April 2002
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Features
Mack McCormick Still Has the BluesHis cache of unpublished interviews and unreleased recordings is unrivaled—but both collector and collection are showing signs of age. Who will save the legacy of the man who saved Texas music? The Traitor Next DoorHis name was Wadih el-Hage. He had an American wife and American kids, a home in Arlington, a job at a tire store in Fort Worth, and a secret past that led straight to Osama bin Laden. |
Caught LookingWhen I was asked to step down as the manager of the Houston Astros last year, I bade a bittersweet farewell to a team I had loved for more than three decades. Among the many lessons I learned: how to motivate millionaires, how to lose in the playoffs. And I got really, really good at wearing Hawaiian shirts. Does Napoleon Beazley Deserve to Die?In 1994 the president of Grapeland High's senior class committed a brutal, senseless murder. Now he's on death row, waiting for the courts to decide his fate. A Good Mango Is Hard to FindUnless you're Susana Trilling, who taught me how to prepare traditional Oaxacan dishes at her cooking school in Mexico. This month she'll teach you too—right here in Texas. |
Columns
LawI, the JurorAs a "recovering" attorney with a mixed record at picking juries, I always wondered what made them tick. After receiving a summons this year, I'm still deliberating. TexanaOur TownsWhat's the story behind "Bug Tussle"? "Old Dime Box"? "Frognot"? It turns out there's more to a name than I ever expected. |
HealthPerilously PlumpTexans love to say that everything’s bigger here, but when it comes to the waistlines in one in four of our largest cities, that’s nothing to brag about. ArtSmall StuffThe Hyde Park Miniature Museum in Houston is an outsized testament to one man's love of his life's little treasures. MusicWe Are the WorldWith colorful music and dynamic performers who hail from Africa, Asia, and all points in between, the Houston International Festival puts the globe onstage. |
Reporter
The Filter
Pat’s PickPat's PickPat’s PickPrimary Flavors |
Pat’s PickOn The RoadPat’s PickTaste of the TownSenior editor Patricia Sharpe, a judge at this year's Dallas Wine and Food Festival, talks about the biggest event. |
Miscellaneous
Web ExtraSeein' RedTexas' official cowboy poet kicks back to talk about his life in poetry and song. Web ExtraHow the West Is FunBaxter Black, the first full-time cowboy poet, gives away his formula for great poetry. Web ExtraMan HuntExecutive editor Mimi Swartz talks about Wadih el-Hage and this month's cover story, "The Traitor Next Door." Web ExtraBack on the RanchKen Kercheval, who played Cliff Barnes on the television series Dallas, talks about going back to Southfork. Web ExtraSmooth RideTeaching your child how to drive is no easy task. Senior editor Anne Dingus offers ten tips to make your assignment successful—and enjoyable. Web ExtraRacing Is in the BloodTerry Labonte talks about his family's need for speed and success that could fuel a Texas racing dynasty. |
Web ExtraWhooping It UpEven though my family is steeped in Longhorn tradition, I decided to go to College Station for the weekend to see what it's like to be an Aggie. Texas History 101Brass bands in Texas entertained the masses and left a lasting mark on the state's music scene. Texas TidbitsChomping at the bit to see some Thoroughbred racing? We have something for you. Happy TrailsRockport is a jewel. Not only does this coastal town offer quaint bed-and-breakfasts but it also offers good restaurants and lovely vistas. RecipePescado Empapelado al Diablo |
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Rick Riordan on Texas Monthly Talks (Mon Dec 1 at 6:43 PM)
