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[[File:Texasmonthlynewsbushapt.jpg|thumb|''Texas Monthly'' News shop at [[George Bush Intercontinental Airport]] in [[Houston]]]] |
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'''''Texas Monthly''''' (stylized as '''''TexasMonthly''''') is a monthly |
'''''Texas Monthly''''' (stylized as '''''TexasMonthly''''') is a monthly American [[magazine]] headquartered in [[Downtown Austin]], [[Texas]].<!--Cited below--> Founded in 1973 by [[Michael R. Levy]], ''Texas Monthly'' chronicles life in contemporary [[Texas]], writing on [[politics]], the [[Natural environment|environment]], [[Industrial sector|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">{{cite web|url=http://www.citymag.org/City-and-Regional-Magazine-Association/Media-Partners/CRMA-Magazines/|title=CRMA Magazines|work=City and Regional Magazine Association|access-date=October 14, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100531220024/http://www.citymag.org/City-and-Regional-Magazine-Association/Media-Partners/CRMA-Magazines/|archive-date=May 31, 2010}}</ref> |
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After being sold to [[Emmis Communications|Emmis Publishing, L.P.]] in 1998,<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1998/01/28/business/emmis-to-buy-texas-monthly-publisher.html|title=Emmis to Buy Texas Monthly Publisher|newspaper=The New York Times|agency=[[Associated Press]]|date=5 April 1998|access-date=5 April 2018}}</ref> the magazine was later sold to Genesis Park LP in 2016 for $25 million,<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-10-14 |title=Texas Monthly magazine sold for $25 million |url=https://www.statesman.com/story/business/2016/10/14/texas-monthly-magazine-sold-for-25-million/9959008007/ |access-date=2024-06-26 |website=Austin American-Statesman |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-10-13 |title=Texas Monthly sale puts a Hobby in charge |url=https://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/article/Texas-Monthly-sale-puts-a-Hobby-in-charge-9970314.php |access-date=2024-06-26 |website=Houston Chronicle |language=en}}</ref> and is currently owned by [[Randa Williams]] {{asof|2019|lc=y}}.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-06-25 |title=Texas Monthly sells to billionaire oil and gas heiress |url=https://www.dallasnews.com/business/2019/06/25/texas-monthly-sells-to-billionaire-oil-and-gas-heiress/ |access-date=2022-06-18 |website=Dallas News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Dawson |first1=Peter |title=10 things to know about Randa Duncan Williams, the Houston billionaire who just bought Texas Monthly |url=https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/Randa-Duncan-Williams-Texas-Monthly-Houston-14045836.php |access-date=23 April 2020 |publisher=Houston Chronicle |date=June 25, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Texas Monthly gets new ownership, again |url=https://www.statesman.com/news/20190625/texas-monthly-gets-new-ownership-again |access-date=23 April 2020 |publisher=Austin American Statesman |date=June 25, 2019}}</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>{{Cite web|url=https://digiday.com/media/why-texas-monthly-thinks-a-pivot-to-video-will-help-attract-subscribers/|title=Why Texas Monthly thinks a pivot to video will help attract subscribers|date=11 February 2022}}</ref> |
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''Texas Monthly'' has a paid circulation of 300,000 and it has a monthly readership of 2.5 million people—one out of seven Texan adults. Its audience comprises a roughly equal number of men and women, most of whom are between the ages of 30 and 55.{{citation needed|date=October 2013}} |
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==Subject matter== |
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''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 Ranger Division|Texas Rangers]] (including [[Joaquin Jackson]]'s famous 1994 cover appearance), and Texas musicians. |
''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 Ranger Division|Texas Rangers]] (including [[Joaquin Jackson]]'s famous 1994 cover appearance), and Texas musicians. |
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''Texas Monthly''{{'}}s annual "Bum Steer Awards" poke fun at |
''Texas Monthly''{{'}}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. |
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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>{{Cite web |author=Forrest Brown |title=The big city takeover of Texas barbecue |url=https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/texas-barbecue-scene-big-city/index.html |access-date=2022-06-18 |website=CNN |language=en}}</ref> Calvin Trillin of ''[[The New Yorker]]'' said in 2008 that [[Barbecue in Texas#East Texas|East Texas barbecue]] often did not interest the Austin-based staff of the ''Texas Monthly'', who were more focused on [[Barbecue in Texas#Central Texas|Central Texas barbecue]].<ref>Trillin, Calvin. [http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2008/11/24/081124fa_fact_trillin "By Meat Alone"], ''[[The New Yorker]]'', November 24, 2008. Retrieved March 30, 2010.</ref> |
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>{{Cite web |author=Forrest Brown |title=The big city takeover of Texas barbecue |url=https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/texas-barbecue-scene-big-city/index.html |access-date=2022-06-18 |website=CNN |language=en}}</ref> Calvin Trillin of ''[[The New Yorker]]'' said in 2008 that [[Barbecue in Texas#East Texas|East Texas barbecue]] often did not interest the Austin-based staff of the ''Texas Monthly'', who were more focused on [[Barbecue in Texas#Central Texas|Central Texas barbecue]].<ref>Trillin, Calvin. [http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2008/11/24/081124fa_fact_trillin "By Meat Alone"], ''[[The New Yorker]]'', November 24, 2008. Retrieved March 30, 2010.</ref> |
