Bum Steers
December 11, 2023
A Conversation With an A&M Mascot After One of the School’s Worst Years Ever
The Aggies’ unofficial mascot has a few things he may or may not like to say about his school’s many recent travails.
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Bum Steers
December 11, 2023
Bum Steers of the Year, 2024
The dopes, villains, and terrible ideas that bedeviled our beloved state over the past twelve months.
Bum Steers
December 11, 2023
From Ken to Angela: An Imagined Dispatch From the Republican Civil War
This found* letter from Texas attorney general Ken Paxton to his wife, state senator Angela Paxton, provides a firsthand account of his impeachment skirmish along with stirring reflections on the nature of freedom and vengeance.
Bum Steers
December 11, 2023
An Accounting of How Elon Musk Changed Texas in 2023
When Elon Musk moved here, Texans rejoiced that he would create lots of jobs. He also created chaos.
Bum Steers
December 11, 2023
2024 Bum Steer of the Year: Dan Patrick
The lieutenant governor has made himself the state’s most commanding politician. But with great power has come great irresponsibility.
Best Thing in Texas
December 11, 2023
Why Andrew Murr’s Doomed Impeachment Prosecution Was a Win for Texas
The representative who led the prosecution of Attorney General Ken Paxton brushed off death threats as he investigated corruption by fellow Republicans.
Best Thing in Texas
December 11, 2023
Why Rural Republicans Defied Greg Abbott and Put Their Communities First
All through the voucher fight, these 21 members of the Texas House of Representatives prioritized public schools.
Press Room
December 8, 2023
Texas Monthly Welcomes New Editorial Staff Members
Allegra Hobbs and Owen Schwartzbard have joined the staff full-time.
November 28, 2023
November 2023 Reader Quiz: What Did You Learn?
You’ve had all month to read the latest issue of Texas Monthly. Take this monthly quiz and we’ll tell you how you stack up at the end.And if you got this quiz from a friend: Hello! We hope you enjoy it. If you do: become a subscriber today, and we’ll send
The Stand Up Desk
November 16, 2023
Roar of the Crowd: December 2023
Reader letters published in our December 2023 issue.
Giving Back
November 13, 2023
Heroes Among Us
With governments increasingly incapable of addressing everything from homelessness to veterans’ needs, ordinary Texans are stepping into the breach.
Giving Back
November 13, 2023
Great Moments, Great Texans
Lone Star State residents found ways big and small to lend each other a helping hand.
Giving Back
November 13, 2023
Eight Texans Who Are Taking On Some of Our Biggest Challenges
Whether helping prevent military suicides or reversing a childcare desert, these Texans are finding creative solutions to big problems.
October 31, 2023
October 2023 Reader Quiz: What Did You Learn?
You’ve had all month to read the latest issue of Texas Monthly. Take this monthly quiz and we’ll tell you how you stack up at the end.And if you got this quiz from a friend: Hello! We hope you enjoy it. If you do: become a subscriber today, and we’ll send
Press Room
October 30, 2023
Texas Monthly Selects New Host for Beloved TV Show ‘Texas Country Reporter’
For the show’s fifty-third season, Texan J.B. Sauceda will carry on Texas Country Reporter’s rich tradition of telling stories from across the state.
Press Room
October 20, 2023
Barbecue Is Just the Beginning at TM BBQ Fest
With an all-star music lineup, curated Taco Trail, and an artisan marketplace, there’s always more to explore at TM BBQ Fest.
Books
October 18, 2023
Texas Indie Bookstore Week
To celebrate the enduring power of the Texas bookstore, we’re publishing odes to shops old and new, essays by some of our favorite novelists, conversations with booksellers, and more.
The Stand Up Desk
October 18, 2023
Roar of the Crowd: November 2023
Reader letters published in our November 2023 issue.
Food & Drink
October 17, 2023
The Good Place
The food is from scratch, the decor is from another time, and the welcome is straight from the heart. Here are 31 Texas restaurants we return to again and again.
Music
October 5, 2023
7 Texan Musical Acts to See at This Year’s ACL Fest
From Cigarettes After Sex to Tanya Tucker, there’s a Texan for every genre.
September 25, 2023
September 2023 Reader Quiz: What Did You Learn?
You’ve had all month to read the latest issue of Texas Monthly. Take this monthly quiz and we’ll tell you how you stack up at the end.And if you got this quiz from a friend: Hello! We hope you enjoy it. If you do: become a subscriber today, and we’ll send
Press Room
September 21, 2023
‘White Hats’ Named a Finalist in the Second-Annual Signal Awards
The podcast was recognized for its original music, which was composed by Texas Monthly’s own Brian Standefer.
Film & TV
September 19, 2023
‘Hit Man,’ Based on Texas Monthly Reporting, Acquired by Netflix in $20 Million Deal
Richard Linklater's newest project is making news on the heels of the Toronto Film Festival.
Film & TV
September 18, 2023
The Best Books, Film, TV, Art, and More Coming to Texas This Fall
From demon-possessed children to a world premiere ballet, our writers and editors share the art they’re most looking forward to this season.
