Travel & Outdoors
February 27, 2014
Six Must-Attend Events: February 28–March 6
The state's top offerings, from another British invasion (sort of) to an education revolution.
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Food & Drink
February 25, 2014
Hooking Houston on Bycatch
Over the past eight years P.J. Stoops, a Houston-based chef and fishmonger, has preached a quiet gospel: use every fish, and every part of the fish, in every part of the menu. It’s caught on.
Travel & Outdoors
February 20, 2014
Six Must-Attend Events: February 21–February 23
The state's top offerings, from Shearwater's latest tour stop to the next great film and music fest you've probably never heard of.
Food & Drink
February 18, 2014
Just Add Water (and Chef)
How Dallas’s Trinity Groves gives new restaurants a leg up.
Travel & Outdoors
February 14, 2014
Six Must-Attend Events: February 14–February 23
The state's top offerings, from seeing Sam Shepherd's manuscripts up close and personal to saving the world's whooping cranes.
News & Politics
February 12, 2014
Shaken and Stirred
After the earthquakes in the Barnett Shale, some small-town citizens underwent a surprising transformation.
Travel & Outdoors
February 6, 2014
Six Must-Attend Events: February 7–February 16
The state's top offerings, from a photographic essay on mental illness to musings on God and the prospect of nuclear war.
Travel & Outdoors
January 30, 2014
Six Must-Attend Events: January 31–February 8
The state's top offerings, from Malcolm Gladwell's latest fascinating theory to all the world's birds in a single Texas locale (well, maybe not all of them).
The Culture
January 22, 2014
We Have Met the Idiot, and He Is Us
Congratulations, Texas Monthly, you're the Bum Steer of the Month.
Politics & Policy
January 20, 2014
Preview: The Man in the Arena
An excerpt from Erica Grieder’s February 2014 cover story on Senator Ted Cruz, which will officially hit newsstands (and the web) on January 22.
Travel & Outdoors
January 17, 2014
Six Must-Attend Events: January 17-23
The state's top offerings, from Leon Russell holding court in Dallas to remembering the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King at the Rothko Chapel in Houston.
Travel & Outdoors
January 9, 2014
Six Must-Attend Events: January 10-12
The state's top offerings, from the Austin premiere of a film about the dangers facing the Colorado River to the exaltation of black gold in Texas.
Travel & Outdoors
January 2, 2014
Six Must-Attend Events: January 3–5
The state's top offerings, from Pop Art cave relic paintings to awe-inspiring NASA imagery set to an out-of-this-world symphony.
Travel & Outdoors
December 19, 2013
Six Must-Attend Events: December 20–22
The state's top events and offerings, from Amanda Shires channeling Leonard Cohen to a classic NBA showdown.
Arts & Entertainment
December 17, 2013
The Bum Steer Catalog
Bum Steers is an attitude! Bum Steers is a lifestyle! And, best of all, now Bum Steers is a chance to shop!
Bum Steers
December 13, 2013
And the 2014 Bum Steer Award Winners Are . . .
Editor’s Note: This year we partnered with our friends at Bum Steers News to bring you the most shocking, outrageous, and ridiculous Bum Steer issue ever. Below, you’ll find a preview of their incredible findings. The full report will be available on newsstands next week.
Education
December 12, 2013
Cutting Classes
How budget cuts are affecting the number of open teaching positions in our public schools.
The Culture
December 12, 2013
Hot Babe-on-Brachiosaurus Action!
A few of our favorite reviews of the "dinosaur erotica" a couple of A&M grads are writing.
Politics & Policy
December 11, 2013
The Year of the Statewide Latina
Miriam Martinez, Linda Vega, and Leticia Van de Putte take to the ticket.
Texas History
December 11, 2013
Old Mother Houston?
Is Charlotte Allen Houston's true founder?
The Culture
December 11, 2013
The Checklist
What to see, hear, read, and watch this month to achieve maximum Texas cultural literacy.
Arts & Entertainment
December 11, 2013
So How Bad Was 2013 for the Astros and Texans?
Fans thought the Astros and Texans were among the worst teams in professional sports last year, but stunning new revelations show just how bad they really were.
