Founder Raymond Edmonds reflects on his Tolkien-inspired vegetarian cafe, which has expanded over fifty years and earned the love of even cheeseburger connoisseurs.
Two pitmaster friends seem to think so. What started as a theory between them has spread into wider barbecue-nerd circles.
Houston’s El Topo has won awards for its brisket suadero taco, which features nixtamalized blue-corn tortillas and a house-special salsa.
Natalie Irish describes her lipstick-art process as “making out with a canvas.” Her stamplike technique showcases her unique brand of creativity and playful irreverence.
While the state racing commission jousts with a new federal oversight body, business is cratering at Texas racetracks.
Texas Country Reporter interviews Craig Joseph, grandson of the restaurant’s original owners.
Some Texas taquerias have increased prices due to the egg shortage, so we’ve compiled a list of great eggless breakfast tacos in case you’re starting to feel the pinch.
Why has San Antonio fallen behind Houston, Dallas, and Austin?
At 87, Houston’s global style icon is as dazzling as ever.
The days when Mexican food on this side of the border was all about crispy tacos and yellow cheese are long behind us, thanks to innovative chefs and cultural shifts.
Once a symbol of Houston’s wealth and ambition, the now-empty stadium no longer represents much of anything.
How the aeronautical industry’s profit motive achieved escape velocity.
The Houston Texans have sacked their fourth head coach in three years. Perhaps that means the franchise’s woes run far deeper than its on-field leader.
Musician Tory Lanez was convicted of shooting the Houston rapper, but Megan is still dealing with the fallout from telling the truth.
Sipple in Houston curates hundreds of nonalcoholic products, from liquor alternatives to functional beverages, including many Texas-based brands.
This peaceful spot near Houston is perfect for families, history buffs, and first-time campers.
Mexican wines haven’t had much recognition, but the tides are turning as sommeliers and shop owners struggle to keep them in stock.
The artworks were semi-terrifying, but at least the people were nice.
The DA in El Paso County shares a name with an iconic Texas comedian. How well can you tell them apart?
There aren’t nearly enough physicians in the state, especially for the more than 7.5 million Texans who primarily speak Spanish.
Houstonians Dr. Peter Hotez and Dr. Maria Elena Bottazzi have created a COVID vaccine that’s saving millions of lives in developing nations.
In the past week, the Rangers have added an ace pitcher and the Astros have lost one. Can Arlington’s MLB team pay its way to competitiveness?
At Gatlin’s Fins & Feathers, executive chef Michelle Wallace gets creative with smoked jerk chicken and a Viet-Cajun fried catfish sandwich.
The band aims to bring Texas Guns and Roses to its kn-kn-kn-kn-knees—or at least compel it to change its name.
After an election marred by malfunctioning machines, long lines, and a shortage of paper ballots, Republicans are contemplating big changes in the next Legislature.
From the man responsible for emptying it.
Brad Lomax was stoked until he found himself fighting Mother Nature and supervising 1.5 million babies.
Vibrant, jewel-toned murals set the scene for masterful Japanese-Peruvian cuisine at Masaru Fukuda’s Pacha Nikkei.
Reflecting on the World Series with Astros announcer Todd Kalas, whose father, Harry Kalas, called Phillies games for almost forty years.
A fan from day one muses on sixty years of joy and heartbreak—and whether winning brings redemption.
Local officials and civil rights activists worry that the attorney general could be laying the groundwork for challenging another election.
Artist Janavi Mahimtura Folmsbee has installed a soothing, glittering exhibit at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Catherine Engelbrecht and Gregg Phillips refused to disclose the name of a mystery man who supposedly helped them investigate election software company Konnech.
Thanks to a memorabilia boom and another Astros World Series trip, Houston has become a hotbed for rare hat collectors.
Insider advice for ordering wreaths and centerpieces, whether you’re getting ahead of decorating this season or not.
State Republicans and local business leaders are betting big on the 38-year-old political newcomer, pouring nearly $5 million into her campaign to unseat County Judge Lina Hidalgo. Polls suggest the race is a dead heat.
A new exhibition at the University of Texas at Austin spotlights the life and work of the Houston native, one of the country’s foremost abstract sculptors.
We know she’s a savage and a big ole freak, but is the Houston hometown hero funny? On ‘Saturday Night Live,’ we found out.
With a historic performance last week, the slugger led the Houston Astros to their sixth straight American League Championship Series.
Thanks to a bad outbreak of avian flu this year, turkey suppliers are raising prices and delivering fewer birds to restaurants before the holidays.
In his new memoir, the Instagram star recounts his childhood in Austin and how he found his way in the fashion world.
Our first midterm report indicates that all over the state, tradition abides while creativity flourishes.
A small community of chefs and taqueros are bringing nixtamalized, heirloom corn tortillas—the foundation of Mexican cuisine—to the masses.
Another 100-win season in the books, a chance to return to the World Series for the fourth time in six years—this franchise is special.
We followed the actors of haunted house Purgatory Scream Park near Houston as they prepped for a day at work.
Houston’s poet laureate emeritus started out at competitive slams. Now she’s expanding her work into theater, opera, and books.
Donald Trump’s baseless claims of fraud have made life more difficult and dangerous for poll workers.
When Texas Monthly covered Enron's fall in 2001, we wondered if the company was an outlier or the new normal. There's no longer any question.
The neighborhood formerly known as a business center is now a walkable, family-friendly haven.
Founded by Andrew Yang, Christine Todd Whitman, and David Jolly, the new party claims to encompass the left, right, and center. Its Houston launch, while well attended, prompted doubts about its viability.
