From Beyonce’s Cowboy Carter to Bella Hadid’s equestrian style, the Western aesthetic is everywhere. In the May issue, we delve into what makes Dallas distinct in the cowboy conversation. We head to Decatur to hang with Brazilian bull riders; highlight the artisans and shops that keep things authentic; explore the past and future of country music; attend cowboy church; and enjoy an OTT michelada at a jaripeo baile in Mesquite. Plus, we’ll introduce you to some of the greatest Dallas cowboys you won’t see on the football field.

From Beyonce’s Cowboy Carter to Bella Hadid’s equestrian style, the Western aesthetic is everywhere. In the May issue, we delve into what makes Dallas distinct in the cowboy conversation. We head to Decatur to hang with Brazilian bull riders; highlight the artisans and shops that keep things authentic; explore the past and future of country music; attend cowboy church; and enjoy an OTT michelada at a jaripeo baile in Mesquite. Plus, we’ll introduce you to some of the greatest Dallas cowboys you won’t see on the football field.

Bullriding

How Dozens of Brazilians Made Decatur the Capital of American Bull Riding

How Dozens of Brazilians Made Decatur the Capital of American Bull Riding

How Dozens of Brazilians Made Decatur the Capital of American Bull Riding

The odd story of how the world’s best bull riders—from Brazil—came to live in Decatur, Texas

By Mike Piellucci

Fashion

Chasing the Horizon

Chasing the Horizon

Chasing the Horizon

While our legendary downtown department stores are no longer in vogue, we’re in a new golden age of millinery and mercantile. Here’s a trail guide to some of our favorite timeless trends.

By Caitlin Clark and Kathy Wise

History

"Wildfire" Rides On

"Wildfire" Rides On

"Wildfire" Rides On

Fifty years ago, Michael Martin Murphey, son of Oak Cliff, recorded the biggest cowboy song ever to come out of Dallas.

By Bill Baird

Rodeo

My First Rodeo

My First Rodeo

My First Rodeo

I went to Mesquite to see some bull riding at a jaripeo baile. What I discovered was a rager of a party.

By Aileen Jimenez

RELIGION

Cowboy Church

Cowboy Church

Cowboy Church

At King’s Trail in Whitewright, the congregation hopes you come for the rodeo and stay for the sermon.

By Michael Mooney

Travel, Shop, and Experience the West

Travel, Shop, and Experience the West

Keep Reading the may issue

Keep Reading the may issue

Justice for All

Justice for All

Justice for All

Michael Daniel and Laura Beshara have shaped the nation’s housing policy, changed the way our city elects its leaders, and turned a landfill into the Trinity River Audubon Center—proof that some superheroes have law degrees. These are only some of their greatest feats.

By Will Maddox