The Story: The Billionaire Behind a Right-wing Political Machine
Tim Dunn may not be a household name, but staff writer Russell Gold explains why he is someone Texans should know.
Tim Dunn may not be a household name, but staff writer Russell Gold explains why he is someone Texans should know.
The state’s most powerful figure, Tim Dunn, isn’t an elected official. But behind the scenes, the West Texas oilman and lay preacher is lavishly financing what he regards as a holy war against public education, renewable energy, and non-Christians.
Gardening brings us together, even as culture wars divide us over almost everything else.
Our scorecard of the Eighty-eighth Texas Legislature’s noisy scoundrels and quiet heroes.
An exclusive excerpt from Texas Monthly’s new book, ‘Lone Stars Rising,’ reevaluates the legacy of the former governor and president.
Executive editor Michael Hall’s piece on the Fifth Circuit was nominated for the prestigious award back in March.
Executive editor Michael Hall’s September story on the Fifth Circuit has been named a finalist for the 2023 Silver Gavel Awards for Media and the Arts.
With ‘The Baroness From Kaufman County,’ two Austin filmmakers help the East Texas philanthropist tell her story the way she sees it.
The day commemorating the emancipation of slaves in Texas says as much about our future as our past.
Like Bill Hobby, Dan Patrick has made the most of an inherently powerful position.
Senfronia Thompson and Tom Craddick are two of the longest-serving Texas legislators—and two of the most collegial . . . usually.
From hosting drag shows to feeding political campaigns, the Local in Abilene has been mired in some controversy, but it remains focused on serving tacos to folks of all stripes.
Mary Beth Rogers, who served as Ann Richards’s campaign manager and chief of staff, reflects on Texas politics in ‘Hope and Hard Truth.’
The freelance journalist disappeared in Syria in 2012. His family in Houston hasn’t given up on seeing him come home.
On opposite sides of the street and the aisle, these coexisting cafes represent a lot more than just a good cup of joe to their customers.
How did the former governor become a leading advocate for psychedelics?
The annual mock-government summer camp—which I attended in 1995—hits the national spotlight thanks to an engaging new documentary.
An unnamed person from an unspecified place has an unsavory point of view.
The former Democratic kingmaker would also be happy to see a blue wave in November—but he’s not betting on it.
A Lone Star native who has lived in the Northeast for nearly four decades is nervous about socializing when she's back at home.
Despite Attorney General Ken Paxton’s advice, the agriculture commissioner won’t let go of barbecue scale enforcement.
Watch our discussion of the winners and losers of this year’s Fall-of-the-Alamo primary.
Funny or Die lines Coach Pop up to take his shot.
Just another day for the junior senator.
A weird news story gets weirder.
Texas's Democratic delegation previously acted as a united front in response to the storm. So why the change?
Would you cast your vote for Mr. Leather International, or a guy who legally changed his name to SECEDE?
A reminder of just how much the debt ceiling matters to some of our lawmakers.
Republican congressman is among the most vulnerable in the nation.
The Rooster Teeth CEO Matt Hullum takes a quick break from directing ’Lazer Team 2’ to talk about the future of the film incentives program.
The NFL is threatening to pull out of Texas when it comes to event consideration, and the governor is fighting back.
In Houston, Austin, and even Temple, senators and representatives are hearing from a section of the constituency that’s been quiet until now.
What does Texas conservatism look like after the election is over?
It’s early on in the voting process, but there’s a lot happening here nonetheless.
An ad for Travis County Commissioner is just like a deleted 'Parks & Recreation' scene.
Tacos with a side of civic engagement.
After its Houston convention, the Green Party is aiming to gather the Bernie-or-Bust momentum.
The newly elected Dallas County GOP chair announced his resignation this week, while the Travis County party head wears his jester’s cap.
In his resignation, he denied that his statement had a racial element. Let’s talk about the history of the word ”thug.”
Three years after Wendy Davis’s filibuster, Texas’s anti-abortion law is struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court.
As the Democratic primary winds down, speculation on who frontrunner Hillary Clinton might select as a running mate ramps up—and there are some surprising names on the list.
That’s one way to do outreach to voters who may feel alienated by the presumptive Republican nominee for President.
Some frequently asked questions, and even a handful of answers.
The odds aren't great, but according to booking sites they're there.
The sad, but triumphant post-rock band from Austin is the latest group to find their music in the hands of politicians.
The former San Antonio mayor has been waiting in the wings for the past four years—and the 2016 talk is heating up.
Oh, what a time to be alive.
His headlines might not be as incendiary as Trump's, but Ted Cruz is still making a splash.
By the looks of it, McNair is more concerned with political influence than a winning team.
First question: Who are the 38%?