Last Thoughts on Coach Gregg Popovich
Gregg Popovich ruined basketball for a lot of Texans. That’s something you hear a lot when you talk about the legacy ...
Texas Monthly Welcomes Five New Hires
Texas Monthly is excited to announce five new hires, filling valuable roles across our editorial department. Senior writer Robert Downen joined the news and politics team in March from The Texas Trib...
There’s a Reason ‘The Last of Us’ Is Stacked With Texans
A lot happens in the second episode of season two of HBO’s The Last of Us. Much of it involves two of the series’ major characters: Joel, played by erstwhile San Antonian Pedro Pascal, and Abby, a...
The Hero of Cinco de Mayo Was Born in Texas
Don’t get me wrong. Margaritas, chips and queso, and mariachi music are wonderful—but they’re not required for celebrating Cinco de Mayo. The holiday memorializing the Battle of Puebla has...
Meanwhile, in Texas: A Pickle Festival Hits a Sour Note
Numerous attendees at a pickle-themed event in New Braunfels claimed that it was a fiasco, with one unhappy patron posting that she “didn’t even get 1 pickle” and that organizers “should have ...
West African Restaurant ChòpnBlok Is Houston at Its Best
Sitting at the counter, I could feel the warmth of the sun pouring through the glass doors. The bartender and I laughed as we realized we were both singing along to Mariah Carey’s “Emotions” und...
What We Learned From the Best Tour Guides in Texas
For the May 2025 issue of the magazine, Texas Monthly writers profiled a handful of the most dedicated and knowledgeable tour guides in the state. The package features experts on historical landmarks ...