Travel & Outdoors
October 9, 2023
The Oatmeal Festival Could Use Some More Oatmeal
Small-town charm abounds at this quirky Central Texas event, which once hosted oatmeal-wrestling and oatmeal-sculpting competitions.
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News & Politics
October 7, 2023
Black-Owned Land Is Under Siege in the Brazos Valley
Acre by acre, families have lost long-held property near Bryan and College Station—much of it to the efforts of two men who weaponized arcane documents to acquire plots potentially worth millions.
Travel & Outdoors
October 6, 2023
Barton Springs Pool Says Goodbye to a Longtime Regular Named Flo
Austinites gathered poolside to celebrate a sick pecan tree’s hundred-plus years of shading swimmers.
BBQ
October 6, 2023
You Can Still Get Your Barbecue Fix at the State Fair of Texas
We know the deep-fried options tend to hog the spotlight, but can we interest you in a Neapolitan-style smoked pork belly burnt end pizza?
Travel & Outdoors
October 6, 2023
Stopping to Smell the Moonflower, One of Texas’s Most Tenacious (and Poisonous) Plants
Unfazed by extreme weather, this dangerous beauty blooms only at night.
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.
Film & TV
October 5, 2023
Leave ‘The Exorcist’ Alone
David Gordon Green’s decades-late and beyond-unnecessary sequel, ‘The Exorcist: Believer,’ commits various forms of cinematic sacrilege.
Politics & Policy
October 5, 2023
James Reyos Has Always Been Innocent. After Forty Years, the Courts Agree.
On Wednesday, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals declared the 67-year-old Native American innocent of a 1981 murder.
Music
October 5, 2023
ACL Fest Boasts 50-Plus Food and Drink Vendors. These Are the Ones We Don’t Want to Miss.
We’ve curated a lineup of fantastic local meals to perfectly complement your weekend of music and good vibes at Zilker Park.
Sports
October 5, 2023
The Spurs and Shania Twain? Bring On the Unhinged NBA Merch!
With its limited edition Shania Twain T-shirt and other unexpected items, the San Antonio Spurs’ online store is not afraid to get weird.
News & Politics
October 4, 2023
Are You There, God? It’s Me, ChatGPT.
A pastor in Austin asked the artificial intelligence chatbot to write an entire Sunday service. It bombed.
Politics & Policy
October 4, 2023
Greg Abbott Failed to Persuade Lawmakers on School Vouchers. Now He’s Threatening Them.
Ahead of a special legislative session, the governor has implied there will be political consequences for those who get in his way.
Texas History
October 4, 2023
Come for the Dr Pepper Float, Stay for the Civil Rights History
Waco’s Dr Pepper Museum offers an insightful exhibit on the 1960s lunch counter protests that helped desegregate Texas.
Music
October 4, 2023
How Rattlesnake Milk Conjures Songs of Psychedelic Desperation From the Texas Plains
Four lifelong friends from the Panhandle, about to play their first Austin City Limits festival, formed a novel country sound.
Critters
October 3, 2023
Why Are So Many Tortoises on the Loose in Texas?
They’re hard-shelled escape artists—and faster than you think.
TM BBQ Club
October 3, 2023
October 2023 Pit Perks
Available exclusively to TM BBQ Club members.
Sports
October 2, 2023
What Has More Lives: The Houston Astros or a Cat?
While the Astros found a way to steal the AL West regular-season crown, the Texas Rangers are falling apart at the worst possible time.
BBQ Joint Reviews
October 2, 2023
Can a Town of 3,500 Sustain Three Barbecue Joints?
Winnsboro, in East Texas, is experiencing a surprising smoked meat boom: three new joints opened there in just one year. But will they endure?
Sports
October 2, 2023
Another Gymnastics Skill Once Called Impossible Will Now Be Called Biles
Houston-area native Simone Biles completed her long pursuit of the Yurchenko double pike at the world championships on Sunday.
The Texanist
October 2, 2023
The Texanist’s Texas Trivia Test 3
Beans in chili, the Houston Oilers, and mutton busting: test your knowledge of all things Texan.
Style & Design
October 2, 2023
Meet the Fashion Designer Creating Cowboy Boots With a Little Help From AI
Nevena Christi of El Paso’s Rocketbuster Boots uses artificial intelligence to streamline the creative process and craft out-of-this-world advertising.
Style & Design
October 2, 2023
Can Cohousing Work in Texas? These Houstonians Think So.
Set to open this spring, CoHousing Houston is almost sold out. Its founders hope to build a community where Texans feel supported by their neighbors.
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October 1, 2023
Unlocking the Secrets to Aging Well
Texas Biomed scientists are focused on improving healthspan – the number of years one can live relatively free from disease. This is increasingly important as more people around the world live into old age.
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October 1, 2023
The Monumental Climb
In the face of muscular dystrophy, Lindsay Dube takes on one of Texas Tech's most physically demanding classes.
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October 1, 2023
Texas Local, Cabo Bob’s Burritos, Celebrates 15th Anniversary!
Since day one Cabo Bob’s focus has been to maintain the highest possible food quality while offering the lowest possible prices to customers.
