News & Politics
June 29, 2021
Eric Berger Knows Which Way the Wind Blows
The meteorologist’s no-nonsense website Space City Weather has established a cult following in flood-prone, hurricane-battered Houston.
Hurricane Harvey
Music
March 10, 2021
The Relief Gang Never Stops
When the power went out and the water stopped running, Trae tha Truth and DJ Mr. Rogers were there to pick up the slack.
Politics & Policy
August 21, 2020
Why One Expert Predicts a Major Hurricane Hitting Houston Would Be “America’s Chernobyl”
Terence O'Rourke has spent a decade warning officials that a storm making landfall directly in Galveston Bay could be much worse than even Harvey.
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.
BBQ Joint Reviews
December 3, 2019
How Hurricane Harvey Unexpectedly Revitalized Houston Barbecue Company
Forced to close for five months after the devastating storm, the joint’s owners and pitmaster committed to upping the quality of their food.
Best Thing In Texas
October 16, 2019
The Best Thing in Texas: Trae tha Truth, Houston Hero
The rapper continues to lift up those in need in his hometown.
News & Politics
September 19, 2019
Tropical Depression Imelda Might Be Worse Than Harvey for Parts of Southeast Texas
Beaumont, Houston, and Jefferson County are being inundated by rain.
The Culture
December 6, 2018
Hurricane Harvey Price Gouging Cases are Still Being Settled
A gas station in North Texas is just the latest to pay back what they took from consumers.
News & Politics
August 24, 2018
Voices From the Storm, a Year Later
Checking in with nine Harvey survivors a year after Texas Monthly first spoke to them.
The National Podcast of Texas
August 24, 2018
Lawson Craddock: Last Place, Full Heart, Didn’t Lose
Podcast: Andy Langer speaks with the young cyclist who overcame a gnarly crash on the Tour De France’s first day. Craddock also raised nearly $300k for Harvey relief back home.
Politics & Policy
August 22, 2018
Troubled Waters: A Year After Harvey, Has Houston Learned Anything?
A year after Hurricane Harvey brought Houston to its knees, the city is still wrestling with how to prepare for the next great storm. There’s no shortage of good ideas, but in Houston, that’s never been the problem.
Texas History
August 1, 2018
As First Anniversary of Harvey Approaches, Online Museum and Archive Set to Debut
In a city notorious for neglecting its history, two new initiatives aim to preserve memories of the storm.
Travel & Outdoors
May 23, 2018
Why We Should Go Back to the Coast
Port Aransas has always been a place for Texans to relax, play, and make lasting memories. Now, after Harvey, it needs us just as much as we need it.
Travel & Outdoors
May 23, 2018
“We Need People to Come and Support Us Right Now.”
Dispatches from the restaurant, retail, and lodging owners in Port Aransas.
Hunting & Fishing
May 23, 2018
The Rockport Report: Birding, Fishing, and Coastline Updates
There are some bright spots and signs of hope as the area recovers and rebuilds. The fish and birds are waiting for you.
The Culture
May 10, 2018
We Ranked the 2018 Hurricane Names By How Intimidating They Are
If Gordon makes landfall, run.
Books
May 1, 2018
In ‘Hurricane Season,’ Joe Holley Tells the Unlikely Story of the Astros as World Series Champs
The new book tells the story of how a team and a city came together in victory after Hurricane Harvey.
The Culture
April 16, 2018
Ellen DeGeneres Gives $1 Million to Rockport-Fulton High School
Eight months after Harvey, Ellen DeGeneres gave the students of Rockport-Fulton High School a generous gift.
December 21, 2017
Port Aransas Isn’t Giving Up
Returning to my devastated hometown, I found my friends and family putting on a brave face in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.
Bum Steers
December 21, 2017
Bum Steer Awards 2018 No. 2: Mother Nature
The Mistress of the Elements occupies second place—for being really, really mean to Texas.
December 19, 2017
Heroes from the Storm — Video
A new Texas Monthly documentary showcases examples of the Texas spirit during Hurricane Harvey.
The Daily Post
December 4, 2017
Now You Can Decorate Your House Like It’s a Spaghetti Warehouse
Want to upgrade the kitschiness of your kitchen? There’s an auction for that.
Politics & Policy
November 28, 2017
The Deadline for Harvey Victims to Apply for FEMA Assistance Is Thursday
Here's how to tell if you're eligible.
The Texanist
November 24, 2017
The Texanist: Is it Too Soon to Book a Vacation in Port Aransas?
An Austinite misses the beach, but doesn't want to be a bother.
The Daily Post
November 15, 2017
Storms as Severe as Harvey Will Become Much More Likely, According to Study
By the end of the 21st century, a 100-year storm like Harvey could become a five-and-a-half-year storm in Texas.
