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October 1, 2023
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October 1, 2023
Under Our Terms
Prescribed fire offers many benefits to Texas land management, and the regenerative results of the burn will linger for years.
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September 29, 2023
It’s Hip to be On the Square in Garland, Texas
You'll soon discover why this vibrant city is a destination waiting to be explored and cherished.
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September 29, 2023
Lockhart: Barbecue and Beyond 2023
Barbecue will always be a part of Lockhart, and it is integral to its future--but the 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.
Being Texan
September 29, 2023
Sayin’ Howdy to Big Tex
The State Fair kicks off today. We celebrated by checking in with the big man himself.
Politics & Policy
September 28, 2023
Chip Roy Is Just Fine With a Federal Shutdown
The congressman joins a handful of House Republicans who insist they’ll fund the government only when they get deep spending cuts and harsh border-control measures that have no chance of passing the Senate.
Texas Country Reporter
September 28, 2023
In Fredericksburg, Vintage Objects Meet a Modern Message
Watercolorist Sara Drescher starts her creative process at thrift shops and animates her still lifes with feminist themes.
Tacos
September 28, 2023
The Laredo Taco Trail
The border city has its share of troubles, but it also has a fascinating taco history that includes “mariachis” and the original barbecued brisket taco.
Style & Design
September 28, 2023
How Corny Dog Queen Amber Fletcher Prepares for the State Fair of Texas
Ahead of fair season, she shares her must-haves for working fourteen hours a day, trekking the fairgrounds’ 277 acres, as she oversees seven corny dog stands.
Travel & Outdoors
September 27, 2023
An Ode to the Century Plant
No, Texans’ favorite agave doesn’t live for a century. But it is a botanical marvel.
Business
September 26, 2023
Drought and Relentless Heat Push Texas Pecan Growers to the Brink
Pecan trees are dying across Central Texas during the second-hottest summer on record, prompting farmers to consider the future of the beloved state tree.
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Style & Design
September 26, 2023
The Best Time to Visit Fair Park Is . . . After the State Fair Is Over
There’s a lot more to Fair Park than Big Tex. It’s also a rare monument to art deco architecture and a battleground for the civil rights movement.
BBQ
September 26, 2023
Is Texas’s Barbecue Bubble Ready to Burst?
Too much heat, too-expensive brisket, and too much competition are stressing barbecue joints, leading to a less profitable year for many.
Style & Design
September 25, 2023
Frank Lloyd Wright Built Just One Freestanding Theater in His Lifetime. Dallas Has Let It Fall Into Disrepair.
The Kalita Humphreys Theater was built by arguably the most famous American architect of the twentieth century. It’s now a shell of its former self, and the city can’t decide how—or if—it’ll restore it.
Best Thing in Texas
September 25, 2023
We Salute the Houston Woman Who Solved a 40,000-Piece Jigsaw Puzzle
It took her almost four years.
September 25, 2023
September 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
Texas History
September 25, 2023
One Woman Brought Funnel Cake to the State Fair of Texas—And Changed the Game Forever
Fernie the Funnel Cake Queen made the deep-fried, sugar-dusted treat a best-seller, and now her daughters continue her legacy with innovations including a funnel cake–flavored wine cocktail.
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September 25, 2023
Welcome to Loraloma at Thomas Ranch—Rewriting the Lores of Luxury
Discover the new heights of Hill Country living.
Politics & Policy
September 22, 2023
Ken Paxton Is Finally Free to Talk. Cue the Falsehoods on Tucker Carlson’s Show.
The attorney general is going on a right-wing media tour to complain—with no evidence—about a bipartisan conspiracy against him.
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September 22, 2023
Around the World With 9 H-E-B International Eats
H-E-B brings an itinerary of international treats to spice up lunch, dinner, and more.
Best Thing in Texas
September 22, 2023
Watch This HS Field Goal Sail Through the Open Window of a Passing Car
Trick-shot professionals could practice a shot like this for years and never land it as cleanly as the Gordon Longhorns kicker.
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Style & Design
September 22, 2023
This Collector Has 49,000 Crayons—But Only One “Torch Red”
In Kerrville, a Crayola-obsessed collector has filled two rooms of his house with his prized boxes.
Sports
September 22, 2023
The TCU-SMU Football Rivalry Is Ending. Why Aren’t More Fans Upset?
The schools will play their last “Iron Skillet” game in 2025, but despite a century of history, the rivalry is ending with a whimper.
BBQ Joint Reviews
September 22, 2023
Drive Out to Newark—No, Not That One—for Stellar Barbecue Sandwiches
LocalCraft BBQ, north of Fort Worth, has improved its barbecue offerings over the last year, and its burger and queso-topped brisket-and-sausage sandwich really impress.
Politics & Policy
September 22, 2023
Winners and Losers in the Ken Paxton Impeachment Saga
The attorney general’s acquittal affects an upcoming legislative session on school vouchers—and the civil war within the Texas GOP.
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September 21, 2023
Escape the Routine
From tropical waters to festive events, escape to a memorable stay on South Padre Island!
Sports
September 21, 2023
When Hockey Great Gordie Howe Turned Houston Into “Howeston”
Fifty years ago, the Houston Aeros stunned the hockey world by bringing the 45-year-old Howe out of retirement to play with two of his sons.
