February 2002 Cover

photographed for TEXAS MONTHLY by Dan Winters, grooming by Beki Morris, tie courtesy of Neiman Marcus.

February 2002

Table of Contents

Features

Want to know where to find remarkable roast chicken? Terrific shrimp tacos? Cloudlike chèvre cheesecake? Having munched my way across the state, I have the answers. Chow, Baby.

And just how long are his coattails? Texs politics is always interesting, but the 2002 election—with two formidable tickets, four big races, and a healthy debate over whether this is still a two-party state—promises to be one for the books.

Art director Scott Dadich talks about photographer Dan Winters and producing twelve pages of unforgettable images of politicians.

Catching up on the governor’s race—taxes, coyotes, NASCAR, and pool houses—in under three minutes.

Rumor has it that director Ron Howard and screenwriter John Sayles are coming to Austin this spring to make a $100 million movie about the Alamo. It may be too much to ask that they get Texas' defining battle right (since no one knows what really happened), but I've got my fingers crossed—and a few friendly words of advice.

Last September a human torso was found floating in Galveston Bay—a gruesome discovery that opened a window into the bizarre life of the accused murderer, New York multimillionaire Robert Durst.

All over Texas, ranchers are putting up eight-foot fences to keep their deer from roaming so they can charge more for hunting leases. Purists say shooting such deer doesn't amount to "fair chase." Biologists say penning them in causes disease. I say it's the best thing that could happen to the land.

Columns

Health

If you think your flulike symptoms could be anthrax, don't call your HMO—call your doctor. And other advice the television "experts" should have told you.

Business

Since September 11, Texas' big three airlines—American, Continental, and Southwest—have struggled to survive. Here's their flight plan for the future.

Behind the Lines

George Christian, one of a kind.

Sports

The University of North Texas Mean Green Eagles had one of their most exciting football seasons ever last year. Too bad everyone was talking about UT.

Travel

If you want the romance in your marriage to take flight, take a cue from the whooping cranes of the Texas coast.

Music

Bitter ethnic rivalries. Fragmented musical styles. Who knew that polka fans could be so hard-core? Not Denton's Brave Combo.

Reporter

Reporter

Michael Hall bids farewell to a true Champ of the Texas music scene.

Reporter

Olympian Todd Hays puts his opponents on ice.

Reporter

South Padre Island on the road to recovery.

The Filter

Pat’s Pick

Pat’s Pick

Miscellany

The Last Roundup

In New Mexico—far West Texas to you and me—my old friend the radio jock runs a ranch for kids with cancer, and you thought he was all talk.

Web Exclusives

Senior executive editor Paul Burka tells the story behind this month's cover story, "Can Rick Perry Stand on His Own?"

September 11 changed the airline industry. It's a good thing that the state's top airlines each have the right guy calling the shots.

When you tire of oatmeal and toast, head to Fort Worth for a special breakfast treat.

Stocking up on tradition in Fort Worth.

How snake savvy are you? Find out with a roundup on Texas snakes that's sure to make you slither.

The Fort Davis area has a lot to offer—like the McDonald Observatory, the Davis Mountains State Park, and some peace and quiet.

Recipes

This fabulous dessert uses Meyer lemons and blood oranges, but regular lemons and oranges may be substituted.

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