Sports
November 2, 2017
The Astros Won the World Series. Who Else Won (and Lost)?
Yeah, the Astros really pulled it off.
Energy
November 1, 2017
Gasoline Price Gouging Was Rampant During Harvey
More than one hundred gas stations in Texas face fines.
The Daily Post
October 18, 2017
How Hurricane Harvey Changed Social Media Disaster Relief
Social media managers had to handle unprecedented social media activity during the storm.
Health
October 9, 2017
Displaced by the Storm: Texas Evacuees Without Options
The storm left hundreds of thousands of households without homes. Many are still looking.
The Stand Up Desk
October 2, 2017
Come Join us at the Edge
This November, we're thrilled to bring you a new way to experience Texas Monthly, at a two-day event called the Edge of Texas.
Politics & Policy
September 29, 2017
Four Texas Democrats Vote Against House Bill Offering Tax Breaks to Harvey Victims
Texas's Democratic delegation previously acted as a united front in response to the storm. So why the change?
Politics & Policy
September 28, 2017
Did Houston Authorities Hide Harvey Predictions From the Public?
Houston politicians may have lied to the city's residents about the ferocity of the storm. If they did lie, they did the right thing.
Sports
September 28, 2017
Rookie Texans QB Deshaun Watson Donated His First Game Check To Three NRG Stadium Cafeteria Workers Hit By Harvey
Congratulations, Houston, you have a new favorite player.
Business
September 22, 2017
How to Buy a Used Car After Harvey
Estimates claim 100,000 cars were flooded in Hurricane Harvey. Here’s how to avoid accidentally buying one.
Energy
September 21, 2017
Spills Reported at One of Houston’s Most Toxic Superfund Sites
In a series of major chemical accidents caused by Harvey, this might be the worst yet.
September 21, 2017
Why Hurricane Harvey Will Happen Again
Don’t blame Samuel Brody, the professor who’s been warning for years that Houston was at risk for a Harvey-style flood, if he’s feeling a tinge of vindication. Now, will anyone listen to his suggestions for what to do next?
News & Politics
September 20, 2017
Editor’s Letter: This Event Is Unprecedented
We had a totally different issue of the magazine planned for you this month. Harvey changed that.
Energy
September 16, 2017
The Largest Harvey-Related Gasoline Spill Went Unknown for Weeks
Officials at Magellan Midstream Partners claim floodwaters made them underestimate the magnitude of the gasoline spill at Galena Park.
Critters
September 14, 2017
Meet the Baby Beavers, Squirrels and Ducklings Saved During Harvey
Just look at these little guys.
Politics & Policy
September 13, 2017
Why Those Texan Congressmen Didn’t Pass the Harvey Aid Package
A reminder of just how much the debt ceiling matters to some of our lawmakers.
Critters
September 12, 2017
This Seventeen-Year-Old Rescued Cattle by Helicopter During Harvey
When Hurricane Harvey hit Hungerford, seventeen-year-old Logan Goudeau and her community came together to save their livestock. By helicopter.
Health
September 12, 2017
How to Clean Up Flooded Homes Without Getting Sick
Despite health risks, volunteers have stepped up to help in Harvey’s aftermath. Here’s a guide to safe mucking.
Energy
September 9, 2017
Texas Energy Companies Return to Operations After Harvey
Nearly all refineries are resuming operations, though production will remain curtailed for weeks to come.
Critters
September 8, 2017
How Harvey’s Animal Rescue Organizations Avoided Repeating The Problems Of Katrina
The lessons learned in 2005 informed the rescue operations in Houston and the Gulf Coast.
Politics & Policy
September 7, 2017
John Sharp, the State’s Fixer in Chief, Comes to the Rescue After Harvey
Texas A&M Chancellor John Sharp to lead rebuilding effort.
Business
September 6, 2017
How H-E-B Took Care of its Communities During Harvey
The supermarket chain that takes care of Texans.
Politics & Policy
September 4, 2017
A Communitarian View of Hurricane Harvey
Guest column: Houston’s strength is in its citizens.
Food & Drink
September 1, 2017
As Harvey Devastated Victoria, Guerrilla Gourmet Kept On Serving Stew
Serving up smoked-kimchi-and-chicken stew in the middle of the storm.
Energy
September 1, 2017
This Week In Texas Energy: All Harvey, All The Time
Refinery capacity, oil reserves, and the mythical fuel shortages.
September 1, 2017
Meet the Man Feeding Thousands of Houstonians—From His Atlanta Hotel Room
Houston publicist Dutch Small was in Georgia when Harvey hit. But that didn’t stop him from helping.