Tacos are a regional cuisine and a big part of Texas culture. Texas Monthly’s Taco Editor José Ralat recently visited Lubbock to give our’s a try.

Bills have been filed and some have been passed. We’re several months into the biennial Texas legislative session and a lot has happened. Let’s catch up.

The Texas Observer was set to close suddenly after almost 70 years. We’re talking with the editor-in-chief about the story and the Observer’s future.

Nearly one out of every 100 people living in nearby Lamb County died of COVID-19. It’s one of the highest death rates in the nation.

Women have had to fight for their place in country music. The Chicks, fronted by Lubbock-native Natalie Maines, are just one example of that.

A former college student shot and killed a Texas Tech Police officer on campus in 2017. Last week, he was sentenced to life in prison for the crime.

School choice is a focus of this year’s legislative session. Advocates, including Gov. Greg Abbott, want state funds to help parents pay for private school or homeschooling. Opponents say this is the latest attempt to undermine Texas public schools.

Texas Tech University turns 100 this year. The school’s stories and traditions are integral parts of the Lubbock community. This week, we’ll talk with two storytellers who are sharing that history.

Texas Monthly is known for its incisive coverage of our state. From culture to politics, the magazine has chronicled our stories for fifty years. We talk with Editor-In-Chief Dan Goodgame to hear more about what it takes to be a Texas icon.

Sex education, contraception and reproductive healthcare are hard to access for rural Texans. The Texas Tribune recently highlighted this issue in a series reported out of Deep East Texas.