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“Schneider fits into a hyperspecific trope that has emerged in recent years: that of the conservative-leaning comedian who romanticizes Texas, finds out it’s not quite the place he (it’s always a he) imagined, and then rants about how Texas has failed him.”
Sharia Law Is Not Coming to Texas, No Matter What Deuce Bigalow, Male Gigolo, Says
No, Rob Schneider doesn’t live here. But he has a lot to say about our state’s supposed fall to Islamic forces.
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NEW: Nate Schatzline is a voting fraud conspiracy theorist who believes he is at war with demonic forces and has close ties to a movement of "prophets" that helped spark Jan 6. So why did Gov. Greg Abbott just give him a $275,000 job as a senior advisor on "election integrity" issues? (Gift link).
He Sees Politics as a Spiritual Battle Against Demonic Forces. Now He’s Advising the Governor.
Meet Nate Schatzline, the Christian nationalist and former state representative who is helping Greg Abbott manage “election integrity.”
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Ken Paxton has spent months calling James Talarico a soyboy vegan and religious extremist. It isn't working: He's getting killed in fundraising, his scandals are mounting, and most polls show the race is either a toss-up or favors Talarico. So now, he's pivoting. The latest:
Ken Paxton Is Acting Like He Thinks He Could Lose
After calling his opponent a vegan freak for months, Paxton is finally pivoting to issues voters care about.
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during boyhood's oscar campaign, anonymously-referenced directors started talking about how if THEY had twelve years, they'd make something super duper good compared to what linklater did. now, it's been twelve years so: where are these extra-special boyhoods? www.texasmonthly.com/culture/boyh...
There Will Never Be Another 'Boyhood'
Twelve years after its release, Richard Linklater's opus is back in theaters.
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If you thought tacos al pastor are the extent of Levantine influence on Mexican food, I suggest sitting down for this. www.texasmonthly.com/food/lebanes...
Lebanese Tacos Are a Trend 500 Years in the Making
A few Texas taquerias are taking the historic fusion cuisine to new heights with za’atar-dusted tortillas and Aleppo-pepper-infused hot sauce.
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It’s not just our drinks, roads, and infrastructure. Even medical research depends on ice. 🧊 Read our August cover story on Reddy Ice, the largest producer of packaged ice in North America, and how the company became the empire it is today: www.texasmonthly.com/culture/bill...
Barbecue editor Daniel Vaughn was surprised—and elated—when he learned about Texas Pecan Smoked BBQ, a shack in Pecan Gap, population 178. More on the joint here: https://www.texasmonthly.com/bbq/texas-pecan-smoked-bbq/
An Endangered Species of BBQ Joint Thrives in Rural Texas
I was surprised—and elated—when I learned about Texas Pecan Smoked BBQ.
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At 88, Ben Barnes is still haunted by one unanswered question. https://www.texasmonthly.com/news-politics/ben-barnes-looks-back/
The Onetime Political Boy Wonder of Texas Is Still Haunted by One Unanswered Question
At 88, Ben Barnes has a lot of stories to tell.
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From the Panhandle to the Gulf Coast, Texas has a recognizable shape. In today's word wrangler, hunt for ten products that share the state’s contours. https://www.texasmonthly.com/games/word-wrangler-august-4-2026/
Word Wrangler: August 4, 2026
From the Panhandle to the Gulf Coast, Texas has a recognizable shape. Here are ten products that share the state’s contours.
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Meanwhile, in Texas. . . Fake Frisco psychics fool gullible folks, a daredevil driver does doughnuts in downtown Tyler, and other recent events in our unpredictable state. https://www.texasmonthly.com/culture/meanwhile-in-texas-captain-llama-jumps-ship/
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It may be tough to imagine, but German settlers were once regarded warily by their Lone Star neighbors. Today, though, everyone loves Fredericksburg. https://www.texasmonthly.com/culture/lessons-from-texas-german-immigration/
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Writer Josh Alvarez wasn’t sure about the Lone Star State until he found community and his future wife in an Austin honky-tonk. Read the love story: https://www.texasmonthly.com/culture/austin-honky-tonks-two-stepping-dancing/
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A few Texas taquerias are taking the historic fusion cuisine to new heights with za’atar-dusted tortillas and Aleppo-pepper-infused hot sauce. https://www.texasmonthly.com/food/lebanese-tacos-trend/
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In today's word wrangler, search for some Jarritos flavors the Mexican soda giant offers. 🫧 https://www.texasmonthly.com/games/word-wrangler-august-3-2026/
Word Wrangler: August 3, 2026
Tacos and Jarritos are an obvious pairing. Here are some flavors the Mexican soda giant—whose parent and distributor is headquartered in El Paso—offers.
