Fall in Texas brings out the football fan in all of us. From Friday night lights to Monday Night Football, the “roar of the crowd” is strong! Our cover man for this one year anniversary issue of Texas Lifestyle Magazine, is Michael Strahan. Read about how this Houston native turned football Hall of Famer has transitioned his career as a sports commentator into a syndicated daytime TV gig.

And what would football coverage be without tailgating and grilling recipes? We’ve got you covered there, along with a look inside Chef Tim Love’s Fort Worth Woodshed Smokehouse.

But it’s not just football crowds in Texas go crazy for. Formula 1 United States Grand Prix will be home to international audiences Oct 23-25, and we’ve got an insider’s guide to the races as well as a special feature on F1 star driver, Alexander Rossi.

Enjoy!