The Stand Up Desk
February 15, 2023
Roar of the Crowd: March 2023
Reader letters published in our March 2023 issue.
The State
Texas History
February 14, 2023
The Killing of José Campos Torres
Decades before the recent police violence in Memphis, a brutally beaten Latino man was tossed by officers into a Houston bayou and drowned. The protests that followed continue to echo in the city to this day.
Hunting & Fishing
February 9, 2023
My Quest to Lasso an Aquatic Bronco
The first rule of catching a carp: don’t expect to catch a carp.
Hunting & Fishing
February 9, 2023
Carp Diem! Where to Try and Catch Texas’s Most Underappreciated Fish
Three good spots around the state to fly-fish for Cyprinus carpio.
Music
February 8, 2023
This Genre-Defying Dallas Singer Doesn’t Suffer Foolish Men Gladly
A deep dive into “Wild Animals,” a song from the Dallas R&B artist’s newest album, ‘Girl in the Half Pearl.’
Film & TV
February 8, 2023
This Twentysomething Texan Is Already an Award-Winning Film Director
Katherine Propper’s student films have won awards at major film festivals. How does she do it? By knowing the rules of filmmaking—and breaking them.
Books
February 7, 2023
The Waco Fire Is Still Burning
One night in the fall of 1869, an angel visited a homeopathic physician in upstate New York named Cyrus Teed. She told him he was the Lamb of God, spoken of in the Bible’s book of Revelation, who was prophesied to open the seven seals and bring about the end-time.
Border & Immigration
February 2, 2023
Greg Abbott’s Migrant Busing Scheme is a PR Stunt. It’s Also a Good Idea.
Governor Greg Abbott’s scheme to transport asylum seekers to Democrat-run cities has been called a cynical PR stunt. It is—but if tweaked, it could be a good idea.
The Stand Up Desk
December 20, 2022
Once Upon a Time, “Southwestern Cuisine” Was a Movement
A writer remembers how a chance conversation at a food festival led to her classic 2014 oral history on Southwestern cuisine.
The Stand Up Desk
December 14, 2022
Roar of the Crowd: January 2023
Reader letters published in our January 2023 issue.
The Stand Up Desk
December 14, 2022
The Making of Our New Podcast, ‘White Hats’
Meet the folks behind our latest audio project, which grapples with the complicated legacy of the Texas Rangers.
Health
December 14, 2022
Long-COVID Sufferers Are Flocking to a Texas Clinic to Treat Smell Disorders. But Does the Remedy Work?
Many with parosmia, a condition whereby normal scents smell foul, have searched for relief and found hope in a facility in Bryan.
The Texanist
December 13, 2022
The Texanist: Will We Get Relief From the Drought Anytime Soon?
A Johnson City man is worried that life is starting to resemble Elmer Kelton’s ‘The Time It Never Rained’ once again.
Pat’s Pick
December 13, 2022
Revolver Taco Lounge Gastro Cantina Hits the Bull’s-eye
The latest from Regino Rojas is fun and festive, but the food’s not fooling around.
Dining Guide
December 12, 2022
Smokin’ Moon Opens in McAllen, Garland’s El Rincón del Maiz Gets National Attention, and More
We review dozens of restaurants all around Texas each month. Here’s a peek at what’s new and how we liked it.
Made in Texas
December 9, 2022
This Hill Country Hunter Turns Feral-Hog Lard Into Soap, Lip Balm, and More
Kerrville County’s John Michon gives “hogwash” a new meaning with his Boar Brand line of body products.
Music
December 8, 2022
Making an Album Is Throwing Marc Rebillet for a Loop
The Dallas-raised electronic musician is filling venues with his raucous, half-naked, almost fully improvised shows. Can he settle down just once and make a serious album?
Music
December 8, 2022
One Track Mind: “Don’t You Go”
The track from Abilene-based Old Fire’s new album, ‘Voids,’ evokes the bleakness of war and of the West Texas landscape.
The Stand Up Desk
November 28, 2022
The Writer Behind an Enduring Portrait of West Texas Life
Sterry Butcher on the path that led her to move to Marfa and find God “in the details” while writing about rural Texas.
The Stand Up Desk
November 16, 2022
Roar of the Crowd: December 2022
Reader letters published in our December 2022 issue.
The Texanist
November 15, 2022
The Texanist: How Do You Become an Honorary Texan?
A Plano man wonders how the likes of Bob Dylan, Sarah Palin, and John Wayne qualified for this prestigious designation.
Pat’s Pick
November 15, 2022
Houston’s First Nikkei Restaurant Is a Work of Art
Vibrant, jewel-toned murals set the scene for masterful Japanese-Peruvian cuisine at Masaru Fukuda’s Pacha Nikkei.
Dining Guide
November 14, 2022
Crispy Pork Lumpia, a Four-Mole Sampler, and More: What Our Restaurant Critics Ate This Month
We review dozens of restaurants all around Texas each month. Here’s a peek at what’s new and how we liked it.
Meanwhile, in Texas
November 11, 2022
Meanwhile, in Texas: Raccoons Caused Two Power Outages in Seguin
Plus, porch pirates spread manure on a home after getting pranked, a teen swallowed part of a dog toy, and more.
