Press Room
January 23, 2024
Watch the Official Teaser Trailer for ‘Hit Man’
Richard Linklater’s acclaimed new film has a release date.
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Film & TV
January 23, 2024
How a West Texas Cowboy Ended Up in ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’
Ty Mitchell has been a Navy sailor, a saloon owner, and a rancher. He’s also a scene-stealing part of Martin Scorsese’s Oscar-nominated epic.
Working Life
January 23, 2024
A Texas Dinosaur Sculptor Talks About Her Jurassic Dream Job
'Everyone wants a T. Rex,’ says Casandra Sowards, lead sculptor at Allen's Billings Productions, a leading maker of animatronic dinosaurs.
The Texanist
January 23, 2024
The Texanist: Can Texas Show Two Middle-aged English Women a Good Time?
Q: A lifelong dream of mine was to go ranching and horseback riding in the U.S., and finally last year my best friend, Maxinne, and I visited Nashville, Memphis, and New Orleans and had the time of our lives, so in February we’re doing it again. This time, Texas: horses, country
Tex-Mexplainer
January 23, 2024
Torta Ahogada’s Got the Sauce
The Mexican sandwich with French-inspired bread holds up when “drowned” in salsa.
Art
January 23, 2024
A Giant Troll Is Coming to Austin’s Pease Park (and the News Brought Out a Few, Uh, Trolls)
“Texas has no cultural tradition of trolls,” wrote one.
Film & TV
January 23, 2024
Seven Texan Stories at Sundance 2024
Texan talent has descended on Park City. Here’s our guide to the Texan entries in this year’s film festival, and how to watch from home.
Made in Texas
January 22, 2024
Taking the Classic Duster From the Ranch to the Runway
Texas designer Sarah Ellison Lewis’s coats are versatile—and fabulous.
In Memoriam
January 22, 2024
Farewell to One of the Fathers of Fracking
Claude Cooke loved the oil and gas business—and worked to address some of its shortcomings.
Art
January 22, 2024
What a Texan Looks Like, According to AI
Think lots and lots of cowboy hats.
Being Texan
January 22, 2024
The Life and Death of a Former East Austin Gang Member
Two years ago Texas Monthly published a story about a group of young men growing up fatherless in East Austin. In October, one of them was killed.
Business
January 22, 2024
Texas Hasn’t Had an Olive Harvest in Three Years. Why Do Growers Keep Trying?
Severe freezes have brought the state’s once-booming olive oil industry to its knees. But passionate farmers keep hope alive for solutions.
Business
January 22, 2024
An Austin Start-up’s (Expensive) Plan to Transform the Wireless Business
Deploying “DeWi” technology, Really Wireless will offer hosts cash, plus free service for transmitting their broadband to nearby cellphones via rooftop radios.
Travel & Outdoors
January 22, 2024
Rock On, Texas!
No longer a niche subculture, climbing has attracted converts across the state. Senior editor Forrest Wilder explores the sport—from El Paso’s Hueco Tanks to the cliffs over Lake Marble Falls—and tries to tackle his own white whale.
Travel & Outdoors
January 22, 2024
Where to Rock Climb Around Texas
Seven great spots to seek those natural highs.
Politics & Policy
January 22, 2024
He Stormed the Capitol and Hid From the Law at a Hill Country Resort. Now He Has a Day in Court.
Luke Coffee, a Dallas-based actor and filmmaker, is trying to frame himself as a victim of excessive force.
Energy
January 19, 2024
The Freeze Has Thawed. The Grid Survived. What Was Different This Time?
Governor Greg Abbott said ERCOT performed “flawlessly." But there were several factors at play.
Music
January 19, 2024
Texans Are Conquering the Summer Music Festival Circuit
Judging by the fest lineups, Texans such as BigXthaPlug, Charley Crockett, Khruangbin, and more are about to enter music’s A-list.
Sponsored
January 19, 2024
Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino Hotel: Elevating Gaming and Entertainment in Texas
From live performances to fine dining, this casino offers a unique experience beyond gaming thrills.
Critters
January 19, 2024
Do Not Underestimate the Elf Owl
The world’s smallest owl is a swift, acrobatic hunter whose victims never hear it coming.
Critters
January 19, 2024
Hell on 42 Legs: Get to Know the Texas Redheaded Centipede!
This too-long, venomous creature can be found all over the state. Check your beds!
Meanwhile, in Texas
January 19, 2024
Meanwhile, in Texas: Look, Up in the Sky—It’s Very Old Man!
A brief and highly selective look at what just happened, from a centenarian plummeting to earth on purpose to a hot-air ballooner who did so against his will.
BBQ
January 19, 2024
You’ll Find This Stellar Brisket Kolache in an Office Building Basement
The oddly located treat comes from Ricci Neer, a Corpus Christi restaurateur who opened her food court spot, Taste at 555, in 2022.
Style & Design
January 19, 2024
The Best Little Bra Store in Texas
An ode to Petticoat Fair, which has been keeping Texans perky—a surprisingly challenging feat—for sixty years.
Travel & Outdoors
January 18, 2024
A Fern Fairyland Enchants Hikers in the Unlikeliest of Places
A cool, green oasis delights visitors who venture off the trail at Caprock Canyons State Park, in the Panhandle.
