Sports
October 28, 2021
Meet the Media Upstarts Behind Those “H-Town vs. Everyone” Shirts
How Apollo Media won over Astros fans by embracing hometown pride and telling Houstonians there's no shame in supporting this team.
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Libations
October 27, 2021
Free-spirited: Why More Bartenders Are Mixing Cocktails Minus the Booze
Tucked somewhere between the wine list and the dessert menu, Texans are more likely than ever to find—and order—no-gronis, no-jitos, and other alcohol-free drinks.
Sports
October 27, 2021
How Mattress Mack Pays For His Sports-Related Mega Giveaways
If the Astros win the World Series, buyers win free mattresses—and Mattress Mack cashes the biggest winning ticket in sports-betting history.
Tacos
October 26, 2021
Urban South’s “Combo Plate” Beers Are a Drinkable Ode to Houston Tex-Mex
Don’t worry: there’s not actually taco meat brewed in.
Best Thing in Texas
October 26, 2021
A Divine Presence Could Propel the Astros to a World Series Title
Houston is 2-0 in the MLB postseason with local furniture magnate Mattress Mack's "Rally Nuns" in attendance.
Meanwhile, in Texas
October 25, 2021
Yet Another Buc-ee’s Trademark Lawsuit Is Upon Us
A Sugar Land store called Buky’s might be the most egregious case to catch the attention of the litigious beaver, but it’s hardly the first.
Sports
October 25, 2021
In This Year’s World Series, It’s Houston vs. Everybody
The Astros have faced every kind of taunt imaginable this year—and it has only brought the team and its city closer together.
Critters
October 25, 2021
River Otters Are on the Rise in Texas
The elusive, playful creature is even popping up in downtown Houston.
Food & Drink
October 22, 2021
Some Tricks, Mostly Treats: You’ll Want to Taste These Halloween Sweets
Bakers are leaning into their dark sides to build spooktacular creations ahead of October 31.
Health
October 21, 2021
The Making of an Anti-vax Warrior
A few months ago, Jennifer Bridges’s refusal to abide by Houston Methodist’s vaccine mandate thrust her into the national spotlight. Now she’s become a purveyor of conspiracy theories that have fueled the pandemic’s continuation.
Food & Drink
October 20, 2021
Megan Thee Stallion’s New Popeyes Hottie Sauce Doesn’t Quite Bring the Heat
The Houston rapper and famed Hot Girl has brought her talents to the fast-food chain, which is now serving chicken slathered in Megan’s namesake hot sauce.
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.
Arts & Entertainment
October 20, 2021
Can Harper Watters Make Ballet Matter Again?
The Houston social media influencer is a gay Black man with a gift for the absurd and a passion for platform heels. He’s also a star dancer in one of the world’s most rigid, gendered, and segregated art forms.
The Stand Up Desk
October 20, 2021
Roar of the Crowd: November 2021
Reader letters published in our November 2021 issue.
BBQ
October 18, 2021
Do You Want Your Brisket in a Bento Box? On a Taco? Or Over Rice?
Across Texas, fusion barbecue is making a move—and vegetarian barbecue isn't far behind.
News & Politics
October 15, 2021
The Texas Monthly News Quiz
How well do you know this week’s Texas news?
Sports
October 14, 2021
The Best Public Golf Courses in Texas
These courses are beautiful, fun for all skill levels, and are available to play at a great value. Fairways and greens!
Recipes
October 13, 2021
If You Love Queso, Try Queso Fundido, Its Equally Delectable Mexican Ancestor
Texas chefs are putting a fresh spin on the dish, which often comes loaded with toppings—or even lit on fire.
Art
October 12, 2021
In Houston, a Pioneering Feminist Artist Finally Gets the Spotlight
Niki de Saint Phalle fired rifles at her canvases, creating dazzling explosions of color.
Sports
October 8, 2021
No Houston Pro Team Has Been as Good for as Long as These Astros
Through scandal, roster overhauls, and managerial uncertainty, the AL West division champs just keep winning.
Travel & Outdoors
October 8, 2021
Texas Monthly Recommends: A Trip to the Renaissance Festival
Plus: a restaurant for avocado aficionados, a chill hip-hop track, and a gutting new #MeToo book.
Tacos
October 7, 2021
The Carnitas Revolution Is Coming
This might be the biggest taco trend since birria de res.
Film & TV
October 7, 2021
Apple’s ‘Foundation’ Is Dull, but Lee Pace Is Our Intergalactic Emperor Daddy
The Houston-raised actor shines as a pompous space tyrant in the otherwise dreary Isaac Asimov adaptation.
Sports
October 1, 2021
Houston Fans Are Done Feeling Guilty Over the 2017 Astros
Rival teams and their fans might refuse to move on, but the 2021 Astros are playoff-bound and the city deserves to take pride in its team.
Sports
September 22, 2021
Dusty Baker Gave the Astros Some Dignity. Now Can They Re-sign Him?
The veteran manager has Houston poised for another MLB playoff run, but the team appears lukewarm on retaining him after this season.
Style & Design
September 21, 2021
Expert Gardening Tips for Texas’s Changing Climate
Landscape designer James Burnett shares how to plant a backyard oasis for any weather.