Press Room
September 21, 2023
‘White Hats’ Named a Finalist in the Second-Annual Signal Awards
The podcast was recognized for its original music, which was composed by Texas Monthly’s own Brian Standefer.
Tacos
September 21, 2023
When Hurricane Harvey Took Everything, a Houston Chef Turned to the Gulf and Opened a Taqueria
Dayatra Myers runs Fish Company Taco in Galveston, where the menu items rotate based on the availability of the fish, which leads to fresh and creative options.
Being Texan
September 21, 2023
Austin’s Only Natural History Museum Nearly Went Extinct. Now It’s Back and Better Than Ever.
The newly renovated Texas Science and Natural History Museum (formerly the Texas Memorial Museum) opens September 23.
Parks & Recs
September 20, 2023
After a Summer of Heat Deaths, Texas Parks Debate How to Protect Hikers
Six hikers died from heat-related causes in Texas state and national parks this summer. Should trail closures on the hottest days be standard?
Politics & Policy
September 20, 2023
Are There Coincidences in Austin? A Texas Monthly Investigation
A defense attorney in Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial tried to twist an old conspiracy theorist line into a Texas truism. How does it hold up?
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BBQ Joint Reviews
September 20, 2023
This Revamped Joint Finally Makes Paris a Barbecue Contender
Previous visits to the East Texas town for barbecue were disappointing, but Scholl Brothers Bar-B-Que’s new owners have changed that.
Sports
September 20, 2023
The “Battle of the Sexes” Sparked 50 Years of Sports Progress
Billie Jean King's 1973 victory over Bobby Riggs at the Houston Astrodome capped off a summer of momentous change led by the tennis great.
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September 19, 2023
Meet Me At The Wagon – Episode 6: Buffalo Gap Wine & Food Summit
Food brings people together, but the wine gets them talking. Conversation over dinner and wine with Fess Parker and Dr. Richard Becker (Becker Vineyards) would lead to a new venture for Perini Steakhouse and Buffalo Gap. Ashley Parker Snider (Fess Parker Winery) and Dr. Richard Becker join to discuss the
Music
September 19, 2023
Remembering Charlie Robison, Always the Coolest Dude in the Room
Before his anthems had listeners raising their longnecks and singing along, Charlie took me on road trips and taught me there was more to music than country.
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Film & TV
September 19, 2023
‘Hit Man,’ Based on Texas Monthly Reporting, Acquired by Netflix in $20 Million Deal
Richard Linklater's newest project is making news on the heels of the Toronto Film Festival.
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September 19, 2023
How To Profit From Wildlife Conservation
WildLife Partners provides one of the newer methods of wildlife preservation by working with private landowners to help play a vital role in preserving nature’s rare gifts, and at the same time, providing a win-win income and investment opportunity for everyone involved.
Libations
September 19, 2023
Black Winery Owners in Texas Hope to Leave a Legacy for Future Generations
Fewer than one percent of the country’s wineries are Black-owned, but these entrepreneurs are hoping to change the statistic.
Health
September 19, 2023
Anti-Science Views Are Literally Killing Us, Peter Hotez Warns
In his new book, the Houston infectious disease expert raises the alarm about those who tout debunked claims about vaccines.
Travel & Outdoors
September 19, 2023
Dreaming of a Move to Colorado? Four Texpats Share the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
They miss Tex-Mex and barbecue something fierce.
Film & TV
September 18, 2023
The Best Books, Film, TV, Art, and More Coming to Texas This Fall
From demon-possessed children to a world premiere ballet, our writers and editors share the art they’re most looking forward to this season.
Politics & Policy
September 18, 2023
The Biblical Womanhood of Angela Paxton
Throughout the impeachment trial of Attorney General Ken Paxton, his wife, a state senator, shared her internal struggle one Bible verse at a time.
Food & Drink
September 18, 2023
Texas Restaurants Lead the Way in National Best-of Lists
‘Food & Wine,’ ‘Bon Appétit,’ the 'New York Times,' and ‘Southern Living’ recognized spots in Austin, Houston, and Lexington as the best of the best when it comes to dining.
Texas History
September 18, 2023
The Donkey Lady Has Haunted Generations of San Antonians. She Has Her Own Talk Show.
The legendary Donkey Lady is alive (sort of) and has a lot to say about San Antonio.
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September 18, 2023
Savor Local Flavors at Taste of Libbey
Upcoming event offers foodservice professionals the chance to eat, drink, and mingle while learning about Libbey's new tabletop product offerings.
Being Texan
September 18, 2023
What If Texas Kids Got Spring Vacation Instead of Summer?
It sounds extreme, but so is our weather.
Politics & Policy
September 16, 2023
The Texas Senate Votes to Acquit Attorney General Ken Paxton
House managers couldn’t get more than 14 votes, below the needed 21 votes to convict, on any of the sixteen impeachment counts.
Politics & Policy
September 15, 2023
“The Most Important Choice You Have Ever Faced”: The Texas Senate Decides the Fate of Ken Paxton
After eight days of arguments and testimony, senators deliberate on whether to convict the embattled Texas attorney general.
Parks & Recs
September 15, 2023
A Pristine, 1,200-Acre Texas Preserve Will Open to the Public for the First Time This Week
Anonymous landowners donated the pristine 1,200-acre parcel, which will be open to the public on September 23.