February 1995
Table of Contents
Features
BigIn heavyweight boxing—and in the glare of media lights—it helps to be larger than life. Ask George Foreman, 1994’s comeback kid. No LimitsFor twenty seasons Austin City Limits has been the elite soundstage of American popular music. And it keeps getting better. Class ActsAn Austin City Limits scrapbook. The Many Faces of George W. Bush |
More Power to HimThe office of governor is constitutionally weak, but don’t tell that to George. W. Bush. Gone to CyberTexasWith a computer and a modem, anyone can ravel the state on the information superhighway, but it helps to have a road map. A complete guide to Texas on-line. Shoot-out at ShamrockOn a sleepy day last September, two women came barreling down Route 66 with five police cars in hot pursuit. A tiny Panhandle town will never be the same. |
Columns
Behind the LinesThe Good LoserHealthHunger PainsWithout constant care, victims of an obscure genetic disorder would eat themselves to death. TravelLost KingdomA trip to Guatemalan jungle reveals the splendid ruins of Tikal and the mystereries of the ancient Maya. |
TexanaOver the HumpPreacher Howdy Fowler dreamed of crossing the West by camel. Many spine-jarring miles later, his wish has come true. LawCrossing the BarThere ought to be a law against the Texas bar exam. It’s irrelevant, illogical and just plain nutty. |
Reporter
ReporterPrecious CargoKids shouldn’t be allowed to ride in the back of pickups. Soon—thanks to Lubbock’s Karen Slay-they won’t. ReporterFear and LoathingHouston’s gonzo TV reporter Wayne Dolcefino is the best show in town. ReporterChipping AwayCyriz is dueling industry-gian Intel in a showdown for the fastest computers in the West. |
Miscellany
Roar of the CrowdHero WorshipState SecretsGramm Watch |
State of the ArtNanci Griffifth and Guitar, 1994 |
