMNT World Cup Savior
The eighteen-year-old FC Dallas star is back in the lineup as the United States takes on Jamaica Thursday in Austin.
Sports
October 5, 2021
Are Cowboys Fans Ready to Start Getting Their Hopes Up?
Thanks to a three-game winning streak and the NFL’s most complete offense, we’re almost ready to declare that America’s Team is back.
Business
October 5, 2021
At Heritage, Pokémon Cards Are the New Bitcoin
The collectors are younger, the payouts are bigger, the collectibles are … nerdier. Dallas-based Heritage Auctions has entered a wild new era.
Food & Drink
September 28, 2021
The State Fair of Texas Returns in All Its Fried Glory
Texans descended on the corny dogs and Deep Fried I-35 with childlike glee, and we've got the photos to prove it.
BBQ
September 24, 2021
Ten Places to Eat State Fair Food Without Setting Foot in the State Fair
Whether or not you plan to attend this year’s fair, head to one of these Dallas–Fort Worth restaurants or barbecue joints for over-the-top fried treats.
Being Texan
September 24, 2021
Big Tex on State Fair History, His Favorite Fried Foods, and His Size 96 Boots
A conversation with the big guy himself.
Best Thing in Texas
September 21, 2021
Demi Adejuyigbe’s Final ‘September’ Video Is a Triumph
The Dallas-raised comedian brings his six-year project to a close (and raises thousands for charity).
Style & Design
September 21, 2021
Expert Gardening Tips for Texas’s Changing Climate
Landscape designer James Burnett shares how to plant a backyard oasis for any weather.