Critters
November 11, 2022
Where to Watch Thousands of Sandhill Cranes Storm the Texas Skies
Each winter, a wildlife sanctuary near the Panhandle hosts one of the world’s largest gatherings of these beautiful birds.
Made in Texas
November 11, 2022
This Austin Designer’s Colorful Head Wraps Celebrate Auntie Chic
Originally from Haiti, Paola Mathè has expanded her Fanm Djanm line to include bucket hats, headbands, and caftans.
Art
November 10, 2022
One of Texas’s Greatest Artists Lives Quietly in East Texas—and Was a Beloved Professor to Famous Art Stars
Lee Baxter Davis is an unrecognized master because he’s never played to popular or critical tastes.
Music
November 10, 2022
One Track Mind: “Starry Nights”
Dive deep into a song from Adrian Quesada’s newest album, ‘Jaguar Sound.’
Recipes
November 8, 2022
Spicy Paloma
While this cocktail is refreshing year-round, grapefruit season in Texas kicks off in the fall, making now an especially good time to enjoy it.
Business
November 7, 2022
The Rebirth of Red Bird Mall
Peter Brodsky could have retired on the wealth he built taking over billion-dollar companies. So why has he bet millions on a shopping center in southern Dallas?
The Stand Up Desk
October 25, 2022
Skip Hollandsworth Recalls “the Most Moving Story of My Career”
The Texas Monthly writer reflects on the run-down home that led him to write “Still Life,” about John McClamrock, the boy who could not move.
The Stand Up Desk
October 19, 2022
From the Editor: Top Chefs
Meet the editors and writers behind our award-winning food coverage.
The Stand Up Desk
October 19, 2022
Roar of the Crowd: November 2022
Reader letters published in our November 2022 issue.
The Texanist
October 18, 2022
The Texanist: Do We Really Want Texas to Be “Wine Country”?
A Lubbock woman isn’t sure the state’s wildly successful vineyards fit with our Wild West image.
Dining Guide
October 17, 2022
Steak in El Paso, Italian in Fort Worth, and Sushi in Houston: Where Our Critics Ate This Month
We review dozens of restaurants all around Texas each month. Here’s a peek at what’s new and how we liked it.
Recipes
October 17, 2022
These Lao Beef Skewers Are What’s for Dinner
Just in time for the holidays, Texas Monthly debuts its first-ever collection of recipes.
Meanwhile, in Texas
October 14, 2022
Meanwhile, in Texas: Drought Revealed Previously Unseen Dinosaur Tracks
Plus, a man broke into an animal shelter and released more than 150 dogs, and a police officer completed an arrested driver’s food delivery.
Style & Design
October 14, 2022
How Ty Hunter Went From Working at the Galleria to Styling Beyoncé
In his new memoir, the Instagram star recounts his childhood in Austin and how he found his way in the fashion world.
Travel & Outdoors
October 13, 2022
A Historic B&B Is Helping to Revive Laredo’s Downtown
A local family renovated an abandoned century-old home in their neighborhood, restoring a crown jewel in this border city. Its one of several such projects that are remaking the area into a tourist destination.
Travel & Outdoors
October 13, 2022
Six Renovation Sensations in Downtown Laredo
These historic properties were given new life by locals.
Health
October 11, 2022
This UT Scientist Helped Spare Millions From COVID-19. Now He’s Unmasking Other Killer Viruses.
Jason McLellan’s groundbreaking research is changing the way vaccines are developed—including those for another formidable pathogen, RSV.
Politics & Policy
October 10, 2022
Are Texas Republicans Serious About Secession?
Calls for independence are growing louder on the right. Maybe that would change if more Texans understood the costs of such a move.
Sports
October 10, 2022
Meet Jak Crawford, the 17-Year-Old Texan Gunning for a Seat in Formula 1
The teenager grew up in the Houston suburbs, where he started driving go-karts when he was six. He now races with some of the best drivers in the world.
Pat’s Pick
October 7, 2022
Christopher Cullum’s Attaboy Is More Paris Bistro Than San Antonio Diner
Don’t let the chef’s soda-jerk hat fool you. Herein you’ll find royal osetra caviar, escargots in butter-filled shells, and a modern-day version of Spudnuts.
Dining Guide
September 14, 2022
Char-broiled Gulf Oysters, “Crackling Pollo,” and More: What Our Restaurant Critics Ate This Month
We review dozens of restaurants all around Texas each month. Here’s a peek at what’s new and how we liked it.
The Stand Up Desk
September 14, 2022
From the Editor: Writer on the Roam
For Texas Monthly’s latest cover story, our correspondent set out to capture the state’s plenitude of roadside quirks.
The Stand Up Desk
September 14, 2022
Roar of the Crowd: October 2022
Reader letters published in our October 2022 issue.
The Texanist
September 13, 2022
The Texanist: Why Have the Six Flags Disappeared?
An Amarillo man is unhappy that the iconic banners no longer fly in front of the Texas Travel Information Centers.
Pat’s Pick
September 13, 2022
Olamaie’s Rowdy Southern Cousin Settles In on South Congress
Austin’s famously touristy avenue welcomes a new steakhouse with a celebratory spirit.
Style & Design
September 9, 2022
These Texas-Made Perfumes Hit All the Right Notes
Meet three independent fragrance makers that create distinctive scents you won’t find in large department stores.