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The Mission to Save Thousands of Endangered Cacti From a Mining Site

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000

A botanist was surprised to find tiny, prickly black-lace cacti at a future coal-mining complex in South Texas. Then he worked with the company to save them.

Source: Texas Monthly

This Month, the Texas Book Club Is Going Crime Thriller

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:20:52 +0000

In the Texas Book Club, we’re wrapping our discussion of Mary Karr’s The Liars’ Club and looking ahead to what we’re grabbing off the shelf next. For our April Texas Book Club selection, we head to East Texas via U.S. 59 […]

Houston’s Most Trusted Meteorologist Is Done With Texas Weather

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:43:48 +0000

Concerned about climate change and extreme hurricanes, Matt Lanza is moving to Connecticut. Should Houstonians be worried?

Source: Texas Monthly

The Best Steakhouses in Austin

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Beef holds a sacred spot on Texas tables, and Austin offers no shortage of ways to indulge. Rib-eyes, prime ribs, and thick-cut steaks show up across the city, from old-school dining rooms to newer hotspots, sometimes with a smoky, live-fire edge. This town takes its meat seriously and makes a st…

A Fire Shut Down This Texas Monthly Top 50 BBQ Joint. Here’s How It’s Surviving.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000

The joint went up in flames a few weeks ago, but with the pit room still intact, its staff is determined to keep the business going in tough times.

Source: Texas Monthly

The Texas GOP Has a Plan to Make Part of New Mexico New Texas

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:38:10 +0000

Here we answer your most pressing questions, such as “Why?” and “Can they do that?”

Source: Texas Monthly

The Frontier Thesis of Texas Culture

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Given enough time, the Lone Star State will always prove itself artwise.

Source: Texas Monthly

Roar of the Crowd: April 2026

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Reader feedback published in Texas Monthly’s April 2026 issue.

Source: Texas Monthly

Texas A&M Made Jalapeños Less Spicy. Here’s the Pepper You Should Use Instead.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Over the last several decades, scientist-bred mild jalapeños have taken over the market. What’s a spice lover to do?

Source: Texas Monthly

14 Restaurants Worth the Drive From Austin

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000

In Central Texas, driving long distances for great meals is a rite of passage. These trips are usually built around barbecue pilgrimages, defined by pre-dawn departures and the patience to wait out long lines for the promise of well-smoked meats. But these days, road trips for food are about more…

The Best Italian Restaurants in Austin

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:52:02 +0000

There’s an Italian restaurant in Austin for every type of craving. In the mood for pizza? Bufalina (and Bufalina Due) offer Neapolitan-style pies alongside exceptional natural wine lists. Looking for meat dishes? Red Ash’s strength is a massive wood-burning grill, while Intero uses all parts of a…

The Best Date Night Restaurants in Houston

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0500

A good date night undoubtedly starts with the right setting. In Houston, that might mean a softly lit wine bar, first-class dinner at a Michelin-recognized restaurant, or a cozy nook where pizza and cocktails carry the night. From first dates to milestone dinners, Houston’s best date night restau…

The 38 Best Restaurants in Austin, Winter 2026

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 13:01:12 +0000

When dining in Austin, one of the biggest questions is always: What are the best restaurants in Austin — those essential dining destinations that should not be missed? Eater Austin has the answer. The Eater 38 map strives to show diners where to eat across the Texas city, with restaurant recommen…

French Bistro in Uptown Earns Michelin Star Two Months After Opening

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 16:12:04 -0400

In one of the food world’s more shocking developments, a Dallas restaurant has earned a Michelin star after just two months in business. Mamani, led by executive chef and partner Christophe De Lellis, who spent more than a decade cooking at Joël Robuchon in Las Vegas, took home the coveted award …