Table of Contents

February 1998

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Features

PORTFOLIO ONE • Home and Heritage

Most modern Texans are far removed from the land and legend of the West, but as the photos prove, they cherish it still.

PORTFOLIO TWO • Fame and Fortune

There is one star on Texas’ flag but many in its firmament. The portraits showcase Texans who skyrocketed to celebrity or success.

PORTFOLIO THREE • Life and Death

In the last quarter century, we have viewed the state with anger, humor, sorrow, and compassion, and these images do the same.

Columns

Behind the Lines

Why our pictures are worth a thousand words.

Reporter

Miscellaneous

Photographers

The Photographers

Lights! Camera! Acknowledgments! Presenting the lensmen and lenswomen who made this issue possible.

Texas Primer

Texas Monthly

Texas Primer Who’s been on our cover the most times? Ross is boss.