Hunting & Fishing
April 26, 2021
A Day at Ox Ranch: Exotic Hunting & Breeding
Ranch CEO Jason Molitor always loved hunting. Now he runs an 18,000-acre operation with more than 60 species on offer.
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Art
March 31, 2021
Donkeeboy and Donkeemom Brighten Houston With Their Art
The mother-son team are behind some of the city's most colorful murals.
TM BBQ Club
March 9, 2021
’Cue Course: Step-by-Step Smoked Chicken Wings from Guess Family Barbecue
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: How to Make Chris and Ernie’s Brisket Elote from Panther City BBQ
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 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.
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 in Austin Boasts “Mexico City-Style Street 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 at Cattleack Barbeque
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 Saw 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.
Music
July 26, 2019
Sound Check: Aaron Watson
West Texas native Aaron Watson has been a star in the Texas music scene for two decades. His eighteenth album ‘Red Bandana’ released in June, and it’s a phenomenal twenty-song opus. He performs “Trying Like the Devil" in the latest installment of our Sound Check series. Presented by Visit Fort
Arts & Entertainment
July 22, 2019
Sound Check: Grady Spencer & the Work
Fort Worth band Grady Spencer and the Work combine blues and classic country, creating a unique sound of their own. Watch the latest in our Sound Check series with their song "Grant," from their 2019 album Celebrate.
Arts & Entertainment
July 12, 2019
Sound Check: Abraham Alexander
Fort Worth soul/R&B singer Abraham Alexander plays his debut single, "America," in the Texas Monthly Studio.
Arts & Entertainment
July 3, 2019
Sound Check: Ghostland Observatory
For the latest in our Sound Check series, the Austin-based duo, Ghostland Observatory performs “With or Without You” from their album, See You Later, Simulator.Presented by Visit Fort Worth
Arts & Entertainment
June 20, 2019
Sound Check: Matt the Electrician
Watch this exclusive live performance of the title track from his 2017 album, The Doubles.
Arts & Entertainment
June 14, 2019
Sound Check: W.C. Clark
W.C. Clark is known as the "Godfather of Austin Blues," and he proved that he still has a strong hold on that title during his Sound Check session.
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March 22, 2019
Explore Cedar Park
Explore everything Cedar Park has to offer with Alice Kerley, a Life and Style blogger from Houston. From handmade chocolates to board-crushing hockey, Cedar Park excites the senses and provides the perfect vacation getaway for any Texan.
Arts & Entertainment
January 8, 2019
From Tonga: A Short Film Explores a Polynesian Influence on Friday Night Lights
Euless is home to one of the largest Tongan communities in the U.S. In this documentary, Huay-Bing Law explores how the immigrants have revitalized the local high school football team through the story of one player, Patrick Vahe.
Arts & Entertainment
January 8, 2019
Auction: The Gonzales Livestock Market Preserves a Fading Small Town Tradition
In the small town of Gonzales, Texas, a cattle auction serves as the cultural focal point, bringing residents and carrying the community’s heritage forward.
Arts & Entertainment
January 8, 2019
Night at the Dance: An Evening at One of the Few Remaining Dance Halls in Texas
Filmmaker Annie Silverstein chronicled the scene and the dancers at Sefcik Dance Hall in Seaton.
Arts & Entertainment
January 8, 2019
All-Around: The Comeback Story of Bronc Rider Mac Coleman
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.
BBQ
December 10, 2018
Small Town Smokers: BBQ Shop in Farwell Couldn’t Be More Far Out
The BBQ Shop in Farwell couldn't get any further west and still be in Texas. Founded along the New Mexico border in 2010 by Kelly and Judy Mimms, the joint became a Thursday tradition for many since that was the only day it was open. The BBQ Shop has gone
Arts & Entertainment
December 6, 2018
Texas Trivia at ACL
How much do you know about our state? We asked born-and-bred Texans and newbies to play some Lone Star trivia at the Austin City Limits music festival.
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November 3, 2018
TexPats: A Texan’s Guide to Steamboat, Colorado
Follow native Texan Andrew Roush as he introduces us to Texans living abroad from the Lone Star State and discover what these TexPats love about their adopted homes. Next stop: Steamboat, Colorado.
BBQ
October 31, 2018
Small Town Smokers: Ronnie’s BBQ in Johnson City is One of the Last Vestiges of Direct Heat Barbecue
The tradition of using direct heat to cook barbecue might be disappearing across the state, but it's alive and well at Ronnie's BBQ in Johnson City. For more than thirty years, Ronnie Weiershausen has manned the flames over coals in the pits outside while his wife, Cindy, rules the inside
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.
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October 11, 2018
Tracking Down Roy Hindes
The man, the myth, the legend: Roy Hindes is known throughout Texas and the hunting community for his skill—and his dogs. Watch as Texas Monthly and Porsche take a trip to South Texas to meet the man behind the myth.
