Photograph by Michael O'Brien. Produced and styled by Suzi Bittles, hair and makeup by Lucy Santamassino and Jodie's Coiffures, furniture provided by Whit Hanks.
August 2000
Table of Contents
Features
LBJ’s Living LegacyMembers of LBJ's inner circle share their remembrances of a man whose powers of persuasion were truly awe-inspiring. The Man Who Saved LBJWho deserves credit for Lyndon Johnson's newly burnished reputation? Harry Middleton, the director of the LBJ presidential library, who made hours and hours of White House audiotapes public—and in doing so, remade history. Roger, Over and Out?At 38, Roger Clemens, the greatest pitcher ever to emerge from Texas, is no longer carving up the American League like he used to. Is the Rocket about to flame out? |
Suddenly SusanSusan Dell, the wife of Michael and the owner of a pricey couture salon that bears her name, is the perfect symbol of the new, mega-monied Austin. So what if its thunderstruck natives don't know quite what to make of her? Meet the Capital City's designing woman. Painting the TownsAlthough Johnnie Swearingen was one of Texas' best self-taught artists, his riotous paintings of his native Washington County were anathema to some of the local gentry. Now, in a satisfying twist, the works are proudly displayed at the Chappell Hill Historical Museum. Call it artistic justice. Free Greg Ott!Twenty-two years ago a Texas Ranger was shot and killed during a drug raid on the home of Greg Ott, a philosophy graduate student. Even today, no one really knows what happened on that tragic night. |
Columns
ArtMaster BuilderFrom Fort Worth's Amon Carter Museum to Houston's Pennzoil Place to Dallas' forthcoming Cathedral of Hope, architect Philip Johnson's grand vision for Texas is set in stone. BusinessMerge AheadIn the fifties and sixties James Ling built LTV into one of the country's powerhouse companies. But after three decades out of the spotlight, what's his plan today? |
TravelSun SpotFor a laid-back coastal paradise that's reminiscent of the Greek Islands in the seventies, pack a bathing suit and head to Montezuma, Costa Rica. But be forewarned: Half of the adventure is getting there. High TechCybersleuthsPut down that mouse and no one gets hurt: Meet a band of investigators in Houston and Dallas who are pulling the plug on a wave of computer crime. |
Reporter
Music ReviewThe Return of Wayne DouglasMusic ReviewInto the NewMusic ReviewThe Spectacular Johnny HortonMusic ReviewEverything You Thought Was Right Was Wrong Today |
Book ReviewThe Eye of HorusBook ReviewDead Man’s Bay: A Case for Barrett Raines |
Miscellany
Texas PrimerHerman and George R. BrownHow much money has the Brown Foundation given away since 1951? ReporterBlood BrothersSixteen years ago, rookie filmmakers Joel and Ethan Coen changed Austin with a Simple plan. |
Roar of the CrowdDefending John Cornyn. |
Recipes
State FareBe the king of all that you sorbet with a passion-filled dessert from Anthony's in Houston. |
Biz
Saving Penney'sCan the Web make a shiny new Penney's? Tax TiffA taxing Internet debate. VignetteThe Texas stock to buy right now. |
Hut, Hut, Pay Hike!Texas high school coaches rush ahead for the big bucks. |
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