The Stand Up Desk
November 20, 2019
December 2019: Roar of the Crowd
Reader letters published in our December issue.
1449 Articles
Books
November 15, 2019
Texas Monthly Recommends: A Time Traveling Novel Based in Galveston
Plus: JM Stevens’ solo debut album, a documentary examining the border crisis through art, and an El Paso cereal bar.
Film & TV
November 1, 2019
Texas Monthly Recommends: The Nation’s Tallest Catrina Statue Is in McAllen
Plus, a Houston beer garden, a Frisco soft serve shop, and a chilling horror flick.
Food
October 18, 2019
Texas Monthly Recommends: Sarah Jaffe’s ‘This Is Better’
Plus, a clothing company that sports El Paso pride and a one-stop shop for Mexican treats in Houston.
Dining Guide
October 16, 2019
Dining Guide: Highlights From Our November 2019 Issue
We review more than sixty restaurants each month. Here’s a peek at what’s new!
The Stand Up Desk
October 16, 2019
November 2019: Roar of the Crowd
Reader letters published in our November issue.
Film & TV
September 20, 2019
Texas Monthly Recommends: ‘Undone’ and Its Rotoscoped San Antonio
Plus, a bakery perfect for late-night cravings and an interactive Austin literary experience.
Dining Guide
September 18, 2019
Dining Guide: Highlights From Our October 2019 Issue
We review more than sixty restaurants each month. Here’s a peek at what’s new!
Texas History
September 18, 2019
‘Big Wonderful Thing’ Author Stephen Harrigan Explains Why Davy Crockett Was the Taylor Swift of His Day (Sort Of)
The Austin author on his fascination with H.L. Hunt, his inability to hate Santa Anna, and how he met the challenges of writing a history of Texas for the twenty-first century.
The Stand Up Desk
September 18, 2019
October 2019: Roar of the Crowd
Reader letters published in our October issue.
Dining Guide
September 10, 2019
Dining Guide: Highlights From Our September 2019 Issue
We review more than sixty restaurants each month. Here’s a peek at what’s new!
Music
September 6, 2019
Texas Monthly Recommends: Taylor Swift’s New Song With the Dixie Chicks
Plus, a Houston rapper’s freestyle, a San Antonio native’s bittersweet debut album, and an Austin photographer’s colorful Instagram.
Music
August 23, 2019
Texas Monthly Recommends: Normani’s Retro Pop Hit ‘Motivation’
Plus, Black Pumas’ debut album, an introspective single by Big Thief, and a shop inspired by the West Texas desert.
Dining Guide
July 29, 2019
Dining Guide: Highlights From Our August 2019 Issue
We review more than sixty restaurants each month. Here’s a peek at what’s new!
Music
July 26, 2019
Texas Monthly Recommends: Dayglow’s Whimsical ‘Hot Rod’ Music Video
Plus, more under-the-radar hits, a carefree indie-pop music video, and a surrealist rock opera.
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.
Music
July 12, 2019
Texas Monthly Recommends: Megan Thee Stallion’s First Late-Night Television Appearance
Plus, a fashion blogger’s inspiring posts, a must-see fireworks scene, and a podcast on contemporary poetry.
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.
Where to Stay Now
May 22, 2019
Where to Stay Now: Three Great Dallas Hotel Renovations
The Statler isn’t the only historic Big-D property to get an overhaul.
Music
May 17, 2019
Texas Monthly Recommends: Khalid and John Mayer Make a Summer Hit
Plus, Mary H.K. Choi’s novel about young adulthood in Austin, a classic Cyd Charisse film, and Liza Koshy’s YouTube series.
Music
March 15, 2019
Texas Monthly Recommends: Traveling the Border via the Film ‘The River and the Wall’
Plus, Tom Morello’s SXSW magic, a cancer researcher celebrated, and hand-painted jean jackets.
Food
March 8, 2019
Texas Monthly Recommends: Learning How to Cook Mouth-Watering Desserts From Dallas-Raised Chef Priya Krishna
Plus, the songs we can't stop listening to, from George Strait's latest to one of the first rock and roll songs to Weird Al Yankovic's classic Chamillionaire remix.
Music
March 1, 2019
Texas Monthly Recommends: Soaking Up the Sounds on Saturday Night with Joe Nick Patoski’s ‘Texas Music Hour of Power’
Plus, explosive photography from Austin, instrumentals from Billy Preston, and a podcast investigation of Anna Nicole Smith.
