Texas History
March 18, 2022
This Costumed Brownsville Historian Will Warm Your Heart
Gene Fernandez has an outfit for every story, but his infectious love for local history is the star of the show.
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Texas Country Reporter
March 18, 2022
Why Does the World Need Bottle Cap Art?
Years ago, I learned an important lesson from a family in West Texas—happiness can be found in the simplest places.
Texas Country Reporter
March 17, 2022
Big Doobie’s Is the Life of the Party in Port Arthur
Joshua Rodrigues opened a food truck to serve up good times and classic dishes to a community hungry for Cajun flavors.
Texas Country Reporter
March 16, 2022
Meet the Mr. Rogers of East Texas
I’ll never forget Herman “Train” Gates, the man who collected junk on an empty lot in Carthage, helped fix bikes for neighborhood kids, and wrote poetry.
Film & TV
March 15, 2022
John Wayne Wasn’t a Texan. But His Legacy Lives On in Fort Worth.
In a video interview, Ethan Wayne, the film star’s son, explains how an exhibit at the Fort Worth Stockyards began with a storage unit full of his dad’s untold stories.
Style & Design
March 11, 2022
Colorful Quilts Crafted by an Artist Who’s Blind
One of the most inspiring subjects I’ve met in five decades of interviews is Diane Rose, an acclaimed quilter who sees life through the eye of a needle.
Texas Country Reporter
March 11, 2022
In Fayetteville, Step Into the Shelby Store and Step Back in Time
Founded in 1946, the Shelby Store is a relic of what retail once was for many small Texas communities.
Texas History
March 9, 2022
Two Guys in Houston Are Bringing Back 100-Year-Old Mosaic Tile Street Signs
Joey Sanchez and Eric Maier are behind the Blue Tile Project, a movement to locate and restore the original tile street signs across the Bayou City.
Texas Country Reporter
March 3, 2022
A Small-town Texan Keeps an Ancient Japanese Art Form Alive
Dinah Bowman is a world-renowned artist specializing in a fish printing technique. The results are rich, textured, and colorful. You have to see it for yourself.
Texas Country Reporter
February 25, 2022
She’s a Fourth-Generation Cattle Rancher. She’s Also a Master Painter.
From her studio near the Chihuahuan Desert, Alice Leese paints what it feels like to be out on the ranch.
Texas Country Reporter
February 25, 2022
The Texas Furniture Brand That Starred in Hollywood Westerns for Decades
W.R. Dallas has been crafting western furniture since 1929. The company’s iconic pieces have appeared everywhere from Hollywood films to hotel chains.
TM BBQ Club
January 18, 2022
’Cue Course: Fletch and Alfredo Make Sandwiches at Roegels Barbecue Co.
Russell Roegels may claim to be stuck in his ways, but he also believes that when it comes to Texas barbecue, "If you quit learnin', you're dyin'."
TM BBQ Club
December 16, 2021
How to Taste-test Like an Editor: Pro Tips from Daniel Vaughn and Patrica Sharpe
In the new series BBQ Bites, Texas Monthly food experts take us behind the scenes of the Top 50 tasting process.
Made in Texas
November 12, 2021
This Dallas-Area Handbag Designer Puts Her Engineering Background to Creative Use
Jenny Nemlekar, who makes custom leather bags from her suburban home studio, learned to knit as a way to communicate with her Vietnamese grandmother.
BBQ
October 29, 2021
Behind the Scenes at Goldee’s, the Number One Barbecue Joint in Texas
The wunderkind twenty-something pitmasters took us on a tour of their award-winning Central Texas–style ’cue spot.
Arts & Entertainment
October 20, 2021
Houston’s Harper Watters Is a Boundary-Breaking Ballet Star
The gay, Black social media influencer and Houston Ballet soloist is shaking up the world of classical ballet.
Made in Texas
October 15, 2021
Go Into the Shop with Wimberley Woodworker Philip Morley
The craftsman known for his stereo consoles and other custom pieces takes us into his studio.
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.
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: How to Make Smoked Beef Tallow Tortillas at Flores Barbecue
The secret ingredient in Flores Tortillas is all too familiar to Texas pitmasters.
Sports
July 27, 2021
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
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 at Thorndale Meat Market
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
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.
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.
Sponsored
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.