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June 1, 2023
Travel to a Natural Wonder
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June 1, 2023
Austin Parks & Recreation Presents: Juneteenth Celebrations Through The Years
The Civil War did not officially end until April 1965, and enslaved people in the Confederate State of Texas did not hear of their freedom until June 19, 1865, when General Gordon Granger announced the abolition of slavery upon his arrival in Galveston, Texas.
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June 1, 2023
Texas Feedyard Puts Sustainability First: “We’re Always Looking to be Better”
After starting as a feedyard trainee with Cimarron Feeders in Texhoma, Oklahoma, in 1994, Gene Lowrey worked his way up to his current post as general manager of XIT Feeders, a thriving cattle operation that prioritizes sustainability.
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May 31, 2023
Lockhart: Barbecue and Beyond
Barbecue will always be a part of Lockhart, and it is integral to its future—but coals of the pit aren’t the only embers burning brightly. Recent growth and development are ushering in an exciting new future for the town.
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May 31, 2023
Which Type of Arizona Adventurer are You?
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May 31, 2023
Houston—America’s New “Art City”—Is Ready to Welcome Travelers with a Whole New Art Experience
New works by artists across the Americas are sure to inspire and delight travelers and art-lovers alike.
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May 31, 2023
Wrangler: 75 Years of Having Your Back
Celebrating a milestone 75th anniversary, the Wrangler legend lives on. And famous names like ‘The King of Country’ George Strait, Leon Bridges and Georgia May Jagger choose to wear the West’s famous name, along with countless others across the globe.
Press Room
May 31, 2023
American Bar Association Honors Texas Monthly With Silver Gavel Award
Executive editor Michael Hall’s piece on the Fifth Circuit was nominated for the prestigious award back in March.
Politics & Policy
May 31, 2023
Voter Fraud Is Rare. But 15 Illegal Votes in Laredo Have Thrown the City Council Into Turmoil.
Despite a judge’s ruling that her opponent rightfully won the election, Daisy Campos Rodriguez stubbornly clings to her office.
Critters
May 31, 2023
All Hail the Alligator Gar, a Giant and Primordial River Monster
Anglers used to dismiss it as a “trash fish.” Now fishermen (and scientists) are recognizing the gar for the amazing creature it is.
Food & Drink
May 31, 2023
Twenty Years of Uchi: How One Restaurant Changed Austin’s Dining Scene Forever
The Japanese-inspired sushi bar put the capital city on the map for creative, inspired dining, and set a standard for “unreasonable hospitality.”
Texas Country Reporter
May 30, 2023
Ranger Cattle’s Story Goes ‘From the Battlefield to the Cattle Field’
Josh Eilers is a former U.S. Army ranger who founded Ranger Cattle in Austin, which specializes in pasture-raised Wagyu cattle.
Critters
May 30, 2023
The Hell Pig, the Texas Titanosaur, and Seven Other Outlandish Beasts That Once Roamed Big Bend
West Texas is home to some of the world's most spectacular fossils, from the gentle moose camel to the fearsome tusked swamp beast.
Critters
May 29, 2023
In Wichita Falls, Airport Officials Are Waging War on Egrets
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a bird crashing into a plane!
Politics & Policy
May 29, 2023
As the Son of a Soldier, I’m Proud. As a Latino, My Feelings Are More Complex.
My father spent twenty years in the Air Force. I value his service, but generations of Latinos have sought equality through the military only to remain suspect citizens.
Texas Country Reporter
May 29, 2023
The Texas Company That Supplies Wool for All U.S. Military Uniforms
Since 1941, a family company called Anodyne Wool has provided the raw material for uniforms in every branch of the military.
Texas Country Reporter
May 28, 2023
A Commercial Kitchen Saved the Farm
Third-generation owner Susannah Cronin opened the event space Amelia Farm & Market in Beaumont to save her family’s pecan orchard.
Politics & Policy
May 27, 2023
The Texas House Has Voted to Impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton
The state’s top attorney will be suspended from duties, pending a trial in the Texas Senate.
Texas Country Reporter
May 27, 2023
Colección Mexicana Is a Fort Worth Shop Teeming With Color
Co-owner Miguel Martin is the creative talent behind the one-of-a-kind papier-mâché sculptures featured at the downtown store.
Politics & Policy
May 26, 2023
The Texas Legislature Finally Comes for Ken Paxton
The Texas House has voted to impeach the attorney general. After nearly eight years under indictment—during which he won two elections—why now?
Texas Country Reporter
May 26, 2023
The Niche Czech Radio Show That Still Reaches Listeners After Fifty Years
Radio DJ David Kolar hosts The American Czech Hour, which broadcasts from Hillsboro across a 25-mile radius.
Politics & Policy
May 26, 2023
Two Texas Indie Developers Made It Big on Twitter a Decade Ago. Now They’re Fighting It.
After Elon Musk killed their Twitter app, two software developers in the North Texas suburbs are trying to shape the future of social media.
Agriculture
May 26, 2023
If a Texas Bee Summers in California, Is Its Honey Still Texan?
HB 590 wants only honey “exclusively” made in Texas to be labeled as “Texas honey,” but that’s not as sweet a deal as it seems.
One by Willie
May 26, 2023
Ray Wylie Hubbard on “Whiskey River,” Strong Weed, and Willie Nelson’s Smile
The legendary singer-songwriter and longtime Willie buddy discusses a song many consider the national anthem of Texas, plus why drummer Paul English was not a fan of the Eagles.
