ON THE COVER: Cover Photography by Ron Scott
October 1974
Table of Contents
Features
The Sweet Smile of SuccessIn some cases beauty is not even skin deep. The Man Who Invented the MargaritaThe inventor’s wife is named Margarita, but the drink was not named for a woman. The Texas Monthly Guide to Private Schools, Part IIShould your child go to a private school; if so, which one? |
Growing Old at Willie Nelson’s PicnicWhat is it like to miss the sexual revolution (and some others) by a mere handful of years? The Strange Power of Fred CarrascoHe left a police department, a mayor, and fifty bodies in his wake. |
Columns
Behind the LinesPoliticsBursting the BubbleExamining the Supreme Court’s decision on Nixon’s tapes. FilmWho’s Minding the Gore?Blood-and-guts movies take a back seat to a film about a pushy kid on the way up. CitywiseTea for TexasThe ins and outs of drinking tea in Texas. |
CityviewVisit Beautiful Austin (Quick)Austin is trading old houses for new offices. The City Council calls it progress. InvestmentsTight Money, Loose TalkBelt tightening is in order; the present credit crunch may last and last. Dining OutHow Green is My AlleyEating along the San Antonio River Walk is delightful or disappointing; here’s how to opt for delight. |
Reporter
ReporterTexas Monthly Reporter |
Miscellany
ContestAnagrams! Roar of the Crowd |
ToutsTo the dogs, and for the birds. |
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