Music
January 16, 2018
Texas Outlaw Country Gets a Major Exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame
The legacies of Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Billy Joe Shaver, Jerry Jeff Walker, and more will be on full display.
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The Daily Post
Best Thing in Texas
January 12, 2018
The Best Thing in Texas: Shea Serrano Fans Are Sending a Whole Bunch of Copies of His Basketball Book to Soldiers Deployed Overseas
The generous spirit of the Houston-based writer—and his online army of fans—continues to impress.
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Books
January 11, 2018
The Trailer for Hulu’s ‘The Looming Tower’ Brings Lawrence Wright’s Book to Terrifying Life
The ten-part miniseries dramatizes the road to 9/11 with Jeff Daniels, Peter Sarsgaard, and Alec Baldwin.
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The Daily Post
January 11, 2018
American Airlines Will Award Passengers Miles for Enduring the Inconveniences Of Air Travel
The company’s ”iSolve” system will allow flight attendants to deliver miles to inconvenienced customers before the plane even lands.
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Music
January 11, 2018
Cole Beasley is the Latest in a Tradition of Dallas Cowboys Musical Acts
The Dallas Cowboys wide receiver suffered a down year on the field, but he’s chasing another dream this offseason: rapping.
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Books
January 9, 2018
Introducing Texas Monthly Audio Books
A new partnership with Penguin Random House turns classic Texas Monthly stories into audio versions.
Critters
January 9, 2018
Why There Are So Many More Animals on Planes Over the Holidays
Not all of them are trained service animals.
Sports
January 7, 2018
The Dallas Mavericks Now Play in China as the “Lone Ranger Heroes”
”Mavericks” is tough to translate. So is ”Dynamos.” But we imagined ways that we could rename Texas teams in a universal way.
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Business
January 5, 2018
What The Betting Odds on Amazon HQ2 Really Tell Us
Irish bookie Paddy Power gives Austin a 3:1 shot at landing the prized headquarters. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves.
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The Daily Post
January 4, 2018
Meanwhile, in Lufkin… December 2017 Edition
Our favorite recent items from the police blotter of the ’Lufkin Daily News.’
Critters
January 3, 2018
Sea Turtles Are Getting Hypothermia, and Texans Are Saving Them
Emergency crews are on a mission in a half-shell.
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The Daily Post
January 2, 2018
How to Deal With Below-Freezing Temperatures in Texas
You're gonna need more than a sweater.
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Music
December 30, 2017
The Ten Best Texas Albums of 2017
The music nerds at 'Texas Monthly' offer up their favorite Texas albums of 2017.
Film & TV
December 28, 2017
Ten Memorable 2017 Moments for Texas—and Texans—in Film
El Paso survived the mutant apocalypse, Irving was detached from space and time, and Matt McConaughey showed his dark side.
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The Daily Post
December 26, 2017
Catch Up on the Best Texas Monthly Longform from 2017
From flying the length of Texas's perimeter to Hurricane Harvey to a tragic fire on the Panhandle plains, read our favorite longform from this year.
Art
December 25, 2017
See Texas Monthly’s Favorite Photos from 2017
From aerial shots to James Harden to Instagram-worthy plates, these are our favorite images from the past year.
Music
December 24, 2017
Listen to the Best Texas Holiday Music
Roy Orbison, Kacey Musgraves, Willie—deck your halls with Lone Star tunes this year.
Style & Design
December 24, 2017
Merry and Bright in Houston’s River Oaks
Getting the elaborate Christmas displays in this posh neighborhood ready for the masses is big business.
Books
December 23, 2017
The Best Books of 2017, According to Texas Authors
From investigative nonfiction to funny memoirs to moving novels, here are the books Texas authors loved this year.
The Daily Post
December 23, 2017
Why Austinites Should Stop Decorating Cedar Trees for the Holidays
A beloved tradition? Please. It’s just littering.
Best Thing in Texas
December 22, 2017
The Best Thing in Texas: Erykah Badu Kills It on ‘The Tonight Show’
A reminder of why she’s not just an inspiration to superstars, but a vital talent of her own.
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Music
December 22, 2017
Travis Scott Finally Dropped His Album With Quavo From Migos
Trappy Holidays, everybody.
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The Daily Post
December 22, 2017
How the Westin Austin Downtown Created a Lifesize Gingerbread House
Got six pounds of ground ginger and a week of spare time? You could be the proud owner of an edible home.
The Daily Post
December 22, 2017
Journalist Found Not Guilty for Participating in Trump Protest: Your Texas Roundup
Plus: Holiday travel forecast looks good in Texas, a young boy is caught in the crossfire of a police shootout in San Antonio, and Paxton says it's OK to bring concealed gun into church.
Health
December 21, 2017
Central Texans, Beware of Cedar Fever This Year
This cedar season looks brutal. Prepare to sniffle.
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The Daily Post
December 21, 2017
Texas Welcomed 400,000 Newcomers Last Year as Population Hits 28 Million: Your Texas Roundup
Plus: Democrats sue to keep Blake Farenthold on the ballot, Houston's famous bat colony struggles post-Harvey, and K-Lani Nava becomes the first girl football player to score points in a UIL state title game.
Sports
December 20, 2017
A Very Texas Guide to 2017 College Bowl Games
So what if there are no Texas teams playing past December? Here's what to watch for in the eleven bowl games played in Texas and/or involving Texans.