Style & Design
May 25, 2023
Yeehaw, Beach! How the “Coastal Cowgirl” Aesthetic Took Over Texas
The style, which proliferated on TikTok, says “I’m down to party, but not till I pick these wildflowers.“
News & Politics
May 25, 2023
TxDOT Wants to Widen I-10 in El Paso. Many Residents Say “No Thanks.”
The proposed construction project is intended to alleviate future traffic problems, but at what cost?
Sports
May 25, 2023
Could It Be? A Playoff Race Brewing Between Texas MLB Teams?
After six dreadful years, the Texas Rangers are on top of the American League West—with the Houston Astros just two games behind.
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May 25, 2023
Episode 7: “Sssshh” with Elizabeth Olsen, Lesli Linka Glatter & Michael Hall
Host Nancy Miller sits down with Elizabeth Olsen in the final episode of the series to take a deeper look at who Candy Montgomery was in the aftermath of her trial.
Film & TV
May 25, 2023
Did Junk Science Help Candy Montgomery Get Away With Murder?
Hypnosis played a critical role in the real-life case depicted in Max’s ‘Love & Death.’ But was it good science? Here’s what the experts say.
BBQ
May 25, 2023
This Smoke-Centric Steakhouse Serves a Fancy Beef Rib That Melds French Cooking With Texas Barbecue
Andiron in Houston isn't a typical steakhouse. With a wide-ranging menu and a healthy dose of smoke, it embraces a more modern approach.
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May 25, 2023
See a Show to Remember at Addison Kaboom Town!®
Addison Kaboom Town! is back on Monday, July 3rd with flights, sights, and an amazing night of BOOM!
Politics & Policy
May 24, 2023
Is Ken Paxton Finally in Real Trouble?
The attorney general, under indictment since 2015, now faces potential impeachment from the Texas House.
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May 24, 2023
The 7 Dos and Don’ts of Texas Summer Fun with H-E-B
Live large in Texas this summer with these must-have H-E-B brand products.
Being Texan
May 24, 2023
Punching Drywall and Hanging Out With 1,500 Guys Who Share My Name at the “Gathering of the Kyles”
While the Kyle Fair’s Guinness World Record attempt fell short, it was a fun, absurd celebration of a much-maligned name.
Politics & Policy
May 24, 2023
Hours Before an Investigating Committee Hearing Into AG Ken Paxton’s Office, Paxton Calls on Speaker Dade Phelan to Resign
Phelan’s office called Paxton’s late-Tuesday statement a ploy and “a last-ditch effort to save face.”
BBQ Joint Reviews
May 24, 2023
This Houston Joint Broke Our Brains by Loading Boudin Like a Barbecue Baked Potato
Houston joint Guillory’s Bar-B-Que is just daring enough to pile meat on top of meat, in addition to serving Beaumont-style beef links.
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May 23, 2023
Splash into Summer at The Las Colinas Resort, Dallas
Adventure awaits with a summer getaway at Texas’s original luxury resort.
News & Politics
May 23, 2023
Goodbye to a Writer
John Nova Lomax, a former senior editor at Texas Monthly who died Monday, was a beautiful storyteller who struggled with his own story.
Health
May 23, 2023
OB-GYN Residents Are Required to Receive Clinical Abortion Training. They Can’t Do That in Texas.
Abortion restrictions running in conflict with training requirements are pushing lifelong Texans to leave the state—maybe for good.
News & Politics
May 23, 2023
Move Over, Austin: Fort Worth Is the New Texas Boomtown
The 2022 census update, released late last week, indicates growth in Austin and Fort Worth—as well as the Texas suburbs—isn’t slowing down.
Being Texan
May 23, 2023
Got an Unsolved Murder? Call the Cold Case Club
In Fort Worth, true crime–obsessed citizen detectives have banded together to dig up new evidence for their pet cases.
Tacos
May 23, 2023
Despite Immense Pain, the Folks Behind Warrior Taco Serve Joyful Fry Bread
Jennifer Scharen and her family serve marvelous versions of the Native American dish at their Pittsburg trailer in honor of her late husband.
Critters
May 23, 2023
In Pursuit of Texas’s Rarest Bird, the Attwater’s Prairie Chicken
Fewer than 200 of the birds remain in the wild. Every spring, they put on a vibrant mating display.
Film & TV
May 23, 2023
‘How to Create a Sex Scandal’: What You Need to Know About the New Docuseries
The Max docuseries debuting today sheds new light on my reporting for Texas Monthly.
Style & Design
May 22, 2023
Three Texas Sunglasses Strong Enough for the Lone Star Sun
These brands, founded by Texans, are designed for extreme sports and serious lounging.
Energy
May 22, 2023
How a Powerful Texas Lawmaker and His Family Made Half a Million for a Few Phone Calls
Depositions in a recent lawsuit reveal that state rep Tom Craddick, his wife and son, and his daughter, Christi, who leads Texas’s oil and gas regulating agency, profit from industry deals not available to just anyone.
Music
May 22, 2023
Hannah Jadagu’s Confessional R&B Song Is About a Different Kind of Love
The Mesquite native revives 2010s R&B sounds in "Admit It," a song off her debut album, Aperture.
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May 22, 2023
Discover the Luxury of Nature in Punta de Mita
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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.
Film & TV
May 19, 2023
Maren Morris, Hero, Turned Tom Schwartz’s Sob Story Into a Country Song
The award-winning hitmaker is just as obsessed with ‘Vanderpump Rules’ as we are.