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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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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.

By Tim Taliaferro

Critters |

January 9, 2018

Why There Are So Many More Animals on Planes Over the Holidays

Not all of them are trained service animals.

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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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January 4, 2018

Meanwhile, in Lufkin… December 2017 Edition

Our favorite recent items from the police blotter of the ’Lufkin Daily News.’

By Sonia Smith

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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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.

By Texas Monthly

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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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.

By Texas Monthly

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.

By Texas Monthly

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.

By Texas Monthly

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.

By Hunter Klaus and Stephen Paulsen

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.

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December 23, 2017

Why Austinites Should Stop Decorating Cedar Trees for the Holidays

A beloved tradition? Please. It’s just littering.

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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 Westin Austin Downtown's life-sized gingerbread house.

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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.

By Charley Locke

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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.

By Leif Reigstad

Health |

December 21, 2017

Central Texans, Beware of Cedar Fever This Year

This cedar season looks brutal. Prepare to sniffle.

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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.

By Leif Reigstad

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.

By Jason Cohen

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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.

By Leif Reigstad

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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.

By Leif Reigstad

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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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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.

By Leif Reigstad

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.

By Michael Hardy

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.

By John Nova Lomax

Business |

December 15, 2017

Why There Are So Many Mattress Stores Everywhere

A lawsuit may finally provide an answer.

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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.

By Leif Reigstad

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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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.

By Leif Reigstad

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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.

By Leif Reigstad

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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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.

By Leif Reigstad

Food |

December 11, 2017

Bun B Wants to Teach You How to Cook Chicken Pot Pie

Ridin’ Dirty on the stovetop.

By John Nova Lomax

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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.

By Leif Reigstad

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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.

By Charley Locke

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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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.

By Leif Reigstad

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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.

By Charley Locke

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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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.

By Leif Reigstad

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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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.

By Leif Reigstad