February 1999
February 1999
Table of Contents
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Features
Picture PerfectWhy Peter Bogdanovich filmed in black and white, who discovered Cybill Shepherd, which onetime soap opera diva read for the role of Jacy, and other secrets of the making of The Last Picture Show. Has Dominique Moceanu Flipped?Three years after her Olympic glory, the gymnast is once again in competition—only this time, it’s with her parents. |
The GetawayThere’s something romantic about a jailbreak, even when the escapee is a cold-blooded killer on death row. That’s why our feelings about Martin Gurule were more than a little complicated. Thanks a Million ’98Make that around $275 million. A roundup of last year’s top Texas philanthropists, from Tex and Buzz to Manny and Heavy Cat. A Strike Against YouIf your family has a history of cancer, are you doomed? Even though many of his relatives—including his famous father—succumbed to the disease, Mickey Mantle, Jr., didn’t think so. Then he got sick. |
Columns
EducationEbony and IvyHow an African American from Houston’s Fifth Ward rose to become the president of a mostly white, exceedingly |
First PersonA Tribute to MeWhy did Willie, Lyle, and other big names pay homage to me by recording my songs? Because I asked them to. You got a problem with that? MusicChild’s PlayThe state’s reigning piano prodigy is a nine-year-old from Carrollton? No kidding. PoliticsThe Capitol GangThe power brokers at this year’s legislative session aren’t elected officials. They’re lobbyists—and we know which ones have the most clout. |
Reporter
Now Hear ThisMusic to Our EarsState SecretsNo New Tax CutsHot BoxCD and Book ReviewsFaceDebbie Rice |
Miscellaneous
The Inside StoryDandy, DonState FareThe Houstonian’s Chocolate-Almond Sweetheart CakeAs Valentine’s Day desserts go, this one from Houston’s Houstonian Hotel takes the cake. |
Texas PrimerLeon JaworskiAt what age was Leon Jaworski the youngest lawyer in the history of Texas? Roar of the CrowdAll-American Troy |
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