September 1992

Table of Contents

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Features

The Hungriest Coach

Three years after he replaced Tom Landry, Jimmy Johnson is giving Dallas Cowboys fans something to cheer about—and his critics are eating their words.

Waxing Nostalgic

Fashion designers are betting the ranch on new Western shirts with styles inspired by Hollywood, not history.

Farewell to Cracker Eden

Memories of growing up (and growing up restless) in working-class Oak Cliff.

The Texas 100: Introduction

The one hundred richest people in Texas.

The Texas 100: Money Becomes Electra

As a bitter family feud drags on, Electra Waggoner Biggs if fighting to keep her fortune—and her ranch—intact.

The Texas 100: Revenge of the Nerd

He made his first million before many kids finish college. Less than a decade later, Michael Dell continues to confound conventional wisdom.

The Texas 100: The Son Also Rises

The moral of Tex Moncrief’s story: Father knew best.

The Texas 100: Survey Results

Ross Perot (who else?) tops our annual survey of the wealthiest Texans.

Columns

Behind the Lines

Why Unforgiven?

Music

Roadhouse Warrior

Ely may have a new album, but his best performances have always been live, in person.

Science

Dem Bones

A Texas scientist ruffled some feathers when he said he had found the first bird.

Shopping

Crew’s Control

Bare and spare, J. Crew’s newest retail outlet pays homage to refined minimalism.

Education

Give Me an A!

I pulled more all-nighters writing other people’s papers than I did my own.

Reporter

Reporter

Unresolved Trust

Condo Manager Sharon Butler questions what officials consider affordable.

Reporter

B-ing There

“People will watch anything,” says B-film director Bret McCormick.

Reporter

Cretaceous Crash

The dinosaurs had ben doing just fine for 150 million years, All of a sudden…

Miscellaneous

Roar of the Crowd

Easy Rider

State of the Art

Bull Snake on a Sofa

State Secrets

Copper Plea