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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

Sonora Distillery Announces Texas Hill Country Expansion

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Sonora Distillery, based in Blanco County, announced a $12 million expansion project this week that will add a second production facility near Dripping Springs. The move marks the company’s response to rising demand for its small-batch bourbon and rye whiskey lines.

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

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

Legacy Bourbon Brand is FOR SALE, $1b Price Tag

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 18:33:09 +0000

How’s your spare cash looking? Got a cool $1b laying around? Reason for asking, one of Kentucky’s most iconic Bourbon brands has been posted “FOR SALE” allegedly, as noted in a “Financial Times” article today. The company is none other than Four Roses in Lawren…

BIG NEWS: Buffalo Trace Distillery is Expanding The BTAC COLLECTION

Mon, 05 May 2025 16:14:34 +0000

Big news today from Buffalo Trace Distillery… Buffalo Trace Distillery is thrilled to confirm a new addition to its annual, highly-anticipated Antique Collection: E. H. Taylor Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon. Making its debut this fall as part of the 2025 BTAC Collection, this bottled-in-bond, 100-…

Upcoming Event: Beam Supper Club, Little Book Chapter 9, May 14th

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 20:56:48 +0000

Trust me when I say if you have the chance to experience a Beam Supper Club, you should. Why? In the spirit of the Kentucky Derby just around the corner, it’s the ultimate winning trifecta – People, Food & Bev, and Ambiance. Fred Noe (8th Gen Master Distiller) and Freddie Noe (7th…

HISTORIC DAY: Heaven Hill Fills First Barrel at New $200m Distillery in Bardstown

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 19:08:13 +0000

It was a special moment—one you just don’t forget. The legendary brand’s new Bardstown-based New Heaven Hill Springs Distillery filled its very first barrel on April 7. Of course, the site itself looks gorgeous and state-of-the-art. It’s a $200 million investment, and the Shapira family’s (Heaven…

NEW RELEASE: KY Senator Bourbon “John Edwards”, 107 Proof

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 14:17:11 +0000

Kentucky Senator Bourbon (Lexington, KY) recently unveiled its sixth small batch of Kentucky straight Bourbon whiskey: The John Edwards Release. Named after John Edwards, Kentucky’s second-ever U.S. Senator and a resident of Bourbon County, this exclusive release continues the brand’s legacy of h…

NEW RELEASE: Angel’s Envy Cellar Collection “Vol. 5 Straight Rye Whiskey Finished in French Oak Extra Añejo Tequila Barrels”

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 13:24:25 +0000

Angel’s Envy (Louisville, KY) is soon debuting the newest addition to its carefully crafted Cellar Collection: Vol. 5 Straight Rye Whiskey Finished in French Oak Extra Añejo Tequila Barrels. Quick Facts Innovation Process: This unique expression begins with Straight Rye Whiskey aged up to …

NEW RELEASE: Maker’s Mark Ground Breaking Historic New Chapter

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 17:19:54 +0000

The iconic red wax darling better known as Maker’s Mark has been a one trick mashbill pony since it’s very first year of production in 1954. A legendary Bourbon that used wheat as its second leading ingredient (beyond corn of course) vs the industry standard of rye in second place. It…

NEW RELEASE: Blood Oath Pact 11 Bourbon (Anejo Finished). Special Distillery April Release.

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 02:45:53 +0000

ST. LOUIS (March 25, 2025) – Lux Row Distillers Master Distiller and Master Blender John Rempe renews his annual pact with bourbon drinkers by releasing Blood Oath Pact 11 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Añejo Tequila Barrels. This year’s secret blend features a union of two well-br…

NEW RELEASE: 2025 Michter’s 10 Year Bourbon

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 00:37:07 +0000

Michter’s Master Distiller Dan McKee and Michter’s Master of Maturation Andrea Wilson have approved the release of the highly anticipated Michter’s 10 Year Bourbon which will begin reaching stores, bars, and restaurants this April. The prior release was April 2024 but the brand is known for skipp…

NEW RELEASE: Barrell Bourbon Cask Finish “P.X. Sherry”

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 20:13:43 +0000

Barrell Craft Spirits recently debuted its newest expression from the Cask Finish Series: P.X. Sherry, a blend of bourbon whiskeys from IN, KY, and TN, which range from 6-15 years old. QUICK FACTS What is P.X. Sherry? Pedro Ximénez, often abbreviated as P.X., is a dessert wine from Spain, renown…