August 1989 Cover

ON THE COVER: Cover illustration by Stephen Pietzsch

August 1989

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Features

A legacy of the Great Depression, murals in Texas post offices inspire reflection on the state’s splendid history and its grand potential.

FYI: The Houston Post’s new society sleuth has great connections, a phone in her purse, and the complete attention of Houston’s haut monde.

Once upon a summer, children whiled away their twilight time with outdoor games like Piggy Wants a Whistle, Witch o’ Witch, and Fox Across the River.

Wealthy Texans have been heard to say that money is just a way of keeping score. Here’s the scoreboard.

How we calculated the fortunes of the richest Texans.

Are Longhorns richer than Aggies? Is Dallas richer than Houston? Is it easier to get rich selling food or cars? For the answers, check out the statistical breakdown of the Texas 100.

Why T. Boone Pickens, Bill Clements, Lady Bird, and other runners-up didn’t make the list.

H. Ross Perot comes first; here’s where to find the other 99.

Columns

Silver or Mickey Mouse?

Reporter

Reporter

The Starck Club, R.I.P.

Miscellany

Roar of the Crowd

Following spirit religions.

State Secrets

Previewing the legislative battle over abortion.

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