Big Ranch, Big City
Louis Lambert on the origins and culinary experiences behind his debut cookbook.
Louis Lambert on the origins and culinary experiences behind his debut cookbook.
The Gourds, the Supreme Extreme Mustang Makeover, Okkervil River, and Fantastic Fest
Who is Amy Corbin? Oh, just the person who booked Stevie Wonder—and all the other bands you're stoked to see—for ACL.
Gary Clark Jr., Uncensored at the Harry Ransom Center, Texans v. Colts, and the official Texas Pecan Festival . . .
Baylor v. TCU, the Marfa lights, Grupo Fantasma, and the World Championship BBQ Goat Cook-Off . . .
As questions swirl about the future of UT and the Big 12, the Longhorn Network is now on the air. Sort of.
In 2006, Kinky Friedman thought he'd be the better governor. In 2011, he is ready for a Perry presidency.
Less than two years after moving into the Wyly Theatre, the Dallas Theater Center has become the state’s drama darling. Is it the final curtain on the Alley Theatre’s time at the top?
The Go-Gos, LBJ's Birthday, Houston Theater District Open House, and the Hot Sauce Festival. . .
Tour Blue Bell, buy Italian-designed clothing, and attend the theater in historic Brenham.
Texas A&M is fixin' to get out of the Big 12. Good news for Texas?
Steve Martin, the Taylor International Barbecue Cook-off, Emilio Navaira, and the "Whole World Was Watching exhibit" . . .
The best college football coaches ranked 11 through 20.
Blogger Lisa Fain’s new cookbook.
The Texas Tribune reporter on writing about the drought, learning about landscaping trends in Midland, and recognizing just how precious water is.
Restaurant Gwendolyn and Sapori Ristorante Italiano.
The Buck Owens Memorial Birthday Bash, Texas Sommelier Conference, Stevie Nicks, and the Lavender and Wine Fest . . .
Two and a half years ago, the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum asked me to organize an exhibit about high school football. Did I mention I'm not a curator?
With a new album, a wildly popular single, and sold-out shows all over America, the Eli Young Band is one of the state's few homegrown acts to transcend the Texas Country Scene.
Asleep at the Wheel, Texas Olive Oil, Alejandro Escovedo, Plaza Classic Film Festival, Juan Williams, and Dandee Danao's take on Smurfs . . .
From the old-style models to the three-story turbines, windmills are a part of Texas history. The machine's evolution is on display in Lubbock at the world's largest windmill museum.
Texas High School Football, Chingo Bling, Houston Restaurant Weeks, Iron and Wine, Kueckelhan Rodeo, and the Legends of Kung Fu . . .
Even in this year of massive budget cuts, Texas will likely spend $25 million to help bring a Formula One race to a newly constructed track in Austin’s backyard. Why?
Tomato-Braised Wild Boar Print Recipe Ingredients 3 pounds wild boar shouldersalt and pepper to taste4 tablespoons
The Cow Parade, Gorilla vs. Bear Festival, WBNA All-Star Game, National Day of the American Cowboy, and the Summer Balloon Classic & Airfest. . .
Up and McCullough Avenue Grill.
When early reports on a restaurant sound like a train wreck, I tend to wait for the debris to be cleared. And Houston’s Brasserie 19—a project of two veteran restaurateurs, Charles Clark and Grant Cooper, of Ibiza and Catalan—had clearly jumped the tracks. In the first few weeks, the Brasserie’s
All-American Burger Festival, Urban Cowboy Musical, Offshore Fishing, Bill Callahan, Christmas in July, and seven-on-seven football . . .
Grab your swimsuit, hop in the car, and drive to one of these four coastal getaways to beat the heat.
The founding editor of TEXAS MONTHLY on the magazine’s first Best & Worst Legislators list.
Robert Ellis's new album, Photographs, is influenced by both his folk and country roots.
Parker County Peach Festival, History on Tap, Heroes Celebrity Baseball Game, and the Buddy Holly musical . . .
Little Joe's Picnic, Fireworks on the Brazos, Steve Earle, Star-Spangled Spectacular, Dock Dogs and Josiah Media Fest . . .
Larry Swearingen has ten scientists and doctors who say he isn't a killer. He also has a new execution date.
The largest gay pride parade in Texas celebrates its 33rd year.
Should the Astros join the Rangers in the American League West?
Willie Nelson's Country Throwdown, the Texas Shakespeare Festival, Blue Lapis Light, and Lyle Lovett . . .
Contigo and Alto Pizzeria.
Many things can be learned by butting heads with other chefs in a reality-TV cooking show. But the biggest lesson is this: If the judges ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy. And what does that translate to in real life? Substitute “clients” for “judges” and you’ve got it. Which is why
The “Mineola Swingers Club” cases come to a disgraceful end.
Richard Linklater, the Watermelon Thump, Audie Murphy Day, and the Star Wars Exhibit . . .
The Texas Folklife Festival, Dr Pepper’s 120th Birthday Celebration, the Republic of Texas Biker Rally, and the Texas Water Safari . . .
Austin native Ryan Lee recently landed a plum role in J.J. Abrams' highly-anticipated action movie Super 8.
The Dallas Mavericks, the One Old Sorehead & One Nice Guy Vintage & Antique Tool Sale, Texas, and the Free Press Summer Fest . . .
Erykah Badu, Ant Farm, the Watermelon Festival, and the National Polka Festival . . .
Pachanga Fest, the Real Ale Ride, the Kerrville Folk Festival, and Bay Day . . .
From Barley Swine, in Austin.
Pondicheri and Malai Thai-Vietnamese Kitchen.
It helps if you understand just how small Barley Swine is: thirty-odd chairs along a short bar and around tall tables in a limestone building on a South Austin thoroughfare. It’s so compact that the minute you sit down you become best friends with the strangers on either side of