Politics & Policy
January 13, 2023
Opinion: Lethal Injection Was Once Considered a “Less Barbaric” Form of Execution. Now It’s Clear It’s Inhumane.
After what’s been deemed “the year of the botched execution,” Texas should end the practice.
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Tacos
January 13, 2023
In Gentrifying Oak Cliff, a New Taqueria Offers Approachable and Affordable Fare
Tacos y Chelas may be surrounded by pricey restaurants, but the humble space has tacos al pastor and birria tacos that won’t break the bank.
Art
January 12, 2023
Texas’s Foremost Neon Artist Reflects on a Lit-Up Life
In a new book, Todd Sanders tells the stories of the custom neon works he’s created for the likes of Willie Nelson and Miranda Lambert.
BBQ Joint Reviews
January 12, 2023
Slinging Pizza at the State Fair of Texas Led This Pitmaster To Open His Latest Joint
After successfully serving smoked pork belly pizza at the State Fair, Stephan Nedwetzky planted Pit Commander Barbecue in North Texas.
Press Room
January 12, 2023
Texas Monthly Has A Brand New Mobile App
We are excited to announce a brand new mobile app for iPhones and iPads.
The Stand Up Desk
January 12, 2023
Three Decades Later, It’s Still Unclear What Killed Tommy Earl Haynes
The career criminal was found dead after a two-day manhunt in East Texas. A writer recalls reporting on the circumstances of Haynes’s death.
Critters
January 12, 2023
Texas Is the Only State That Doesn’t Protect Mountain Lions. Should That Change?
Proposed regulations have prompted an intense backlash from hunters, trappers, and landowners.
Politics & Policy
January 12, 2023
The Lege Sets Its Sights on Voting Rights (Again)
Republicans in the Texas House and Senate have filed a blizzard of bills seeking to crack down on alleged voter fraud and increase state control over elections. Here’s an annotated guide.
Energy
January 12, 2023
Drilling in the Permian Is Lonely Work. A Rig Dog Can Help.
When Bruno went missing, Alex Reyna lost a key member of his oil-field crew.
Arts & Entertainment
January 11, 2023
Universal Studios Is Coming to Frisco. Here’s What We Want at the Park.
Is it too much to ask for the concession stands to sell Minion tacos?
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Politics & Policy
January 11, 2023
Texas Lawmakers Want to Make It Harder to Know What They’re Doing
State leaders used to invite coverage of their activity. Now the Texas Legislature is making reporting more difficult than ever.
BBQ
January 10, 2023
This Boutique Ranch Focuses on Grass-Fed Wagyu, Tasty in Burgers or as Steaks
Peeler Farms in Floresville hones its niche in the rapidly expanding Wagyu market—and doesn’t compromise service in the process.
Sports
January 10, 2023
What Was the Point of Firing Lovie Smith?
The Houston Texans have sacked their fourth head coach in three years. Perhaps that means the franchise’s woes run far deeper than its on-field leader.
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Dan Solomon
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Texas Country Reporter
January 10, 2023
The Black Cowboy Museum, in Rosenberg, Fills an Important Gap
Former roper and country music singer Larry Callies was always a cowboy at heart, but when he was growing up, he rarely saw any representations of Black cowboys, despite a rich history. So in 2017, he founded the Black Cowboy Museum, which features a collection of
Border & Immigration
January 9, 2023
In El Paso, Joe Biden Embraces Trump’s Border Policies
The president’s brief trip to the Texas border city Sunday inflamed critics of his immigration policies on both the left and right.
Politics & Policy
January 9, 2023
Cruz Watch: Apparently It’s Legal to Throw Cans of White Claw at the Senator’s Head
“Ain’t no laws when you’re drinking Claws” appears to hold up in court.
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Music
January 9, 2023
What Can We Learn From Megan Thee Stallion’s Shooting?
Musician Tory Lanez was convicted of shooting the Houston rapper, but Megan is still dealing with the fallout from telling the truth.
Music
January 9, 2023
Checkerboards, Stripes, and Fish: A Family of Luthiers Unearths Its Magical Guitars
For many legendary musicians, there was no finer guitar than one made by San Antonio’s Guadalupe Acosta and his sons. Their descendants are restoring their legacy.
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Katy Vine
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Texas Country Reporter
January 9, 2023
This Austin Burger Joint Blends Two Texas Cultures
Mo Pittle set out to capture his Jewish heritage and upbringing in El Paso on the menu of JewBoy Burgers.
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January 9, 2023
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Parks & Recs
January 9, 2023
Welcome to Palo Pinto, Texas’s Next State Park
Set to open later this year, it'll give North Texans 4,871 scenic acres to roam.
Sponsored
January 9, 2023
Founders Day: A Celebration of the past as Texas Tech ushers in the future
Lubbock, then a humble West Texas town, knew the possibilities on the horizon when the Texas Legislature passed a bill creating Texas Technological College on February 10, 1923.
Politics & Policy
January 9, 2023
A Republican Takes Aim at Austin’s Logistical Support for Abortion
Representative Candy Noble wants to ensure that governmental entities (i.e., the Capital City) can’t fund travel, childcare, or other support for abortion-seekers.
Sports
January 6, 2023
Please, Pretty Please: Everyone Keep Underestimating TCU
The 13–1 Horned Frogs will be no match for Georgia’s talent and size in the national championship game. Just like they were against Michigan.
