2022 was an up-and-down year—well, maybe more downs than ups—but Texas, as ever, brought out the best from scatological artists, beastly athletes, game-show brainiacs, natural-born nature lovers, and costumed Samaritans.
Houstonians Dr. Peter Hotez and Dr. Maria Elena Bottazzi have created a COVID vaccine that’s saving millions of lives in developing nations.
Barbara Yarbrough has taught and volunteered in Midland since segregation—and has won national recognition at age 87.
Gregg Popovich, of the San Antonio Spurs, became the winningest coach in NBA history, but that’s just one of several eye-popping facts from his extraordinary career.
The dopes, villains, and terrible ideas that bedeviled our beloved state over the past twelve months. (This time, with slightly less Ted Cruz!)
How a funky little college town became the unbearable-traffic, unaffordable-real-estate, insufferable-tech-bro, inanely-precious-restaurant, expensive-BBQ capital of the world!
Greg Abbott’s $4 billion program to deter migration . . . doesn’t seem to be deterring migration.
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.
An open letter to Louie Gohmert, the Bum Steer Hall of Fame’s newest inductee!
(Fake!) excerpts from the campaign diary of a displaced Texan, summer–fall 2022.
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A simple meal turned Thanksgiving novelty.
Reader letters published in our December 2022 issue.
We review dozens of restaurants all around Texas each month. Here’s a peek at what’s new and how we liked it.
Greg Abbott defeats Beto O’Rourke. Dan Patrick and Ken Paxton defeat their Democrat opponents comfortably. Lina Hidalgo narrowly wins in Harris County.
You’ve had all month to read the latest issue of Texas Monthly. How much can you remember?
Reader letters published in our November 2022 issue.
We review dozens of restaurants all around Texas each month. Here’s a peek at what’s new and how we liked it.
Texas is the center of the taco universe, and we at Texas Monthly are setting out to prove it.
Ahead of Friday’s gubernatorial debate, Texas Monthly’s news and politics team came up with hard questions for both candidates.
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This season has everything: Cormac McCarthy, Star Wars, Chippendales dancers, and opera.
We review dozens of restaurants all around Texas each month. Here’s a peek at what’s new and how we liked it.
Reader letters published in our October 2022 issue.
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.
Reader letters published in our September 2022 issue.
Reader letters published in our August 2022 issue.
We review dozens of restaurants each month. Here’s a peek at what’s new.
Disemboweled zombies, gritty female crime investigators, harrowing tales of family dysfunction—today’s crop of Texas novels has something for everyone.
Whether you’re a crime fiction addict or you’re looking for a romantic comedy, there’s a book for everyone.
We review dozens of restaurants each month. Here’s a peek at what’s new.
Reader letters published in our July 2022 issue.
38 ways to cool off in our state's springs, lakes, and more.
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.
Reader letters published in our June 2022 issue.
After taking her thousands of miles across 48 states, Tiffany Kersten’s adventure led her right back home.
We review dozens of restaurants each month. Here’s a peek at what’s new.
‘King Rex,’ based on Lawrence Wright’s 1980 article about millionaire turned drug kingpin Rex Cauble, will star Henry Winkler.
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.
His two nominations are the most recent recognitions for Texas Monthly’s work this award season. See the full list.
Plus: A lyrical, blistering new memoir and a four-dollar answer to dinner.
Your curated travel guide to San Antonio, featuring where to eat and drink, stay, explore, and more.
Your curated travel guide to Houston, featuring where to eat and drink, stay, explore, and more.
Your curated travel guide to Dallas, featuring where to eat and drink, stay, explore, and more.
Reader letters published in our May 2022 issue.
We review dozens of restaurants each month. Here’s a peek at what’s new.
Texas baseball is back. Plus: pickles so good they transport you back to childhood.
Reader letters published in our April 2022 issue.
We review dozens of restaurants each month. Here’s a peek at what’s new.
Plan your next road trip, work out, and binge-watch with our staff’s help.