Books
August 20, 2021
TM Recommends: Read a Dane’s Assessment of Texas Culture
Plus: Some yummy Mexican pastries in Austin and an early collection of Sandra Cisneros poetry.
Poetry
Music
July 2, 2021
TM Recommends: A Serene West Texas Agave Garden
Plus: a Panhandle music label, a Dallas poetry podcast, and a groovy Khruangbin remix.
Books
March 2, 2021
Meet the Comedian Whose New Poetry Book Is as Discomfiting as Her Cabaret Act
Houston-raised actor and stand-up star Catherine Cohen confronts anxiety and narcissism in a self-deprecating collection of poems.
Books
November 28, 2020
In Her Tender Poetry Collection, Lucy Griffith Commemorates a West Texas Figure
The San Antonio native's debut book, about a woman known for riding her burro along remote roads, recently won two major poetry awards.
Books
June 23, 2020
In Her Poetry, Mónica Teresa Ortiz Immortalizes the Act of Remembering
The queer Texan writer's verses speak to the idea that because there is violence and injustice there is also beauty, love, and living to be done.
Books
May 7, 2019
San Antonio–Based Poet Naomi Shihab Nye Named Young People’s Poet Laureate
The Palestinian-American author is the first Arab to receive the Poetry Foundation award.
The National Podcast of Texas
May 6, 2019
Rhett Miller: “I Was Terrified I Wouldn’t Be Creative Without Booze”
On this week’s National Podcast of Texas, the Old 97’s frontman discusses his new book of poetry for children, the creative benefits of sobriety, and the song he’s dying to have Willie Nelson sing.
The Daily Post
May 5, 2017
Whataburger Is Looking For A Few Good Poets
The beloved burger chain will reward fans who celebrate them in verse.
The Daily Post
October 14, 2015
The Whataburger Slam Poetry You Never Knew You Needed
“We have come to receive your Honey Butter Chicken sermon,” indeed.
Sports
March 23, 2015
Celebrate the Spurs (in Haiku)
Having grown up on the South Side of San Antonio, I know that the Spurs aren’t just a team, they’re a way of life. To show my support, I did what any fan would do: make like Bashō and pen five haikus, one for every NBA title.
The Culture
March 11, 2013
Wiman’s Rites
The West Texan editor of Poetry magazine leaves his plum gig for divinity school.
Music
March 31, 2010
Poetry in Motion
Bands inspire Thax Douglas. And, sometimes, he inspires bands.
Art
May 31, 2008
Writing a Poem
A. Van Jordan on writing a poem.
Music
April 1, 2004
City Girl
"I moved to Austin in 1974, and it was this kind of magical place. The whole alternative culture controlled the town."
Art
September 30, 2003
Artistic Musings
Author Gregory Curtis talks about Paris, impressions, and the Venus de Milo.
Books
August 31, 1998
LITERATURE • Naomi Shihab Nye
Poetry in motion.
The Culture
July 31, 1998
Day of the Ed
What kind of person would be best at figuring out how to spend $295,000? A poet, of course. That kind of money might be chump change to Charles Barkley, but to the prototypical starving artist, it’s a lot of stanzas. Or it will be for University of Houston English professor
Music
March 1, 1998
The Great, Late Townes Van Zandt
More than a year after his death, he’s still being remembered as the best Texas songwriter of his time. This month’s star-studded Austin City Limits tribute shows why.
Books
March 1, 1997
Lindependence
Poetry about a 161-year-old battle is hardly what you’d expect from a high-minded political writer, but fifth-generation Texan Michael Lind has always been a maverick.
Texas History
March 1, 1997
The Death of Travis
In an excerpt from Michael Lind’s epic poem The Alamo, a hero of the revolution falls in the fight for freedom.
Books
November 1, 1996
CD and Book Reviews
Hot CDsTwo years after their wildly successful debut, Elida y Avante bounce back from label troubles with Algo Entero (Tejas). For my money, Mercedes-born Elida Reyna is tejano’s next female superstar. Her husky, throbbing voice is mature well beyond her 24 years—she has the archetypal blend of innocence and experience—and
Books
January 1, 1996
Poets and Pedestrians
Two poets, well versed in the ways of Houston, reflect on the city’s effect on lives and letters.
Art
June 30, 1992
Going, Going, Gone
Sam Greer admired his wife’s work—so much that he decided to share it.