ON THE COVER: Photograph by Geof Kern
May 1993
Table of Contents
Features
See No EvilDallas police say Charles Albright is the coldest, most depraved killer of women in the city’s history. To me, he seems like a perfect gentleman. Maybe too perfect. Act IIAfter years of being alternately judged a great playwright and a great disappointment, Edward Albee has found his footing in Houston, where he teaches, socializes, and gets star treatment. Cream of the CropsIn these nine Texas towns, produce is more than product. It’s pride. |
A Farewell to ArmEven after his baseball career is over, Nolan Ryan will continue to be a role model for my kids—and me. Wanted! By the FBIWhat’s behind the Bureau’s bashing of its director, former San Antonio judge William Sessions? Go ask Alice. |
Columns
Behind the LinesSunrise, SunsetSportsLinksmanshipFar away from the crowded urban courses, there’s an older, saner game. Welcome to the pleasures of nine-hole golf and sand greens. BusinessBuyer, BewareThe Texas real estate market is healthier than it has been in years, but watch out: The patient could suffer a relaps anytime. |
BooksCourt ReporterRenowned legal scholar and law professor Charles Alan Wright is deadly serious—about murder mysteries. TravelMayan HolidayIn Chiapas—Mexico’s wildes state—you can find cowboys, Indians, and ancient cities in the mist. |
Reporter
ReporterLand GrabIn a historic move, the state claims co-ownership of some Brazos Valley farms. ReporterTrial by VideoA Dallas Lawyer juries with cinematic reenactments of accidents. |
ReporterBlues BayouAt an obscure backwoods honky-tonk, Houstonians get a dose of the blues. |
Miscellany
Roar of the CrowdBig Bend Back WhenState of the ArtGina with a flip-flop, 1990 |
State SecretsHoly Matri-money |
Recipes
State FareThe New Texas Cuisine by Stephan Pyles |
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