Energy
August 2, 2024
CenterPoint’s Puzzling Deal for Generators Faces New Scrutiny
Critics argue that the leases were unfairly awarded because of an unspecified "relationship" between the utility’s CEO and a Life Cycle Power employee.
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Politics & Policy
August 2, 2024
Houston Democrats Clawed Their Way to Power. Now They’re Clawing at Each Other.
After a contentious primary for the district attorney's seat, some local liberals are fighting over the party's direction.
Sports
August 2, 2024
In Case You Missed It: See Beyoncé’s Chills-Inducing Tribute to Simone Biles
The Olympian is the Beyoncé of gymnastics, and Bey is the Simone Biles of pop stars.
Food & Drink
August 2, 2024
One of the Last Growers of Pecos Cantaloupe Presses On
The silky-sweet fruit, known for growing in a patch of West Texas, has been declining in production for the past two decades. But it’s still a summer treasure for those who remember its glory days.
Music
August 2, 2024
How a Mariachi Ballad Became a Soothing Touchstone for Texans Grieving After Gun Violence
Juan Gabriel's "Amor Eterno" consoled communities after mass shootings in El Paso and Uvalde. Now the song has earned a prestigious place in the National Recording Registry.
Climate
August 2, 2024
Ten Colorful Ways to Say It’s Hotter Than Hades in Texas
It's hot as a billy goat in a pepper patch, y'all.
Sponsored
August 1, 2024
Enter the EpicCentral Sweepstakes!
Win a family-of-four weekend getaway to the EpicCentral Entertainment district in Grand Prairie, Texas, from October 25-27 for its annual signature event, FlowaPalooza. It’s an unforgettable weekend filled with family entertainment, music, and a whole lot of fun.The sweepstakes winner will receive*: One room with two queen beds for two
TM BBQ Club
August 1, 2024
August 2024 Pit Perks
Available exclusively to TM BBQ Club members.
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August 1, 2024
Come for the Views, Stay for the Lifestyle
Comanche Trace is located in Kerrville, Texas, in the heart of the beautiful Texas Hill Country. Ranked as one of the best places to live in America, this master-planned community remains one of the best-kept secrets in Texas with its magnificent Hill Country views and laid-back lifestyle.
Texpats
August 1, 2024
How a Texas College Hoops Legend Landed on the Greek Olympic Team
Former Stephen F. Austin basketball star Thomas Walkup is Texan through and through, but at the Olympics, his Greek passport says otherwise.
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August 1, 2024
5 Ways to Become a Conroe Texpert This Summer
End the summer right with one more adventure to Conroe, Texas!
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August 1, 2024
Uncover the Charm of Carefully Curated Downtown Buda
Many Texans don’t know the treasure trove of uniqueness and charm that exists in the heart of this small town. Rather than passing by, visitors can venture less than two miles from the interstate to Buda and discover something truly special that will capture their hearts and minds.
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August 1, 2024
Keeping the Fire Burning: The Night Texas BBQ Honored One of Their Own
For the 350 fans who were lucky enough to score a ticket to the Brisket Bash, there was plenty of barbecue greatness to taste at the Dell Diamond to celebrate the debut of the Round Rock Briskets.
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August 1, 2024
Farmers Grow More with Less… Because Water
Irrigated agriculture is the key to the food, economy and future Texas needs.
BBQ
August 1, 2024
Two Former Texans Introduce Nebraskans to Top-notch Brisket
Flor and Fletcher Sheridan, of Golden Hour Barbecue, were surprised by how little barbecue exposure Nebraskans had, but they're bringing the best of their Texas chops to the small town of Alliance.
Sports
August 1, 2024
Team USA’s Olympic Hopes in Skeet Shooting Run Through Texas
With three of four members of the U.S. skeet shooting team hailing from the state, Texas will play a major role in America's quest for gold.