News & Politics
December 11, 2013
(Another) Shocking Dewhurst Phone Call!
In August a recording surfaced of the lieutenant governor asking the Allen Police Department to help spring a recently arrested relative from jail. As one unsuspecting pizza salesman also learned this year, it wasn't the only time the lite guv not so deftly attempted to throw his weight around.
Politics & Policy
December 6, 2013
Stuck in the Middle
Harry Reid to the left of him. The tea party to the right. Senator John Cornyn on the challenges of running a “big tent” GOP in a time of fierce partisanship.
Sports
December 5, 2013
A Season in Hell
You know, when you’re surveying the struggles of Longhorn nation from Joe Jamail’s skybox, things don’t look so bad.
The Culture
November 20, 2013
Datebook
December’s must-attend concerts, shows, and festivals.
Recipes
November 20, 2013
Let’s Eat
Treasured recipes—and the stories behind them—from our staff.
Pat’s Pick
November 12, 2013
The Italian Job
Mockingbird’s John Sheely returns to his roots.
Texas History
October 23, 2013
Robert L. Wood’s Letter to Jackie Kennedy
November 22, 1963Mrs. John F. KennedyWHITE HOUSEWashington, D.C.My dear Mrs. Kennedy:I have never before written to a Congressman, President or any type of Statesman. In fact, in my thirty some years of living I have never DONE MUCH OF ANYTHING, except vote, toward being an American or making this Country
Texas History
October 23, 2013
Mary McMillen’s Letter to Jackie Kennedy
Dear Mrs. Kennedy,I am a Catholic also, I go to Saint Georges School. I can remember Nov. 21, the day before you came. We go to mass every day, then we go to lunch. This day was different, after mass our pastor told us to sit down. I wondered to
Texas History
October 23, 2013
Jane Dryden’s Letter to Jackie Kennedy
January 18, 19644201 LullwoodAustin TexasDear Mrs. Kennedy,I know that you hate the whole state of Texas. I do to. I wish I lived in Washington, D.C. where maybe I could maybe see you standing on your porch. I am determined to move there as soon as I can. I would
Texas History
October 23, 2013
Monroe Young’s Letter to Jackie Kennedy
December 1, 1963in 1962 September 23,Some mean man killed my dady too-Here in Dallas-my dady was a soldrerSanda Clause diden get my letteri hope he will get my letteri wont a bicycle—When you write him- tell him my name.Monroe Young Jr. III1838 Nomas StreetDallas, Tex.Read another letter to the first
Texas History
October 23, 2013
David Blair McClain’s Letter to Jackie Kennedy
Nov. 22 1963Dear Mrs. Kennedy,I was at school when I heard about the President. I cried for two or three minuts. My mother also cried, and so did my teacher Mrs. Mansir. I was very sad for President Kennedy. He was my friend even though he didn’t know me. Some
Texas History
October 23, 2013
Eileen Mitchell’s Letter to Jackie Kennedy
1:10 pmNov. 22, 1963From a student of North Texas State UniversityThe radio sat in the window of the second floor dorm window blaring out the sad news that our President had been shot! People walking around in twos and threes stopped their happy chattering and stood silently on the street,
Texas History
October 23, 2013
J. E. Y. Russell’s Letter to Jackie Kennedy
906 ParkviewDallas, TexasDec. 1 – 1963Mrs Jacqueline KennedyFirst Lady in our hearts.I live in Dallas, a city bowed in sorrow, and shame. I am 76 years old and live on a social security checkI must pour out my heart to you if my feeble hands will hold out to scribble
Texas History
October 23, 2013
Henry Gonzales’s Letter to Jackie Kennedy
P.O. Box 9652El Paso, Texas 79986Dec. 8, 1963Mrs. J.F. KennedyWashington, D.C.Dear Mrs. Kennedy:I am but a humble postman and I realize the many letters you have received, which is but deserving to you, throughout this wide world. We at our house have continued to mourn the great loss to all
Texas History
October 23, 2013
Marie Tippit’s Letter to Jackie Kennedy
MRS JOHN F KENNEDYWASHDCMAY I ADD MY SYMPATHY TO THAT OF PEOPLE ALL OVER THE WORLD.MY PERSONAL LOSS IN THIS GREAT TRAGEDY PREPARES ME TO SYMPATHIZE MORE DEEPLY WITH YOU.MRS. J D TIPPIT DALLAS TEX(34).Read another letter to the first lady here.
