Will Dallas and Houston deliver on World Cup expectations? | Texas Monthly
Millions spent. Big expectations. But with questions about field conditions, tourism, and transportation, all eyes are on Dallas and Houston as the World Cup begins.
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Millions spent. Big expectations. But with questions about field conditions, tourism, and transportation, all eyes are on Dallas and Houston as the World Cup begins.
Texas Monthly highlights standout new taquerias as rising food and fuel costs pressure owners. Many adapt through creative menus – like ribeye tacos and Asian‑influenced dishes – while some quietly consider whether they can stay open.
Texas Monthly taco editor José Ralat shared some of the state’s best new and improved taquerias, including North Texas favorites serving ribeye tacos and unique Chinese-Mexican flavors ahead of next month’s Taco Fest in Grand Prairie.
The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), a cooperative network of roughly 47,000 churches, holds an annual meeting where thousands of “messengers” gather to vote on resolutions, conduct denominational business, and reinforce shared theological commitments. These meetings — most recently held in Dallas — serve as a major forum for shaping the denomination’s stance on cultural and political issues.
Grammy‑winning country artist Kacey Musgraves is preparing to release her new album Middle of Nowhere, and Texas Monthly caught up with her in her hometown of Golden, about 85 miles from Dallas. Musgraves’ early career included childhood performances with local groups and even a residency at Billy Bob’s in Fort Worth. The conversation highlights how her North Texas performances and upbringing helped shape the artist she is today.
Is it a secret society or just misunderstood? A closer look at a little-known Texas group with powerful names and surprising influence.
Texas Monthly’s Ben Rowen says political campaigns are increasingly using social media influencers to push their messages directly to targeted audiences. Republicans leaned on influencers effectively in 2020 and 2022, and Democrats have expanded similar efforts heading into 2024. The discussion highlights how influencers now play a significant role in shaping political messaging outside traditional media channels.
A twist in the Texas treasure hunt: the medallion has been found, but organizers say the winners won’t get the prize, and the hunt is starting over.
As the one‑year mark of the deadly Hill Country flooding approaches, CBS News Texas spoke with Texas Monthly reporter Peter Holley about deep divisions within the Camp Mystic community. Holley described how recent court hearings have drawn supporters and opponents of the camp, with each side signaling their stance through colors worn in the courtroom. The legal battles, financial strain, and emotional fallout from the tragedy have fractured relationships among former campers, families, and staff, creating what Holley calls a “shattered sisterhood” still struggling to heal.
South by Southwest opens this week in Austin, and while it’s still a major draw for music, film, and tech, Texas Monthly notes the festival’s true peak came between 2011 and 2019 — years when global stars and tech leaders packed the lineup, and SXSW dominated spring‑break culture. Since then, the event has faced shifts and challenges that have made it harder to recapture that momentum.
After the primaries, Texas Democrats and Republicans are ramping up strategies to win young voters in the fall elections.
John Walker Wingate’s barrier‑breaking role in Texas baseball — first detailed in Texas Monthly — was distilled again on Thursday during a CBS News Texas segment, which highlighted how he integrated the sport in 1951 with the Lamesa Lobos and how SABR researcher Jeff Miller pieced his forgotten career back together from scattered archival records.
Rising anti-Muslim rhetoric in Texas is drawing scrutiny as Gov. Abbott labels CAIR a “foreign terrorist organization,” sparking debate.
Rising anti-Muslim rhetoric in Texas is drawing scrutiny as Gov. Abbott labels CAIR a “foreign terrorist organization,” sparking debate.
Texas A&M cancels gender studies courses and implements new class policies, sparking debate on campus freedom.
A massive AI data center is rising in Abilene—bringing jobs, investment, and big questions about power, growth, and the future of a conservative Texas town.
From cult-favorite Texas burgers to a national expansion, Whataburger is leveling up with its app, merch, and high-tech kitchen design.
After devastating floods stripped thousands of trees along the Guadalupe River, a major replanting effort is taking root.
Prestonwood Baptist Church’s long-running annual show, The Gift of Christmas, features pyrotechnics, lasers, elves on trapezes, peacocks, and a flying Santa. Oh, and a nativity.
Lionfish, an invasive species in the Gulf of Mexico, are drawing concern in Texas for their destructive impact on marine ecosystems and the economy. Described as the “feral hogs of the sea,” lionfish consume massive amounts of native species, including commercial fish such as red snapper, tuna and shrimp. Scientists say reefs where lionfish thrive have seen up to an 85% reduction in biomass, underscoring the scale of the threat.
