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For Years, an East Texas Carpenter Has Been Building a Gothic Contraption of Decks and Spikes in a Historic Square
Not everyone in San Augustine is on board for local artist Gary Brewer's perplexing project, which is three stories high and counting. Read Story
How Houston’s Museum of Fine Arts Planned Its Reopening
On Saturday, it'll become the first major art museum in the nation to welcome back the public. Read Story
‘AKA Jane Roe’ Finally Gives Norma McCorvey the Nuanced Portrait She Deserves
A new documentary urges viewers to see McCorvey’s essential humanity, not just her role as a symbol in the abortion wars. Read Story
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Plus, quarantined Texans can’t get enough ‘Friends,’ Ted Cruz complains to Congress about movies, and McConaughey has his own message for grads.
Students have found themselves celebrating milestones like prom, graduation, and Eagle Scout ceremonies virtually because of the pandemic.
On Saturday, it'll become the first major art museum in the nation to welcome back the public.
A new documentary urges viewers to see McCorvey’s essential humanity, not just her role as a symbol in the abortion wars.
Music
A Love Letter to Lizzo: How the Houston-Raised Musician Made a Name for Herself
I have never seen a shooting star. Whether I blinked at the wrong time or just took too long to glance up, I’ve missed them every time. But last month, pressed against thousands of people in 99-degree heat at the Austin City Limits Music Festival, I witnessed the moment a star was born. When I first heard Lizzo perform live—earlier this year at a packed 12:30 a.m. set at Stubb’s… Read Story
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A Final Power Ranking of the Texans on ‘The Bachelor Presents: Listen to Your Heart’
All the remaining Texans on the reality show lost last night…or did they?
Matthew McConaughey’s Numerous Pandemic Public Service Announcements, Ranked
The Uvalde native and patron saint of "alright" just keeps makin' videos.
Texas Monthly Recommends: ‘The Pushback,’ A Documentary About the State’s Rapidly Changing Political Landscape
Plus, a longread that dives to the deepest places on earth and Molly Burch’s cover of Ariana Grande’s ‘Needy.’
Shangela, the Texan Drag Superstar, Draws From Her Paris Upbringing in a New HBO Series
The ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ alum stars in ‘We’re Here,’ which documents one-night-only drag shows in small towns.
The Texas Black Rodeo Circuit and a Tender Friendship Are at the Heart of ‘Bull’
A year after charming the Cannes Film Festival, Austin director Annie Silverstein's feature debut has been released on VOD.
Hollywood, Texas: Matthew McConaughey Is Having a ‘Damn Good Pandemic’
Plus, St. Vincent launches a podcast in the shower, SXSW is sued over refunds, and the Texanist gets his own sitcom.
Why Aren’t Most Movie Theaters in Texas Reopening?
Because there’s nothing to watch.
A Power Ranking of the Texans on ‘The Bachelor Presents: Listen to Your Heart,’ Round Three
In week three, the rules of the game change dramatically—and half the Texans left on the show go home.
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Rafael Gonzales Jr. has developed a version of the classic game for the age of the coronavirus. Read Story
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How do you sack a quarterback from six feet away?
The promising start to the league is one of the endless disappointments of 2020.
The team traded away their star receiver for a running back and a second-round draft pick.
The former player racked up his first win temporarily coaching the San Antonio team.
It’s part of a bigger plan to make the North Texas city a destination.