Texas History
October 23, 2013
Claudine Skeat’s Letter to Jackie Kennedy
Mrs. John F. KennedyWhite HouseWashington, D.C. Dear Mrs. Kennedy,You and President Kenney were in my office a week ago yesterday.I am secretary to General Bedwell at Brooks Air Force Base, and I will forever be haunted by how handsome and healthy and happy you two looked – and how gracious you
Texas History
October 23, 2013
Tommy Smith’s Letter to Jackie Kennedy
Dear Mrs. Kennedy:I know the grief you bear. I bear that same grief. I am a Dallasite. I saw you yesterday. I hope to see you again. I saw Mr. Kennedy yesterday. I’ll never see him again. I’m very disturbed because I saw him a mere 2 minutes
Texas History
October 23, 2013
Suzan Lane’s Letter to Jackie Kennedy
Dec. 6, 1963Houston, TexasDear Mrs. Kennedy,I am ten years old. When I saw them moving President Kennedy’s rocking chairs out of the White House, a great sadness entered my heart.You made such a beautiful collection of treasures from other Presidents of the United States. Do you think you could find
Texas History
October 23, 2013
Marcy Wentworth’s Letter to Jackie Kennedy
5509 Dalwood DriveAustin, Texas 78723November 25, 1963Dear Mrs. Kennedy,There are no words in any language to express truly our grief and the sympathy we wish to extend to you and your family on the death of your husband, the President – our President. We Texans pride ourselves in our state,
News & Politics
October 15, 2013
“May God Be With You, My Dear Mrs. Kennedy”
After President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, scores of Americans wrote letters to the first lady to express their grief. The most heartbreaking were those with a Texas return address.
Politics & Policy
September 23, 2013
Preview: The Overcomer
An excerpt from Brian D. Sweany's forthcoming cover story on Greg Abbott.
Politics & Policy
September 20, 2013
A Sneak Peek at Our October Cover
A firearm. A wheelchair. And quite possibly, the next governor of Texas.
Arts & Entertainment
August 15, 2013
On Sports and Sportsmanship
Q: I’ve had a tailgate party in the same spot for just about every Aggie home game since R. C. Slocum’s last season, in 2002. This year I’d like to make the move to a different spot, on the other side of the stadium, but it’s between two established tailgates, and I
The Texanist
August 15, 2013
On the Great Outdoors
Q. I am an avid South Texas hunter. A while back, I was en route to Concan and stopped to get gas when I saw a group of grown men shamelessly flaunting their pink camouflage hats and shirts. In almost three decades of hunting I have never seen a pink
The Texanist
August 15, 2013
On the Home and Lawn
Q: Will hiring a lawn service to do my mowing make me soft?Preston CulbersonNacogdochesSeptember 2009A: Well, boy hidy, Mr. Deep Pockets, seems somebody has suddenly found himself standing in some mighty high cotton. And, at the same time, in some increasingly tall grass. Did your numbers hit? Ol’
The Texanist
August 15, 2013
On Child-Rearing
Q: My twelve-year-old daughter is a complete and unashamed tomboy. She hunts with me, fishes with me, and throws the football with me. Wouldn’t be caught dead in a dress. I love every second of it, but her mother thinks it’s come time for her to drop some of these boyish
The Texanist
August 14, 2013
On Dipping and Spitting
Q: I work for a technology company in a nice office in Austin—despite what you have heard, we are required to wear shoes. Anyway, I have a co-worker who dips Copenhagen and spits into a Styrofoam cup. Is this acceptable in an office environment? Mike Via e-mailSeptember 2007A:
The Texanist
August 14, 2013
On Romance
Q: How many Gulf oysters does it take for a person to see results from the aphrodisiac qualities that they are said to possess? My wife and I were recently visiting Galveston and shared three dozen to no avail.Name WithheldFebruary 2011A: Ah, the oyster. The most delectable and voluptuous