Being Texan
March 22, 2023
The Ultimate Texas Brand Bracket: Bring on the Sweet Sixteen!
Torchy’s flames out, Chili’s cools off, and Chip and Joanna Gaines get fixer-uppered—while H-E-B, Whataburger, and Dr Pepper keep rolling.
Six Flags
Being Texan
March 21, 2023
The Ultimate Texas Brand Bracket Heats Up in Round Two
The top seeds remain dominant, Mattress Mack scores an upset, and Dairy Queen faces a surprisingly tough test.
Being Texan
March 14, 2023
Texas Monthly Is Crowning a Winner in the Ultimate Texas Brand Bracket. Cast Your Vote!
Which of these 64 iconic Texas businesses is the most beloved? This March Madness, there’s only one way to find out—with your help.
The Texanist
September 13, 2022
The Texanist: Why Have the Six Flags Disappeared?
An Amarillo man is unhappy that the iconic banners no longer fly in front of the Texas Travel Information Centers.
The Daily Post
April 2, 2015
Look at the New Rides Coming to Texas Six Flags Locations This Summer
Coaster nerds, get ready.
The Daily Post
June 24, 2014
A Fella From Rockwall Is Trying to Crowdfund to Rent An Amusement Park For a Day
Riding rollercoasters all day long with just 7,000 of his closest friends.
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.
Art
March 1, 2002
Grand Old Flags
A groundbreaking exhibit and an accompanying book make this a banner year to stand up and salute the history of Texas's flags.
Arts & Entertainment
July 31, 1999
aaaaaaiiiiieeeee!
From Poltergeist to the Steel Eel, Texas has five of the nation’s best new roller coasters. And they’re all a scream.
Travel & Outdoors
May 31, 1992
Judge Roy Scream vs. The Texas Cyclone
How to beat the heat, find the food, and master the coasters at Texas’ four big theme parks.
Business
May 31, 1990
A Ride On the Wild Side
Conquering Arlington’s Texas Giant.