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November 1, 2023
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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.
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October 31, 2023
November 2023 Pit Perks
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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.
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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.
Style & Design
October 31, 2023
How Actor Eric Nelsen Brings Cowboy Culture Home From Taylor Sheridan’s Sets
The ‘1883’ actor, who lives in Fort Worth, picked up some tips on the 6666 Ranch.
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October 30, 2023
There’s So Much to Explore in Cochise County this Season
Get Real in Cochise County, and prepare to fill up on fresh air, brilliant stars, and clear blue skies in southeast Arizona.
Press Room
October 30, 2023
Texas Monthly Selects New Host for Beloved TV Show ‘Texas Country Reporter’
For the show’s fifty-third season, Texan J.B. Sauceda will carry on Texas Country Reporter’s rich tradition of telling stories from across the state.
Texpats
October 30, 2023
This Philly Breakfast Taco Joint Is the Owner’s Love Letter to Austin
Inspired by Home Slice Pizza’s delivery of the New York experience to Austin, Nano Wheedan aims to bring that same nostalgic feeling to Taco Heart.
Medicine
October 30, 2023
A Taller Border Wall Brings a Surge of Costly Injuries to El Paso
The city's University Medical Center is among the trauma centers dealing with many more migrants severely hurt in falls from the thirty-foot fence.
Border & Immigration
October 27, 2023
The Immigration Debate at the Texas Legislature Has Devolved
In the latest showdown over immigration restrictions, Texas representatives got into a heated confrontation on the floor.
Sports
October 27, 2023
How the Texas Rangers Taught Me to Stop Worrying and Love Creed
The World Series–bound Texas Rangers have embraced the much-maligned band with arms wide open. And it turns out that Creed kinda slaps.
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Film & TV
October 27, 2023
The Horror Sequel That Made All of Texas Out to Be Insane
Tobe Hooper’s ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2’ satirizes yuppie greed by painting the entire state with a broad and bloody brush.
Music
October 27, 2023
Texas Parks & Wildlife Just Released One of the Best Albums of the Year
The compilation cover album Texas Wild, which includes pairings such as Adrian Quesada and Destiny’s Child’s “Say My Name,” was curated by a mad Texan genius.
BBQ
October 27, 2023
What Is Premium Charcoal, and How Does It Fare on the Grill?
Home cooks haven’t had many options in the lump charcoal and briquet market. Now a few Texas companies, including Franklin Barbecue, are offering better-made, more sustainable versions.
Style & Design
October 26, 2023
Still Magnolia
The empire of Chip and Joanna Gaines has lasted twenty years. Where will we be in twenty more?
Sports
October 26, 2023
Wembymania Achieves Liftoff—Barely
Foul trouble slowed the San Antonio Spurs rookie in Wednesday’s loss to Dallas, but Wembanyama’s flashes of brilliance still shone bright.
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October 26, 2023
Don’t Miss the Highly Anticipated Exhibits at the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum!
The George Bush Presidential Library and Museum at Texas A&M University is a premier destination for visitors from around the world.
Tacos
October 26, 2023
My Midlife Crisis Is Getting Taco Tattoos
Or, really, any tattoos relating to the Mexican culinary experience. Now that I’ve gotten inked eleven times in nine months, I’m wondering why this form of self-expression is calling to me.
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October 25, 2023
Experience the West with Sheridan
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October 25, 2023
You’ll Never (Want to) Leave Purgatory this Winter
Plan your Southwest ski vacation this winter, to Colorado’s hidden gem, Purgatory Resort.
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October 25, 2023
Ruidoso, New Mexico: Your Winter Retreat in the Southern Rockies
This charming mountain village has something for every type of traveler.
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October 25, 2023
Walking in a Woodlands Wonderland
The Woodlands boasts enchanting tree-lined walkways and a vibrant town center that undergoes a magical transformation during the holiday season.
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October 25, 2023
From Concerts to Canals, Irving Promises Rockin’ Fall Fun
Irving may be right in Texas's backyard, but you’ll feel worlds away when you make a weekend of it in this city, which is nestled between Dallas and Fort Worth.
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October 25, 2023
A New Coach In Town: The PGA of America Coaching Center Opens at PGA Frisco
Whether you’ve played golf your whole life or are just getting started, PGA Frisco has everything you need.
Style & Design
October 25, 2023
Six Witchcraft Stores to Visit This Spooky Season
Curse the Lege, conjure a love spell, or learn more about the occult arts in these Texas shops.
