As a key member of the editorial team that puts together the Texas Monthly’s quadrennial Top 50 BBQ list, Daniel Vaughn has spent the last decade traveling to thousands of restaurants across…
Texas Monthly – The United States of Texas Barbecue: Honorable Mentions
Narrowing down my list of best Texas-style barbecue joints in the United States outside of Texas has been no easy task. Even though there are a hefty 53 impressive options (it was…
Texas Monthly – The United States of Texas Barbecue
Barbecue is our country’s greatest contribution to the food world. What began as whole animals being basted with flavorful sauce while slowly roasting over coals outdoors eventually became known as Southern barbecue….
Texas Monthly – Watch These Texans Run, Shoot, and Throw for Glory at the Paralympic Games
Texans delivered at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. From Simone Biles conquering gymnastic skills named after her, to competitors from the Lone Star State claiming more medals than many countries, sports fans…
El Paso Matters – El Paso events: Book Club meetup, UTEP Night at the Chihuahuas
Here’s a roundup of some culture and civic events in the borderland in the coming week. El Paso Matters Book Club Meetup Author and playwright Daniel Chacón will discuss his latest book,…
El Chuqueño Blog – “The City of El Paso’s Inflection Point and Public Safety Dilemma”
If you listen to all the politicians running for office, Public Safety is one of the top concerns for all El Pasoans. Curious, innit? I don’t know anyone who is afraid to…
Texas Monthly – National Republicans support Mayra Flores with group’s first Texas-focused ad buy
U.S. House Republicans’ campaign arm announced its first ad buy targeting a Texas race this cycle. Read: Read More
KTSM News – Wednesday 9-hour forecast: Showers and thunderstorms continue to make their way across El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Happy hump day! Another day with chances of showers and thunderstorms later this afternoon. Expect a high of 91-degrees by 5 p.m. Starting the morning with temperatures…
Texas Monthly – Startup wants to use fracking tech to create renewable energy in South Texas
A Houston company plans to create storage caverns for pressurized water, which when released drives a turbine to send power to the grid. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – Ken Paxton’s vote harvesting investigation in South Texas renews questions over politiqueras
Since the 2020 election, Texas Republicans have dramatically rewritten the state’s voting laws, which have made some long-standing practices illegal. Read: Read More



