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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

TABC Clarifies Sunday Sales Rules: What Changes for Texas Retailers

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

The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) released updated guidance this week clarifying Sunday sales hours for off-premise retailers following March legislation amendments. The changes take effect April 15, 2026.

Under the revised rules, package stores and licensed retailers can now begin off-premise sales at 10 a.m. on Sundays, one hour earlier than the previous 11 a.m. start time. Sunday closing time remains 2 a.m. Monday morning. The change applies statewide to all licensed beer, wine, and spirit retailers.

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