December 1997
Table of Contents
Features
Thanks a MillionFrom the Altshulers to the Zales, the state’s top philanthropists support a range of causes but have at least one thing in common: their selflessness. James MichenerHe gave millions—and he did it in a novel way. Raymond NasherHis artful gift to the city of Dallas ensures his legacy. The Top 10 FoundationsThey give to the neediest Texans. What’s Black and White And Red-faced All Over?The University of Texas at Austin, whose paralysis in response to the Hopwood decision ignited racial tensions. And that was before Lino Graglia said a word. |
“I’ve Written Enough Fiction”So says Larry McMurtry, Texas’ best—and best-known— novelist. But that doesn’t mean he’s giving up literature altogether; in fact, his days are quite booked. The War on CedarIt’s unpalatable to cattle, an invader of grasslands, and a water hog. So why can’t I just get rid of it? Because it’s a vegetative Vietnam. Searching for SantaThis time of year, Yule find him hanging around East Texas: On lawns and roofs, he’s a Claus célèbre. Lights! Camera! Auction!All over Texas, smart shoppers are bidding on everything from antiques to airplanes. Join them before the best buys are going, going, gone. |
Columns
FilmHis Perfect WorldGrowing up in Longview and Texas City, John Lee Hancock dreamed of a life in the movies. Today, he’s one of L.A.’s hottest screenwriters. BusinessTortilla FlatA year after she was forced to file for bankruptcy, Houston’s Ninfa Laurenzo is cooking up a way to save her popular restaurant chain. |
HealthNever Say DieCan Miller Quarles live forever? The 83-year-old Houstonian hopes so—and he’ll pay $100,000 to anyone who will help him. MediaWeekly, StronglyWhy are small-town Texas newspapers thriving? Because unlike big-city dailies, they know their readers, and they give them what they want. High TechCrime PaysHe hasn’t been able to find his father’s killer, but Austinite David Wheeler’s computer programs are catching lots of other crooks. |
Reporter
ReporterThe Wrong ManGeorge W. Bush pardoned convicted rapist Kevin Byrd after DNA evidence proved he was the wrong man. How did he get sent to prison in the first place? T V TalkAustin, Storied |
The Ex FilesTommy TuneFaceAra CeliTopic ABrown in FrontHot BoxCD and Book Reviews |
Miscellany
The Inside StoryHer Home Page Is Her Castle |
Web Exclusives
Dominique de Menil RememberedDominique de Menil—1908-1997 |
Recipes
State FareHow did the chefs at Dallas’ French Room whip up such a delicious cake? Choc it up to creativity. |
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