December 1998
Table of Contents
Features
The Real Troy AikmanHis dreams. His fears. The truth about his love life. A candid chat with Texas’ most misunderstood sports hero. Addicted to Sex?Even if you’re not, many Texans are: Sex Addicts Anonymous has 61 chapters across the state, tending to the tattered psyches of exhibitionists and other tormented souls. Johnny on the SpotCountry singer Johnny Rodriguez has had a career full of highs and lows, but with a murder trial looming, his lowest day may be yet to come. The Disloyal OppositionHow five right-wing members of the State Board of Education are making life miserable for their fellow Republicans—especially George W. Bush. |
There’s Something About Weeping MaryAn East Texas community’s simple charms, captured on film. The Man Who Wasn’t ThereWho gives a hoot about an owlish auteur with nary a directing credit in twenty years? All of Hollywood, that’s who—which is why Austinite Terrence Malick’s The Thin Red Line is the most anticipated film of the season. Just Say SnowBreathtaking scenery, tons of runs, and pillowy, powdery white stuff: If you need a lift this winter, New Mexico skiing won’t leave you cold. |
Columns
BusinessThat’s the TicketThe airlines are locked in a fiercely competitive war. Should you try to benefit? Discount-travel guru Tom Parsons says: All’s fare. HealthKiller CIf you had a blood transfusion before 1992 or have ever shared a needle, you could have hepatitis C. You may feel fine, but it could be killing you. |
ProfileHe Told Us SoUniversity of Texas economist Jamie Galbraith used to get laughed at when he preached the gospel of full employment. No one’s laughing anymore. MusicMy Hero, DoroughHe jammed with Miles Davis, enlivened Saturday morning children’s TV, and signed his first major-label record deal at 73. Meet jazz giant Bob Dorough. CitiesDow TownWhen I was growing up in Lake Jackson, the center of my world was a park owned by my father’s employer. Forty years later, most of it has been sold to a developer, and natives like me are having a chemical reaction. |
Reporter
The Ex FilesPhyllis GeorgeReporterThe EndSerial killer Kenneth McDuff’s victims are unearthed, and he gets his due (we hope). |
State SecretsSurprised PartiesHot BoxCD and Book ReviewsComing SoonLove Stories |
Miscellany
The Inside StoryInternational Males |
Recipes
State FareA savory couscous with a long Shelf life. |
