May 1995
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Features
The Queen Is DeadWhen Selena Quintanilla Perez was killed on March 31, Texas mourned—and around the world, the veneration began. Are Texans CrazyFear and LoadingAt the state capitol, where talk of concealed weapons consumes us still, emotion is winning the day. Open SeasonAre gun sellers responsible for gun deaths? Gun store owners and gun show promoters each say no, but that may be all they agree on. |
“I Shot to Kill”When burglars targeted my Dallas business for repreated break-ins, I felt violated—and I fought back. To Pack and Pack NotWe asked twenty famous Texans: Will you carry a gun? Pump FictionShould Hollywood remake Giant? On the fortieeth anniversary of the filming of the Texas epic, we imagine Brad Pitt playing jett Rink’s grandson, Quentin Tarantino directing, and other scary scenarios. Take Me to the RiverA complete guide to the coolest stretch of the Guadalupe: 22 miles of tubing, rafting, and all-around fun in the sun. Burning Down The WoodsIn 1990 the state banned the use of dogs to hunt deer. Ever since, a rogue group of East Texas hunters has exacted a fiery revenge. |
Columns
Behind the LinesSome Shots at GunsPoliticsRight, but WrongIn his memoirs, archconservative state GOP chair Tom Pauken refights the cultural wars of the sixties—and loses. |
ProfileSpooking the CIAJennifer Harbury’s career as a lawyer in Texas was the prelude to her front-page fight with the U.S. intelligence community. TravelGreens With EnvyWant to golf this summer on three of the best-designed, least expensive courses in the world? Swing on down to los cabos, mexico. TexanaDavy Crock?New York fireman Bill Groneman is disputing a critical piece of Alamo lore—and historians everywhere are burning mad. |
Reporter
ReporterRace MattersRon Kirk is ready to be Dallas’ first black mayor. But is Dallas ready for him? ReporterRefinery WoeCitizens groups in Corpus Christi blame pollution for high cance rates—but they must prove it. ReporterBiting the BulletIf you plan to pack heat, you’ll have to go to school first. Here’s what you’re in for. |
Miscellaneous
Roar of the CrowdSong and DanceRecipeVegetable Stack |
State FarePlus:Vegetable StackState of the ArtBarton Springs Celebrants, Austin, 1990State SecretsPine and Agony |
Jim Mattox, RIP (Fri Nov 21 at 11:24 AM)
Buried Treasury (Fri Nov 21 at 4:18 PM)
Even Worse, They're Cutting Back on Monocles (Fri Nov 21 at 8:39 AM)