The Daily Post
December 20, 2017
UIL Football Championship Games Kick Off: Your Texas Roundup
Plus: A champion of gay marriage runs for state Senator, former State Representative Ruth Jones McClendon dies, and Texas brewers battle it out in court.
The Daily Post
December 19, 2017
Texas Bullet Train Project Takes Big Step Forward: Your Texas Roundup
Plus: The Rockets continue to roll, Ezekiel Elliott returns from his suspension, and Secretary of State Rex Tillerson denies rumors that he plans to resign.
The Daily Post
December 18, 2017
The Dallas Police Department is the Latest to Allow Officers to Grow Beards
The new policy is a bit of a chin-scratcher.
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The Daily Post
December 18, 2017
Bill McRaven Will Resign as University of Texas System Chancellor: Your Texas Roundup
Plus: Ted Cruz battles with Luke Skywalker on Twitter, the Texas GOP sues to take Blake Farenthold off the ballot, and Texas A&M Commerce wins the Division II football title.
Art
December 16, 2017
Chelsea Manning and Pussy Riot’s Nadya Tolokonnikova Talk Trump, Putin, and Resistance
A summit on art and activism at Houston’s Day for Night festival pulled no punches.
Sports
December 16, 2017
Luis Perez: The Most Interesting Football Player on the Planet
The senior quarterback for Texas A&M at Commerce, the winner of Division II's version of the Heisman, has one of the strangest stories in all of football.
Business
December 15, 2017
Why There Are So Many Mattress Stores Everywhere
A lawsuit may finally provide an answer.
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The Daily Post
December 15, 2017
Ted Cruz Celebrates the End of Net Neutrality: Your Texas Roundup
Plus: A top Ken Paxton aide resigns after calling sexual assault survivors "pathetic" and a controversial social media star is arrested in Laredo.
Best Thing in Texas
December 14, 2017
The Best Thing In Texas: A Woman at an Amarillo Burger King Saved a Lady’s Life With Ice Cream
Helping your neighbor can be delicious.
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The Daily Post
December 14, 2017
Representative Farenthold Will Retire Due to Sexual Harassment Scandals: Your Texas Roundup
Plus: Texas’s ”Tweeter Laureate” is confirmed to the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, the National Butterfly Center sues Trump over the wall, and the Senate won’t confirm one of Trump’s picks to serve as a federal judge in Texas.
The Daily Post
December 13, 2017
New DHS Secretary Praises Controversial Anti-Sanctuary City Law in Texas: Your Texas Roundup
Plus: Mattress Mack comes through again, the FBI investigates the alleged sexual assault of an immigrant by a guard in a Texas detention center, and the Spurs’ Kawhi Leonard returns from injury.
Sports
December 12, 2017
This is What Needs to Happen for the Cowboys to Make the Playoffs
2017 has been a disappointing year, but it’s not over for the ’Boys yet.
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The Daily Post
December 12, 2017
Texas Candidates Set as Filing Period Ends: Your Texas Roundup
Plus: A former Texas judge allegedly sexually assaulted a teenager, a Houston teenager was arrested for supposedly helping ISIS, and the Rockets win their tenth straight game.
Food
December 11, 2017
Bun B Wants to Teach You How to Cook Chicken Pot Pie
Ridin’ Dirty on the stovetop.
The Daily Post
December 11, 2017
Representative Blake Farenthold Says His Office Faced Two More Sexual Harassment Complaints Last Year: Your Texas Roundup
Plus: A Houston Texans quarterback suffers a disturbing injury, George P. Bush has some competition for Land Commissioner, and UT Austin has a new athletics director.
The Daily Post
December 8, 2017
Texans Enjoying the Flurry of Snow
Texans may not have much experience with the stuff, but they still know how to make a snowman for the winter season.
Best Thing in Texas
December 8, 2017
The Best Thing In Texas: This Lady Goes Around Handing Out Christmas Cards to Everybody
Spreading a little holiday cheer.
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The Daily Post
December 8, 2017
Rare Snowfall Turns South and Central Texas Into Winter Wonderland: Your Texas Roundup
Plus: Two state lawmakers face pressure to resign over new sexual harassment allegations, the U.S. House Ethics Committee is investigating sexual harassment allegations against U.S. Representative Farenthold, and three Dallas cops are indicted in the death of an unarmed man.
The Daily Post
December 7, 2017
The Grinch Targeted Whataburger, But Seguin Police Are on the Case
Maybe Christmas doesn't come from a store. But it could come from Whataburger.
Music
December 7, 2017
Post Malone Has America’s Most-Watched Music Video Of 2017, According To Vevo
The Grapevine rapper more than doubled the numbers of stars like Taylor Swift and The Weeknd.
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The Daily Post
December 7, 2017
Two Texas Democratic Lawmakers Face New Sexual Harassment Allegations: Your Texas Roundup
Plus: Dallas County sheriff Lupe Valdez announces run for governor, U.S. Representative Al Green’s attempt to impeach Trump fails, and the University Interscholastic League shakes up high school sports.
Film & TV
December 6, 2017
Cinemark Launches Its Own MoviePass Competitor
With a challenge from Plano-based Cinemark, the subscription-based movie wars are in full effect.
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The Daily Post
December 6, 2017
Melania Trump and Karen Pence Visit South Texas for Harvey Follow-Up: Your Texas Roundup
Plus: Harris County changes development regulations to better prevent flooding, border arrests drop to a historic low, and Rick Perry visits Saudi Arabia.