RIP
February 23, 2017
23 Writers and Editors Remember Gary Cartwright
Awe, gratitude, and stories upon stories. Gary would approve.
RIP
Arts & Entertainment
February 22, 2017
The Writer’s Life
A tribute to Gary Cartwright, who died February 22, 2017, at age 82.
Arts & Entertainment
January 27, 2017
Farewell to a Fond Friend
Executive editor Mimi Swartz says goodbye to Tom Curtis, a writer, reporter, and former Texas Monthly contributor, who died earlier this week.
Critters
February 18, 2015
Fido Is Survived by His Water Bowl and Six Chew Toys
Considering the pet obituary.
Sports
January 26, 2015
An Evening With Mr. Cub
A Texas couple dines with the late Ernie Banks at Harry Caray’s Steakhouse in Chicago, talking about everything but baseball.
The Daily Post
December 3, 2014
RIP, Ian McLagan and Bobby Keys
A day after a legendary Texas saxophonist died, a legendary Texas keyboard player has also breathed his last.
Energy
November 12, 2014
Faded Royalty
Bunker Hunt, RIP.
News & Politics
April 11, 2014
First Class All the Way
RIP Robert Strauss.
Sports
April 8, 2013
A Courageous Pioneer in the Bullfighting Arena
A remembrance of the life of Patricia McCormick, who was one of North America's first female bullfighters.
Music
February 28, 2013
In Search of Van Cliburn
He was a world-renowned piano prodigy whose romanticism and technical virtuosity inspired thousands and famously helped thaw the Cold War. But as a visit to his hometown of Kilgore made clear to me, Van Cliburn was also a Texan, a Southerner, a Baptist, a patriot, and a man who loved
The Culture
February 20, 2013
The Last Days of J.R. Ewing
The executive producer of Dallas talks about Larry Hagman's final working weeks.
The Culture
February 11, 2013
Remembering Chris Kyle
Josh Kinser, a fellow soldier who knew the late SEAL, talks about guns, PTSD, and what his friend meant to veterans.
Texas History
January 21, 2013
People We’ll Miss
Big Tex will be back. Sadly, we cannot the say same of Larry Hagman, Darrell Royal, Amarillo Slim, Leslie, and the many other Texans we lost in 2012.
The Culture
January 21, 2013
R.I.P. Big Tex
Big Tex went up in flames Friday.
January 21, 2013
Remembering Neil Armstrong
The famous astronaut was notoriously shy about granting interviews to the press, but in 2009 he answered a few questions sent to him by senior editor Katy Vine. Here is her unedited Q&A with Neil Armstrong.
Music
January 21, 2013
A Fan’s Notes: Remembering Brent Grulke
The SXSW creative director died last month at the age of 51. "GrulkeFest," a concert honoring his memory, takes place in Austin Saturday.
News & Politics
January 21, 2013
Vocal Border Fence Opponent Dead at 63
Texas officials are mourning the untimely passing of Chad Foster, the former Eagle Pass mayor who became the face of border communities straddling the two nations.
January 21, 2013
RIP, Sally Ride
What people are saying about NASA's first woman in space, who died of pancreatic cancer Monday at the age of 61.
The Culture
January 21, 2013
A Blow to Weird Austin
Leslie, homeless icon and local celebrity, passed away early Thursday morning.
Arts & Entertainment
December 23, 2012
RIP, Larry L. King
The writer who was known for writing the book for the Broadway musical The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas died Thursday at 83. Read three of senior editor John Spong's favorite stories by the giant of Texas letters.
The Culture
August 30, 2012
Sherman Hemsley Still Unburied in El Paso
The body of The Jeffersons star is caught up in an estate dispute between a longtime friend in Texas and a man who claims to be his brother in Philadelphia.
The Culture
August 5, 2012
The Rattler, 1992-2012
The Six Flags Fiesta Texas thrill ride, which at one time was the tallest, steepest, fastest wooden rollercoaster in the country, shut down operations Sunday.
The Culture
April 30, 2012
RIP, “Amarillo Slim”
Remembering the telegenic Texan who helped bring poker into the mainstream.
Food & Drink
March 12, 2012
Iconic San Antonio Restaurateur Chris Madrid Dead at 61
The owner of Chris Madrid's, the San Antonio restaurant famous for its burgers, died Sunday morning.
The Culture
March 6, 2012
Steve Bridges, the George W. Bush Impersonator, Dies
The impersonator who made a name for himself perfecting the mannerisms of the president, died at his home in Los Angeles of what appears to be natural causes.
The Culture
February 29, 2012
Last Madam at the La Grange Chicken Ranch Dead at 84
Edna Milton Chadwell was the madam running the famous brothel when authorities shut it down in 1973.
Politics & Policy
November 1, 2006
Ann
She was our governor, but she was my friend.