Bum Steers
December 12, 2022
2023 Bum Steer of the Year Runner-up: Floperation Lone Star
Greg Abbott’s $4 billion program to deter migration . . . doesn’t seem to be deterring migration.
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Bum Steers
December 12, 2022
2023 Bum Steer of the Year Runner-up: Gilberto Hinojosa
Texas Monthly recently acquired the (fake!) résumé of one Gilberto Hinojosa, the seemingly indefatigable chair of the long-suffering Texas Democratic party. We print it here in full.
Bum Steers
December 12, 2022
2023 Bum Steer of the Year Runner-up: Louie Gohmert
An open letter to Louie Gohmert, the Bum Steer Hall of Fame’s newest inductee!
Bum Steers
December 12, 2022
2023 Bum Steer of the Year Runner-up: Herschel Walker
(Fake!) excerpts from the campaign diary of a displaced Texan, summer–fall 2022.
The Stand Up Desk
November 28, 2022
November 2022 Reader Quiz: What Did You Learn?
You’ve had all month to read the latest issue of Texas Monthly. How much can you remember?
Recipes
November 18, 2022
Deep-fried Turkey
A simple meal turned Thanksgiving novelty.
The Stand Up Desk
November 16, 2022
Roar of the Crowd: December 2022
Reader letters published in our December 2022 issue.
Dining Guide
November 14, 2022
Crispy Pork Lumpia, a Four-Mole Sampler, and More: What Our Restaurant Critics Ate This Month
We review dozens of restaurants all around Texas each month. Here’s a peek at what’s new and how we liked it.
News & Politics
November 8, 2022
Analysis: Texas 2022 Election Results
Greg Abbott defeats Beto O’Rourke. Dan Patrick and Ken Paxton defeat their Democrat opponents comfortably. Lina Hidalgo narrowly wins in Harris County.
The Stand Up Desk
October 31, 2022
October 2022 Reader Quiz: What Did You Learn?
You’ve had all month to read the latest issue of Texas Monthly. How much can you remember?
The Stand Up Desk
October 19, 2022
Roar of the Crowd: November 2022
Reader letters published in our November 2022 issue.
Dining Guide
October 17, 2022
Steak in El Paso, Italian in Fort Worth, and Sushi in Houston: Where Our Critics Ate This Month
We review dozens of restaurants all around Texas each month. Here’s a peek at what’s new and how we liked it.
Food & Drink
October 4, 2022
It’s Time to Celebrate Taco Week
Texas is the center of the taco universe, and we at Texas Monthly are setting out to prove it.
Politics & Policy
September 28, 2022
Greg Abbott and Beto O’Rourke Are Finally Debating. Here’s What They Need to Be Asked.
Ahead of Friday’s gubernatorial debate, Texas Monthly’s news and politics team came up with hard questions for both candidates.
The Stand Up Desk
September 26, 2022
September 2022 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
Art
September 22, 2022
The Best Books, Film, TV, Art, and More Coming to Texas This Fall
This season has everything: Cormac McCarthy, Star Wars, Chippendales dancers, and opera.
Dining Guide
September 14, 2022
Char-broiled Gulf Oysters, “Crackling Pollo,” and More: What Our Restaurant Critics Ate This Month
We review dozens of restaurants all around Texas each month. Here’s a peek at what’s new and how we liked it.
The Stand Up Desk
September 14, 2022
Roar of the Crowd: October 2022
Reader letters published in our October 2022 issue.
Art
August 29, 2022
9 Must-Visit Art Spaces Outside the Texas Triangle
Visit a jail turned museum, stroll among miles of sculptures, and brush up on your paleontology, all without setting foot in the state’s busiest metropolises.
The Stand Up Desk
August 17, 2022
Roar of the Crowd: September 2022
Reader letters published in our September 2022 issue.
The Stand Up Desk
July 20, 2022
Roar of the Crowd: August 2022
Reader letters published in our August 2022 issue.
Dining Guide
July 18, 2022
Dining Guide: Highlights From Our August 2022 Issue
We review dozens of restaurants each month. Here’s a peek at what’s new.
Books
July 14, 2022
Ten Reasons to Believe We’re Living in the Golden Age of Texas Fiction
Disemboweled zombies, gritty female crime investigators, harrowing tales of family dysfunction—today’s crop of Texas novels has something for everyone.
Books
July 14, 2022
Can’t Find a Texas Novel to Read This Summer? Here’s a Guide for You.
