Join us Thursday at 12 pm CT on Reddit (r/texas) with any questions you might have about the midterms.

Your questions will be fielded by news and politics editors @ben_c_rowen and @AllegraEHobbs, and writers @Forrest4Trees, @RobertDownen_, and @cd_hooks. txmnth.ly/4f07ijw

The reporting team behind our investigation into the war for the Rio Grande will be speaking at @UTSA about their work documenting a river in crisis.

RSVP here: events.leapevents.com/event/the-war-…

🚨 BBQ WORLD’S FAIR LINEUP IS HERE 🚨

TM BBQ Fest is taking over downtown Lockhart on Saturday, November 7, and yeah, you’re gonna want to be there! It’s an open-to-the-public, all-day affair for the whole family, with the town square buzzing with barbecue, tacos, live music, san vendors, cold drinks, and plenty more to keep you hanging out all day.

Check out the lineup, grab your crew, bring the family, and make your plans now. We’ll see YOU soon!

📍 Downtown Lockhart
🗓️ Saturday, November 7
🎟️ Free entry. RSVP: txmnth.ly/4hNGZxH

@feedingtexas is the official beneficiary of TM BBQ Fest.

Today is the last day to register to vote.

For other dates to remember, what you need at the polls, and what you’ll find on your ballot, we caught our news and politics editor during his lunch. 🥪

It took Austin officials nearly 26 years to admit they had made a terrible mistake in the yogurt shop murders case.

Forrest Welborn, who was wrongly charged with the heinous crime, finally decided to talk about it after being officially declared innocent in February. Read the o/NezrS1PD9M

When is a river no longer a river? In the case of the Rio Grande, this isn’t some existential riddle. The state’s most iconic geographic feature is one of the most threatened rivers in the country.

Read our in-depth investigative report here: texasmonthly.com/interactive/ri…

Although not a Texan herself, Dolly Parton has had a lasting impact on the state in part because of her contributions to country music and her memorable 1982 appearance in ‘The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.’

Reflect on Parton’s Texas legacy by revisiting Christopher Kelly’s texasmonthly.com/culture/well-a…

On the morning of August 4, contractors began moving heavy equipment into Big Bend National Park, a major development in the months-long standoff between the federal government and local officials and residents over the construction of a border barrier in the park.

More photos inke: texasmonthly.com/news-politics/…

It’s not just our drinks, roads, and infrastructure. Even medical research depends on ice. 🧊 Read our August cover story on Reddy Ice, the largest producer of packaged ice in North America, and how the company became the empire it is today: texasmonthly.com/culture/billio…

We made it to the weekend, y'all. Time to let loose (get out your sand sculpting tools) and relax (sculpt an unimaginable work of sand art). texasmonthly.com/culture/sand-s…

Dramatic vistas in West Texas. Sweet-smelling loops through East Texas. These road trips will show you the very best of the state. This month, we hit the road and saw all Texas has to offer by way of nine different routes. texasmonthly.com/issue/july-202…

Smoke fills the dining room of this wooden shack off the beaten path. It’s a place where the sandwiches are generously sauced and the sweet tea is extra sweet. texasmonthly.com/bbq/pat-gees-b…

We went to the Texas GOP convention in Houston. This is what we saw.

📸 by Shelby Tauber. texasmonthly.com/news-politics/…

Game three. #GoSpursGo

Where are you watching tonight? 👀 Photo by Brenda Bazán. texasmonthly.com/culture/spurs-…

Game two, let's do this. 🤝

Photo by Brenda Bazán. texasmonthly.com/culture/spurs-…

Game one, we're ready. #GoSpursGo

Photo by Brenda Bazán. texasmonthly.com/culture/spurs-…

“Spurs in Four!” 🏀🎉

Ahead of the team’s first shot at a championship since 2014, fans (on foot, in cars, and on stilts) took to the streets. 📸 by Brenda Bazán: texasmonthly.com/culture/spurs-…

In the days after last July’s historic disaster, senior editor Aaron Parsley wrote about the tragedy that befell his family. But crawling out of the river was only the beginning.

In his follow-up story, published one month shy of the first anniversary of the floods, Parsley ugh grief and healing: texasmonthly.com/news-politics/…

“This album period coincided with me getting more comfortable being alone, not as isolation, but as sovereignty," says Kacey Musgraves. 🦋

Read our May cover story here: texasmonthly.com/culture/kacey-…

The Battle of Flowers Parade in San Antonio be like 🪅✨🕺🎊🌹🌈🌟🦋💃💐🍬🤠🪅🏵️✨🎉🪩🤩

Bait Barn Fisheries, in Bryan, is more than a place to buy bait for Texas anglers. The 75-year-old shop is a monument to fish, fishing, and the community of anglers the store's owners have built. texasmonthly.com/travel/bait-ba…

🚨 TM Taco Fest Lineup is Here!🚨

We’re bringing top taquerias from across the state, featuring picks from the 50 Best Tacos in Texas, selected by Texas Monthly taco editor José R. Ralat.

They’re gathering in a city near you for a full-day celebration featuring live d marketplace, and so much more!

📍Houston | Discovery Green | May 23
📍Grand Prairie | EpicCentral | June 6
🎟️Get tickets now: txmnth.ly/3ZyVHA8

We’ve added fifteen new films to our list of the greatest Texas movies of all time.

