The Sins Of the Father

Is Charles Voyd Harrelson a natural-born killer? His move star son, Woody, isn’t sure—but I am.

by Gary Cartwright

Disarmed and Dangerous

With the end of the cold war, the Pantex nuclear facility is dismantling its bombs. Will nearby Amarillo’s environment and economy get blown to pieces?

by Gary Cartwright

Sympathy for The Devils

Riding the rapids of Texas’ last major unpolluted river is dangerous enough. But trample the private property around it and you could really get hurt.

by Jan Reid

The Seduction of Jane Doe

When a teacher romances a student, are school officials to blame? That’s the crux of a case that began in the small town of Taylor and ended up in the U.S. Supreme court.

by Skip Hollandsworth

Hard Times For Henry

Hounded by his ex-lover in Lubbock, pounded by his enemies in Washington, Henry Cisneros is in trouble—and its all on tape.

by Paul Burka

Black and White World

Life as it really was in Texas’ African American community, as seen through the eyes of almost forgotten photographers.

by Helen Thompson

The Best Pecan Pie on Earth

This Thanksgiving recipe has been my family’s secret for four generations. Now it can be told.

by Jane Dure

Behind the Lines

Love in Public

by Gregory Curtis

Environment

Sea Change

Unchecked growth of microscopic algae has muddied the water—and threatened the future—of Laguna Madre.

by Joe Nick Patoski

Lifestyle

Sense and Sensuality

Cythina Allen’s course in romantic relations is half etiquette lesson, half ego boost for insecure men.

by Dan Michalski

Politics

Stuck in the Middle

Shut out by the left, distrusted by the right, shunned by voters obsessed with change: What’s a conservative Democrat to do?

by Paul Burka

Travel

Jungle Fever

Glimpses of jaguars, toucans, and black orchids reward the intrepid traveler in the unspoiled wilds of Belize.

by Turk Pipkin

Reporter

Bud Wet

Now that his plan for a new domed stadium has been foiled, the testy Houston Oilers owner ponders his next move.

by Alex Hecht

Reporter

Tiny Matters

Dallas’ James Burnett is single-handedly resurrecting the fortunes of his has-been idol, Tiny Tim.

by Jill Becker

Reporter

Arrested Development

In a popular TV show two wise-cracking Houston cops turn real busts into slapstick.

by Dan Michalski

Roar of the Crowd

Tall Texans

State of the Art

Texas Blind Salamander, 1992

State Secrets

Paper Money

Edited by Mimi Swartz

Venison in Pistachio-Cranberry Sauce

Wild Rice With Pecans and Sun-dried Tomatoes

Pistachio-Cranberry Sauce

Bessie’s Pecan Pie

State Fare

by Patricia Sharpe