March 2001
March 2001
Table of Contents
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Features
Return to The Gay PlaceForty years after it was published, Billy Lee Brammer's novel about LBJ-era Austin is still one of the best ever written about American politics. Yet just as interesting is the story of Brammer himself. 50 Things Every Texan Should DoHave you gotten lost in the Big Thicket? Attended a South Texas pachanga? Whether you’re a newcomer or a native, following these suggestions will give you a crash course in all things Texas—and one heck of a good time. Tex EducationWho exactly was Cabeza de Vaca? Why did Texas revolutionaries shout, “Remember Goliad”? Sharpen your pencils for Part I of my four-part Texas literacy test. |
How I Learned to Hate the Media And Love Politics (Well, Sort of)After twenty years as a reporter who gave politicians a hard time, I decided to run for the Dallas City Council. Now I’m the one getting the hard time—from my fellow pols, who don’t trust me, and my former colleagues in the press, who’ve got me in their sights. And I’m enjoying every minute of it. 2002: A Race OdysseyThe next statewide elections are twenty months away, but a pack of would-be candidates—from a Laredo oilman to the mayor of Austin—are already running hard. T Bone, Well DoneHe's produced albums for the likes of Roy Orbison and Elvis Costello for years, but now Fort Worth's T Bone Burnett is writing songs again and composing music for movies and plays. At 53 he's on a creative roll and, as he says, "Never bored." I Had a BallA passel of Texans invaded the nation’s capital in January, and the town may never be the same. A report from the inaugral front. |
Columns
SportsSan Antonio MissionWhat did Gregg Popovich learn after he coached the Spurs to their first NBA title two years ago? One is never enough. |
ProfileGrist for MillsA collection of the letters of influential sociologist C. Wright Mills shows that his radical ideas were grounded in his Texas upbringing. MusicThe Beat Goes OnHow are Texas' top two symphonies staying financially viable and relevant to young audiences? One concert at a time. ReligionLet It BeIn today's stressful times, Buddhism's philosophy of peaceful detachment is resonating with more Texans than ever. |
Miscellaneous
Book ExcerptFlight: My Life In Mission ControlWeb ExtraNifty FiftySenior editors Anne Dingus and Joe Nick Patoski tell the story behind this month's cover story, "50 Things Every Texan Should Do." Web ExtraIs That Your Final Answer?So you think you know Texas? Take senior editor Anne Dingus' Web-only quiz and see if you know as much as you think you do. Texas TidbitsYou probably learned about the Texas State Bird and the Texas State Flag back in grade school, but just in case you've forgotten (or studied some other state or country), we've provided you with the following list of basics. Happy Texas Independence Day! Around the StateWith stars ranging from Willie Nelson to Tommy Lee Jones, an Austin awards show gets top billing. Plus: The North Texas Irish Festival harps on its success; Houston has a weekend perfect for the kids; El Paso packs the house for the Siglo de Oro; and Dallas' Meadows Museum has visions of Spain. Texas History 101From revolution to independence. |
State FareItalian Pot Roast With GremolataIn Port Aransas the roast of the town is at the Other Guy's Seafood Cafe. Happy TrailsA Big Weekend in Big D. RecipeItalian Pot RoastTexas PrimerThe New London School ExplosionHow many people died in the New London school explosion of 1937? CD ReviewsWhole New YouCD ReviewsA Ballad of the WestCD ReviewsSatellite RidesCD ReviewsV.I.P.: The Leroy Preston SongbookCD ReviewsHell Below/Stars AboveBook ReviewsFlight: My Life in Mission ControlBook ReviewsFlight: A Novel Of Suspense |
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