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The University of Texas is on the verge of becoming one of the top five public universities in the country.
But will a new conservative administration and political meddling by Republican lawmakers mess up a good thing? texasmonthly.com/news-politi…
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"The broader lesson here, learned in 2018 and then forgotten, is that elected officials should try to do things that voters want, not things they don’t." @cd_hooks on why the blue tsunami crested in Texas last week: texasmonthly.com/news-politi…
In today's word wrangler, hunt for Texas cities with festive pumpkin patches. 🎃🍂 texasmonthly.com/games/word-…
At the Marfa 100, no one could take their mind off the Big Bend border wall. texasmonthly.com/travel/marf…
Elon Musk sunk millions into keeping Texas red this cycle, but the state has a long history of money influencing politics on the right and left. texasmonthly.com/news-politi…
“The spirit of Elvis is to do what intuitively comes to you, what feels right to you,” Barbara Morgan says. “That’s how we looked at the festival.” texasmonthly.com/culture/aus…
Steakhouses have regained prominence across the country thanks to openings from big-name chefs, the publication of books and articles examining their cultural impact, and a national fixation on protein. 🥩 texasmonthly.com/food/texas-…
“Democrats proved that they can deploy faith just like Republicans do. They just deploy it differently." texasmonthly.com/news-politi…
"I was baffled that there wasn’t a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Barbie," says Kelli Finglass, the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders director (and former squad member). texasmonthly.com/culture/dal…
“Some of these parks you see with lower visitation, they’re more remote, and it’s more of a planned journey to get there,” says Justin Rhodes, deputy director of state parks with Parks and Wildlife. texasmonthly.com/travel/leas…
She built her career by singing about the search for something better.
Now, with the release of ‘A Mile South of Heaven,’ Jess Williamson is grappling with finding it. texasmonthly.com/culture/jes…
With Democrats preparing to assume control of many of the state’s institutions, there are questions about what their governance of Texas will look like in practice.
Let’s explore some of the most immediate and consequential policy matters now in play: texasmonthly.com/news-politi…
The polls and prediction markets had been anticipating Pulido's victory for months, reflecting his popularity in the district and the anticipated swing of Latino Trump voters back toward the Democrats. texasmonthly.com/news-politi…
The University of Texas is on the verge of becoming one of the top five public universities in the country.
But will a new conservative administration and political meddling by Republican lawmakers mess up a good thing? texasmonthly.com/news-politi…
Even as Glen Maxey registers voters at scale and vows to 'kick Republican ass,' he acknowledges the pain of watching every value to which he has dedicated his life come under pitiless assault.
It’s been a bruising struggle. texasmonthly.com/news-politi…
The San Antonio Missions announced that in April 2027, when the double-A minor league baseball team plays a set of home games at Nelson W. Wolff Municipal Stadium, it will take the field as the San Antonio Breakfast Tacos. texasmonthly.com/food/san-an…
The Tesla CEO’s vision for the car “Bladerunner would have driven” crashed into reality (and a lot of other things). texasmonthly.com/news-politi…
Growing up, writer Meher Yeda didn’t eat red meat. But after living in Texas for almost three years, she wanted to get the full steakhouse experience she'd heard so much about. texasmonthly.com/food/my-fir…
Former Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan dishes on the GOP's "complete extinction-level election": texasmonthly.com/news-politi…
At a press conference on Thursday, Hinojosa said she was already interviewing candidates to replace Mike Morath.
But, even after Hinojosa gets a new commissioner into office, the school takeovers won’t end overnight. texasmonthly.com/news-politi…