Gina Hinojosa announced her candidacy for governor from her hometown of Brownsville. Hinojosa is in her ninth year as a member of the Legislature, and is running on being a people-first alternative to longtime current Governor Greg Abbott.
Membership is a tightly guarded secret, though it wasn’t always that way.
Texas Monthly spotlighted Binh Tran — better known as Pineapple Man — during a segment on CBS News Texas, highlighting his long-overdue recognition after 25 years as a beloved State Fair of Texas vendor. Known for his inventive tropical treats, Tran’s booth has become a fan favorite, especially for the Coconut Quadruple — a coconut-pineapple slushie topped with coconut soft serve and toasted flakes — which was named a finalist in this year’s Big Tex Choice Awards.
Texas Monthly highlights a Dallas school’s success with diversity, raising questions about why other districts aren’t following its lead.
Two Texas start-ups are racing to get back to the moon. Why the return trip is so important and how the mission to Mars is complicating efforts.
Federal prosecutors say the former accounting manager diverted company funds through 147 fraudulent payments over 18 months.
The furlough days will be July 10, Sept. 4 and Sept. 28, the city said.
James, 41, played eight seasons with the Lakers and led the franchise to its 17th NBA championship in the 2019-2020 season.
Commercial air service from Collin County will take off in November with a flight to Fort Myers, Florida.
The typical non-homeowner household earns about $7,000 less than what's needed to buy an entry-level home, according to LendingTree.
Federal prosecutors say the former accounting manager diverted company funds through 147 fraudulent payments over 18 months.
The furlough days will be July 10, Sept. 4 and Sept. 28, the city said.
James, 41, played eight seasons with the Lakers and led the franchise to its 17th NBA championship in the 2019-2020 season.
Commercial air service from Collin County will take off in November with a flight to Fort Myers, Florida.
The typical non-homeowner household earns about $7,000 less than what's needed to buy an entry-level home, according to LendingTree.
Payments for country club dues, luxury jet services, and even a reality show competition are not how you'd expect a community non-profit to use its donations.
An alleged leader of the operation was arrested in Europe and returned to the United States last week.
One year after catastrophic flooding in the Hill Country, Texas has installed new flood warning sirens in some areas, but an I-Team investigation found large parts of the state still lack outdoor warning systems.
Federal officials are warning that one of the world's largest sporting events could bring more than soccer fans.
Donald Mercer was sentenced to 300 days behind bars for soliciting sex from a woman he arrested.
The Supreme Court agreed to take up challenges to so-called assault-weapons bans in Cook County, Illinois, and Connecticut.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
The Supreme Court upheld state laws from West Virginia and Idaho that restricted participation by transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports.
Representatives Matt Shaheen of Prosper and Jeff Leach of Allen are from Collin County, Attorney General Ken Paxton's home turf. They both had butted heads with Paxton ever since they were among the 60 Texas House Republicans who voted to impeach him three years ago. Both Leach and Shaheen say the party now needs to unite behind Paxton.
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count mail ballots that are cast by Election Day but arrive later, rejecting a GOP challenge to a Mississippi law.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
Commercial air service from Collin County will take off in November with a flight to Fort Myers, Florida.
The bank is closing a call center at its Plano campus and laying off 244 workers as part of a consolidation effort.
Mayor Eric Johnson said in an announcement the bank is considering Dallas for a new hub that could bring thousands of jobs to the metroplex.
The city of Plano is on a roll, and Mayor John Muns said the key to the city's successes comes down to customer service.
Despite the costs and rules, fans are excited for the World Cup madness that's finally taking off.
The Ivory Coast and Norway will face off in the round of 32 at Dallas Stadium on Tuesday afternoon.
Dusty May's only dream growing up was coaching high school basketball in his home state of Indiana.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
With so much else to rebuild, a baseball season in 2026 seemed like more than a dream.
Pinch-runner Jarred Kelenic scored the tiebreaking run by racing home from second base on a wild pitch in the ninth inning, and the Texas Rangers beat the slumping Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 to complete a four-game sweep.
RoseMarie Terenzio, who was JFK Jr.'s former chief of staff and planned his secret wedding to Carolyn Bessette, said she doesn't think Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are getting married at Madison Square Garden.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
Lionel Messi tied the Men's World Cup goals record with his first World Cup hat trick as Argentina topped Algeria.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
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.