Which have you seen? And what’s YOUR top 5? Fill out our checklist and share with us. ⬇️ texasmonthly.com/arts-entertain…

The San Antonio Book Festival returns April 11, 2026 for its 14th year! 📚✨

Free and open to readers of all ages—don’t miss a full day of authors, ideas, and stories in downtown SA. sabookfestival.org/meet-the-autho…

#sabookfest #sanantonio

This weekend, in Big Bend National Park, river enthusiasts and professional guides formed a waterborne protest, surrounded by the jaw-dropping natural beauty they fear is at risk. texasmonthly.com/news-politics/…

In this month's issue? 15 new additions to our list of the best Texas movies ever, an exclusive clue to a $70,000 treasure hunt, and an Amarillo teen who could be the next great American cyclist. txmnth.ly/4mcgTpX

The Big Bend region has a way of making visitors feel wonderfully small.

Amid confusion over shifting plans for a possible border wall in the area, we asked our staff to reflect on their memories and share pictures of their time spent there. Then we asked you, our readers. texasmonthly.com/being-texan/ph…

Last year Martin’s Place in Bryan observed its hundredth anniversary. Our barbecue editor @BBQsnob took a grand tour of its historical pit room to celebrate. Here’s to 101! texasmonthly.com/bbq/martins-pl…

The 30th Annual Texas Country Reporter Fest vendor lineup is here!

Shop our vendor market, catch the parade, enjoy kid‑zone activities, cheer on the armadillo races, browse the vintage car show, and catch live music from Nikki Lane, Texas Headhunters, and more. Free admission!
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🗓️Saturday, March 28
🎟️FREE! RSVP: txmnth.ly/4g00L6k

In the twenty-fifth iteration of our list of best new restaurants, these ten selections have one thing in common: audacity. 🍽️ 🤠

Where to eat now: texasmonthly.com/food/best-new-…

The full music lineup for the 30th annual Texas Country Reporter Fest is here! 🎶

Joining our headliner, Nikki Lane, along with Texas Headhunters are J. Isaiah Evans & The Boss Tweed, Billy King & The Bad Bad Bad, and Cory Cross for a full day of free concerts in downtown Grand Prairie.r March 28 and spend the day wandering through more than 100 vendors and artisans, watching the downtown parade, cheering on the armadillo races, checking out the vintage cars, enjoying activities for the whole family, and taking in all the sights and sounds of the day.

🎟️FREE admission. RSVP here now: txmnth.ly/4g00L6k

The Democratic voters in Texas have put their faith in state Representative James Talarico over Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett to represent the party in the 2026 U.S. Senate election. texasmonthly.com/news-politics/…

Tickets for TM Taco Fest 2026 are ON SALE NOW! 🌮💘 Join us for award‑winning bites from the 50 best tacos in Texas, live entertainment, cultura, and so much more!

Treat your Valentine (or yourself!) to the ultimate taco experience.

Use promo code ✨TACOLOVE ✨ to grab 50% off ted time! Offer ends Feb 15.

📍SOUTH - MAY 23 - HOUSTON
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@feedingtexas is the official beneficiary of TM Taco Fest.

Our February cover story delves into the efforts of state leaders to remake Texas A&M University—which has faced five presidents in five years, high-profile firings and cancellations, and crackdowns on dissent.

Read here: texasmonthly.com/news-politics/…

Our February cover story delves into the efforts of state leaders to remake Texas A&M University—who has faced five presidents in five years, high-profile firings and cancellations, and crackdowns on dissent.

Read here: texasmonthly.com/news-politics/…

Ready to earn Prairie Dog glory? 😤🌭

We’re excited to introduce the first-ever Prairie Dog Showdown at Texas Country Reporter Fest this year. This is a no hands, no mess chili dog eating contest happening live on stage March 28. One fearless champ is walking away with $1,000 g of your dreams.

Think you’ve got what it takes? Submit a video telling us why: txmnth.ly/4qkxF6N

Make sure to get those applications in by February 27.

The first look at this year’s Texas Country Reporter Fest music lineup is here!

Nikki Lane is headlining, bringing her bold, roots-rich country sound to Downtown Grand Prairie, joined by Texas Headhunters, the powerhouse blues‑rock supergroup to kick things off. Join us on cert you won’t want to miss! More performers will be announced soon.

✨ Plus, enjoy: 100+ Vendors & Artisans • Downtown Parade • Free Concerts • Prairie Dog Showdown • Kid Zone & Art Contest • Armadillo Races • Vintage Car Show • And more!

RSVP now: txmnth.ly/3WlKKAK

The rain doesn't smell the same across Texas. Known as petrichor, the scent is defined by a variety of factors.

In West Texas, there's primarily one "little stinker" to blame. texasmonthly.com/travel/unique-…

In our January issue, read all about our 2026 Bum Steer of the Year, the awards, and all the chaos in between. 🏆

Plus, a James Talarico profile, an epic father-daughter road trip, and the author of 'The Hunting Wives': texasmonthly.com/issue/january-…

Merry Christmas and happy holidays from us (and Willie) to you. 🎄

In our December 2012 issue, writer Michael Hall weighs the question: What if Willie Nelson is Santa Claus? 🤔 texasmonthly.com/arts-entertain…

Plano, Texas 😍

When you give to the arts, you invest in every Texan. Your support helps ensure access to arts education, strengthens our economy, strengthens minds, and improves health.

Learn more about the Texas Cultural Trust and what art can do. txculturaltrust.org #TXCT #ArtCan #sponsored

Follow along with The Pope of BBQ, Ernest Servantes of Burnt Bean Co. as he and fellow pitmasters take on dove hunting season in South Texas with @yuengling. bit.ly/48XoPqr #sponsored

The newest issue of Texas Monthly, wrapping up 2025 with our Best Things in Texas, is our holiday gift to you. 🎁

Peek inside for where to travel, what to listen to, what to watch, and moments that made us proud to be Texans: texasmonthly.com/interactive/be…