December 1994
Table of Contents
Features
Lady Bird Looks BackFrank talk about LBJ’s life, JFK’s death, the promise of Hillary Clinton, the perils of Oliver North—and more. Whatever Happened to Ronnie Littleton?Twenty-five years ago, in the wake of integration, he was the football star at my mostly white high school in Wichita Falls. Not much has gone right for him since. Missions AccomplishedForget the Alamo. The real spirit and history of Texas come alive at San Antonio’s eighteenth-century churches. |
George W. Bush… New Political LandscapeHow the Republicans took over Texas—and what it means. The Sheriff Who Went to PotBrig Marmolejo may have been convicted of bribery, but he is more than just another crooked cop in South Texas. His is the story of borders easily crossed—the ageless parable of the Rio Grande Valley. More Colorful Texas Sayings…Come hell or high water, you’ll want to read our compilation of down-home aphorisms. |
Columns
Behind the LinesThe Home VoteBusinessKings of SwingCan a golfer change the bad habits of a lifetime? The academy at Golfsmith International made a believer out of me. HealthNight TrippersWhen Dallas sleep doctors cured Tommy Atkins’ snoring probelm, they probably saved his life. |
BooksPage MastersThis past year, Texas writers chased tornadoes, delved into devil worship, and pondered the etiquette of breast-feeding. LawBest-Case ScenarioTo win a high-profile these days, you need to hire a jury consultant. Galveston's Robert Hirschhorn is one of the best. |
Reporter
ReporterGeneration MexMany young Texans are heading to Mexico City to jump-start their careers. ReporterWar GamesFinally, a toymaker that isn’t just kidding around: A new Alamo playset gets things right. |
Miscellany
Roar of the CrowdHeiress ApparentState SecretsBeer Bust |
State of the ArtBernardo Zuchil and Pontiac, Lajitas Trading Post, 1994 |