Sports
January 6, 2023
In Firing Chris Beard, the University of Texas Showed Its Values
The school’s response to Beard’s arrest on domestic violence charges brought a swift end to the basketball coach’s brief tenure.
Business
January 6, 2023
Southwest’s Christmas Mess Has Roots in Its Long Financial Success
The Dallas-based airline has always lagged behind in technology. Its leaders saw that as a feature, not a bug.
Libations
January 6, 2023
Texas’s First Nonalcoholic Bottle Shop Reflects the Shifting Culture Around Drinking
Sipple in Houston curates hundreds of nonalcoholic products, from liquor alternatives to functional beverages, including many Texas-based brands.
Business
January 6, 2023
Inside Frisco’s Lavish, Enormous New Golf Resort
Here’s what half a billion dollars buys in luxury golf amenities.
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Tom Foster
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Politics & Policy
January 5, 2023
Chip Roy, Bless His Heart
The Central Texas representative who is helping block Kevin McCarthy’s ascent to Speaker of the House has a long history of obstructionism.
BBQ Joint Reviews
January 5, 2023
This Old Barbecue Joint in Eagle Pass Is Teaching Itself New Tricks
The Wagon Wheel has been around since 1994, but it recently gave itself a makeover with a new location and a menu that prioritizes freshness.
Film & TV
January 5, 2023
‘Yellowstone’ Is Set in Montana. But the Show’s Music Comes Straight From Texas.
The TV sensation, largely set elsewhere, leans on Texan artists from Uncle Lucius to the Panhandlers to set an authentic Western tone.
Politics & Policy
January 5, 2023
A GOP Lawmaker in Texas Wants to Try Again to Ban Puppy Mills
Representative Jared Patterson’s bill is a second swing at stopping pet stores from getting animals from out-of-state for-profit breeders.
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Dan Solomon
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January 4, 2023
Can You Attain Optimal Health If You Have Chronic Medical Conditions?
Dr. Brown believes you can and here is how she does it.
Parks & Recs
January 4, 2023
I Fell in Love With Camping at Stephen F. Austin State Park
This peaceful spot near Houston is perfect for families, history buffs, and first-time campers.
Best Thing In Texas
January 3, 2023
The Butter King of Corpus Christi Deserves a Raise
He serves popcorn with panache.
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Dan Solomon
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Tacos
January 3, 2023
The Austin Taco Trail
Specialized taquerias and modernist Mexican restaurants offer more choices than ever before.
Politics & Policy
January 3, 2023
Is Ron DeSantis the Most Powerful Republican in Texas?
Forget Greg Abbott and Dan Patrick. Florida’s governor will be calling the shots when the Texas Legislature returns in January.
Politics & Policy
December 30, 2022
Stories We Wish We’d Published This Year
Fifteen staffers selected their favorite writing about our state that outlets other than Texas Monthly produced in 2022.
Libations
December 29, 2022
Texas Restaurants Are Adding Wines From This Up-and-Coming Region to Their Menus
Mexican wines haven’t had much recognition, but the tides are turning as sommeliers and shop owners struggle to keep them in stock.
Sports
December 29, 2022
Managing the Transfer Portal Was Key to TCU Football’s Dream Season
First-year head coach Sonny Dykes put as much effort into retaining TCU’s existing talent as he did recruiting new players.
Film & TV
December 29, 2022
Ten Notable Performances From Texan Actors in 2022
From ‘Stranger Things’ to the Sex Pistols, from the Houston suburbs to the outskirts of Texas City, these were the actors who got our attention.
BBQ
December 28, 2022
My Favorite Texas Barbecue Bites of 2022
From traditional smoked brisket to less-traditional Lebanese pork ribs, these twenty dishes blew barbecue editor Daniel Vaughn away.
Politics & Policy
December 28, 2022
Every Texan Gets $900! And Other Ideas for Spending the State’s Massive Surplus
What should we do with our $27 billion windfall? We asked a variety of Texans for their brightest ideas.
Sponsored
December 28, 2022
The Rise of the Blend
Red and white wine blends made an impact at Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ 2023 Rodeo Uncorked!® International Wine Competition.
Politics & Policy
December 28, 2022
More Trouble at the ‘Lord’s Mill’
Federal inspectors cited a sawmill run by members of the insular Church of Wells with multiple safety violations.
Music
December 27, 2022
Texas Music Legends Look Back on Floore’s Country Store
John T. Floore’s Country Store in Helotes is a honky-tonker’s honky-tonk, a veritable institution of Texas music. The dance hall’s walls are covered with photographs of the legends that have graced its stage: Elvis Presley, Hank Williams, Bob Wills, Patsy Cline, B.B. King, Ernest Tubb, Bob Dylan, Merle Haggard,
Art
December 27, 2022
The Best Texas Art, Movies, Music, and TV of 2022
This is the year that returned Beyoncé to our ears and Beavis and Butt-head to our screens.
Tacos
December 27, 2022
The San Antonio Taco Trail
This Tex-Mex wonderland of a city has some of the best taquerias in the state.
Art
December 26, 2022
Our Favorite Photos of 2022
From emotion-filled portraits to sweeping landscapes, this year’s top shots required out-of-the-box concepts and a little quick thinking.
BBQ
December 23, 2022
Texas-ing Their California: L.A. Gets an Influx of Stellar Barbecue
From the underground to the top of best-of lists, these Los Angeles–area joints have endured a barrage of red tape to serve excellent Texas-style ’cue.