Critters
May 22, 2023
Turkey Trouble in Sun City
Aggressive birds are ruffling feathers in an over-55 Georgetown neighborhood. Residents have fended off the gobblers with decorative pillows and golf clubs.
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Politics & Policy
March 14, 2023
How Dan Patrick Made the Texas Senate in His Image
The lieutenant governor has consolidated power in the Legislature and exercises near-total control of his chamber. Will anyone challenge him?
BBQ
February 10, 2023
Thirty Years Ago, the First Wagyu Cows Came to the U.S. Now, the Industry Is Bigger Than Anyone Predicted.
Trade wars with Japan, $250 vials of semen, and livestock-filled airplanes all contributed to the still-growing industry of Wagyu beef today.
Music
June 22, 2022
Conan Gray Is Creating Pop’s Best Love Songs—But He’s Never Dated Anybody
The 23-year-old from Georgetown emerges as Texas’s answer to Olivia Rodrigo and—dare we say it?—T-Swift with his sophomore album, ‘Superache.’
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Travel & Outdoors
April 25, 2022
The Top Ten Backpacking Trails in Texas
Conquer the Guadalupe Mountains, lollygag through the loblollies in East Texas, or trace a historic railroad near Caprock Canyons.
Meanwhile, in Texas
January 15, 2022
Meanwhile, in Texas: A Plumber Finds Cash in a Church’s Bathroom Wall
Plus, a homeowner sets a Christmas light show to Lil Jon and fishers get rescued from a Lake Amistad sandbar.
Food & Drink
April 27, 2021
It’s Berry Season in Texas. Here’s Where to Pick Your Own.
Kid-friendly, socially distanced, and just a darn good way to spend a Saturday, the state's berry farms are open for visitors.
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The Culture
December 18, 2020
Texas Monthly Recommends: A West Texas Animal Shelter
Plus: the pleasures of pickling, a feminist take on the Mexican Revolution, and a Georgetown jeweler.
The Texanist
December 7, 2020
The Texanist: Is There Really Only One Place to Go Trout Fishing in Texas?
An Oregon transplant is hoping he can find a few places to cast a line in his adopted state.
Travel & Outdoors
December 1, 2020
Where to See Holiday Lights and Meet Santa (Safely) This Year
Across Texas, Santa is staying jolly this year with contact-free visits, drive-through light displays, and more pandemic-proof festivities.
Politics & Policy
August 17, 2020
A Southwestern University Frat Tried to End Confederate Traditions—and Was Suspended
SU Kappa Alpha brothers believe they were disciplined for the content of a social media post; the national organization says they violated protocol.
Travel & Outdoors
March 21, 2018
Hip to Be Square in Georgetown
Yesterday and today go together nicely in this historic town not too far from Austin.
Travel & Outdoors
December 12, 2017
Find Holiday Spirit in the Small Towns of Texas
Catch the Polar Express, visit the Grinch, or have your own 'It's a Wonderful Life' moment in a festive town square.
Politics & Policy
February 1, 1994
The Temptation of Williamson County
Why Austin’s suburban neighbors to the north wouldn’t take a bite out of Apple Computer.
Food & Drink
November 1, 1986
On the Menu: Wildfire
It’s probably not fitting to call Georgetown a small town anymore. With incredible growth brought on by development in north Austin and Round Rock, a considerable university population and a burgeoning cultural scene, it’s hardly Mayberry, USA. But it does have a town square, a lunch counter, a historic