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October 1, 2023
Experience the Perfect Pairing of Bourbon and Barbecue with Jim Beam’s Kentucky Coolers and Smooth Whiskey
We have stayed true to our traditional family recipe which pairs perfect with yours.
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October 1, 2023
Under Our Terms
Prescribed fire offers many benefits to Texas land management, and the regenerative results of the burn will linger for years.
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September 29, 2023
It’s Hip to be On the Square in Garland, Texas
You'll soon discover why this vibrant city is a destination waiting to be explored and cherished.
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September 29, 2023
Lockhart: Barbecue and Beyond 2023
Barbecue will always be a part of Lockhart, and it is integral to its future--but the coals of the pit aren't the only embers burning brightly. Recent growth and development are ushering in an exciting new future for the town.
Being Texan
September 29, 2023
Sayin’ Howdy to Big Tex
The State Fair kicks off today. We celebrated by checking in with the big man himself.
Politics & Policy
September 28, 2023
Chip Roy Is Just Fine With a Federal Shutdown
The congressman joins a handful of House Republicans who insist they’ll fund the government only when they get deep spending cuts and harsh border-control measures that have no chance of passing the Senate.
Texas Country Reporter
September 28, 2023
In Fredericksburg, Vintage Objects Meet a Modern Message
Watercolorist Sara Drescher starts her creative process at thrift shops and animates her still lifes with feminist themes.
Tacos
September 28, 2023
The Laredo Taco Trail
The border city has its share of troubles, but it also has a fascinating taco history that includes “mariachis” and the original barbecued brisket taco.
Style & Design
September 28, 2023
How Corny Dog Queen Amber Fletcher Prepares for the State Fair of Texas
Ahead of fair season, she shares her must-haves for working fourteen hours a day, trekking the fairgrounds’ 277 acres, as she oversees seven corny dog stands.
Travel & Outdoors
September 27, 2023
An Ode to the Century Plant
No, Texans’ favorite agave doesn’t live for a century. But it is a botanical marvel.
Business
September 26, 2023
Drought and Relentless Heat Push Texas Pecan Growers to the Brink
Pecan trees are dying across Central Texas during the second-hottest summer on record, prompting farmers to consider the future of the beloved state tree.
Style & Design
September 26, 2023
The Best Time to Visit Fair Park Is . . . After the State Fair Is Over
There’s a lot more to Fair Park than Big Tex. It’s also a rare monument to art deco architecture and a battleground for the civil rights movement.
BBQ
September 26, 2023
Is Texas’s Barbecue Bubble Ready to Burst?
Too much heat, too-expensive brisket, and too much competition are stressing barbecue joints, leading to a less profitable year for many.
Style & Design
September 25, 2023
Frank Lloyd Wright Built Just One Freestanding Theater in His Lifetime. Dallas Has Let It Fall Into Disrepair.
The Kalita Humphreys Theater was built by arguably the most famous American architect of the twentieth century. It’s now a shell of its former self, and the city can’t decide how—or if—it’ll restore it.
Best Thing in Texas
September 25, 2023
We Salute the Houston Woman Who Solved a 40,000-Piece Jigsaw Puzzle
It took her almost four years.
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
Texas History
September 25, 2023
One Woman Brought Funnel Cake to the State Fair of Texas—And Changed the Game Forever
Fernie the Funnel Cake Queen made the deep-fried, sugar-dusted treat a best-seller, and now her daughters continue her legacy with innovations including a funnel cake–flavored wine cocktail.
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September 25, 2023
Welcome to Loraloma at Thomas Ranch—Rewriting the Lores of Luxury
Discover the new heights of Hill Country living.
Politics & Policy
September 22, 2023
Ken Paxton Is Finally Free to Talk. Cue the Falsehoods on Tucker Carlson’s Show.
The attorney general is going on a right-wing media tour to complain—with no evidence—about a bipartisan conspiracy against him.
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September 22, 2023
Around the World With 9 H-E-B International Eats
H-E-B brings an itinerary of international treats to spice up lunch, dinner, and more.
Best Thing in Texas
September 22, 2023
Watch This HS Field Goal Sail Through the Open Window of a Passing Car
Trick-shot professionals could practice a shot like this for years and never land it as cleanly as the Gordon Longhorns kicker.
Style & Design
September 22, 2023
This Collector Has 49,000 Crayons—But Only One “Torch Red”
In Kerrville, a Crayola-obsessed collector has filled two rooms of his house with his prized boxes.
Sports
September 22, 2023
The TCU-SMU Football Rivalry Is Ending. Why Aren’t More Fans Upset?
The schools will play their last “Iron Skillet” game in 2025, but despite a century of history, the rivalry is ending with a whimper.
BBQ Joint Reviews
September 22, 2023
Drive Out to Newark—No, Not That One—for Stellar Barbecue Sandwiches
LocalCraft BBQ, north of Fort Worth, has improved its barbecue offerings over the last year, and its burger and queso-topped brisket-and-sausage sandwich really impress.
Politics & Policy
September 22, 2023
Winners and Losers in the Ken Paxton Impeachment Saga
The attorney general’s acquittal affects an upcoming legislative session on school vouchers—and the civil war within the Texas GOP.