The Man Who Never Stops

Robert A. Caro has spent fifteen years writing his monumental biography of Lydon Johnson. He is halfway through.

by Stephen Harrigan

Lady Bird

In this excerpt from Means of Ascent, the shy, withdrawn young wife of Lyndon Johnson reveals a presence and command that took everyone by surprise—including her husband.

by Robert Caro

Trouble, Trash, and Texas

Twenty years after the first Earth Day celebration, environmentalists are once again trying to get Texans interested in saving the planet. There are good reasons why they may once again fail.

by Suzanne Winckler

“Texans Never Cry”

The Lone Star State had top billing in many a grade-B western, and the proof is in the placards.

Grande Dames

In her golden years, a lady is free to be imperious, incorrigible, impertinent, and altogether indispensable.

by Skip Hollandsworth

Save Our Schools

In education, Texas ranks below (gasp) Mississippi. Here’s how to turn the public schools around without throwing billions of dollars down the rathole.

by Paul Burka

Behind the Lines

The guilty set free.

by Gregory Curtis

Politics

Back to the Past

With Henry Cisneros out of office, opponents shoot down a tax increase, and San Antonio retreats to 1980.

by Jan Jarboe Russell

Art

Bold Strokes

Drawing from its extensive Texas art collection, Houston’s Museum of Fine Arts has assembled a concise survey of a vast subject.

by Michael Ennis

Travel

Red Beans and Blue Notes

When in New Orleans for the Jazz and Heritage Festival, do as the locals do: Search out the neighborhood restaurants and clubs.

by John Morthland

Reporter

Robert Bass goes after a Florida newspaper’s charitable trust; hikers and bikers go after each other on the fitness trail; a Metroplex entrepreneur goes in for class reunions.

Edited by Chester Rosson

Roar of the Crowd

Too much of a beautiful thing; codependent once more.

State Secrets

The battle over the best way to put the space station into orbit; how Oscar Wyatt plans to lower his electric bill (and raise yours); why we should control the lending, not the spending, in the governor’s race.