April 2001
Table of Contents
Features
The Slow Life and Fast Death of DJ ScrewHe was one of the most influential cultural figures in Texas–a generous godfather to a generation of rappers, an entrepreneur of Houston's mean streets, the master of a scene fueled by codeine cough syrup and hip-hop beats. When he overdosed in November at the age of 29, it was easy to dismiss him as yet another musician who succumbed to his own success. But his story is more complicated than that. The Battle for the BorderIn Maverick County illegal immigrants are crossing in record numbers, creating a war zone. Mexicans have been shot and killed, houses robbed, cattle stolen. Some ranchers are fleeing. But others, like Dob Cunningham, have decided to stay and fight. The Education of Laura BushA first read on the Midland librarian in the White House: what she has learned so far and how her life has changed. |
Round and RoundTortillas have been with us since the heyday of the Maya and the Aztecs. Now these simple small cakes are big business-but some are still made the old fashioned way. Includes extra tortilleria listings. History in the MakingAustin's new Bob Bullock museum sports six bas-reliefs that tell the story of Texas. Here's how a sculptor and a team of artisans made them, like the museum's namesake, larger than life. |
Columns
PoliticsImperfect 10The top 10 percent rule was supposed to solve the admissions problems at Texas' public universities, but it isn't making the grade. SportsThe Better DealForget A-Rod's $252 million contract with the Texas Rangers. Jeff Bagwell of the Houston Astros has more important numbers to brag about. HealthCuring the ColoniasThe prescription to treat the sickest areas in Texas isn't what you think. |
TravelCabin FeverThe Hill Country Equestrian Lodge is perfect for city slickers who want to escape civilization—but not entirely. LawThe Hate DebateThe question about the James Byrd, Jr., Hate Crimes Act isn't whether it will pass. The question is, Is it good law? |
Reporter
The Filter
Pat’s PickStar Power |
Miscellany
Web Exclusives
Flour or Corn?It sounded like the perfect assignment: Find the state's best tortillas. But was it? A Q&A with senior editor Patricia Sharp. Who's That Lady?Executive editor Paul Burka tells the story behind this month's cover story. On the BorderAfter spending a week at the busiest U.S. Border Patrol station in Texas, associate editor Pamela Colloff learned that there is more to an agent's job than helicopters and surveillance cameras. |
Texas TidbitsTravel From Athens to Victoria—and never cross the state line. Happy TrailsWhere to eat, what to do, where to shop: a great weekend in Houston. Texas History 101Helena—the myth lives on. |
Recipes
Barbecue-Glazed Sea Bass With Crawfish ButterChef Paul Clark’s sea bass basks in barbecue sauce with a luxurious accompaniment of crawfish tails. Texas Celebrity CookbookTexas Celebrity Cookbook |
