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Texas Monthly (stylized as TexasMonthly) is a monthly American magazine headquartered in Downtown Austin, Texas. Founded in 1973 by Michael R. Levy, Texas Monthly chronicles life in contemporary Texas, writing on politics, the environment, industry, and education. The magazine also covers leisure topics such as music, art, dining, and travel. It is a member of the City and Regional Magazine Association (CRMA).<ref name="crma-members">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
After being sold to Emmis Publishing, L.P. in 1998,<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> the magazine was later sold to Genesis Park LP in 2016 for $25 million,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> and is currently owned by Randa Williams Template:As of.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref> In 2021, Texas Monthly began expanding into video production through its acquisition of Phillips Productions, best known as the producers of Texas Country Reporter.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Subject matterEdit
Texas Monthly takes as its premise that Texas began as a distinctive place and remains so. It is the self-appointed arbiter of all things culturally Texan, with past articles on Texas BBQ, the Texas Rangers (including Joaquin Jackson's famous 1994 cover appearance), and Texas musicians.
Texas MonthlyTemplate:'s annual "Bum Steer Awards" poke fun at Texas politicians and policies, odd Texas-related news items and personalities from the previous year. Anna Nicole Smith (prior to her death) was a perennial "winner". Other Bum Steer "Hall of Famers" include Ross Perot, Tom DeLay, and Jessica Simpson. It releases biennial lists with explanations of the "Ten Best" and "Ten Worst" Texas state legislators.
Since the establishment of the magazine, barbecue enthusiasts have been among the Texas Monthly staff. The magazine's first article about barbecue in Texas was published in 1973. The magazine often ranks what it considers to be the best barbecue restaurants in Texas.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Calvin Trillin of The New Yorker said in 2008 that East Texas barbecue often did not interest the Austin-based staff of the Texas Monthly, who were more focused on Central Texas barbecue.<ref>Trillin, Calvin. "By Meat Alone", The New Yorker, November 24, 2008. Retrieved March 30, 2010.</ref>
In December 2021, the magazine signed a three-year first-look deal with HBO and HBO Max.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
HeadquartersEdit
It has its headquarters at 816 Congress Ave. in Downtown Austin. It occupies a Template:Convert area on the 17th floor of the building. Template:As of it has about 80 employees.<ref name=Movingback>Template:Cite news - Updated May 13, 2011.</ref>
Around 2009 the Texas Monthly headquarters moved to University Park, on the site of the former Concordia University. The headquarters was scheduled to move to its current location in Downtown Austin in the summer of 2011.<ref name=Movingback/>
Previously the headquarters was in Suite 1600 of 701 Brazos in Downtown Austin.<ref>"Media Kit." Texas Monthly. Retrieved on September 5, 2009. "Texas Monthly Attn: Nicki Longoria 701 Brazos, Suite 1600 Austin, TX 78701"</ref>
AwardsEdit
The magazine has received ten National Magazine Awards:<ref>Nominations for National Magazine Awards Template:Webarchive. TexasMonthly.com.</ref>
- General Excellence—2009, 2003, 1992, 1990
- Public Interest—1996, for "Not What the Doctor Ordered" by Mimi Swartz
- Photography—1990
- Reporting—1985, for "The Man in the Black Hat" (part 1 and 2) by Paul Burka
- Public Service—1980, for "Why Teachers Can't Teach" by Gene Lyons
- Reporting—1979, for a three-part series by Richard West
- Outstanding Editorial Achievement in Special Journalism—1974
ArchivesEdit
The complete archives of Texas Monthly (1972–present) are located at the Wittliff collections of Southwestern Writers, Texas State University.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}Template:Dead link</ref>
Texas Monthly PressEdit
{{ safesubst:#invoke:Unsubst||date=__DATE__ |$B= {{ safesubst:#invoke:Unsubst||date=__DATE__ |$B= Template:Ambox }} }} In the 1980s, Texas Monthly Press published such books as Goodbye to a River and Hank the Cowdog and authors such as Bud Shrake, Stephen Harrigan and Gary Cartwright. Gulf Publishing Company purchased Texas Monthly Press in 1989.
ReferencesEdit
- Template:Handbook of Texas. Retrieved Apr. 13, 2005.
- Texas Monthly Awards. Retrieved Apr. 13, 2005.
External linksEdit
- Template:Official website
- Texas Monthly Mobile
- Texas Monthly Archives at The Wittliff Collections of Southwestern Writers, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX.