Music
June 14, 2022
Dairy Queen Gets an Updated Jingle, Courtesy of Josh Abbott
The Texas country star put his own spin on the fast-food tagline that’s sure to be stuck in your head for days.
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Politics & Policy
June 14, 2022
Farewell to the Last Frontier
For decades, Terlingua was a refuge for cowboys, wanderers, and weirdos. Now it’s an increasingly popular getaway for well-heeled urbanites.
Art
June 13, 2022
The Story Behind the Story of One of Houston’s Greatest Art Collections
Texas Monthly writer Michael Ennis’s profile of museum director Walter Hopps took readers inside the Menil Collection’s founding.
Business
June 13, 2022
Southwest Airlines Publishes Its Gospel of Herb
The Dallas carrier—whose success is often studied in business schools—offers up its own, self-promotional version of its management secrets.
Sports
June 13, 2022
At 88, Poker Legend Doyle Brunson Is Still Bluffing. Or Is He?
The Texas gambler has been winning at poker for seventy years—long enough to become an icon and watch an outlaw’s game become an industry.
Books
June 10, 2022
Texas Has Always Been a Great Setting for the Apocalypse
Robert Evans’s ‘After the Revolution’ is the latest entry in the rich canon of speculative fiction that draws on our real-life deadly climate, big money, sinister villains, and true believers.
BBQ
June 10, 2022
How One Pit-Repair Company Saved a Historic Smoker
M&M BBQ Company brought a neglected wood-fired rotisserie from 1984 back to life, in addition to making its own custom builds.
Politics & Policy
June 10, 2022
When It Comes to Recounts, It’s Not Henry Cuellar’s First Rodeo
The nine-term U.S. congressman from Laredo first came to power after a bitterly contested recount that led some to call the election stolen.
Meanwhile, in Texas
June 9, 2022
What Is the “Unidentified Amarillo Object”? We Have Ideas.
Is that you, Buc-ee?
Tacos
June 9, 2022
Find Tacos, Tortas, and Aguas Frescas at This Community-Focused Market
In its South Dallas neighborhood, Encanto Market & Cocina serves essentials for nearby residents, from dry goods to fruit to guisado-filled tacos.
Music
June 9, 2022
The Choppy Waters Underneath Christopher Cross’s “Sailing”
San Antonio–born Christopher Cross defined a generation of yacht rock and made Grammys history with “Sailing.” But the song’s origins couldn’t be much further from its beatific sound.
Health
June 9, 2022
A New Wave of Shortages Plagues Texas Hospitals
The latest pandemic-related supply chain disruption prevents patients from getting critical imaging scans.
Sports
June 8, 2022
Texas Softball Looks to Beat the Odds One More Time
Their coach’s obscene gesture helped turn around their season, and now the Longhorns are two wins away from NCAA softball glory.
Art
June 8, 2022
LBJ’s Presidential Doodles Are Just Bonkers
A smoking octopus and pointy-eared aliens: Johnson's sketches on political letterhead are wonderfully weird.
Politics & Policy
June 8, 2022
Alex Jones’s Legal Meltdown
In a last-ditch bid to avoid paying massive damages to the Sandy Hook families he defamed, the Infowars host sought bankruptcy protection—and failed to win it.
One by Willie
June 8, 2022
Norah Jones on How Willie Nelson Songs Saved Her When She Moved to New York
The nine-time Grammy winner talks “Permanently Lonely,” jazzy Django chords, and Willie’s beautifully harsh poetry.
News & Politics
June 7, 2022
Matthew McConaughey Has Something Real To Say About Guns
The Uvalde native took to the White House briefing room to talk about the lives of the victims of the Robb Elementary School shooting—and call for change.
Music
June 7, 2022
Jim Seals, the Soft Rocker Who Helped Define the Sound of the ’70s, Has Died
Texas Monthly writer Michael Hall, who profiled Seals in 2020, reflects on some of the musician’s best stories.
Politics & Policy
June 7, 2022
Greg Abbott Once Promised to End School Shootings, but After Uvalde His Tone Has Changed
After ten Texans were murdered at Santa Fe High School in 2018, the Legislature passed seventeen school safety bills. They didn’t work.
Politics & Policy
June 7, 2022
Louie’s Back, Baby! And He’s Got Some Very Specific Complaints.
Follow along with the latest sayings and doings of Louie Gohmert, the Republican congressman for Texas’s First Congressional District.
BBQ Joint Reviews
June 7, 2022
Forget Gas Station Barbecue, Frisco Now Has Car Dealership Barbecue
The Texas-style ribs, crispy onion rings, and lemon squares at Earnest B’s BBQ will win over even the most skeptical ’cue fans.
Being Texan
June 7, 2022
Toad Stranglers and Sudden Summers: A Guide to Texas Weather Words
Texas has wild weather. We need a lexicon to match.
The Texanist
June 6, 2022
The Texanist: Would There Be a ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Without Texas?
Moviegoers have returned to theaters in droves to see the long-awaited sequel—and we have Texas to thank.
Politics & Policy
June 6, 2022
Paul Burka’s Profile of Clinton Manges Exemplifies an Unrivaled Career
No one had a deeper understanding of Texas power—its heroes and villains, its uses and abuses—than Paul.
Music
June 6, 2022
Country-ish: Jeff Tweedy and Terry Allen in Conversation
Though they are a generation apart and of different backgrounds, the two share musical influences, a certain artistic restlessness, and a fastidious devotion to their craft.
Hunting & Fishing
June 6, 2022
Microfishing Is Texas’s Tiny New Angling Trend
Inspired by an ancient Japanese tradition, it’s all about catching as many minuscule species as possible.
Libations
June 6, 2022
Texas Brewers Are Using Native Yeasts to Create Some Truly Wild Beers
San Antonio’s Community Cultures Yeast Lab—the only one of its kind in the southern U.S.—collects indigenous strains for craft breweries.
Sponsored
June 4, 2022
Celebrating Parque Zaragoza
Since 1931, Parque Zaragoza has served as an epicenter of the Mexican American and Tejano community in East Austin and has endured as a symbol of community, strength, and celebration for what was an otherwise politically disenfranchised, and underserviced neighborhood.
Best Thing in Texas
June 3, 2022
Texas’s Run of National Spelling Bee Dominance Continues
Harini Logan claimed the top spot last night, making her the seventh Texan spelling bee champ in the last ten years. T-E-X-A-S!
Hunting & Fishing
June 3, 2022
You Can (And Should) Fish in Texas Without a License This Saturday
With Texas’s annual Free Fishing Day, you can cast your line without all the red tape. No license required!
BBQ Joint Reviews
June 3, 2022
A Merger of Two Classic Fort Worth Barbecue Joints Preserves Both Legacies
Remnants of the Smoke Pit can be found at Sammie’s Bar-B-Q, which boasts a massive smoked pork chop and the coldest, cheapest beer in town.
Politics & Policy
June 3, 2022
Making Sense of Greg Abbott’s Reaction to the Uvalde Shooting
The governor has long struggled with crisis management, in part because he always strives to avoid taking political risks.
Art
June 2, 2022
Things to Do, Read, Watch, and Visit in Texas This Summer
Our staffers share the art and entertainment they're most looking forward to this summer, from an opera about Frida Kahlo to a true-crime book about a famous Austin gangster.
Books
June 2, 2022
New Barbecue Books Add a Pinch of Inspiration for Aspiring Pitmasters
These seven books cover the basics of smoking and grilling while livening things up with recipes for smoked duck lasagna and key lime cake.
Film & TV
June 2, 2022
‘Deep in the Heart’ Gives Texas the ‘Planet Earth’ Treatment
The visually stunning new nature documentary, narrated by Matthew McConaughey, is a delight.
Opinion
June 2, 2022
My Uvalde
I’ve lived in Uvalde for thirteen years. Our community is more complex and nuanced than media portrayals suggest.
Politics & Policy
June 1, 2022
How COVID Has Changed Homelessness in Texas
Pandemic relief funds provided a “once-in-a-generation opportunity” for homeless support programs. But what happens when the money dries up?
Libations
June 1, 2022
11 Texas Wines to Beat the Heat
This summer is already too . . . summery. Cool down with citrusy whites or cherry reds that will take you from poolside to grillside.
Film & TV
June 1, 2022
‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Is the Supersonic Schmaltz the Movies Need Right Now
Tom Cruise returns, with Austin’s Glen Powell in tow, for a crowd-pleasing sequel that just may pull embattled theaters out of the danger zone.
Sponsored
June 1, 2022
Addison: The Foodie’s Destination
Food lovers from across North Texas keep Addison on their must-go list, for good reason.
Sponsored
June 1, 2022
Don’t Forget Dad! One Rule to Follow to Find the Perfect Father’s Day Gift
Ever since 1972, when Richard Nixon signed legislation into law that officially named the third Sunday in June Father’s Day, the beginning of June has been frequently marked by a minor panic for many of us.It’s time to find a gift for your Dad.This happens two or three times a
Texas Trip Guides
June 1, 2022
Wineries, Astronomy, and Caving Beckon in Burnet County
Our guide to this tranquil, often overlooked slice of the Hill Country.
Texas Country Reporter
June 1, 2022
The Scrap-Metal Artisan I’ll Never Forget
Bill Richardson’s creations from discarded metal were featured numerous times on Texas Country Reporter, but our friendship remains near and dear to my heart.
One by Willie
June 1, 2022
How a Legendary R&B Band Helped Willie Nelson Cut His Best Album
Muscle Shoals bass player David Hood on ‘Phases and Stages,’ producer Jerry Wexler, and “(How Will I Know) I’m Falling in Love Again.”
TM BBQ Club
May 31, 2022
’Cue Course: How to Make the Three Week Pork Chop Special from Slow Bone BBQ
The legendary pork chop special at Slow Bone BBQ is only available on Sundays and Mondays, but it’s well worth the wait. Jeffery Hobbs’ intricate process takes a solid three weeks from start to finish. With four seasoning applications, three trips to the smoker, three weeks aging in the
Opinion
May 31, 2022
Opinion: Treat Gun Violence Like the Crisis It Is
Texas can change the status quo if our elected leaders engage in a good-faith debate over gun safety.
Texas Country Reporter
May 31, 2022
An Inside Look at Lee Miller’s Legendary Boot Shop in Austin
The bookmaker apprenticed under the famous Charlie Dunn and is now training a new generation of talented craftspeople.
Texas History
May 31, 2022
How Texas Monthly Chronicled the Eighties Oil Bust Via a Beloved Houston Clothier
Bobby Sakowitz dressed Houston’s most stylish through the seventies and eighties boom years. Then things went bust.
Texas Country Reporter
May 31, 2022
He’s an Urban Birder, Photographing Birds of Prey in Downtown Austin
Chris DuCharme is self-taught, armed with a telephoto lens and words of encouragement from his late wife.
Style & Design
May 31, 2022
Art or Blasphemy? Whatever Your Take, Book Wheels Get Bibliophiles Talking
Lubbock-based artist Jon Whitfill is on a mission to transform discarded texts into eye-popping works of art.