More farmers are showing interest in sorghum, a drought-tolerant grain. The crop is poised to expand in the U.S. — especially if Americans start consuming it.

Collective spending on advertising by Democratic state Rep. James Talarico, Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton, and super PACs supporting each of them has already topped $153 million. AdImpact…

Twenty-eight people died at the Christian girls' camp during July 2025's deadly flooding in the Hill Country.

Kids threatened suicide, urinated on themselves and were pepper sprayed in the early days of a statewide lockdown of Texas' five youth prisons. The first-of-its-kind move has youth advocates, experts…

The people of Sand Branch have lived without a functioning water infrastructure for decades. Christina Parks is trying to preserve what’s left of her community.

Women make up the fastest-growing group of U.S. veterans. But fewer than half of female veterans are enrolled in VA health care, and some women are hesitant to even self-identify as former service…

Getting on the list can happen for a number of reasons, but it’s not hard to update your registration.

French, the Republican nominee for a statewide position regulating Texas’ oil and gas industry, posted a photo of University of Texas students, while decrying “foreigners” displacing Americans.

Gander, Newfoundland is a town of only about 10,000 people but they responded in a big way, coming to the aid of the more than 6,500 stranded airline passengers on September 11, 2001. Austinite Kevin…

Kevin Maynard’s twin brother, Keithroy Maynard, was one of several people with Houston connections killed in the worst terrorist attack in U.S. history.

Members of the LUX-ZEPLIN project, including Texas scientists, say more data is needed. But the potential dark mater particle is a major breakthrough.

The Army is cross-training medics and working to improve its practices for canine casualty care more broadly to meet the new challenges of warfare.

Jason Stone’s deeply researched debut novel tells the story of a family caught up in the turmoil of post-Civil War Texas.

Increasingly, political candidates are using AI to depict their opponents in advertisements.

The Nepali community in North Texas is grieving after flash floods and mudslides devastated central Nepal and killed at least a thousand people. Various groups are gathering to pray, remember and…

Dallas hosted the 1984 Republican National Convention and a GOP midterm convention is about to start. The city — and the politics — have changed a lot.

As the Republican National Committee gathers in Dallas, Republican donors and political experts explain why Texas raises so much money.

On the campaign trail, the governor said dismantling city-owned utilities will save customers money by introducing competition.

Summer heat is becoming more deadly for the elderly in South Texas with record-breaking temperatures and rising costs for electricity.

The Republican Party's first-ever midterm convention begins in Dallas as Trump and GOP leaders rally voters, while Democrats prepare their own counterprogramming ahead of November.

The reasons for less alcohol consumption are complicated, but the data shows it’s definitely a trend.

Esaul and Grecia Ramos, of 2M Smokehouse, won first place in the network's inaugural "Pitmasters" competition.

Next week's Republican convention in Dallas takes place in the same city that helped give rise to the Bush political dynasty. But George W. Bush himself — and many policies he pushed 30 years ago —…

Texas Monthly reporter Jack Herrera traveled all 1,900 miles of the river to learn more.

The tiny pteropods can look and feel like fiberglass for beachgoers who find them poking into their skin.

Chronic kidney disease was long thought to be an old person’s malady. Now it’s a multinational health crisis among young Latino migrants who once worked on Central American farms and sugar…

County commissioners vote Tuesday on a list of polling sites for the November midterms.

The Pentagon received $1.2 billion from Congress last year for repairs to barracks around the world, which have been plagued for years by problems such as mold, insects, and safety hazards.

A debate over books in Texas' public school libraries picked up new attention last week, when Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick threatened legislative action unless Texas school districts pull books from the…

The Roman telescope is a multi-billion dollar venture that can capture photos 100 times larger than those of the Hubble telescope.

This is the first installment of “Powerless,” a series from Public Health Watch examining how rising temperatures and skyrocketing electricity costs are placing Texans in danger.

The unique project used mapping tools to help put together a live-action film made specifically for viewing on the façade of the Gonzales Memorial Museum.

The company behind Facebook and Instagram faced accusations that its platforms were deliberately designed to be addictive to children.

Privacy concerns have some reluctant to be recorded by the wearable technology.

Experts say the test plays an important role in offering people a second chance and economic mobility.

The Trump administration has tried to lower beef prices for months, but demand, drought and a parasite have foiled its efforts. Some ranchers are frustrated with the administration’s latest moves.

Christian Castro is accused of shooting a man during an immigration operation in Minneapolis and lying about what happened. Minnesota says he’s a fugitive. Abbott questions that.

Christian Castro was released a day after a federal judge rejected Minnesota’s bid to keep him jailed while Gov. Greg Abbott decides whether to sign extradition papers.

As Republicans prepare for the party’s first national midterm convention in Dallas, we asked Texas Republicans what — and who — defines the Lone Star State’s GOP in 2026.

Reitz has worked with Ken Paxton at the Texas Attorney General’s Office, with Sen. Ted Cruz as his chief of staff, and with Pam Bondi as the assistant attorney general for the United States. He’s now…

Texas Monthly rounded up some of the most interesting avatars in the Lone Star State.

A look at how parents in one program in San Antonio use everyday conversations and experiences outside the home to build the language skills that form the foundation for literacy.

Using the wet bulb globe temperature, the guidelines have prompted schools to get creative or mull indoor practice facilities.

From jalapeños to lettuce, recent guidances have some shoppers questioning what is or isn't safe.