October 1980
October 1980
Table of Contents
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Features
What Ever Happened to the Storm of the CenturyHurricane Allen proved that everyone talks about the weather but nobody knows much about it its’least of all the National Weather Service. Twisting the Night AwaySouth Texas went into a frenzy preparing for Hurrican Allen, then the guest of honor never showed up. Dirty MoneyThe ingredients: a criminal with soiled cash, an ambitious banker, a savvy go-between. The result: an almighty mess for Houston’s Allied Bank. The Last EmpireThe King Ranch saga: how one family conquered, tamed, loved, toiled on, and fought over a great piece of Texas. |
Columns
Behind the LinesThe present against the past: what the New World can learn from the Old, and vice versa. LifestyleGhost Writhers in the SkyStepping OutThe Sweet Smell of SuccessChurchHe Found it!FilmLady on the Lam |
Classical MusicA Fan’s NotesArnold Shoenberg is the century’s most maligned composer, but to know him is to love him. JazzPrince AlbertAlthough Don Albert’s music was a mainstay of the forties, his obstinate stand against racism put him years ahead of his time. BooksMeasure For MeasureThree Texas poets word their way into print; two new novels trace the adventures of Neanderthals and knights-errant. ArtMan-childLeon Box is a retarded artist whose work underscores the beauty and absurdity of a world he has seen very little of. Popular MusicJumpin’ Joe FlashJoe “King” Carrasco and the Crowns rock New Wave with a Tex-Mex rhythm. |
Reporter
ReporterThe Second WaveWhere have all the boat people gone?; money makes UT go round; Dallas blacks lambaste the co ps; Texas lowriders get down. |
Miscellaneous
The Inside StoryCover up. Roar of the CrowdThe Fire Next TimeFirehouse fuming, bullring bawling, onion fields calling. |
ToutsFeather your vest.PuzzleShow StoppersState SecretsThe Price is RightThe days of 40-cent gas are back again; the Astros’ midlife crisis; the state budget is gone with the wind; Baytown’s all washed up. |
D's use the spectre of Karl Rove to raise money (Tue Jul 1 at 12:20 AM)
Oh Big Brother, Where Art Thou (Fri Jul 4 at 9:30 AM)
Clay Felker (Tue Jul 1 at 11:15 AM)
Madam, I'm Adam (Sun Jun 22 at 4:34 PM)
Eating Vancouver (Mon Jun 30 at 10:04 PM)