The Stand Up Desk
September 13, 2023
Roar of the Crowd: October 2023
Reader letters published in our October 2023 issue.
Politics & Policy
September 7, 2023
Here’s What Happened on Day Three of the Ken Paxton Impeachment Trial
Through anger, calm, and even some tears, former aides testified about the attorney general's alleged corruption.
Politics & Policy
September 6, 2023
What We Learned on Day Two of the Ken Paxton Impeachment Trial
We heard testimony on Paxton's affair and watched the defense make one of the prosecution's key witnesses squirm.
Politics & Policy
September 5, 2023
Highlights From the First Day of the Ken Paxton Impeachment Trial
The Texas Senate did not dismiss any charges, Paxton will not have to testify, and more we learned from day one.
Sports
September 4, 2023
A TM Story by Sarah Hepola Is Selected for ‘The Year’s Best Sports Writing 2023’
The writer-at-large’s 2022 cover story will be included in the anthology series’s latest volume.
Press Room
September 3, 2023
‘Hit Man’ to Premiere Worldwide at Venice Film Festival
Texas Monthly has had a big year in film and television. After the success of Max’s Love & Death, which debuted April 2023, the magazine will see another of its stories brought to life onscreen: the feature film Hit Man. Co-written and produced by director Richard Linklater and
The Stand Up Desk
August 30, 2023
August 2023 Reader Quiz: What Did You Learn?
A Texas Monthly reader quiz, based on all the stories in our August 2023 issue.
The Stand Up Desk
August 16, 2023
Roar of the Crowd: September 2023
Reader letters published in our September 2023 issue.
Dining Guide
August 14, 2023
A Perfect Paella, a Caveman-Size Tomahawk Ribeye, and More: What Our Restaurant Critics Ate This Month
We roam the state looking for the best food Texas has to offer. Here’s a peek at what’s new.
Recipes
July 27, 2023
Texas Dinner Party: The Only Hot Pepper Jelly Recipe You’ll Ever Need
With a blend of four types of peppers and sweet strawberries, this recipe is sure to become an instant classic.
Recipes
July 27, 2023
Texas Dinner Party: Crispy Salmon With Charred Summer Veggies
Between the golden salmon and the garden bounty, we can’t decide which is the star of this summer-inspired main dish.
Recipes
July 27, 2023
Texas Dinner Party: Start With a Berry-Forward Cocktail Fizz
Blackberries, basil, and bulb onions make for a subtle and surprising combination of flavors in this summertime sipper.
Recipes
July 27, 2023
Texas Dinner Party: For a Fail-Proof Finish, Make Vegan Mango Ice Cream for Dessert
Three ingredients and two easy steps make this ice cream recipe one you’ll want to try again and again.
Recipes
July 27, 2023
Texas Dinner Party: A Deliciously Simple Avocado and Grapefruit Salad
Native ingredients and an artful arrangement make this easy side salad a total showstopper.
The Stand Up Desk
July 24, 2023
July 2023 Reader Quiz: What Did You Learn?
A Texas Monthly reader quiz, based on all the stories in our July 2023 issue.
The Stand Up Desk
July 19, 2023
Roar of the Crowd: August 2023
Reader letters published in our August 2023 issue.
Press Room
July 18, 2023
The Big Texas Cookbook Receives a Reading the West Award
The award is the first for Texas Monthly’s debut cookbook.
Press Room
July 17, 2023
Texas Monthly Welcomes Deputy Editor Ross McCammon
A native of the Lone Star State, he has served as a high-ranking editor, supervising both writers and other editors, for such publications as Esquire, GQ, and Men’s Health.
Dining Guide
July 17, 2023
Spicy Lobster Pasta, a Wagyu Sloppy Joe, and More: What Our Restaurant Critics Ate This Month
We roam the state looking for the best food Texas has to offer. Here’s a peek at what’s new.
Press Room
July 14, 2023
Texas Monthly Expands Into Feature Documentaries With Upcoming Film
TM has partnered with Peabody- and Critics’ Choice Award–winning filmmaker Deborah Esquenazi on the project.
Press Room
July 12, 2023
Texas Monthly Welcomes Two New Members to the Editorial Staff
Alex Samuels and Kayla Miracle—both native Texans—have joined the staff full-time.
Press Room
July 11, 2023
TM BBQ Fest Tickets Are on Sale Now
The two-day festival returns to Lockhart this fall.
June 26, 2023
June 2023 Reader Quiz: What Did You Learn?
You’ve had all month to read the latest issue of Texas Monthly. Take this monthly quiz and we’ll tell you how you stack up at the end.And if you got this quiz from a friend: Hello! We hope you enjoy it. If you do: become a subscriber today, and we’ll send
Press Room
June 23, 2023
Texas Monthly Wins Five Medals From the Society of Publication Designers
It’s the most awards TM has received in one year from the organization in recent memory.
Art
June 21, 2023
The Best Books, Film, TV, Art, and More Coming to Texas This Summer
Meow Wolf finally opens! Jamie Foxx returns to Netflix! Erykah Badu is on tour! Vampires are at war?
The Stand Up Desk
June 21, 2023
Roar of the Crowd: July 2023
Reader letters published in our July 2023 issue.