April 2000
Table of Contents
Features
The Aggie Bonfire TragedyWhat's so important about a stack of wood? Every Aggie knows that the answer is tradition—which is why, after a catastrophe that took the lives of twelve young men and women, the decision of whether to continue, change, or call a halt to the bonfire looms so large at Texas A&M. Shrake’s ProgressThe Borderland, Bud Shrake’s epic novel about the early days of the Republic of Texas, is the crowning achievement of a life that is itself the stuff of legend. Can DoodleFrom the fabulous, furry Gilbert Shelton to the hypercaffeinated Shannon Wheeler, these celebrated Texas cartoonists will surely draw you in. |
The Sins of the FatherFor Tom Cherry, the precise place where loyalty to his dad ends and a larger obligation to society begins lies deep in the woods of East Texas, at the intersection of history and conscience, where the truth about a church bombing during the struggle for civil rights in the South may only now be coming to light. Play Ball, Y'allMeet eight Texas teams that are bringing America's pastime—the gimmicky, anything-goes minor league version—to a stadium near you. A Big HitHow Nolan and Reid Ryan are Expressing themselves in Round Rock. |
Columns
SportsStraight ShooterRashard Lewis may have left his Texas hometown for the NBA at a frighteningly young age, but he's no Leon Smith. BusinessHot SauceHow the Stubb's food empire outlasted the death of its namesake — and proved that spice guys sometimes finish first. |
FilmThe Sundance KidFresh from a victory tour of the film festival circuit, UT's Paul Stekler is ready for action. And lights. And camera. ProfileThe King of ClubsThe longtime impresario of the coolest chain of nightlife spots in Texas remembers well what it was like to be a Cellar dweller. Me too. |
Reporter
Miscellany
The Ex FilesCharles BarsottiReporterStudio CityOh, Canada: You've taken film business away from Texas. Can an Austin soundstage get it back? |
Roar of the CrowdReaders point out our mis-givings. Book ExcerptThe Borderland |
Recipes
State FareYou get a spicy stir-fry; Dallas' Abacus gets your gratitude. Call it a squid pro quo. |
