The 89th legislative session | Texas Monthly
A look at some of the issues expected to come up within this session and what a new speaker could mean going forward.
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A look at some of the issues expected to come up within this session and what a new speaker could mean going forward.
Texas Monthly is showcasing small-town Christmas festivals that are worth visiting. Anna Mazurek, the article's author, highlights the benefits of these festivals, such as less traffic compared to big city events and a charming, less crowded atmosphere.
As North Texas celebrates its newly recognized restaurants in the Michelin Guide, Texas Monthly food critic Patricia Sharpe reflects on the evolving culinary landscape. Having dedicated decades to reviewing restaurants, she witnessed dramatic changes, particularly in the realm of fine dining.
In a segment with Texas Monthly, CBS News Texas anchor Nicole Baker leads a discussion about the recent U.S. Senate race in Texas. Incumbent Sen. Ted Cruz secured a decisive victory over Democratic challenger Colin Allred, despite pre-election polls indicating a close contest.
Jack Herrera from Texas Monthly joins CBS News Texas to discuss the border crisis and its broader impacts on groceries, housing and the economy.
It's a hard job... but someone has to do it! Texas Monthly Taco Editor Jose Ralat has visited over 400 taco places all over the state and picked out his top 50. Find out how he narrowed down the competition.
Where will baseball, basketball, and hockey fans in North Texas be able to see their teams play? Texas Monthly explores.
Jim Magill from Texas Monthly discusses the rise of drone deliveries in North Texas.
“Landman,” a new Paramount Plus series featuring Billy Bob Thornton, John Hamm, and Demi Moore, is based on the Texas Monthly podcast “Boomtown.”
How is the race between challenger Colin Allred and incumbent Ted Cruz for the U.S. Senate seat shaping up?
What does it take to make the Big Tex Choice Awards?
Senior editor Alex Samuels examines which Texas races have the potential to be swayed by the Harris campaign's momentum.
The school voucher debate is back in Texas. Gov. Abbott’s proposal failed, but the topic was revisited in recent meetings. Texas Monthly is reviewing a similar plan in North Texas.
Texas Monthly's David Courtney discusses the impressive performances of Texans at the Olympic Summer Games in Paris, noting they have won nearly 40 medals, roughly one-third of Team USA’s total.
Without water, there’s no fracking. Without fracking, there’s no twenty-first-century Texas oil boom. Water’s role is evident in the full name of the process—hydraulic fracturing.
Tequila and Texas go way back, all the way back to 1873. Kimya Kavehkar with Texas Monthly goes over the history of tequila that's so intertwined with the state on National Tequila Day.
Drawing on biblical concepts, Texas politicians reacted to the shooting by saying the former president is chosen to rule.
According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in the years from 2013 to 2019, Texas averaged 3,614 fatal crashes on its highways. In the years since the pandemic began, that number has jumped considerably: rising to 4,397 for the span from 2021 to 2023. The increase is especially pronounced in urban areas.
A look back at the interesting life of eccentric singer-songwriter, novelist, humorist, and one-time Texas gubernatorial candidate Kinky Friedman, who died Thursday at age 79.
Texas Monthly reports that testing of smokable hemp at eight dispensaries around the state found that all were selling cannabis with potent levels of the psychoactive compound THC.
"The Democratic Party today is not the same party it was when I joined it thirty years ago—it has ticked considerably to the left, while I have moved to the right," Johnson said.
Caviar-topped tacos at AAC?
Washington on the Brazos is located close to the banks of the Brazos River, about halfway between Houston and Austin. This is where Texas became Texas. It is where Texas declared its independence from Mexico in 1836 and was its own country for almost 10 years.
There is a major shift when it comes to marijuana use in the U.S. Researchers say for the first time, more people are using marijuana than alcohol on a daily basis. Marijuana is illegal for recreational use in the state of Texas, but Texans are consuming legal cannabinoid products, including THC. - Texas Monthly
Early voting for the Texas runoff primary elections begins in four days. Sr. Editor for Texas Monthly, Alex Samuels, explains the importance of the runoff elections.
California may follow Texas' lead and redraw congressional districts for partisan advantage ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Hanna Chekodanova's Petrykivka paintings reflect cultural survival amid war and personal uncertainty.
The 37-year-old Leander man is being held on $1 million bond, according to authorities.
Three ex-leaders say they acted without malice in a case tied to sexual abuse allegations against founding pastor Robert Morris.
Lawsuit filed by 49 plaintiffs alleges negligence, mismanagement, and emotional harm following June blaze at Fort Worth complex.
