July 1998
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Features
President Bush?He’s the front-runner even before he has officially entered the race, but sky-high expectations are the least of the obstacles George W. Bush faces in his quest for the White House. Desperately Seeking CormacCormac McCarthy’s birth date and birthplace are just two of the facts about him that have eluded his rabid fans—until now. A dossier on the most fiercely private writer in Texas. The Rise and Fall and Rise and Fall of Ricky RossThe East Texas native was the most prolific drug dealer of his generation. Now he’s in jail for life, but he says he’s freer than ever. |
War GamesIn the suddenly trendy world of World War II wannabes, these Texans are big guns. How to Have Great Sex ForeverSince I started taking Viagra, I have had the time of my life. You can too—but there’s more to romance than a little blue pill. The Handmades’ TaleThese twelve Texas artisans herald the victory of man over machine, carefully crafting wood, metal, or stone into items for your home and hearth that are tomorrow’s heirlooms today. |
Columns
BooksSci-fi Fo FumTexas is filled with giants in the science-fiction field these days, but none loom larger than Bruce Sterling and Michael Moorcock. Behind the LinesA Letter to the Mayor |
CitiesMarathon ManHouston’s J.P. Bryan is remaking a West Texas town into what could be the next Taos—and for some locals, that’s a mixed blessing. MusicSoul SurvivorHis mentor, Sam Cooke, is long dead, but Dallas’ Johnnie Taylor is alive and well and still living at the top of the charts. TravelA Summer PlaceDon’t think of the Hill Country Hyatt as just another chain hotel. Think of it as your salvation—especially if you have kids. |
Reporter
ReporterHut, Hut, Yikes!If the Dallas Cowboys thought last season was unpleasant, wait until they open training camp in Wichita Falls. The Ex FilesBrad MauleFaceDestiny’s Child |
Hot BoxCD and Book ReviewsOn LocationErnest Goes to Texas |
Miscellaneous
The Inside StoryOh, Danny Boy |
Texas PrimerRogers HornsbyState FareThese crispy salmon and spinach spring rolls have Saks appeal. State SecretsSituation Wanted |
The Speaker's Race: Shock and Awful (Mon Dec 1 at 8:11 PM)
The Hill Without Hills (Mon Dec 1 at 6:12 PM)
Rick Riordan on Texas Monthly Talks (Mon Dec 1 at 6:43 PM)
