
October 1976
Table of Contents
Features
State FairThe roar of the grease, the smell of the corny dog. Whoever Said It Was a Grand Old PartyElephants never forget, but Texas Reaganites wish they could. Me and My PickupWhen is a truck more than a truck? It’s All Downhill from HereIn the world of skiing, one man’s mountain is another man’s molehill. |
Bass Fishing in AmericaForget Jimmy Carter—this is what the New South’s all about. The Making of Barbara JordanFrom poor black girl to presidential possibility, in ten not-so-easy lessons. What Does This Woman Want?Is Barbara Jordan really worth all the fuss? |
Columns
Behind the LinesBusinessThe Boomsday BookWhy Houston should read it and weep. BooksPall in the FamilyDomestic bliss has seen better days than it sees in Shelby Hearon’s new novel. LifestyleSomething HappenedWhy kids don’t grow up the way you want them to. |
Dining OutFly Me! I’m Delicious!Sure you are. And we’re the Knights of the Round Table. CitywiseAbout FaceHow to keep your complexion from getting skinned alive. FilmAccept No SubstitutionsNobody does a Hitchcock film like Hitchcock. Unfortunately, somebody else tried. SportsA Horse Is Not a HomeWhy would any woman risk life and limb on the rodeo circuit? Hint: it’s not for the money. |
Reporter
ReporterTexas Monthly Reporter |
Miscellany
ContestIssues and Questions. Roar of the Crowd |
ToutsThe birds and the beaches. |