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October 4, 2018
We Will Not Be Tamed: Jordan Shipley
As a star wide receiver at the University of Texas, Jordan Shipley’s obsessive approach to the craft won him recognition as an All American athlete. After four years in the NFL, Shipley brings that focus to bow hunting, most recently on the Outdoor Channel show “Bucks of Tecomate,” where he
Music
September 27, 2018
Nobody’s Girl Perform ‘What’ll I Do’ at Texas Monthly Studio
The trio of award-winning singer-songwriters, formed in 2017, just released a six-song EP.
Arts & Entertainment
September 27, 2018
Sound Check: Nobody’s Girl
Nobody’s Girl was formed in 2017 out of three Austin solo acts, all of whom had individually won the "New Folk" award at the annual Kerrville Folk Festival. BettySoo, Grace Pettis, and Rebecca Loebe stopped by Texas Monthly's studio to perform their lead single “What’ll I Do” from the EP
BBQ
September 27, 2018
Small Town Smokers: Big Cat BBQ in Cedar Park Sticks to the Basics in the Best Way
Big Cat BBQ sits just outside of Austin, in the Hill Country suburb of Cedar Park. It's named for its owner, James Jones, whose nickname is—you guessed it—“Big Cat.” In 2015, Jones opened Big Cat with an emphasis on traditional barbecue style, emphasizing slow cooking, classic meats, and staying far
Arts & Entertainment
September 13, 2018
Sound Check: Eliza Gilkyson
In our latest Sound Check, two-time Grammy nominee Eliza Gilkyson stopped by Texas Monthly's studio to perform "Seculare," a haunting thank-you letter to life and all of its complexities.
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.
Arts & Entertainment
September 7, 2018
Sound Check: Ghostland Observatory
For the latest in our Sound Check series, the Austin-based duo performs "Miss Abyss" from their new album, See You Later, Simulator.
Arts & Entertainment
August 31, 2018
Sound Check: The Suffers
The Houston-based group stopped by our studios to perform a song off their latest album, ’Everything Here.’
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.'
Being Texan
August 29, 2018
Little Known Fact: Frito Feet
Is it a pleasant smell, or is it just creepy? In this episode of "Little Known Fact," David Courtney finds a link between bacteria on a dog's paws and everyone's favorite corn chip.
Arts & Entertainment
August 16, 2018
Sound Check: Mike and the Moonpies
Before heading out on their first European tour, the honkytonk-inspired barroom country band stopped by Texas Monthly to play "Steak Night at the Prairie Rose," a heartfelt ode to lead singer Mike Harmeier's father. The song is the title track for the band's critically acclaimed third album.
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.
True Crime
August 14, 2018
Revisiting Bernie: The Story of Small-Town Murder That Inspired a Linklater Film
In our premier Texas Monthly Trove film, Skip Hollandsworth takes a look back at one of the strangest stories in his writing career, involving a beloved funeral director, a wealthy widow, and a tragedy in the small Texas town of Carthage.
Arts & Entertainment
August 3, 2018
Sound Check: Israel Nash
NPR called Israel Nash’s new album, Lifted (July 27), “a dreamy spiral to get lost in.” Before beginning a nationwide tour, Nash, whom Rolling Stone describes as “a master of sonic textures,” stopped by Texas Monthly to play “Rolling On.”
Food & Drink
July 27, 2018
Pat’s Pick: Fachini And Perfect Union Are a Ying-Yang of Italian-American Dining
Watch as food editor Pat Sharpe explores two different visions of Italian-American dining.
Arts & Entertainment
July 19, 2018
Sound Check: Matt the Electrician
Matt Sever comes by his moniker honestly. He’s been making music in Austin for the past two decades, but as his stage name indicates, Sever came up as an electrician. Watch this exclusive live performance of the title track from his 2013 album, It’s a Beacon, It’s a Bell.
BBQ
July 16, 2018
Small Town Smokers: Momma Jean’s BBQ in Lampasas is Where Soul Food Meets Smoke
Momma Jean’s BBQ in Lampasas, which opened a little more than a year ago, is named after gregarious pitmaster Johnny Walker’s 89-year-old mother, who taught him how to cook.
The Texanist
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.
Being Texan
July 11, 2018
The Largest Word in the World Is in Texas (Obviously)
In the first installment of "Little-Known Fact (About Texas)," David Courtney, a.k.a. the Texanist, looks into a Smithville, Texas, word so large you can see it from space.
Arts & Entertainment
July 5, 2018
Sound Check: Giulia Millanta & The Imaginary Friends
On her new album Conversation With a Ghost (released June 22), Giulia Millanta confronts loss in all its iterations. The resulting album is full of longing, beauty, and—through it all—a sense of hope.
Food & Drink
June 29, 2018
Pat’s Pick: Suerte in Austin Is All About the Masa
At Suerte, it's all about the masa.