August 1978
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Features
A Peach of A DealTexas is cattle, oil, Stetsons, peaches, branding irons…peaches? Trouble in ParadiseResort hotels and luxury condominiums line the sore of South Padres, yet foot by foot, day by day, the island is washing away. |
Barton Springs EternalWhat was once a mere rural spring is now a crowded, langugorous, bare-skinned utopia. Death of a RangerBob Doherty was a Texas ranger who believed in the myth of the Old West; Greg Ott was a college dope dealer, a child of the sixties. When they met, it destroyed both their lives. Labor PainsSecond-generation refinery workers don’t believe in politicians or corporations and some of them don’t believe in unions. The questions is, do they believe in strikes? |
Columns
Behind the LinesStalking elusive birds and energy czars. Country NotesThe LoserWhen another farmer goes broke his neighbors thank God it wasn’t them; then they wonder when their turn is coming. LifestyleHair Today, Gone TomorrowIf you’re going bald, their’s only thing to do: blame mother. FilmGrand UnctionGrease is about appealing as its name implies. |
TheaterIn Praise FolliesA motley crew of actors, writers, and musicians are creating the most talked-about theater in Austin. Classical MusicThe Hills are AliveOnce a year in Fayette County sauerkraut and sausage give way to classical music. Popular MusicNotes from the GroundMost pop festivals have moved into stadiums, but this summer two Texas musical events blossomed in the great outdoors. ArchitectureThe Shape of Things to ComeThe future’s over, and the past has just begun BooksApple EncoreMax Apple’s oddball touches make a zany and endearing novel. |
Reporter
ReporterTexas Monthly ReporterPlainview puts a lid on deviate sex; billions of animals sleep in a freezer; oil spills are coming and we're not ready. |
Miscellaneous
The Inside StoryThe truth, the whole truth. |
Roar of the CrowdIn the name of Justice. ToutsMy kingdom for a horse. |
The Republican Convention -- Day 4 (Fri Sep 5 at 8:18 AM)
The Rising (Fri Sep 5 at 1:49 PM)
Charles Dean Hood's Day (Sat Sep 6 at 10:17 AM)
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