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In December 2021, the magazine signed a three-year first-look deal with [[HBO]] and [[HBO Max]].<ref>{{cite news|title=HBO Strikes First-Look Deal With Texas Monthly|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/hbo-texas-monthly-first-look-deal-1235064542/|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|first=Rick|last=Porter|date=December 17, 2021}}</ref> |
In December 2021, the magazine signed a three-year [[first-look deal]] with [[HBO]] and [[HBO Max]].<ref>{{cite news|title=HBO Strikes First-Look Deal With Texas Monthly|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/hbo-texas-monthly-first-look-deal-1235064542/|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|first=Rick|last=Porter|date=December 17, 2021}}</ref> |
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==Texas Monthly Press== |
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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. |
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. |
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| Editor-in-chief | Dan Goodgame[1] |
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| Frequency | Monthly |
| Total circulation (2023) | 257,611[2] |
| First issue | February 1973 |
| Unternehmen | Texas Monthly LLC (Randa Williams) |
| Land | Vereinigte Staaten |
| Based in | Austin, Texas |
| Website | www |
| ISSN | 0148-7736 |
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).[3]
After being sold to Emmis Publishing, L.P. in 1998,[4] the magazine was later sold to Genesis Park LP in 2016 for $25 million,[5][6] and is currently owned by Randa Williams as of 2019[update].[7][8][9] In 2021, Texas Monthly began expanding into video production through its acquisition of Phillips Productions, best known as the producers of Texas Country Reporter.[10]
Subject matter
[edit]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 Monthly'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.[11] 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.[12]
In December 2021, the magazine signed a three-year first-look deal with HBO and HBO Max.[13]
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It has its headquarters at 816 Congress Ave. in Downtown Austin. It occupies a 21,610 square feet (2,008 m2) area on the 17th floor of the building. As of 2011[update] it has about 80 employees.[14]
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.[14]
Previously the headquarters was in Suite 1600 of 701 Brazos in Downtown Austin.[15]
Awards
[edit]The magazine has received ten National Magazine Awards:[16]
- 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
Archives
[edit]The complete archives of Texas Monthly (1972–present) are located at the Wittliff collections of Southwestern Writers, Texas State University.[17]
Texas Monthly Press
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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.
References
[edit]- ^ Pulsinelli, Olivia (June 25, 2019). "Houston billionaire buys Texas Monthly magazine". Austin Business Journal. Retrieved June 25, 2019.
- ^ "ABC". Abcas3.accessabc.com. December 31, 2023. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
- ^ "CRMA Magazines". City and Regional Magazine Association. Archived from the original on May 31, 2010. Retrieved October 14, 2013.
- ^ "Emmis to Buy Texas Monthly Publisher". The New York Times. Associated Press. 5 April 1998. Retrieved 5 April 2018.
- ^ "Texas Monthly magazine sold for $25 million". Austin American-Statesman. 2016-10-14. Retrieved 2024-06-26.
- ^ "Texas Monthly sale puts a Hobby in charge". Houston Chronicle. 2016-10-13. Retrieved 2024-06-26.
- ^ "Texas Monthly sells to billionaire oil and gas heiress". Dallas News. 2019-06-25. Retrieved 2022-06-18.
- ^ Dawson, Peter (June 25, 2019). "10 things to know about Randa Duncan Williams, the Houston billionaire who just bought Texas Monthly". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
- ^ "Texas Monthly gets new ownership, again". Austin American Statesman. June 25, 2019. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
- ^ "Why Texas Monthly thinks a pivot to video will help attract subscribers". 11 February 2022.
- ^ Forrest Brown. "The big city takeover of Texas barbecue". CNN. Retrieved 2022-06-18.
- ^ Trillin, Calvin. "By Meat Alone", The New Yorker, November 24, 2008. Retrieved March 30, 2010.
- ^ Porter, Rick (December 17, 2021). "HBO Strikes First-Look Deal With Texas Monthly". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ a b "Texas Monthly moving back downtown". Austin Business Journal. 2011-05-12. Retrieved 2017-02-08. - Updated May 13, 2011.
- ^ "Media Kit." Texas Monthly. Retrieved on September 5, 2009. "Texas Monthly Attn: Nicki Longoria 701 Brazos, Suite 1600 Austin, TX 78701"
- ^ Nominations for National Magazine Awards Archived February 1, 2013, at the Wayback Machine. TexasMonthly.com.
- ^ "Texas Monthly Magazine Archive at The Wittliff Collections, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX". Texas Uni. Library.[dead link]
- Texas Monthly from the Handbook of Texas Online. Retrieved Apr. 13, 2005.
- Texas Monthly Awards. Retrieved Apr. 13, 2005.
External links
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- Official website
- Texas Monthly Mobile
- Texas Monthly Archives at The Wittliff Collections of Southwestern Writers, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX.
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