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Glen Powell lookalike contestGlen Powell was the subject of a look-alike contest in Austin over the weekend—the latest in a string of social media–driven meetups in public spaces, where civilians channel celebrities in hopes of winning modest prizes and, perhaps, fleeting internet fame. In the past month alone, a Jeremy Allen White competition was held in Chicago’s Humboldt Park; men in athletic short-shorts turned up at Smithfield Square in Dublin for the Paul Mescal contest; Harry Styles–looking guys gathered in London’s Soho Square; and the real Timothée Chalamet was spotted among his doppelgängers at a New York City event in Washington Square Park.Only the Powell event, which took place Sunday at Auditorium Shores, featured cowboy hats, boots, a lot of denim, a wet T-shirt, and at least one…

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With a lifetime of experience under her apron belt, Bea Ferrel—owner of Brûlée Bakery—brings a taste of home to Lubbock through her family-inspired recipes. Influenced by her grandmother, who owned a bakery in California, Bea’s creations are a tribute to the generations who came before her. This holiday season, her Holiday Apple Bacon Scones blend the warmth of sweet apples with the savory touch of smoky bacon, capturing the spirit of comfort and tradition. “For me, growing up my grandmother was big on food and bringing the family together,” Bea shares. “The things we made connected us,” and these scones are no exception, offering a taste of nostalgia in every bite. Print Holiday Apple Bacon Scones Best known for her delectable pastries, Brûlée Bakery owner…

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scottish highland games photoIn the Year of Festivals, Texas Monthly writers gamely join community celebrations across the state. Bring on the pageants, cook-offs, and parades! As I walked onto the grounds of the sixty-third annual Scottish Gathering and Highland Games in Salado, I was greeted by acres of tartan and a lot of bagpipes. And I mean a lot of bagpipes.The Scottish Gathering takes place on the second Saturday and Sunday of November and spreads across most of a Salado elementary school. About a dozen bagpipers paced around the playground, practicing and waiting for their turn in front of a judge. At first, the noise was brain-rattling, but I soon found myself charmed by the different songs that formed a plaintive yet somehow upbeat soundtrack to the day. Each corner of the…

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Donald Trump Eagle Pass VisitShortly after he is sworn into office, on January 20, President-elect Donald Trump plans to launch a massive deportation operation targeting the estimated 11.5 million immigrants living illegally in the United States. Texas, with its 1,254-mile southern border and pro-Trump leaders, will play a central role in any such deportations. Stephen Miller, the chief architect of Trump’s immigration policies, has vowed that the administration will build “vast holding facilities that would function as staging centers,” likely on “open land in Texas near the border.” State land commissioner Dawn Buckingham recently offered the administration 1,400 acres in Starr County about 35 miles west of McAllen to build “deportation facilities.” In their eagerness to help Trump conduct sweeping roundups of undocumented Texas workers and their families, state leaders…

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Donald Trump Eagle Pass VisitShortly after he is sworn into office, on January 20, President-elect Donald Trump plans to launch a massive deportation operation targeting the estimated 11.5 million immigrants living illegally in the United States. Texas, with its 1,254-mile southern border and pro-Trump leaders, will play a central role in any such deportations. Stephen Miller, the chief architect of Trump’s immigration policies, has vowed that the administration will build “vast holding facilities that would function as staging centers,” likely on “open land in Texas near the border.” State land commissioner Dawn Buckingham recently offered the administration 1,400 acres in Starr County about 35 miles west of McAllen to build “deportation facilities.” In their eagerness to help Trump conduct sweeping roundups of undocumented Texas workers and their families, state leaders…

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UT-A&M Football Rivalry

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UT-A&M Rivalry: Why isn't UT-A&M played on Thanksgiving Day anymore?The Texas–Texas A&M football game is back this week, after a thirteen-year hiatus. Texas Monthly, which has long covered the rivalry, rejoices in its return with a full collection of stories about the game’s history, off-the-field antics, major players, and more. Read everything here. Football players for Texas and Texas A&M haven’t crouched face mask–to–face mask across the line of scrimmage since Thanksgiving 2011, when Longhorns placekicker Justin Tucker lofted a forty-yard field goal on the game’s final play to seal a 27–25 UT victory before A&M set off to join the Southeastern Conference. Over the past dozen years, the in-state rivals haven’t met on the gridiron.With Texas playing its first season in the SEC this year, the series will resume—with a trip to the conference championship…

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UT-A&M Rivalry: By The NumbersThe Texas–Texas A&M football game is back this week, after a thirteen-year hiatus. Texas Monthly, which has long covered the rivalry, rejoices in its return with a full collection of stories about the game’s history, off-the-field antics, major players, and more. Read everything here. What does it take to put on the Lone Star State’s most historic college football rivalry? Start with more than 100,000 Texas A&M and Texas spectators, dozens of shuttle buses, and a literal ton of beef parading around the field in the form of Bevo (to say nothing of the many more tons of beef that will land on the grills of tailgating fans that day). And that’s just the beginning. Texas Monthly dug deep into the numbers behind the Texas–Texas A&M football rivalry,…

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Black bean soup.Here’s a pet peeve of mine: recipes for “easy weeknight dinners” that aren’t even close to nutritionally dense or satisfying. A pasta with tomato sauce or a leafy salad is not dinner, especially if you’re feeding a family. We need complete proteins, carbs, and vegetables in an easy, quick, and cheap package—bonus points if it doesn’t create a lot of dishes to wash. A tall order, for sure, but one that most Texans need to fill nearly every night.So when I set out to write a recipe for black bean soup, I knew I wanted the dish to be a full meal, not just a zhuzhed-up can of beans. This soup fits the bill: There are vegetables in it (although a side salad would be…

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billy bob thornton landman episode 3 stillFind our ongoing coverage of the first season of Landman here. Howdy Landmanimals—that is, Landman diehards. We’ve made it to episode three, a decidedly less heavy outing after last week’s emotional pile-on. Though lighter, the screws continue to turn on Tommy and the gang this go-around as they settle into the delightful equation of high drama plus high camp, all multiplied by the power of oil. (Our regular reminder: The show is based on the Texas Monthly and Imperative Entertainment podcast Boomtown, and TM is an executive producer.)We begin as Ali Larter’s Angela arrives at the Midland airport, legs first. She’s wearing sky-high heels and a diaphanous purple gown that looks like it could be sneezed off. Ainsley isn’t buying the “emotional support” reasons Tommy gives…

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