Sports
August 1, 2024
A Partial Inventory of Items Simone Biles Could Jump Over in Her Floor Routine
Could Simone Biles clear seven-foot-four NBA prodigy Victor Wembanyama? What about a fully loaded pickup truck? We crunched the numbers.
Style & Design
July 31, 2024
Meet the Next Generation of Female Cowboy Boot Designers
A rising class of businesswomen is shaping soles for the cowgirls of the future.
Libations
July 31, 2024
A Cosmic Roadhouse in Wimberley Spotlights a New Texas-Made Liqueur
Brothers Ryan and Jay Gitman spent five years creating Senza Maeso, a spirit with a base of cape gooseberry, and you can taste it in their new cosmic roadhouse in the Hill Country.
Sports
July 31, 2024
Laredo’s First-Ever Olympian Is Ready to Make Trouble in Paris
Jennifer Lozano—nicknamed “la Traviesa,” or “the Troublemaker”—grew from an overweight, bullied kid into a history-making boxer.
News & Politics
July 31, 2024
Benjamine Spencer’s Long Road Home
Journalist Barbara Bradley Hagerty’s new book chronicles the series of failures that led to a Dallas man’s wrongful conviction—and the long, ongoing fight to reverse it.
Medicine
July 30, 2024
Blood Tests From a Finger Prick—For Real This Time?
BetterWay, launched by Austin start-up Babson Diagnostics, aims to deliver a service that the Silicon Valley con artists at Theranos only promised.
Food & Drink
July 30, 2024
Experts Agree: Texas’s Pizza Is Getting Better and Better
Two national lists have recently recognized restaurants in Dallas, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio for their Neapolitan and Detroit-style pies.
The Problem With Erik
July 30, 2024
‘The Problem With Erik,’ Bonus: “The Undercover Tapes”
In our first bonus episode with "The Problem With Erik," we're sharing an extended cut of the undercover audio Red recorded for the FBI, as he tried to get Adam Carey and Bryon Brockway to talk about the murders.
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July 29, 2024
Where the Birds and the Animals Roam
Conservation work to protect habitat and bolster wild populations continues toward the goal of preserving threatened and endangered critters around the Lone Star State.
News & Politics
July 29, 2024
The Renaming of Robert E. Lee Elementary Started a Civil War in My Neighborhood
What happens when Austin liberals square off against Austin lefties?
Film & TV
July 29, 2024
It’s a Glenomenon: Why the Internet Is Crushing on Glen Powell
The Twisters star’s online fans are really into his Texas swagger.
Style & Design
July 29, 2024
How to Dress When It’s Really Freaking Hot Out
We’re in for many, many more scorchers this summer. Here’s how the experts stay—and look—cool despite the temperature.
Recipes
July 29, 2024
It’s Sweet. It’s Hot. It’s Your New Favorite Salsa Recipe.
This condiment only takes a few minutes to make and blends the crisp sweetness of watermelon with the tickling heat of habanero.
Where to Stay Now
July 29, 2024
These Historic Texas Hotels Hold a Century’s Worth of Stories
At least thirty hundred-year-old hotels are still operating across Texas, offering experiences that newer chains just can’t match. Here are six of our favorites.
Health
July 29, 2024
Could Texas Save Money by Giving Free Ozempic to Diabetes Patients?
The chronic disease runs up hundreds of billions in health-care costs each year, yet only a fraction of patients have access to the highly effective new generation of drugs.
Politics & Policy
July 26, 2024
With Kamala Harris as Its New Rival, the GOP, Including in Texas, Is Flailing
Republican leaders were prepared to deal with an aging and unexciting candidate. Harris’s incursion has them fumbling through a grab bag of defenses.
Film & TV
July 26, 2024
Don’t Blink During ‘Deadpool & Wolverine,’ or You’ll Miss Matthew McConaughey’s Marvel Debut
It finally happened.
