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''Texas Monthly'' is a monthly American Magazine published in Austin , Texas . ''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.

The magazine has a paid circulation of around 300,000 and is estimated to be read monthly by more than 2,500,000 people.

Michael R. Levy began publishing ''Texas Monthly'' in February 1973 . The magazine has received nine National Magazine Award s:
  • General Excellence - 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


Its annual "Bum Steer Awards" poke fun at bad and policies, odd Texas-related news items and personalities from the previous year. Anna Nicole Smith is a perennial "winner." Other Bum Steer 'Hall of Famers' include Ross Perot, Tom Delay, Jessica Simpson, and all 'Aggies' (students, faculty and alumni of Texas A&M).

The magazine's current Editor is Evan Smith,who also hosts the magazine's television interview/talk program, ''Texas Monthly Talks''.


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