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October 25, 2023
Experience the Most Wonderful Time of the Year at Gaylord Texan Resort in Grapevine
Perry Como may have crooned, “(There's No Place Like) Home for the Holidays,” but a trip to Gaylord Texan Resort – with its festive decor, seasonal dining, and original holiday experiences — may be even better than staying home.
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October 25, 2023
Order Up Unforgettable
With a 4000-year-old food culture, Arizona's culinary scene is a tapestry of Mexican, Native American, and European food traditions.
Sports
October 25, 2023
A Jury Found Baylor Liable for Failing to Prevent Violence Against a Student
The woman who reported being physically abused in 2014 was awarded $270,000 in damages.
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BBQ
October 25, 2023
This Wagyu Ranch Is Producing the Most-Marbled Beef in Texas
G Five Cattle & Meats in Sulphur Springs is creating steaks that are the closest thing to Japanese Wagyu our barbecue editor has seen.
Critters
October 25, 2023
This Texas Scientist Trains Dogs to Sniff Out Invasive Species
Nathaniel Hall’s canines can also find pollutants and agricultural pests.
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October 24, 2023
Wichita Falls: Where Holiday Spirit is Texas-sized!
With the winter chill driving people indoors, Wichita Falls has plenty of entertainment for the whole family in our walkable Downtown with convenient free parking.
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October 24, 2023
Your Winter Wish List: 10 Things to Do, See, and Enjoy in College Station
Late fall and early winter makes for a great time to visit College Station.
Sports
October 24, 2023
A High School Football Fairy Tale Unfolds in Southeast Texas
Thanks to second-year coach Trent Miller and five-star senior quarterback DJ Lagway, 8–0 Willis High School has become an “addict” for winning.
Style & Design
October 24, 2023
What Does Texas Smell Like?
Dozens of candles claim to capture the essence of the Lone Star State. We put them to the test.
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October 24, 2023
What’s Festive in Waco?
The little town of Waco beckons travelers with its unique blend of history, culture, and holiday festivities.
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October 24, 2023
Spend Your Winter Deep in the Heart of West Texas
With plenty of family friendly adventures, winter is one of the best times to visit the Big Bend region.
Libations
October 24, 2023
Remembering Ed Auler, Cofounder of Fall Creek Vineyards and Champion of the Hill Country Wine Region
Auler, who died at age 78, believed great wine could come out of Texas soil—and he proved that to be true.
Parks & Recs
October 24, 2023
Taking It Slow at Goose Island State Park
I marveled at the thousand-year-old Big Tree and stargazed with a pod of pelicans.
Style & Design
October 23, 2023
The Grand Prix Proves “Formula 1 Fashion” Is Its Own Category
Our photographer captured all the leather (and the luxury) on race attendees from near and far.
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October 23, 2023
How’d That Get In There?!
Finding is half the fun at your local Half Price Books—and sometimes, you find more than just a good story between the pages. Read about some of the unexpected items that have been found among the stacks over the years.
Art
October 23, 2023
An Ann Harithas Exhibition Puts the Famous Patron’s Art Front and Center
The Art Car Museum’s reopened retrospective spotlights the deeply personal collages made by one half of Texas’s legendary art power couple.
News & Politics
October 23, 2023
Will Speer Found Hope Enough to Share on Texas’s Death Row
He’s one of the first faith-based coordinators for Texas inmates facing the death penalty. He’s scheduled to be executed this week.
Sports
October 20, 2023
The Most Puzzling Moments From Art Briles’s Testimony in the Baylor Title IX Lawsuit
The former head football coach was called to testify on Thursday—and made some surprising assertions.
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Press Room
October 20, 2023
Barbecue Is Just the Beginning at TM BBQ Fest
With an all-star music lineup, curated Taco Trail, and an artisan marketplace, there’s always more to explore at TM BBQ Fest.
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October 20, 2023
Farm to Classroom
Bob and Kelli Phillips, the hosts of Texas Country Reporter, have traveled all across our state telling the stories of Texas. Time and time again in these stories, food plays a large part. A thoughtfully prepared meal brings folks together, and knowing that a community member played a part in
Sports
October 20, 2023
Are Swangin and Bangin Allowed at Minute Maid Park? An Investigation
Before game two of the ALCS, a Houston Astros fan was told his shirt, which referenced the team’s cheating scandal, was unwelcome at the ballpark.
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