Giving Back
November 10, 2023
This Houston Program Turns Veterans Into Urban Farmers
Growing Urban Farmers teaches veterans how to use their skills to make a living from working the soil, improving their mental health along the way.
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Meanwhile, in Texas
November 10, 2023
Meanwhile, in Texas: Maybe This Alligator Just Wanted Some Girl Scout Cookies?
Plus, a cocktail that carnivores can get behind and a pig you’ll get way behind, if you know what’s good for you.
BBQ
November 10, 2023
Two Texas-Style Joints Near D.C. Are Practicing Barbecue Diplomacy
Bark Barbecue Café and 2Fifty Texas BBQ mix Texas tradition and hospitality with touches from their Armenian and Salvadoran cultures, respectively.
Film & TV
November 10, 2023
The Time Has Come for a ‘Real Housewives of Austin’
Andy Cohen, please heed this modest proposal.
Critters
November 10, 2023
The Exotic Wildlife Trade Is Thriving in Texas
Investigators are finding new ways to catch smugglers, but high demand from China, weak laws, and cartel involvement are making enforcement harder than ever.
Style & Design
November 9, 2023
How Fort Worth Became the Epicenter of Haute Cowboy Fashion
Hatbands embedded with rubies, $70,000 belt buckles: more than any other Texas city, Fort Worth is forging its own brand of style that melds high fashion and iconic Western wear.
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November 9, 2023
Kilgore Promises an Unforgettable Holiday Season
Discover the joy of the season in the City of Stars!
Business
November 9, 2023
At AfroTech in Austin, Black Workers Seek Opportunities in a “Tense” Industry
Black Texans make up only 9 percent of the technology workforce statewide. The 25,000 attendees of the nation’s largest Black tech conference hope to change that.
Music
November 9, 2023
Mickey Guyton Is Still Finding Her Way in the Country Music Industry
The Arlington native has earned four Grammy nominations, performed at the Super Bowl, and toured with Shania Twain. But is she “Nashville” yet?
Travel & Outdoors
November 9, 2023
Deep—Very, Very, Very Deep—in the Heart of Texas
Call them the astronauts of the underground. The state’s cavers are a literal subculture, daring to go where no one has gone before.
Travel & Outdoors
November 9, 2023
Go Underground: Seven Texas Caves to Explore
Where to immerse yourself in the subculture.
Being Texan
November 8, 2023
Galveston’s Port Chaplain Is a Godsend to Weary Ship Workers
Deacon Jeff Willard blesses seafarers with everything from prayers to rides around Galveston Island to cherry cigarillos.
Politics & Policy
November 8, 2023
A San Antonio Megachurch Plays an Outsized Role in Supporting Israel’s War Efforts
After Hamas’s surprise attack on Israel, a crowd gathered in the Alamo City for an evangelical event that quickly turned into a call to arms.
Travel & Outdoors
November 8, 2023
How Texan Are You? Find Out on A Ranch Getaway
Wildcatter Ranch, near Possum Kingdom Lake, caters to weekend cowboys from around the world.
Critters
November 8, 2023
The Texas Indigo Snake Eats Rattlers for Breakfast
That’s why farmers and ranchers consider it a friend.
Politics & Policy
November 8, 2023
Ken Paxton Scored His First Post-Impeachment Victory at the Ballot Box
The first stop of Ken Paxton’s revenge tour was in a North Texas House district, where his preferred candidate, Brent Money, reached a runoff.
Energy
November 7, 2023
Should Texas Build More Nuclear Power Plants?
State leaders are bullish on new atom-splitting technologies, even as those same officials hobble wind and solar projects.
Food & Drink
November 7, 2023
How the Oldest Indian Restaurant in Houston Prepares for Its Diwali Rush
Raja Sweets has been preparing mithai (bite-size sweets) for Texans to gift during the Hindu holiday since 1986—and they’re likely to have record sales this year.
Business
November 7, 2023
These Texas Garages Turn Classic Cars Into Electric Hot Rods
What do you get when you convert a gas-guzzling muscle machine into an EV? A ride that “hauls more ass.”
True Crime
November 7, 2023
The Great Cajun Turtle Heist
Alligator snapping turtle populations in Texas were dwindling. One family of smugglers had been poaching them from the state for years.
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November 6, 2023
Alpine, Texas: A Winter Wonderland in the Desert
Explore where the essence of the holidays meets the raw beauty of the Chihuahuan Desert.
Music
November 6, 2023
The Mountain Goats Have Returned to West Texas
On the new album ‘Jenny From Thebes,’ the indie band revives the characters from ‘All Hail West Texas,’ its seminal 2002 exploration of life in the Lone Star State.
Being Texan
November 6, 2023
In Search of Texas’s Hidden Polish Heritage
Just southeast of San Antonio, a rare European American dialect may be dying, or already dead. That’s a shame. Or is it?
Travel & Outdoors
November 6, 2023
Six Great Texas Hikes for Families With Kids
Whatever you do, don’t forget the special snacks.
BBQ Recipes
November 6, 2023
Three Ways to Use Leftover Barbecue: Tailgate Edition
Being overwhelmed with smoked meat is a good problem to have. Here are some tips for turning all that ‘cue (and sides!) into tasty meals all week long.
