Books
March 24, 2020
The Seminal Novel About the 1918 Flu Pandemic Was Written by a Texan
Katherine Anne Porter’s ‘Pale Horse, Pale Rider’ tells the tale of a pandemic she barely survived.
Coronavirus
Best Thing in Texas
March 24, 2020
The Best Thing in Texas: Re-creating the Ice Day Challenge From Quarantine
A Dallas family goes viral once again.
News & Politics
March 24, 2020
The Coronavirus Has Meant Campus Closures and Layoffs for Some Texas Undergrads
College students who have remained on campus for financial reasons have seen their friends leave and funds dry up.
The National Podcast of Texas
March 24, 2020
Dan Rather Believes in the Good Sense of the American People
On a special edition of The National Podcast of Texas, the legendary news anchor, fully sheltered in place, gives us his takeaways from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Health
March 23, 2020
How Hurricane Harvey Prepared Houston for the Coronavirus
We’re going to need that same neighborly, can-do spirit to get us through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Politics & Policy
March 23, 2020
Texas’s Coronavirus Response Is Leaving Homeless People Stranded
Lack of hygienic access, overcrowded shelters, and limited funding for social services all threaten the state's homeless population.
Border & Immigration
March 21, 2020
“There’s Been Absolutely No Change in Procedure”: ICE Detention Facilities Are Not Prepared for the Coronavirus
In Texas’s ICE facilities, immigrants remain in close quarters and sanitizer is running short. Advocates worry a COVID-19 outbreak could be severe.
Health
March 21, 2020
A Houston Health Care Executive on the Challenges Facing Her Walk-up Coronavirus Testing Clinics
Katy Caldwell, CEO of Legacy Community Clinics, talks to Texas Monthly about medical supply shortages, staff safety, and financial woes.
Music
March 20, 2020
Following Widespread Show Cancellations, Musicians and Programmers Across Texas Take Action
Smaller March festivals in places like Denton and McAllen were meant to raise funds for asylum seekers at the border and bolster local music communities.
Politics & Policy
March 20, 2020
How Will Texas Conduct Elections in the Wake of the Coronavirus?
Governor Greg Abbott is letting counties decide whether to postpone certain May elections. For the general, expanded vote by mail may be necessary.
Music
March 19, 2020
Livestream Texas Musicians While You’re Social Distancing
Listen to and support these artists from the comfort of your home.
Music
March 19, 2020
Don’t Worry, Willie Nelson Is All Right
The national treasure is even headlining an online benefit concert this evening.
Parks & Recs
March 19, 2020
Is It Okay to Visit Texas Parks During the Coronavirus Pandemic?
Spending time outdoors is good for mental health. But as COVID-19 spreads in Texas, officials and citizens are grappling with whether, and how, we can enjoy public parks.
Politics & Policy
March 19, 2020
Bull Session: Not Even a Pandemic Can Change John Cornyn or Louie Gohmert
The Texas senator and congressman, along with Chip Roy, remain incorrigible in the face of the coronavirus.
Tacos
March 19, 2020
How to Support Your Favorite Taquerias and Mexican Restaurants
Show your local joints some taco love during this crisis. They need it.
BBQ
March 18, 2020
Brisket Distancing in Texas
What barbecue joints are doing across the state, from to-go orders to shipping smoked meats.
Health
March 18, 2020
Texas Anti-Vaxxers Fear Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccines More Than the Virus Itself
A vaccine for the novel coronavirus is likely at least a year away, but the state’s large anti-vaccine community is ready to resist it.
Politics & Policy
March 18, 2020
Where Will Vulnerable Texas Schoolchildren Find Their Meals During Coronavirus?
Many closed schools are continuing meal service for low-income students, but challenges to securing nutrition remain for vulnerable children across the state.
Politics & Policy
March 17, 2020
How Will the Oil Bust and the Coronavirus Affect the Texas Budget?
Historically, the Lege has met shortfalls with tax increases or spending cuts. Whether Dems or the GOP are in power makes all the difference.
Recipes
March 16, 2020
Let Joe Yonan Show You What to Do With All of Those Beans
In his new cookbook, ‘Cool Beans,' the San Angelo native and Washington Post food editor explores all things legume, including a version of his mom's Texas Salad.
Business
March 16, 2020
Inside One of the Service Industry’s Riskiest Jobs During the Coronavirus Crisis
In Houston’s adult nightclubs, with cash transactions and close contact, exotic dancers say they’re forced to choose between health and a paycheck.
Best Thing in Texas
March 16, 2020
The Best Thing in Texas: Whataburger Delivered Food to H-E-B Employees
Two beloved Texas institutions team up in a moment of crisis.
Health
March 14, 2020
Getting Tested for COVID-19 in Texas Is Still Ridiculously Hard
Governor Abbott and President Trump promised that testing will soon increase dramatically, but many Texans are frustrated with delays.
Business
March 13, 2020
Fiesta San Antonio Postponed Amid Coronavirus Concerns
The annual festival, which brings millions of dollars to the city’s economy, has been postponed to early November.
Music
March 12, 2020
So You Were Going to SXSW. Should You Come to Austin? What Should You Do When You Arrive?
These are tough questions to answer right now.
Politics & Policy
March 12, 2020
Bull Session: Ted Cruz and Louie Gohmert Split Over the Coronavirus
Plus, Michael Cloud takes on the disease of California, and what’s Rodney Ellis doing with that squirrel?
Business
March 11, 2020
Houston Rodeo Calls It Quits Over Coronavirus Concerns
A single case of COVID-19 was all it took to bring Houston's favorite celebration to its knees.
Politics & Policy
March 11, 2020
Let’s Count the Ways Texas’s Dismal Health-Care Landscape Could Make the Coronavirus Worse
A high uninsured rate, hospital closures, and poor elder care leave Texas especially vulnerable to a COVID-19 epidemic.
News
March 10, 2020
Austin Mayor Steve Adler: Why I Canceled SXSW
A Q&A on the public health decision that sent Austin reeling.
The National Podcast of Texas
March 9, 2020
Geneticist Spencer Wells on COVID-19 as “Evolution in Action”
The population geneticist and UT-Austin professor on pandemics, SXSW, and what our DNA says about our ability to adapt to infectious diseases.
Music
March 6, 2020
SXSW 2020 Is Officially Canceled
The writing had been on the wall, and now it’s official.
Music
March 5, 2020
Amid Increasing Coronavirus Concerns, How Could SXSW Potentially Play Out?
Analyzing how the festival might handle the growing public health concern.
Libations
March 5, 2020
Tito’s Vodka Is for Drinking, Not Sanitizing Against the Coronavirus
There is important stuff happening in the world, so let’s just get through this quickly.
Business
March 5, 2020
How Texas Restaurants Are Dealing With Coronavirus Panic
In Austin, a scaled-down SXSW could hit eateries hard; in Houston, Asian restaurants have seen a huge decline.
Music
March 3, 2020
What It Would Mean to Cancel SXSW
Suspending the festival amid coronavirus fears would be The Big One for Austin’s economy.
Politics & Policy
March 3, 2020
San Antonio Says It’s Prepared for the Coronavirus. Are Federal Officials Ready to Listen?
The city, which trained for a flu pandemic as recently as November, is ground zero for military medicine.