Press Room
July 26, 2024
Texas Monthly Welcomes New Chief Revenue Officer Joe Weir
Media veteran Joe Weir has joined Texas Monthly as our new chief revenue officer, overseeing the company’s sales operations. Through the rest of the year, he’ll work alongside our CRO emeritus, Jalaane Levi-Garza, as part of the transition. Weir hails from the Panhandle city of Childress and received his liberal arts
Sports
July 26, 2024
I Remember the Last Time Simone Biles Was an Underdog—More Than a Decade Ago
A writer who’s covered Simone Biles since 2013 expects more greatness at the Paris Olympics from the most decorated gymnast of all time.
Sports
July 26, 2024
Simone Biles, Sha’Carri Richardson, and 11 Other Texans to Watch at the Paris Olympics
From Biles and Richardson to the Michael Phelps of skeet shooting, the Summer Games look golden for the Lone Star State.
Recipes
July 26, 2024
8 Essential Texas Recipes for Tapping Into Your “Brat Summer”
And we’re not talking German sausages. The term has become a phenomenon thanks to singer Charli XCX, and we’re celebrating with a neon green cocktail and “Apple” pie.
Books
July 26, 2024
‘Romeo and Juliet’ Meets the Waco Siege: Bret Anthony Johnston’s New Novel Can Only Be Set in Texas
In "We Burn Daylight," star-crossed lovers narrate a story of romance amid a standoff between a religious cult and the law.
Style & Design
July 26, 2024
Sandlot Baseball Teams Are a Treasure Trove of Merch. Here’s What We’d Buy.
Who needs a Rangers snapback when you could have a hat that reps the Texas Oil Dawgs?
Business
July 26, 2024
Will Assigned Seats Clip Southwest Airlines’ Wings?
For years the carrier clung to its maverick reputation, but this week’s decision to ditch open seating confirmed it must bow to Wall Street like the rest of the industry.
Film & TV
July 25, 2024
The Only Thing That Can Heal America Is a ‘Twisters’ Crossover With the ‘Fast and Furious’ Franchise
You’re welcome, Hollywood.
Art
July 25, 2024
In an Austin Exhibit, Four Artists Bend Light to Their Will
The pieces in Women & Their Work's group show refract obstacles and shine a path forward.
Politics & Policy
July 25, 2024
To Compete Against a New Presidential Candidate, Some Texas Republicans Are Dusting Off an Old Playbook
Following President Joe Biden’s endorsement of Kamala Harris, some state GOP leaders and activists are circulating conspiracy theories of a sneaky coup by Barack Obama and are voicing racist attacks on the vice president.
Libations
July 25, 2024
How a Historic Honky-tonk Gave Me Something to Fight For
After working as a “beertender” at Buddy’s Place in Austin, I’ve seen the lengths a close-knit community will go through to keep the lights on.
Texas History
July 25, 2024
A Texas Congressman Wrote the Culture War Playbook When He Killed a 1930s Theater Program
The Federal Theatre Project launched the careers of Arthur Miller and Orson Welles, and brought free plays to millions. Martin Dies killed it off, and the political tactics he used are still alive today.
Energy
July 25, 2024
Power-Thirsty Bitcoin Miners Are Flooding the Energy Center of Texas
In the Permian Basin, cryptocurrency enthusiasts are setting up huge data centers. Most locals are welcoming, but many are confused.
Health
July 25, 2024
A New Artificial Heart in Houston Might Save Millions
For more than fifty years it has been one of the holy grails of medicine. A team at the Texas Heart Institute recently implanted a promising new model.
The Stand Up Desk
July 24, 2024
Oscar Cásares Is an Author Reared on Oral Storytelling
Writer-at-large Oscar Cásares infuses his work with the rhythms of tales he heard as a child of the borderlands.
The Stand Up Desk
July 24, 2024
Roar of the Crowd: August 2024
Reader letters published in our August 2024 issue.
Sports
July 24, 2024
Looking for Longhorns This Summer? Try the Pool at the Paris Olympics.
More than a dozen swimmers connected to UT will compete in Paris, with new Texas coach Bob Bowman at the center of it all.