Cities across the state dramatically curbed water use over the last decade.

Now, newcomers and first-time homeowners, and the builders catering to them, are causing it to spike again. texasmonthly.com/news-politics/…

Pullman Market, at San Antonio’s the Pearl, offers restaurants, a mezcal bar, and grocery items that celebrate the state’s culinary bounty. 🤠 texasmonthly.com/food/pullman-m…

Welcome to 'the horniest place in Texas.' 🤠

Henry’s Hideout, one of the oldest honky-tonks in Texas, is back after six years of no action. texasmonthly.com/style/henrys-h…

“Texas is the motherland of barbecue, and if somebody says it’s not, they’re just an idiot.'

Bobby Monsted III serves true-to-form Texas barbecue sixty miles southeast of New Orleans at LA23 BBQ.
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'The best O’Connor stories perform a sort of magic trick. They simultaneously horrify and amuse.'

“I always think of a novel sort of like a house. Are there closets I should go in? Is there a door I should close? Should I look under that rug?” I talked to Kimberly King Parsons about WE WERE THE UNIVERSE for Texas Monthly texasmonthly.com/arts-entertain… Alfred A. Knopf

'It can be very challenging for parents and caregivers to find things to occupy children when it is too hot to do anything outside.”

But they're finding ways to cope, from Colorado vacations to indoor camps and museums, and lots of time at the pool.
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“We’re not there to the brick-and-mortar yet, but this is a good stepping stone.'

Sosa’s Barbecue trailer dodged city officials in Dallas for years, but there's nothing criminal about its superb brisket and flavorful burgers. texasmonthly.com/bbq/sosas-barb…

'At some point, the word “taco” can become a questionable description of the items on these menus. . .'

With their anything-goes approach to ingredients—and deep-pocketed investors—Torchy's Tacos and Velvet Taco have ambitious plans to expand nationally. texasmonthly.com/food/torchys-v…

A 136-year-old Tiffany stained-glass window has been transported, dismantled, scrubbed, painted, and reassembled for its home congregation in Galveston. texasmonthly.com/style/tiffany-…

The Austin-based, better-for-you soda brand @DrinkPoppi has become a hit over the last four years, especially for the millennial and Gen Z set.

What's your favorite flavor? texasmonthly.com/food/poppi-mak…

“Texas barbecue is very present here. It’s just that implementation at a bigger scale is very, very difficult.'

It seems like the heyday of smoked meats is far behind for New York, but there is new promise in Bark Barbecue. texasmonthly.com/bbq/new-york-c…

Director-screenwriter Ethan Hawke's love letter to Flannery O’Connor through his new film 'Wildcat' attempts to invigorate the biopic, to mixed results.

Our review: texasmonthly.com/arts-entertain…

“It was just such a magical night, with everyone dancing.”

After performing in the musical 'The Prom,' theater students threw the party they never had—and invited everyone. 🕺 texasmonthly.com/being-texan/th…

'The sudden hotness Austin enjoyed in 2020 has dissipated, at least a bit, into notness.'

The “Texas Miracle” loses some of its magic as Oracle announces it’s moving its new HQ out of Austin and Tesla lays off nearly 2,700 workers. texasmonthly.com/news-politics/…

Did someone order enchilada meat loaf? 👀

The classic American dish gets a Tex-Mex makeover covered in chili gravy and cheese, taking comfort food to another level. texasmonthly.com/recipe/enchila…

Last year, an ideological battle nearly ripped apart the 127-year-old Texas State Historical Association.

Now many of the state’s most prominent historians have broken away to start a rival organization called the Alliance for Texas History. texasmonthly.com/news-politics/…

Rule of thumb: do not play the religion card with Sandi Villarreal unless you came prepared.

Ken Paxton Mistakes Catholic Teachings for “Bohemian Commandments” texasmonthly.com/news-politics/…

Thank you Texas Monthly for the kind words.

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For the last decade, I've been making a mental note every time someone in Texas politics mentions Azerbaijan. Was this a good use of brain cells? No. Anyway, texasmonthly.com/news-politics/…