October 1992

Table of Contents

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Features

The Meanest Divorce

When Chuck Smith kidnapped his own small boys to keep them from his estranged wife, a simple divorce case turned into an international family feud.

The Eternal Challenger

Congressman Henry B. Gonzalez has spent most of his 76 years swinging wildly at political heavyweights. Now he’s finally landed a punch—on the president of the United States.

Lyle’s Style

Nothing about Lyle Lovett suggests he’d ever make it big. That’s precisely why he did.

O Janis

Janis Joplin’s life was about music, rebellion, and excess—but she was influenced most by her tormented relationship with the people and spirit of Port Arthur.

What a Disc!

From Scott Joplin to ZZ Top, a comprehensive guide to the best Texas music on CD.

Columns

Behind the Lines

The Intimate GOP

Family

Last Rights

My son ended his life after three years of madness and unbearable depression. Who am I to say he did the wrong thing?

Travel

Hidden Valley

Brownsville’s Sabal Palm Grove has it made in the shade.

Texana

Screen Gem

Bigger than life, drive-in movies defined America’s giddy age of hula hoops, poodle skirts, and blue suede shoes.

Film

Take Two

Made on a shoestring, Slacker was a hit. Now fans wonder if Hollywood money will change Rick Linklater’s style.

Reporter

Reporter

Novel Approach

A gift from James Michener enriches Texas’ student writers.

Reporter

A Yen to Golf

Can the desire to win transform Japan’s gung ho golfers into pros?

Reporter

Donkey Business

Small-town Texas gets a taste of national politics up close.

Reporter

Rhino Relapse

Deaths among rare rhinos leave scientists scratching their heads.

Miscellaneous

State Secrets

Hurricane Warning

Hurricane Andrew’s winds had a message for the Texas coast.

Roar of the Crowd

Life or Death?

State Fare

From Kathleen’s Art Cafe, Dallas

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