Made in Texas
September 10, 2021
Meet the Man of Steel Behind Austin’s Tomii Cycles
Nao Tomii takes us along for the ride as he applies his background in sculpture to creating one-of-a-kind bikes in his studio.
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Made in Texas
August 18, 2021
A Granddaughter Keeps Her Family Tradition Alive at Texas Hatters
Joella Gammage Torres uses the same tools as her grandfather and father at the celebrated hat shop in Lockhart, which has topped the heads of Willie Nelson, Jerry Jeff Walker, and many more.
TM BBQ Club
August 3, 2021
’Cue Course: Smoked Beef Tallow Tortillas
The secret ingredient in Flores Tortillas is all too familiar to Texas pitmasters.
Sports
July 27, 2021
2016 Gold Medalist Michelle Carter Is Tired of Hearing “Shot Put Is Not Sexy”
The three-time Olympian from North Texas and daughter of Super Bowl champ Michael Carter reminds us that greatness comes from within.
Sports
July 20, 2021
Med School Can Wait. Texas’s Hurley Sisters Still Have Medals to Win.
The fencing duo from San Antonio took bronze in 2012, and this summer in Tokyo, they’re seeking even greater Olympic glory.
Sports
July 13, 2021
Teenage Skateboarding Sensation Jordan Santana Rides for Texas
The 17-year-old from Houston is one of only a handful of women who've ever successfully landed a 540-degree aerial spin during competition.
Sports
July 6, 2021
From Texas to Tokyo: Team USA Women’s Boxing Captain Ginny Fuchs
The flyweight from Houston talks about fighting for her country and for mental health awareness in the first of a four-part video series.
Books
June 3, 2021
How Poet and Guggenheim Fellow Roberto Tejada Experiences the World
Video: The University of Houston professor walks us through his process and his award-winning poem "Carbonate of Copper."
TM BBQ Club
May 4, 2021
’Cue Course: Cold-Smoked, Dry-Aged Ribeyes
Trey Felton’s ancestors have been cold smoking meat for hundreds of years, but keeping the tradition alive has made Thorndale Meat Market a unicorn in Texas barbecue.
Hunting & Fishing
April 26, 2021
Hunting Exotics at Ox Ranch
Ranch CEO Jason Molitor always loved hunting. Now he runs an 18,000-acre operation with more than 60 species on offer.
Art
March 31, 2021
Donkeeboy and Donkeemom Brighten Houston With Their Art
Video: The mother-son team are behind some of the city's most colorful murals.
TM BBQ Club
March 9, 2021
’Cue Course: Smoked Chicken Wings
Pitmaster Reid Guess, of Guess Family Barbecue, gives us a graduate-level course on smoking wings in this video series for TM BBQ Club.
Being Texan
February 12, 2021
Dottie and Ed: A Love Story Mixed Up in Time
Our special Valentine’s Day video tells the story of two ranchers who found each other again in their eighties.
TM BBQ Club
January 5, 2021
’Cue Course: Chris and Ernie’s Brisket Elote
The pitmasters behind Panther City BBQ, in Fort Worth, walk us through the process of making their Mexican corn specialty in this video series for TM BBQ Club.
Health
December 22, 2020
San Antonio’s Bus Drivers Have Stepped Up During the Pandemic
Watch the video to follow Bobby Richardson and others as they deliver food, and support, to the families along their routes.
TM BBQ Club
December 1, 2020
’Cue Course: BBQ That’s Never Boring in Bellaire
Quy Hoang, Robin Wong, and Terry Wong of Blood Bros. BBQ, in Houston, teach us how to make the perfect barbecue sandwich in this video series for TM BBQ Club.
Music
November 30, 2020
Collings Guitars Are Worth Every Penny
In a nondescript space outside Austin, the team behind these world-renowned guitars carry on the exacting legacy of their founder.
Tacos
November 18, 2020
On the Taco Trail: Cuantos Tacos
The Austin trailer is one of the few Texas trucks that sell legitimate Mexico City–style street tacos.
TM BBQ Club
November 1, 2020
’Cue Course: How to Smoke a Whole Hog
Todd David, of Cattleack Barbeque in Dallas, explains how to smoke a whole hog in this video series for TM BBQ Club.
Health
October 30, 2020
During COVID, San Antonio’s Botánicas Have Seen an Uptick in Customers
Follow writer Peter Holley as he explores some of the city's traditional-medicine and faith-healing establishments.
Sports
September 24, 2020
Breaking the Barrier: The Road to Becoming a First-Generation Bull Rider
In the first film for our new Being Texan docuseries, three pint-size cowboys make their inaugural rides on flesh-and-blood steers.
Sponsored
September 18, 2020
Bulleit Bar Skills: Add Some Swagger to Your Next Cocktail
The bars might still be closed, but Bulleit’s Frontier Fund is helping to keep bartenders pouring. In Bulleit’s #BulleitBarSkills content series, bartenders across the country share unique cocktail recipes and core skills to make perfect bourbon cocktails at home.
Music
August 25, 2020
Watch Los Coast on Texas Monthly’s Sound Check
The psychedelic ensemble delivers a soul-stirring version of “A Change Is Gonna Come.”
Music
August 20, 2020
Watch David Ramirez on Texas Monthly’s Sound Check
The prolific singer-songwriter believes that, now more than ever, love is all we need.
Music
August 13, 2020
Watch Charley Crockett on Texas Monthly’s Sound Check
The prolific and proudly transient Rio Grande Valley native promises that post-quarantine, “as soon as they let me back out there, I’ll be twice as good.”
Music
August 11, 2020
Watch Sarah Jarosz on Texas Monthly’s Sound Check
The Wimberley native performs “Johnny” and “Hometown,” and describes missing even the difficult parts of touring as she hunkers down post–album release.
Sponsored
January 23, 2019
Texas Monthly’s Tips on Optimism
The Texas Optimism Project has searched far and wide for extraordinary Texans, but sometimes the most inspiring people are right in your own backyard, er, office. The Texas Monthly staff answered questions about the little ways they stay motivated and positive.This video is part of the Texas
Film & TV
January 22, 2019
The Texas Film Showcase Presents: ‘Night at the Dance’
In this 2011 documentary, filmmaker Annie Silverstein chronicles the scene at Sefcik Dance Hall in Seaton, one of the last small-town Texas dance halls remaining.
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.
Politics & Policy
October 23, 2018
New Documentary ‘Rigged’ Spotlights Voter Suppression Tactics in Texas
An exclusive excerpt from the forthcoming documentary explores how aggressive voter ID laws can inhibit voter turnout.
Music
September 13, 2018
Video: Eliza Gilkyson Sings From the Heart
The two-time Grammy nominee performs 'Seculare' for the latest in our Sound Check series.
Music
September 7, 2018
Ghostland Observatory Performs ‘Miss Abyss’—And Yes, There Are Lasers
Watch our latest Sound Check, in which the Austin-based duo performs a song from their new album.
Music
August 31, 2018
Sound Check: The Suffers Perform ‘Sure to Remain’
The Houston-based group stopped by our studios to perform a song off their latest album, 'Everything Here.'
Film & TV
August 15, 2018
Texas Monthly Trove: The Story of Bernie Tiede
Skip Hollandsworth revisits his epic story about a beloved funeral director, a wealthy widow, and their deeply troubled relationship.
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.
The Daily Post
August 4, 2015
Can The World Handle Another McConaughey? Meet Rooster, Matthew’s Brother
Here’s all that you need to know about Rooster McConaughey and his new show, 'West Texas Investors Club.'