Whether you’re a crime fiction addict or you’re looking for a romantic comedy, there’s a book for everyone.
Dining Guide
June 22, 2022
Dining Guide: Highlights From Our July 2022 Issue
We review dozens of restaurants each month. Here’s a peek at what’s new.
The Stand Up Desk
June 22, 2022
Roar of the Crowd: July 2022
Reader letters published in our July 2022 issue.
Travel & Outdoors
June 21, 2022
Wet Hot Texas Summer
38 ways to cool off in our state's springs, lakes, and more.
Art
June 2, 2022
Things to Do, Read, Watch, and Visit in Texas This Summer
Our staffers share the art and entertainment they're most looking forward to this summer, from an opera about Frida Kahlo to a true-crime book about a famous Austin gangster.
The Stand Up Desk
May 18, 2022
Roar of the Crowd: June 2022
Reader letters published in our June 2022 issue.
Critters
May 18, 2022
After the Big Year: What Came Next for the Texan Who Broke a National Birding Record
After taking her thousands of miles across 48 states, Tiffany Kersten’s adventure led her right back home.
Dining Guide
May 16, 2022
Dining Guide: Highlights From Our June 2022 Issue
We review dozens of restaurants each month. Here’s a peek at what’s new.
Film & TV
May 6, 2022
HBO Announces New Series Based on Texas Monthly Story
‘King Rex,’ based on Lawrence Wright’s 1980 article about millionaire turned drug kingpin Rex Cauble, will star Henry Winkler.
Being Texan
May 6, 2022
Meet the Mermaids (Yes, Mermaids) at a San Antonio Aquarium
Kids from nine to ninety will get a kick out of watching the Alamo City’s most mythical sea creatures swim with sharks and pose for selfies.
Tex-Mexplainer
April 27, 2022
Taco Editor José Ralat Is a James Beard Award Winner
His two nominations are the most recent recognitions for Texas Monthly’s work this award season. See the full list.
Film & TV
April 22, 2022
TM Recommends: Watch Out for Lizzo’s ‘Big Grrrls’
Plus: A lyrical, blistering new memoir and a four-dollar answer to dinner.
Travel Guides
April 22, 2022
San Antonio City Guide
Your curated travel guide to San Antonio, featuring where to eat and drink, stay, explore, and more.
Travel Guides
April 22, 2022
Houston City Guide
Your curated travel guide to Houston, featuring where to eat and drink, stay, explore, and more.
Travel Guides
April 22, 2022
Dallas City Guide
Your curated travel guide to Dallas, featuring where to eat and drink, stay, explore, and more.
The Stand Up Desk
April 13, 2022
Roar of the Crowd: May 2022
Reader letters published in our May 2022 issue.
Dining Guide
April 11, 2022
Dining Guide: Highlights From Our May 2022 Issue
We review dozens of restaurants each month. Here’s a peek at what’s new.
Sports
March 25, 2022
TM Recommends: Take Me Out to the Sandlot
Texas baseball is back. Plus: pickles so good they transport you back to childhood.
The Stand Up Desk
March 17, 2022
Roar of the Crowd: April 2022
Reader letters published in our April 2022 issue.
Dining Guide
March 14, 2022
Dining Guide: Highlights From Our April 2022 Issue
We review dozens of restaurants each month. Here’s a peek at what’s new.
Film & TV
March 4, 2022
TM Recommends: A Transportive TikTok Travel Agent
Plan your next road trip, work out, and binge-watch with our staff’s help.
Music
February 18, 2022
TM Recommends: A Glorious Georgetown Hike
Plus: a Motown dance party and an existential visit to West Texas.
The Stand Up Desk
February 16, 2022
Roar of the Crowd: March 2022
Reader letters published in our March 2022 issue.
Music
February 4, 2022
TM Recommends: An Austin Musician and a Drag Star Walk Into a Bar . . .
Listen to the unforeseen collaboration between Shakey Graves and Trixie Mattel.
Books
January 21, 2022
Texas Monthly Recommends: A True-Crime Tale of Two Murders
‘Blood and Money’ has it all: new oil money, an equestrian heiress, a handsome plastic surgeon, River Oaks mansions, and gossip-worthy trials.
The Stand Up Desk
January 19, 2022
Roar of the Crowd: February 2022
Reader letters published in our February 2022 issue.
Dining Guide
January 17, 2022
Dining Guide: Highlights From Our February 2022 Issue
We review dozens of restaurants each month. Here’s a peek at what’s new.