What a Texan Looks Like, According to AI
Think lots and lots of cowboy hats.
Think lots and lots of cowboy hats.
Two years ago Texas Monthly published a story about a group of young men growing up fatherless in East Austin. In October, one of them was killed.
Severe freezes have brought the state’s once-booming olive oil industry to its knees. But passionate farmers keep hope alive for solutions.
Deploying “DeWi” technology, Really Wireless will offer hosts cash, plus free service for transmitting their broadband to nearby cellphones via rooftop radios.
No longer a niche subculture, climbing has attracted converts across the state. Senior editor Forrest Wilder explores the sport—from El Paso’s Hueco Tanks to the cliffs over Lake Marble Falls—and tries to tackle his own white whale.
Seven great spots to seek those natural highs.
Luke Coffee, a Dallas-based actor and filmmaker, is trying to frame himself as a victim of excessive force.
Governor Greg Abbott said ERCOT performed “flawlessly." But there were several factors at play.
Judging by the fest lineups, Texans such as BigXthaPlug, Charley Crockett, Khruangbin, and more are about to enter music’s A-list.
From live performances to fine dining, this casino offers a unique experience beyond gaming thrills.
The world’s smallest owl is a swift, acrobatic hunter whose victims never hear it coming.
This too-long, venomous creature can be found all over the state. Check your beds!
A brief and highly selective look at what just happened, from a centenarian plummeting to earth on purpose to a hot-air ballooner who did so against his will.
The oddly located treat comes from Ricci Neer, a Corpus Christi restaurateur who opened her food court spot, Taste at 555, in 2022.
An ode to Petticoat Fair, which has been keeping Texans perky—a surprisingly challenging feat—for sixty years.
A cool, green oasis delights visitors who venture off the trail at Caprock Canyons State Park, in the Panhandle.
ABC’s ‘20/20’ will cover the Stephenville murder case this week.
Executive editor Michael Hall has reported on many exonerations over the years, but nothing compares to the story of Estella Ybarra and Carlos Jaile.
U.S. attorney general Merrick Garland said the response to the massacre cost lives.
NAACP head Derrick Johnson visited Austin to support preservation efforts at Lions Municipal, the first public links in Texas to desegregate.
John Bates wowed with InterStellar Barbecue, and now Yellow Bell Tacos is his way of showing off his Corpus Christi roots.
As Miss Texas, Averie Bishop made headlines by taking on hot-button political issues. Now she’s running for the state House. And she doesn’t plan to stop there.
In this original short story, a San Antonio divorcé receives a series of missives from his elderly mother that hint at a past he never knew about.
Steaming stews, beefy broths, and a bonus side of cornbread.
Medicaid covers half of all births in Texas.
Melissa Chadwick is the keeper of Mother Neff State Park—a park that started as a family retreat and became the foundation for the state’s hundred-year-old parks system.
The Longhorns and the Cowboys got thumped after receiving Cruz’s endorsement. Some say the junior senator is to blame.
A Young Business Owner brings a Sip & Shop to Lubbock.
The latest Gaines project, Hotel 1928, beckons Magnolia fans with its on-brand decor, thoughtful touches, and excellent location.
The owner of Brotherton’s Black Iron Barbecue, in Pflugerville, died this week, leaving a legacy of supporting fellow pitmasters.
Nine years ago, U.S. district judge Janis Jack ordered the state to fix its foster care system. Activists say kids are still suffering.
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones wants all the control over America’s Team—even when it means taking credit for another dreadful playoff exit.
The country charts these days are filled with hip-hop rhythms and rock guitars. With Nashville heavy hitters behind him, King plans to flout those trends.
She was pressured into convicting a man she believed was innocent—and was haunted by remorse. Three decades later, she did something about it.
When Taco Bell expanded into Mexico in the 1990s and 2000s, it failed miserably. The Laredo-based chain hopes to win people over, but it’s still getting flack over its lack of authenticity.
McConaughey and fellow Texas actor Tye Sheridan made cameos at the country singer-songwriter’s music video shoot this week.
Plants covered, pets inside, pipes wrapped, and faucets dripping. A calm and confident attitude? Harder won.
A taco media battle has raged since 2016, with the Alamo City constantly on the defensive. Eight years in, I suggest a different tactic.
The Texas star—our official state mushroom—puts on a show every winter.
Austin-based Raphael Brion has been practicing for this gig much of his adult life. And he’s an equal fan of breakfast tacos and crêpes flambé.
Multiple veterans of the Netflix dating show, including two from its Houston season, have filed lawsuits claiming negligence, sexual harassment, and illegal nondisclosure provisions.
His family fought back—and made a lasting impact on the fight for Mexican American rights.
Pitmaster Zain Shafi, another gold-star alum of Goldee’s, opened his own Fort Worth truck, Sabar BBQ, that exemplifies patience.
Seven months after its official debut, a billionaire-funded media start-up just fired its editor and top investigative reporter. What’s next for Houston Landing?
Stable Hall, the former home of the Pearl Brewery’s draft horses, is ringing in a new era as an opulent performance space.
Here’s to a year with less Ted Cruz at sporting events and more goats as landscapers.
Last year, one in every ten Harris County renters faced losing their home. A new program aims to connect tenants with resources.
Jorge "Choche" Flores II brings his winning ribs, brisket, and chicken to a new permanent location where his whole family works.
How a first-year head coach and rookie quarterback led Texas’s second NFL franchise out of the AFC South basement and into the playoffs.