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How the Country’s First Latino Homicide Squad Transformed Houston Policing—At Least for a While
A new podcast explores the history of the “Chicano Squad” as part of a Houston police department effort to repair its broken relationship with the Latino community. Read Story
This Austin Artist Is Chronicling Pandemic Life With a Sketch a Day
Edward Carey’s whimsical black-and-white portraits mark milestones both personal and political. Read Story
How Dr Pepper Helped Me Feel at Home in Texas
When I was growing up, Dr Pepper was a rare indulgence. Now it’s a reminder of how far I’ve come. Read Story
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Nicknamed the Michelangelo of the Staple Gun, Bobby Barnard turned his San Marcos record store into a work of art. Now you can own a piece of it.
When I was growing up, Dr Pepper was a rare indulgence. Now it’s a reminder of how far I’ve come.
The Houston-born painter explores questions of faith alongside the myths and legends of Texas history.
Edward Carey’s whimsical black-and-white portraits mark milestones both personal and political.
Plus, Pedro Pascal and Renée Zellweger land plum TV roles, Sandra Bullock pairs up with Brad Pitt, and GameStop movies continue to be a bullish investment.
Music
Texas First: How Willie Nelson Brought Me Closer to My Mom
This spring, I learned more about Willie Nelson than I ever wanted to know. Over the 22 years I’ve lived in Texas, four of them spent working at Texas Monthly, I’ve only heard snatches of song titles and lyrics. It’s not that I don’t think Nelson is a good musician; I just didn’t think about him, mostly because country music wasn’t my thing. But it wasn’t until I helped fact-check… Read Story
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In El Paso, Joining Border Patrol Offers a Rare Path to Financial Security. But for Some Immigrant Kids, It’s Complicated.
The new documentary ‘At the Ready’ follows the members of Horizon High School’s criminal justice club as they train for Border Patrol careers—and grapple with what that means.
Robert Rodriguez Readies a Reboot of ‘Spy Kids’
Plus, Demi Lovato returns to TV, Gary Clark Jr. joins Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis movie, and Matthew McConaughey will flatten himself for some Doritos.
How to Attend Sundance Film Festival Without Leaving Texas
The independent film festival brings its 2021 edition to three Texas cities . . . or your house.
Who Is the New ‘Walker, Texas Ranger’ for, Anyway?
More earnest family drama than action adventure, the reboot may leave old-school fans scratching their heads. But you do get to watch Jared Padalecki go two-stepping.
Just How Many Texans Are in the Marvel Universe Now, Anyway?
Plus, Luke Wilson coaches Fort Worth’s most famous orphans, another JFK assassination drama heads to TV, and McConaughey goes to the dogs.
A Definitive Ranking of the Heroes in Robert Rodriguez’s Cinematic Universe
We rank the most memorable protagonists in the Texas director’s film catalog, from ‘El Mariachi’ to ‘Machete.’
In ‘House of Ho,’ a Vietnamese Immigrant Story Gets the Reality Show Treatment
The HBO Max docuseries, which centers on a wealthy Vietnamese American family in Houston, balances new-money sensibility with the unglamorous truths of being stuck between two cultures.
Three Texans Put Their Souls Into Pixar’s Newest Film
Starring Jamie Foxx and Phylicia Rashad, and cowritten by Mike Jones, ‘Soul’ meditates on what it means to live a fulfilled life.
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The Austin artist has been creating distinctive, large-scale collages for years. Read Story
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The next time we’ll see the Longhorn and Aggie quarterbacks is at the NFL draft. How will fans remember them?
David Culley’s arrival should inspire hope; instead, with a Deshaun Watson trade looming, there is no such thing as good news in Houston.
With powerhouse teams in men’s and women’s hoops, maybe basketball is no longer just a way to pass time between fall and spring football.
The All-Star outfielder is headed to Toronto, and however the team tries to replace his production on the field, they won’t be able to replace Springer’s presence.
Karnack’s “Queen of Sequins” brought style, success, and unprecedented longevity to her legendary rodeo career.