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Serpents have never scared Brett Parker, making him a particularly adept snake-removal expert. 🐍 https://www.texasmonthly.com/culture/meet-texas-snake-wrangler/
No Job Is Too Venomous for This Texas Snake Wrangler
Unlike with his Hill Country clients, serpents have never scared Brett Parker.
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Under commissioner Mike Morath, the Texas Education Agency has intervened in more than a dozen school districts. And it’s just getting started. https://www.texasmonthly.com/news-politics/public-school-district-takeover/
Once a Last Resort for Troubled Schools, State Takeovers Are Becoming Texas’s Go-To Solution
Under commissioner Mike Morath, the Texas Education Agency has intervened in more than a dozen school districts. And he’s just getting started.
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Riot BBQ, in Denver, has vastly improved since pitmaster Patrick Klaiber became a co-owner of what was once Michelin-recognized AJ’s Pit Bar-B-Q. https://www.texasmonthly.com/bbq/riot-bbq-denver/
A BBQ-Joint Owner Stole From His Employees. Then They Took Over.
Riot BBQ, in Denver, has vastly improved since pitmaster Patrick Klaiber became a co-owner of what was once Michelin-recognized AJ’s Pit Bar-B-Q.
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It's a Texas invasive species showdown—but does anyone really win?
What Happens If Screwworm Hits Feral Hogs? We (Really) Don’t Want to Find Out.
The flesh-eating pest that recently returned to our state could overrun the wild pig population, but that probably isn’t the answer to our invasive-species prayers.
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Ice is essential to Texans in so many ways. So why does thinking about it give some of us a case of brain freeze? https://www.texasmonthly.com/culture/billion-dollar-packaged-ice-industry-reddy/
Inside the Billion-Dollar Industry That’s Keeping Your Beer Cold—and Saving Lives
Ice is essential in so many ways. So why does thinking about it give some of us a case of brain freeze?
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The Texas Book Club’s next read is. . . 👀 https://www.texasmonthly.com/the-stand-up-desk/texas-book-club-august-pamela-colloff-catch-devil/
In August, the Texas Book Club Brushes With a Prolific Con Man
One man’s audacious scamming landed him in jail—but that didn’t come close to stopping him.
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Twelve years after its release, Richard Linklater's opus stands out as an inimitable exploration of a universal human experience. https://www.texasmonthly.com/culture/boyhood-twelfth-anniversary/
There Will Never Be Another 'Boyhood'
Twelve years after its release, Richard Linklater's opus is back in theaters.
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After calling his opponent a vegan freak for months, Ken Paxton is finally pivoting to issues voters care about. https://www.texasmonthly.com/news-politics/ken-paxton-campaign-pivot/
Ken Paxton Is Acting Like He Thinks He Could Lose
After calling his opponent a vegan freak for months, Paxton is finally pivoting to issues voters care about.
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Helen Corbitt's chocolate cake was beloved at Austin's Driskill Hotel for generations. How does the new version stack up? 🤔 https://www.texasmonthly.com/food/driskill-chocolate-cake-change/
The Most Famous Cake in Texas Has Changed
How does the new version stack up?
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Texas is still coming for your chemical weed—and this time a felony’s on the table. https://www.texasmonthly.com/news-politics/texas-thc-ban-delta-8-police/
Here's How Texas Cities Plan to Enforce the State’s Newest THC Ban
Texas continues to target the legality of hemp-derived THC, with a new ban outlawing delta-8 products across the state starting today.
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Nate Schatzline is a Christian nationalist who believes the 2020 election was stolen, and that he is at spiritual war with demonic "powers of darkness." Now, he's advising Governor Greg Abbott on "election integrity" issues.
He Sees Politics as a Spiritual Battle Against Demonic Forces. Now He’s Advising the Governor.
Meet Nate Schatzline, the Christian nationalist and former state representative who is helping Greg Abbott manage “election integrity.”
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Hideaway brings relaxation and high design with a local touch to the antiques-crazy town. https://www.texasmonthly.com/travel/hideaway-round-top/
Our Review of Round Top’s New Luxury Retreat
Hideaway brings relaxation and high design with a local touch to the antiques-crazy town.
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We know. It's getting hot. Good thing we have a list of Texas-shaped pools that you can jump into: https://www.texasmonthly.com/travel/best-texas-shaped-pools/
A Highly Opinionated Deep Dive Into Five Texas-Shaped Pools
We traveled 1,400 miles across the state to sample our watery best.
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In today's word wrangler, search for ten competitors and judges on the new Food Network show ‘Pitmasters,’ several of whom represent the Texas barbecue scene. 🍖 https://www.texasmonthly.com/games/word-wrangler-july-30-2026/
Word Wrangler: July 30, 2026
Ten competitors and judges on the new Food Network show ‘Pitmasters,’ several of whom represent the Texas barbecue scene.
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