November 2001
Table of Contents
Features
How Good Is Your Kid's School?Find out in our rankings of nearly every public elementary, middle, and high school in Texas–the most comprehensive and accurate ever done in the state. Tony Sanchez's New DealThe 58-year-old banker and oilman from Laredo is enormously wealthy, has impeccable Texas roots, and–best of all–is Hispanic. Sounds like the Democrats' dream candidate, right? Maybe. Texas RangesIn an excerpt from their forthcoming book, Texas Mountains, senior editor Joe Nick Patoski and freelance photographer Laurence Parent celebrate the wild beauty of the state's sierras. |
How Enron Blew ItThe Houston-based energy giant put the pursuit of profits ahead of all other corporate goals, which fostered a climate of workaholism and paranoia. And that was only part of the problem. The Shuck Stops HereWhether you plan to buy tamales or make them from scratch this holiday season, here's everything you need to know about these simple (and simply delicious) gift-wrapped treats. Plus:Cranberry and Pecan TamalesRecipe from Adrienne A. Gonzalez and Diana R. Martinez, Casmar Catering, Laredo Roasted Corn TamalesRecipe from Robert Del Grande, Chef-Owner, and Ben Berryhill, Executive Chef, Cafe Annie, Houston. Corn Poblano TamalesRecipe from Hot Damn, Tamales!, Fort Worth Red Pepper Salsa for TamalesRecipe from Patricia Casillas, Word of Mouth Catering, Austin |
Columns
SportsLess Is MooreFor almost four decades, G. A. Moore, Jr. has quietly gone about becoming the greatest high school football coach in Texas history. HealthMy Grief, and OursWhen I lost my father to cancer this summer, the greatest comfort I found was in understanding how to grieve. That came in handy on September 11. BooksThe Plot SickensSandra Brown's latest novel-and her umpteenth best-seller-is called Envy. Funny, that's the last feeling I get when I read her work. |
Food and DrinkCocina ConfidentialWhat did I do when I wanted to indulge my weakness for cooking classes? I put San Miguel de Allende on the menu. Plus:Cucumber SoupRecipe from the kitchen of LifePath Retreats, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico Chiles in Walnut Cream SauceRecipe from Patsy DuBois, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico “The Count’s Soup”Recipe from María Laura Ricaud and Alejandro Gómez Tagle, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. LawDreade LockeRussell Erxleben and Brian Russell Stearns were first-rate frauds who cheated scores of unsuspecting investors. So how did the prominent law firm of Locke, Liddell, and Sapp get stuck footing a $30 million bill? MediaDistress SignalSan Antonio's Clear Channel Communications may dominate Texas' airways, but the way it does business is tuning out to the best things on the radio. |
Reporter
The Filter
Pat’s PickCool It |
Miscellany
Web Exclusives
Report CardExecutive editor S. C. Gwynne tells the story behind this month's cover story, "How Good Is Your Kid's School?" Tall TalesPhotographer Laurence Parent and senior editor Joe Nick Patoski talk about climbing, the best shot, and their new book, Texas Mountains. Ghost TownSouth Padre Island has changed since part of the Queen Isabella Causeway collapsed. The beach is deserted, hotels have shut down, and commuting is a pain. |
Texas TidbitsInstead of simply decorating your tree this holiday season, select your own at one of the many tree farms around the state—and if you're really in the spirit, cut it down yourself too. Happy TrailsSpend a fabulous weekend in Austin without going near a tourist trap. Texas History 101For Prairie View A&M University, diversity has always been a top priority. |
Recipes
Spaghetti alle VongoleThis is Ferré’s version of the classic Italian recipe for spaghetti with clams in white-wine-and-garlic sauce. |
Books That CookCooking Fearlessly |