Press Room
January 18, 2024
Get an Exclusive Look at an Upcoming ‘20/20’ Episode Featuring the ‘Stephenville’ True Crime Case
ABC’s ‘20/20’ will cover the Stephenville murder case this week.
News & Politics
January 18, 2024
The Story: 30 Years Later, a Guilty Conscience Led to a Free Man
Executive editor Michael Hall has reported on many exonerations over the years, but nothing compares to the story of Estella Ybarra and Carlos Jaile.
Politics & Policy
January 18, 2024
The DOJ Report on the Uvalde Shooting Reiterates Widespread Failures
U.S. attorney general Merrick Garland said the response to the massacre cost lives.
Sports
January 18, 2024
Will a Civil Rights Landmark Golf Course Be Gobbled Up by Austin Developers?
NAACP head Derrick Johnson visited Austin to support preservation efforts at Lions Municipal, the first public links in Texas to desegregate.
Tacos
January 18, 2024
This Famed Pitmaster Is Bringing South Texas to Austin With His New Taco Trailer
John Bates wowed with InterStellar Barbecue, and now Yellow Bell Tacos is his way of showing off his Corpus Christi roots.
News & Politics
January 18, 2024
The Beauty Queen Who Wants to Be Governor (Someday)
As Miss Texas, Averie Bishop made headlines by taking on hot-button political issues. Now she’s running for the state House. And she doesn’t plan to stop there.
Books
January 18, 2024
The Letters
In this original short story, a San Antonio divorcé receives a series of missives from his elderly mother that hint at a past he never knew about.
Food & Drink
January 17, 2024
It’s Slurp Season. Here Are 9 Essential Texas Soups to Keep You Warm and Full.
Steaming stews, beefy broths, and a bonus side of cornbread.
Sponsored
January 17, 2024
Protecting Lone Star Lands and Waters
Politics & Policy
January 17, 2024
Feds Approve 12 Months of Medicaid Coverage for New Moms in Texas
Medicaid covers half of all births in Texas.
Travel & Outdoors
January 17, 2024
The Mother of Texas State Parks
Melissa Chadwick is the keeper of Mother Neff State Park—a park that started as a family retreat and became the foundation for the state’s hundred-year-old parks system.
News
January 17, 2024
Is the “Ted Cruz Curse” Real? A Texas Monthly Investigation
The Longhorns and the Cowboys got thumped after receiving Cruz’s endorsement. Some say the junior senator is to blame.
Sponsored
January 17, 2024
Caffeination Station is Brewing Trends in West Texas
A Young Business Owner brings a Sip & Shop to Lubbock.
Travel & Outdoors
January 17, 2024
Chip and Joanna’s New Hotel Is Just One Reason to Visit Waco
The latest Gaines project, Hotel 1928, beckons Magnolia fans with its on-brand decor, thoughtful touches, and excellent location.
BBQ
January 17, 2024
The Barbecue Community Honors John Brotherton With Stories of His Famed Generosity
The owner of Brotherton’s Black Iron Barbecue, in Pflugerville, died this week, leaving a legacy of supporting fellow pitmasters.
Politics & Policy
January 17, 2024
Not Even a Federal Judge Can Make Texas Protect Kids
Nine years ago, U.S. district judge Janis Jack ordered the state to fix its foster care system. Activists say kids are still suffering.
Sports
January 16, 2024
Take a Bow, Jerry—the Dallas Cowboys Flamed Out Again
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones wants all the control over America’s Team—even when it means taking credit for another dreadful playoff exit.
Music
January 16, 2024
Randall King Wants to Honky-tonk All Over the World
The country charts these days are filled with hip-hop rhythms and rock guitars. With Nashville heavy hitters behind him, King plans to flout those trends.
News & Politics
January 16, 2024
The Juror Who Found Herself Guilty
She was pressured into convicting a man she believed was innocent—and was haunted by remorse. Three decades later, she did something about it.
Tacos
January 15, 2024
Taco Palenque Dared to Bring Tex-Mex Tacos South of the Border. Does It Stand a Chance?
When Taco Bell expanded into Mexico in the 1990s and 2000s, it failed miserably. The Laredo-based chain hopes to win people over, but it’s still getting flack over its lack of authenticity.
Music
January 12, 2024
Was Matthew McConaughey Really Bleeding at Zach Bryan’s Austin Gig?
McConaughey and fellow Texas actor Tye Sheridan made cameos at the country singer-songwriter’s music video shoot this week.
News & Politics
January 12, 2024
You Can Prep Your Plants, Pets, and Pipes for a Texas Freeze. But What About Your Peace of Mind?
Plants covered, pets inside, pipes wrapped, and faucets dripping. A calm and confident attitude? Harder won.
Tacos
January 12, 2024
San Antonio Should Stop Worrying and Learn to Accept Austin’s Tacos
A taco media battle has raged since 2016, with the Alamo City constantly on the defensive. Eight years in, I suggest a different tactic.
Travel & Outdoors
January 11, 2024
Shhhhh! The Official State Mushroom of Texas Is Hissing.
The Texas star—our official state mushroom—puts on a show every winter.
Food & Drink
January 11, 2024
A Texan Has Been Named Restaurant Editor for Food & Wine Magazine
Austin-based Raphael Brion has been practicing for this gig much of his adult life. And he’s an equal fan of breakfast tacos and crêpes flambé.