Some people would see a full life in giving back to a community through serving a church. Some people put more value in secular philanthropy. Still others equate success in business with a successful life. Janie Barrera has had all these chapters in her life. Join us as we follow
Knowledge is power, and Paul Quinn President Michael Sorrell is helping make sure that every one of his students leaves school with that power. After practicing law and then serving in the White House as an executive assistant for the executive office, Michael Sorrell pivoted away from politics to education. Although
Ahead of Sunday’s AFL-CIO Senate Democratic primary debate, we came up with a slate of questions for both candidates. This is the only debate both Allred and Gutierrez, the race’s two front-runners, will attend.
Esaul and Grecia Ramos have opened Blu Lacy Smokehouse and Baked, respectively, in Castroville. Building on the success of 2M in San Antonio, the husband and wife show the growth of their skills in their new ventures.
The law, which would have required booksellers to rate every book they sold to school libraries, was overturned by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Agriculture commissioner Sid Miller said he would duel state rep Glenn Rogers—with words. Technically, the real thing isn’t off the table.
Utility giant Aqua Texas pumped 66 million gallons beyond its legal limit in 2023.
Reader letters published in our February 2024 issue.
Ivery Dorsey has proclaimed his innocence since he was arrested and convicted of murder in 2007. Now, he has help in his fight for freedom.
El Alebrije Oaxacan Streetfood serves nachos and fries for the crowd at the brewery where it’s parked, but also offers hard-to-find specialties such as chapulines and tacos de mole.
Last week, an injury-depleted TCU squad held open tryouts to replenish its roster. This week, it returned with four new walk-ons and a win.
Brownsville, Lockhart, Marfa, Mission, and Seguin have all secured representation on the coveted list, often known as the Oscars of the restaurant industry.
When Forrest Wilder isn’t hanging out at the state capitol, he’s often clinging to a cliff face.
A procedural backlog is costing many eligible Texans the medical coverage they’re entitled to.
Marfa Invitational has suffered IRS troubles and board member shuffling, but founder Michael Phelan is counting ‘Sleeping Figure’ a victory.
The front-runner for the Democratic Senate nomination to challenge Ted Cruz is raising gobs of money without traveling the state much—a strategy seemingly favored by the national party.
After falling out with their investors, the three owners of the East Texas barbecue joint struggled to find their footing. Now they’re back, and as strong as ever.
Mark your calendars for the first weekend in November!
At Via Triozzi, you can taste Leigh Hutchinson's two decades of single-minded dedication in every dish.
An auction this week will privatize the federal supply of the strategically important gas.
Fans braved near-freezing temperatures and frigid rain to catch a glimpse of soccer icon Lionel Messi on the pitch against FC Dallas.
In this trio of novels, the past and present—or, in one case, the near-future—intertwine in a revealing manner.
Richard Linklater’s acclaimed new film has a release date.
Ty Mitchell has been a Navy sailor, a saloon owner, and a rancher. He’s also a scene-stealing part of Martin Scorsese’s Oscar-nominated epic.
'Everyone wants a T. Rex,’ says Casandra Sowards, lead sculptor at Allen's Billings Productions, a leading maker of animatronic dinosaurs.
Q: A lifelong dream of mine was to go ranching and horseback riding in the U.S., and finally last year my best friend, Maxinne, and I visited Nashville, Memphis, and New Orleans and had the time of our lives, so in February we’re doing it again. This time, Texas: horses, country
The Mexican sandwich with French-inspired bread holds up when “drowned” in salsa.
“Texas has no cultural tradition of trolls,” wrote one.
Texan talent has descended on Park City. Here’s our guide to the Texan entries in this year’s film festival, and how to watch from home.
Texas designer Sarah Ellison Lewis’s coats are versatile—and fabulous.
Claude Cooke loved the oil and gas business—and worked to address some of its shortcomings.
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.