Music
February 22, 2019
Texas Monthly Recommends: Gary Clark Jr. Channels Prince on ‘Saturday Night Live’
Plus, the crime in Vidor that inspired an Oscar-winning film and the TV show bringing us back to middle school.
Style & Design
February 15, 2019
Texas Monthly Recommends: Brandon Maxwell of ‘Project Runway’ Delights in Texas Glamour With a Fabulous Spring/Summer Line Video
Plus, garage rock from Texas City, Tejano rock n’ roll from San Antonio, and surviving a fictional rapture in small-town Texas.
Guides
February 8, 2019
Texas Monthly Recommends: Selena and David Byrne Recorded a Song Together and It’s So Good
Plus, rap from San Antonio, essays from Houston, and landscape photography from across the state.
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
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.
Arts & Entertainment
June 7, 2018
Sound Check: Terry Allen
In this episode of Sound Check, Terry Allen, Lloyd Maines, and Bukka Allen take us to the “Bottom of the World.”
Style & Design
June 3, 2018
Spaces: Brooklyn Decker’s Closet
For the launch of the new Texas Monthly video series, “Spaces: A Look at How Texans Live,” a companion to our “Spaces” photo series, Decker takes us through her West Austin home. Find out more about what’s in that shoe collection as the affable and unassuming actress talks about
The Stand Up Desk
January 2, 2018
The State of Texas, Delivered To Your Inbox
Get the day's top stories delivered straight to your inbox.
The Daily Post
December 26, 2017
Catch Up on the Best Texas Monthly Longform from 2017
From flying the length of Texas's perimeter to Hurricane Harvey to a tragic fire on the Panhandle plains, read our favorite longform from this year.
Music
December 24, 2017
Listen to the Best Texas Holiday Music
Roy Orbison, Kacey Musgraves, Willie—deck your halls with Lone Star tunes this year.
BBQ
October 25, 2017
Small Town Smokers: Laird’s Bar-B-Q in Llano Is a One-Man Texas Treasure
Meet Kenneth Laird, the man behind Laird’s Bar-B-Q in Llano.
Arts & Entertainment
October 25, 2017
Texas Music Now: Leon and Gary
We went behind the scenes with Texas Monthly’s November 2017 cover guys, Leon Bridges and Gary Clark Jr.
Being Texan
October 1, 2017
Voices from the Storm
The story of Hurricane Harvey, as told by 28 Texans who helped their state through its darkest hour.
Film & TV
September 22, 2017
“Friday Night Writes”: Who’s Landry?
Going to Gatling, meeting Landry, and discovering the cruelty of teenage girls.
Film & TV
June 15, 2017
10 Filmmakers on the Rise
The Texas filmmakers poised to usher in a new Golden Age of Texas cinema.
BBQ
May 30, 2017
Barbecue Honorable Mentions
Shout outs to the best meat, sides, atmosphere, and more that we found while putting together the top fifty barbecue list.
Food & Drink
May 22, 2017
The List: The Top 50 Barbecue Joints in Texas
Welcome to the golden age of Texas barbecue.
The Daily Post
February 13, 2017
Watch: Beyoncé, Maren Morris, And Gary Clark Jr. Perfectly Repped Texas At The Grammys
Queen Bey reigned, while Clark and Morris repped the Lone Star State.
Politics & Policy
January 29, 2017
How The Refugee Ban Is Affecting Texas
A snapshot of two of Texas's busiest airports in the aftermath of the refugee ban.
Politics & Policy
January 25, 2017
Flush With Power
You’ve probably heard about the bathroom bill—and you’re going to hear a lot more—but here’s a behind-the-scenes look at the legislature and the politicians, lobbyists, agitators, and donors who really run the show.
Bum Steers
January 3, 2017
The 2017 Bum Steer Awards
Proceed with caution: steers ahead.
Music
December 30, 2016
The Top Twenty Texas Albums Of 2016 (According To Us)
The best albums released by Texas artists this year, according to the 'Texas Monthly' staff.
Food & Drink
November 23, 2016
Knives Out
There are certain dishes that every good Texan knows and loves. But do you really know how to grill a flawless ribeye? Season that cast-iron skillet in your cupboard? Make sure your dough rises? We asked experts around the state to share some how-tos and a few recipes that will