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As Ken Paxton’s campaign limps toward the finish line, he’s got another problem to deal with: snitches.
A new ad featuring Ken Paxton’s estranged wife was panned as “sad” and “desperate.” But the state senator is in control.
This November could be the beginning of the end of Trumpism. The state GOP is adrift.
Willow’s Smokehouse & Tavern was worth the wait, and it shows off the owners’ unique personalities.
Bassam Tariq's 'Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother' captures a side of the city we rarely see. It helps that he was raised there.
The post The Daily Crossword: October 7, 2026 appeared first on Texas Monthly.
Iconic Texas restaurants standing tall for at least a hundred years.
You may have seen some weird, off-putting ads from a pro-Paxton group over the weekend. What are they trying to accomplish?
To tell the story of the life of Texas, we’re looking to partner with families across the state.
A new biography of Cormac McCarthy reveals the best and worst sides of the man behind so many compelling books.
In their first media interview, Kent and Lisa Landry say they still can’t quite believe their long ordeal is finally over.
The post The Daily Crossword: October 6, 2026 appeared first on Texas Monthly.
UT tennis stars who have also served in the US Open.
The two TV programs were recognized in eight categories.
The seven-episode series, hosted by Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Aaron Parsley, offers a window into his family’s healing journey after the devastating 2025 Central…
Why is Ken Paxton using AI to re-create things James Talarico really said on camera?
Jonny Butch is working on opening a permanent location for Beef Lounge, but the pop-ups are already schooling diners on Texas barbecue history.
The post The Daily Crossword: October 5, 2026 appeared first on Texas Monthly.
Ten Texas barbecue staples that aren’t actually native to the Lone Star State.
The post The Daily Crossword: October 4, 2026 appeared first on Texas Monthly.
These ten animals prefer to prowl Texas in the moonlight.
The post The Daily Crossword: October 3, 2026 appeared first on Texas Monthly.
The next time you visit Corpus Christi, check out these exhibits at the Texas State Aquarium.
This month’s pick is a West Texas teenage horror told from the perspective of an outcast turned slasher.