Art
September 20, 2021
A Riveting Houston Art Exhibit Explores Race, Class, and Immigration
A dozen Texas artists tackle subjects both famous (Selena) and personal (family migration, motherhood) in this Texas Biennial show.
Food & Drink
September 20, 2021
Restaurant Workers Are Sick and Tired of Asking Politely
With delta infections surging and local governments unable to enforce mask regulations, restaurant personnel have become reluctant de facto enforcers.
Libations
September 17, 2021
Dry Creek Cafe, an Old-school Dive Bar on Lake Austin, Is Closing After 68 Years
You’ve got until October 31 to stop by for a cold one.
Art
September 15, 2021
One of the Country’s First Racially Integrated Fine Art Shows Gets an Overdue Update
A new exhibit in Houston's Fifth Ward is an homage to—and a critique of—one of the country's first racially integrated art shows.
Pat’s Pick
September 14, 2021
Le Jardinier Is the Best Museum Restaurant in Texas—and One of the Best in the U.S.
Rarely does a museum’s restaurant rival its galleries, but this addition to Houston’s Museum of Fine Arts is poised to take its place among the masters.
Music
September 14, 2021
Houston’s Legendary SugarHill Recording Studios Turns Eighty
The oldest studio in Texas has recorded everyone from Lightnin’ Hopkins and George Jones to Beyoncé and Travis Scott—and it’s still making hits.
Dining Guide
September 14, 2021
Dining Guide: Highlights From Our October Issue
What to order for takeout at restaurants around the state, plus some pro tips.
BBQ
September 14, 2021
Texas’s Most Famous Barbecue Tacos Just Keep Getting Better
JQ's Tex-Mex Barbecue helped put the smoked brisket birria taco on the map, but it's worth the drive to Houston for any item on the menu.
Sports
September 14, 2021
Houston Should Have Been Invited to the Big 12 Decades Ago
The Cougars' move is great news for UH fans, but it shouldn't have required UT taking a sledgehammer to the conference to make it happen.
Travel & Outdoors
September 13, 2021
A Guide to Texas’s Best Botanical Gardens
Desert cacti, tropical orchids, towering live oaks—these tranquil spots teem with ever-changing flora. It’s time to plan a trip.
Energy
September 12, 2021
Fracking Has a Bad Rep, but Its Tech Is Powering a Clean Energy Shift
Texas start-ups are harnessing know-how born of the shale boom in pursuit of a greener future.
Art
September 8, 2021
Can a Big, Texas-Wide Survey of Contemporary Art Tell Us Where We Go From Here?
The 2021 Texas Biennial abounds with new monuments for a state and art community in transition.
Food & Drink
September 6, 2021
At Popfancy, Houston’s Anime and K-pop Fans Get Their Just Desserts
Pop-culture and popsicle fans come from around the state, often dressed in character, to taste themed treats.
Food & Drink
August 31, 2021
How a Houston Restaurateur Built an Empire on All-Day Breakfast
Locals and tourists alike wait in lines that circle the block to eat at the Breakfast Klub. But Marcus Davis is serving much more than wings and waffles.
BBQ Joint Reviews
August 28, 2021
A Second Feges BBQ Location Serves Up Stunning Sides and Meat With, Yes, a Glass of Wine
The exciting Spring Branch menu includes chana masala, fried chicken, spicy Korean braised greens, brisket, and the most thoughtful wine list in Texas barbecue.
Sports
August 25, 2021
David Klingler’s Thirty-Year Path From Heisman Candidate to Bible Scholar
The Houston Cougars quarterback broke NCAA records in the early nineties. Now he teaches the Old Testament at Dallas Theological Seminary.
Film & TV
August 21, 2021
Dennis Quaid Is the True King of the Sports Movie
Forget Kevin Costner. The Houston native best captures the complex glory of American sports.
Sports
August 14, 2021
Thanks to Jordan Santana, Texas Is Poised to Become a Skateboard Mecca
The Houston prodigy’s Olympic dreams didn’t pan out, but a silver lining is the state could become a new hub for ollies, nosegrinds, and kickflips.
Sports
August 12, 2021
Houston and Dallas Are Thirsty to Host 2026 World Cup Matches
Inside the two Texas cities’ bids to host the world’s biggest sporting event.
Sports
August 9, 2021
The Highest Highs and Lowest Lows: Remembering Astros Great J.R. Richard
The right-hander, the onetime most-feared pitcher in baseball whose career was cut short by a devastating stroke, died last week at 71.
Film & TV
August 5, 2021
‘Playing God’ Captures a Houston Rarely Seen on Screen
The debut feature from Scott Brignac, starring Alan Tudyk and Michael McKean, argues for Houston's place among film’s default “big cities."
Film & TV
August 4, 2021
A New Documentary Pens a Poignant Love Letter to Numbers, a Storied Houston Haunt
‘Friday I’m in Love’ delves into the fascinating history of the former dinner theater, gay disco, and frequent dance party locale.
Music
July 28, 2021
Dusty Hill Was ZZ Top’s Center of Gravity
This is how the Texas band ends.
Sports
July 28, 2021
Simone Biles Doesn’t Owe Us Anything
Stepping away from competition at the Tokyo Olympics was as tough as any dismount in the Texas gymnast's career—and she stuck the landing.