Books
November 6, 2023
Elizabeth Crook’s Thrilling New Western
‘The Madstone,’ a sequel to 2018’s ‘The Which Way Tree,’ is a compelling read on its own terms.
Politics & Policy
November 6, 2023
Sinners in the Hands of an Angry GOP
For a long time, Texas Republican chairman Matt Rinaldi couldn’t win elections. Now he wants to decide them—by exacting revenge on opponents within his party.
BBQ
November 3, 2023
The 12 Best Texas-Raised Wagyu Steaks (and More!)
At white-tablecloth restaurants, Wagyu beef is more expensive, but it’s also cooked excellently, with techniques from dry-aging to sous vide.
Being Texan
November 3, 2023
Texans Should Embrace the Time Change. It’s One of Few Seasonal Markers We Have.
In lieu of fall foliage and chilly weather, at least we get to turn back the clocks.
Sports
November 2, 2023
A Texas Rangers World Series Title 52 Seasons in the Making
Two years ago, the Texas Rangers finished in last place with 102 losses. Now, after a stunning—and pricey—turnaround, they are MLB champions.
Tacos
November 2, 2023
Meet the “Badass” Husband-and-Wife Team Behind This New San Antonio Taqueria
Even Wemby stopped by Tacos al Carbón Cabrón for its carne asada tacos. But the restaurant offers so much more than the typical Alamo City fare.
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November 1, 2023
Winter in Red River, New Mexico
Winter in Red River is what all winters should be.
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November 1, 2023
Michelada Manual
We went all across Austin with Modelo to find the perfect Michelada for every mood. This manual shows the best Micheladas in Austin, TX.
Style & Design
November 1, 2023
How an East Texas Developer Built His Dream Neighborhood, Brick by Brick
Why choose one architectural style? In Tyler’s Mosaic District, no two buildings are alike.
Politics & Policy
November 1, 2023
East of Houston, a Fight Over a Black Teenager’s Hair Takes Center Stage
After Hurricane Katrina, Darresha George moved her family to Texas. When school officials suspended her son for refusing to cut his hair, it unleashed a storm that shows no signs of easing.
Sports
November 1, 2023
“No Fun League” to Houston Cougars: Drop the Oilers Uniforms
The University of Houston football team wore “Luv Ya Blue” in its season opener, and NFL lawyers want to make sure it never happens again.
Parks & Recs
November 1, 2023
How to Watch the April 8 Solar Eclipse From a Texas State Park
Skip the traffic and exorbitant hotel rates—go camping at one of the 31 parks in the path of totality. Overnight reservations open on November 7.
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November 1, 2023
Ruidoso’s Ultimate Winter Travel Guide
Winter is nonstop fun in Ruidoso, New Mexico.
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November 1, 2023
Texas A&M Program Creates Technical Leaders of the Future
Advance your career with Texas A&M's Master of Engineering Technical Management program.
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November 1, 2023
Why Pork?
Take tailgating to the next level with these recipes.
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November 1, 2023
Escape Outdoors
Experience El Paso's rugged mountain terrains, lively culture, vibrant downtown.
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November 1, 2023
From Red Raider, to History Maker
Gen. Charles “C.Q.” Brown Jr. arrived at Texas Tech ready to become an architect. But in the four decades since, he’s built far more than structures.
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November 1, 2023
The Spirit of Texas Gives Back
Tito's Handmade Vodka is dedicated to making real change in communities across Texas.
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November 1, 2023
Putting Nature to Work
How so-called “nature-based solutions” can put nature to work – and at the same time provide a place where humans can recharge in a beautiful setting.
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November 1, 2023
Turtle Pecan Pumpkin Pie
Theresa Stephens (of Cast Iron Grill in Lubbock, Texas) takes pumpkin pie to the next level.
October 31, 2023
October 2023 Reader Quiz: What Did You Learn?
You’ve had all month to read the latest issue of Texas Monthly. Take this monthly quiz and we’ll tell you how you stack up at the end.And if you got this quiz from a friend: Hello! We hope you enjoy it. If you do: become a subscriber today, and we’ll send
Politics & Policy
October 31, 2023
Tony Buzbee Is More Famous Than Ever. So Why Is He Running for Houston City Council?
The wealthy trial lawyer just helped acquit Attorney General Ken Paxton. Now he wants to fix potholes and broken water lines.
TM BBQ Club
October 31, 2023
November 2023 Pit Perks
Available exclusively to TM BBQ Club members.
News & Politics
October 31, 2023
We’re Not Cruising Into a Driverless Future Just Yet
For a few months this summer, autonomous vehicles roamed the streets of Austin. Self-driving trucks shuttle freight across the state. The autonomous future is here—but its arrival is fraught.
Politics & Policy
October 31, 2023
Greg Abbott’s New Mexico Border Barrier Isn’t Doing Much—Besides Amusing Locals
Residents of El Paso and Sunland Park, New Mexico, agree illegal immigration is a problem, but the Texas governor’s newest effort is little more than a PR stunt.