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Pat Says:

The Obama folks know the demographic trends in Texas and think the state could be a soft underbelly target in four years. If they can boost down-ballot Dems, they’ll have a decent shot at redistricting in two years.

Olivia

Austin Coq au vin and Watermelon Salad.
Return of the King

Dallas Tut’s treasures; aural art; the poetry of Laurie Anderson.

Natural Born Presidents

A roundtable video discussion featuring historian Douglas Brinkley and former Bush strategist Matthew Dowd of Oliver Stone's new film.

Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch

George W. Bush loves his retreat near Crawford, where life is just perfect—or was, until the media invaded and the town became divided over its most famous resident. (November 2002)

Bully for You

We’re a country full of Rudys, even if the rest of the world sees us as Cowboys. But what about Hall of Fame athletes and historic teams? In praise of the overdog.

TEXAS MONTHLY Fiction

Twin Wells

Chapter Ten: Field of Light, by Diana Lopez

From the Archives

Mark McKinnon on John McCain's Comeback

(March 2008)

Sneak Preview

The W. Trailer

Coming soon to theaters near you. Watch for the Texas Monthly shot!

Behind the Lines

Inflexible Fliers

Paul Burka on the party of change.

Dude! | Yes, yes, new baby and new movie—but what Matthew McConaughey really wants to talk about is the proper thickness of koozies, and his coming career as the arbiter of redneck-Buddha chic. »
Everybody Must Get Stoned | Politically motivated hit job or serious work of art? That’s the looming question about Oliver Stone’s W., his new movie about the life and presidency of George W. Bush. A discussion between two Hollywood pros, an eminent historian, an ex-Bushie, and a film critic. »
The Reluctant Prosecutor | After Randy Reynolds sat on his hands as the Texas Youth Commission scandal exploded, everyone wanted the district attorney of Ward, Reeves, and Loving counties bounced from his job. Except his constituents. »
Flying Away | I’ve always had a connection to bees: I bought my first hive in 1971, and I raised them for honey all through high school. That’s why the disappearance of colonies across the U.S. has hit me so hard. »
How Well Do You Know Your State Board of Education? Find out by taking our quiz. »
Behind the Lines—Inflexible Flyers | Both parties have wrapped themselves in the mantle of change this year. Only one appears capable of making it happen. »
Texas Monthly Talks | Bob Schieffer on Sundays without Tim Russert. »

Letter From West Texas—Access Denied | Why the closing of a footbridge to Mexico is bad for Candelaria. »
The Drill Team | Is the answer to our energy crisis really offshore? »
Hard Knocks | Introducing the Dean of Doors, in all his doorificence. »
In the Chute | Tut’s treasures; aural art; the poetry of Laurie Anderson. »
The Horse’s Mouth | Hilmar G. Moore on being mayor. »
The Cheap Seats | Rooting for Goliath. »
The Working Life | Andy Mullins, midway barker. »
Green Guinea Pig | A plug for new appliances. »
The Texanist | Can I buy my dateless daughter a homecoming mum? »
Hollywood, Texas | The Jessica Simpson oeuvre. »
Previews+Reviews: Music | Roy Hargrove, Okkervil River. »
Previews+Reviews: Books | David Liss, Diane Wilson. »
Street Smarts | Downtown Plano. »
Texquisite Corpse | Chapter Ten of “Twin Wells.” »