California may follow Texas' lead and redraw congressional districts for partisan advantage ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Hanna Chekodanova's Petrykivka paintings reflect cultural survival amid war and personal uncertainty.
The 37-year-old Leander man is being held on $1 million bond, according to authorities.
Three ex-leaders say they acted without malice in a case tied to sexual abuse allegations against founding pastor Robert Morris.
Lawsuit filed by 49 plaintiffs alleges negligence, mismanagement, and emotional harm following June blaze at Fort Worth complex.
The VA in North Texas is using a new algorithm to calculate the hours of in-home care that veterans receive.
The nonprofit employs men and women who have had past run-ins with the law to work as mentors for at-risk teens and young men.
Sidhartha "Sammy" Mukherjee and his wife Sunita became known for their Bollywood-style performances, became local celebrities, hosting parties and headlining music and cultural events.
On Thursday, the Texas House and Senate announced the creation of committees on disaster preparedness and flooding.
In what experts call "Flash Flood Alley," the terrain reacts quickly to rainfall steep slopes, rocky ground, and narrow riverbeds leave little time for warning.
California may follow Texas' lead and redraw congressional districts for partisan advantage ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Paxton has launched an investigation into Beto O'Rourke's PAC, accusing it of illegally funding House Democrats who left the state to block a redistricting vote.
The administration alleges that 50% of the musician's royalties on streaming platforms go directly tothe Cartel del Noreste.
More than 50 Texas House Democrats left the state Sunday to prevent a quorum in the state House of Representatives to move forward on a bill that would set new congressional districts.
Texas' quorum standoff stretched into a third day Wednesday as Democrats continued to boycott the House to block a redistricting vote.
At Fort Worth ISD's North Side High School, the sounds of an American sport on the field meet mariachi music in the stands.
With new foods, such as the "Drowning Taquitos" and the "Beso de Angel," Tony's Taco Shop owners say they don't take their success for granted.
Latinas in Tech DFW started back up last year after the pandemic. They have lots of opportunities for Latinas to network, connect, and learn new skills.
Anchor Ken Molestina shows us how he makes his Cuban coffee for the CBS News Texas newsroom.
Del Olmo, who has played golf his entire life, recalls how rare the sport was for people like him growing up in Mexico City.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
For the first time in more than 30 years, a Fort Worth community long considered a "health care desert" now has nearby access to basic medical care.
Head Colorado Buffaloes football Coach Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders revealed his bladder cancer diagnosis for the first time on Monday morning.
Pepsi hops on another nutritional bandwagon as more consumers opt for prebiotic beverages.
Many Southeast, Southern and West Coast states are likely seeing an increase in COVID cases.
It's therapy that doesn't exactly look like therapy: outdoors, alongside a horse. Across North Texas, the demand for it is soaring.
A truck had smashed through the front of Bruno's Place, destroying much of the inside.
Kroger said it intentionally decreased prices, but some customers said the financial drop at the register went in a different direction.
Could the solution to school shootings be drone first responders? An Austin-based tech company thinks so and is testing them at a private high school in Aurora.
Located off the Guadalupe River in Historic Old Ingram Loop, the shop was once filled floor to with lighting, decor and trinkets.
They were already concerned about tariffs, but construction businesses in North Texas said they have new fears with the president's immigration crackdown.
Jen Pawol is set to become the first woman to umpire in Major League Baseball when she works games this weekend between the Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves.
Video showed the bear charging toward the mascot, splashing water, as a person on the crew could be heard saying "Oh my God" off camera.
Nathan Eovaldi pitched eight sharp innings, Rowdy Tellez blooped a two-run single on a 10-pitch at-bat in the eighth, and the Texas Rangers spoiled Aaron Judge's return with a 2-0 victory over the New York Yankees.
Parsons publicly demanded a trade last week, saying he no longer wants to be a part of the Dallas Cowboys.
Dallas Wings forward Maddy Siegrist made the most of her return to the lineup after missing 18 games with a knee injury.
The 2.73-mile course will weave through Arlington's core sports and entertainment district.
Oasis said that its members are "shocked and saddened" after a man fell to his death during a concert by the band at London's Wembley Stadium.
Loni Anderson, who played a struggling radio station's empowered receptionist on the hit TV comedy "WKRP in Cincinnati," died Sunday, just days before her 80th birthday.
Jeannie Seely, the soulful country music singer known for hits like "Don't Touch Me," has died at 85.
A funeral procession for legendary Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne in Birmingham, England, gave fans a chance to pay their respects.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
CBS News Texas viewers got out and enjoyed the snow day on Thursday and send us all of their best photos. Take a look.
