Is J.R. Shot?

The tenth anniversary of the most popular nighttime series begs the question. How long can the Ewing’s doings hold are attention?

by Steven Reddicliffe

Wonder Plane

Up in the sky, it’s a plan, it’s a helicopter—no it’s a tiltrotor, the Texas hybrid that will soon revolutionize air travel.

by Michael Ennis

What Does H.E.B. Stand For, Anyway?

As the president of Texas’ largest private grocery chain, Charles Butt learned that in order to be nice to his customers he has to be tough on his competitors. And vice versa.

by Jan Jarboe Russell

Food Feud

For years Jamail’s was the queen of Houston grocery stores. Now the Jamail family is at odds, and two rival chains are getting ready for a major food fight.

by Patricia Sharpe

The Night Lyndon Quit

For twenty years, the story behind President Johnson’s withdrawal has remained a mystery. Now, on the anniversary of his decision, his former secretary reveals the drama of LBJ’s biggest surprise.

by George Christian

Once Upon A River

Thirty-four years after his Pulitzer prize-winning Great River, historian Horgan publishes a moody sketchbook of his journey along the Rio Grande.

by Paul Horgan

Miles and Miles of Texas

The assignment was the chance of a lifetime to see the whole state once and for all. At times pure pleasure and at times a feat of will, it was always and foremost a writer’s dream come true.

by Dick J. Reavis

Texas Primer: The Bowie Knife

Whether a frontiersman needed to skin a bear, chop wood, or fight in a due, Jim Bowie’s weapon was the tool of choice.

by Susan Chadwick

Behind the Lines

The sixth floor.

by Gregory Curtis

Business

Eat Crow

Megadeveloper Trammel Crow bought farmland in Louisiana, but can his company’s big-city savvy make it pay?

by William M. Adler

Television

Juarez and Peace

When the network canceled the Hispanic cop show Juarez before anyone had a chance to see it, all of El Paso was up in arms. Peace, El Paso, peace.

by Dagoberto Gilb

Lifestyle

Best Enemies

Dallas lawyers Arlen Bynum and John Collins are personal friends and profession foes. They get a kick out of both roles.

by Jim Atkinson

Reporter

Texas Monthly Reporter

Downtown San Antonio get a makeover; two for T-shirts; a spine-tingling story of a racehorse; the real winners at the Miss U.S.A. pageant; the Brownies go to marketing.

by Alison Cook

Roar of the Crowd

Celebrating the extraordinariness of ordinary lives.

State Secrets

You’ll never gas what the Sierra Club is up to now; impossible but true; the Austin American-Statesman descends to a new low; Jesse Jones may have a solution for Texas’ economic problems.

Watercress-and-Dill Gazpacho

Shrimp-and-Goat-Cheese Quesadillas

Boneless Smoked Quail

Spring Lamb Loin Medallions

Veal Chops with Mushroom-Tarragon Cream

Warm Asparagus-and-Pasta Salad

Rhubarb-Berry Sorbet

White Satin Raspberry Tart

Home Is Where The Hearty Is

The resourceful chefs at Hudson’s on the Bend don’t always follow the nouvelle script: their robust improvisations, both ethnic and elegant, result in more rewarding meals.

by Susan Chadwick

Quick Cuisine: Springtime Simplicity

Lighter fare for a springtime menu.

by Ann Clark

A Grande Finale

Raspberries meet white chocolate.