Texas Monthly World Cup Coverage

For months, Houston’s World Cup host committee has been promoting the so-called Green Corridor, which includes a seven-mile hike-and-bike trail that connects the official FIFA Fan Festival, in East Downtown, to NRG Stadium, the venue for the city’s seven soccer matches. Writer Michael Hardy took this as a challenge, and walked it so you don’t […]

In the Archives with Amanda Eyre Ward

The Texas Book Club just finished its July read, @amandaeyreward‘s latest novel ‘Arrivals and Departures.’ Here, Ward visited the Texas Monthly office and poked around our archival closet to pick a few of her favorite issues during last year’s @texasbookfest. She has a simple request for future writing assignments: no more RVs, please. Published on […]

Better Than Good Ep. 2 – Teaser Reel

What’s the best compliment you can give someone? This month’s episode from Better Than Good, Keith introduces one of his favorite concepts: give what you need. Published on the Jostens Renaissance Education Instagram account on Dec. 15, 2025.

Better Than Good Ep. 1 – Teaser Reel

True or false: What you think is what you become? Watch the full discussion with Keith Hawkins and students in episode 1 of our new video series, Better than Good! Published on the Jostens Renaissance Education Instagram Account on Aug. 19, 2025.