June 1995 Cover

ON THE COVER: Photograph from FPG

June 1995

Table of Contents

Features

The Shore Thing

Our complete guide to a great vacation on South Padre Island: the best spot for tanning, who serves the freshest seafood, how to rent scuba gear, where to see the prettiest sunset, and more.

by Joe Nick Patoski

Four for Four

George W. Bush got elected governor by promising to focus on welfare, education, tort reform, and juvenile crime. After his first one hundred days, he’s batting a thousand.

by Paul Burka

Cheap Thrills

From “Lone State Doom” to “Land of Violent Men,” a look back at Texas’ classic pulp fiction.

by Anne Dingus

Walk, Don’t Run

After years of arguing that vigorous activity is a key to good health, Kenneth Cooper is exercising his right to change his mind.

by Helen Thompson

Big Wheel

Once he raced cars; now he builds them. Even at 72, it seems, Carroll Shelby can’t slow down.

by Carol Flake Chapman

Recipes

Lemon-Garlic Chicken With Tomato-Basil Sauce

Grilled Corn Salad

Meringue Clouds

State Fare: Picnic Special

by Patricia Sharpe

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