Music
August 3, 2020
Get Ready for a New Season of Texas Monthly’s Sound Check Music Series
A special quarantine edition kicks off August 11 and will feature backyard performances by some of your favorite artists.
Video
Arts & Entertainment
December 4, 2019
Here Are Some Famous Texans You Can Hire to Deliver Video Messages for You
On Cameo, you can contract the likes of Troy Aikman to say hello, happy birthday, or "we're breaking up."…
The Culture
July 29, 2019
Ten Things to Watch That Aren’t the Armie Hammer Toe-Sucking Video
Featuring Selena, a Golden Girls gospel remix, and more.
Film & TV
January 15, 2019
The Texas Film Showcase Presents: ‘Auction’
In this documentary, filmmaker Joel Fendelman captures the auctioneer, attendees, and atmosphere at a small-town cattle auction in Gonzales.
Film & TV
January 8, 2019
The Texas Film Showcase Presents: ‘All Around’
Mac Coleman always knew he wanted to be a professional bronc rider. This documentary film by TJ Martinez profiles the Texan as he pursues his dream—after losing his eyesight.
Being Texan
July 11, 2018
And Now, Some Little-Known Facts About Texas
In our new video series, David Courtney takes you into some of the weird, whimsical, and lesser-known aspects of our beloved state.
Sports
September 24, 2015
Watch Kevin Durant And J.J. Watt Be Freaking Adorable
The two Texas sports heroes give their personal props to the rest of us.
The Daily Post
December 4, 2014
How Much of a Difference Would Police Body Cameras Really Make?
It's better to have video evidence than not, but those who present police body cameras as a solution to our national predicament involving police relations need to look at cases from Jasper, Texas, to New York City to see that the problem is more complicated than that.
The Daily Post
September 11, 2014
Blue Bell And The Austin City Limits Festival Are Both Soliciting Videos From Their Fans
If you love ice cream and/or outdoor music festivals, and you're not camera shy, they want to hear from you. …
The Culture
January 21, 2013
VIDEO: David Letterman Asks Willie, “Do You Have Any Weed?”
Texas Monthly's Christmas cover boy was also David Letterman's before-Thanksgiving guest, talking “Crazy,” Patsy Cline, and, of course, pot.
Food & Drink
January 21, 2013
Watch the Premiere Episode of Aaron Franklin’s BBQ Show
Brisket, anyone? KLRU debuts its new web series, "BBQ with Franklin."…
Music
January 21, 2013
VIDEO: Gary Clark Jr. Storms ‘The Tonight Show’
The genre-hopping Austin blues guitarist promoted his long-anticipated debut album, ‘Blak and Blu,’ which hit stores this week.
The Culture
January 21, 2013
Matthew McConaughey on ‘The Daily Show’
Another month, another acclaimed Matthew McConaughey movie. The Austin actor talks about his new movie Killer Joe, his role in Dazed and Confused, and Richard Linklater with Jon Stewart. …
The Culture
January 21, 2013
Matthew McConaughey Talks ‘Magic Mike’ With Leno
The star plugs his new movie and reveals more details about his recent wedding on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno. …
The Culture
January 21, 2013
Beyoncé and Blue Ivy Parodied on ‘SNL’
Maya Rudolph stars as the singer in a nearly seven-minute long Saturday Night Live skit that also features Prince, Brangelina, and Nicki Minaj. …
January 21, 2013
VIDEO: Proof That Perry’s Back Has Healed?
Anita Perry’s “American Story” ad for her husband’s presidential campaign includes a cameo by the governor that has been described as “catlike.” …
Music
February 2, 2012
VIDEO: Destiny’s Child, Sly Stone, and other Texan “Soul Train” Moments
Our thanks to Don Cornelius for bringing us these Texas music moments.
Politics & Policy
January 5, 2009
Ich bin ein Speaker!
Burka and Eileen discuss probable Speaker Joe Straus, Craddick’s exit, horse racing, and whether bridge qualifies as gambling. Honorably mentioned: John Smithee, Burt Solomons, Dan Gattis, Jim Keffer, and playing the ponies. (And yes, I am wearing a scarf over my turtleneck. My space heater gave out, and I can’t…
Politics & Policy
November 25, 2008
State Secrets
Burka and Eileen preview the legislative sunset: How does an agency “misplace” $1 billion? Or lose one-third of its criminal files? Or let the governor’s mansion get torched? Or screw Texas homeowners? Don’t get mad, get even. Honorably mentioned: Steve Ogden, Lois Kolkhorst, John Carona, and Wayne Smith. Not so…