Jack Zizzo’s barbecue journey has tested him. His Austin joint, Space Kat Barbecue, has closed three times due to forces outside his control. One of those times was in 2023, when his…
Texas Monthly – The Daily Crossword: May 27, 2026
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Texas Monthly – Word Wrangler: May 27, 2026
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Tech Crunch – Airbnb-backed WeRoad raises $58M to take its group travel platform to the US
WeRoad, the Milan-based group travel startup, has raised a $58 million Series C round led by Airbnb as it prepares for its first major expansion outside Europe. The funding brings the company’s…
Border Report – ICE detainees are dying by suicide at an ‘alarming’ rate, an AP investigation finds
An Associated Press investigation found that at least 10 detainees, all men, have died by suicide since President Donald Trump took office in January 2025, a pace that far exceeds the growth…
Texas Monthly – Bo French declares victory over Railroad Commissioner Jim Wright in GOP primary runoff
Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dustin Burrows all supported French’s opponent. Read: Read More
Border Report – Ken Paxton wins Republican primary for U.S. Senate in landslide victory
John Cornyn has been a U.S. Senator for the state of Texas since 2002. But he is in a battle to win his party’s nomination and contend for a fourth term. Cornyn…
Texas Monthly – Incumbent Rep. Hubert Vo defeated in Democratic runoff
Alief school board President Darlene Breaux defeated Vo, who spent more than two decades in the Texas House. Dallas state Rep. Venton Jones held off Amanda Richardson. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – Colin Allred tops Julie Johnson in redistricting-driven runoff battle of Dallas Democrats
Johnson succeeded Allred in Congress, but Republican redistricting pushed them into an unusual primary confrontation for the 33rd Congressional District. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – Democrat Johnny Garcia to face Republican Carlos De La Cruz for redrawn Texas district
The boundaries of the 35th Congressional District in South Central Texas were redrawn in 2025 to favor GOP candidates as requested by President Trump. Read: Read More