September 2002
Table of Contents
Features
“The Trick Is Not to Act Like a Lawyer.”So says Rusty Hardin, Houston’s defense attorney of the moment—the latest in a long line of courtroom heroes guilty of premeditated flamboyance and charisma in the first degree. Scenes From A MallAnd not just any mall. The Marq*E Entertainment Center is a marvel of marketing: a teen-friendly hangout where kids from all over the city flock to shop, flirt, skateboard, and otherwise act their age. Hi, Society!How did a girl from Harlingen become Houston's hostess with the mostest? Sweetie, Becca Cason Thrash has always been the life of the party. |
Welcome to the NeighborhoodsWe wanted to see what the real lives of real people looked like, so we knocked on doors at random from Pasadena to Sharpstown. We said, "Please." They said, "Cheese." Here's what we came back with. Pueblo NuevoWhen I moved to Houston two years ago, I was expecting little in the way of Hispanic culture. Who knew it was such a good city for Latinos—better, even, than San Antonio? My Kind of TownThe Bank of America Center and 24 other things I love about Houston. |
Columns
PoliticsRace of RacesWho will succeed Brown as the mayor of Houston? He'll probably be black or Hispanic, but he could be White. ArtPeter's PrinciplesSome people look at Houston and see only rough edges. Peter Marzio, the director of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, sees a brash upstart that should be proud of its cultural riches. |
Food and DrinkMelting PotsServing three of Houston's immigrant cuisines—Indian, Japanese, or Vietnamese—these restaurants put culinary adventure on the menu. MediaPro vs. ChronHow the new editor of the Houston Chronicle is trying to turn the page on the paper's past. EnvironmentPrairie DogmaBirders and their allies want to preserve the vanishing grassland of the farm and ranch country west of Houston, but time is running out. |
Reporter
ReporterMiracle WorkersThe University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center is put under the microscope. |
The Filter
Pat’s PickPats Pick |
Pat’s PickBookshelfPat’s PickOn The Road |
Miscellany
Web Exclusives
CityscapeArt director Scott Dadich and photographer Artie Limmer drove all over town, took photos of residents, and created a snapshot of Houston. Mission PossibleSenior executive editor Paul Burka talks about this month's special issue on Houston. Our TownLauren Anderson, Robert Mosbacher, Sr., and other local celebrities share what they love about Houston. |
Texas TidbitsIn a state of big, Houston is at the top. Happy TrailsHouston is famous for its cultural arts scene and myriad restaurants, but it's a great place for animal lovers too. Texas History 101Rice University makes for an interesting history lesson. |
Recipes
Hugo’s Camarones al Mojo de AjoThis recipe for shrimp sautéed in a garlic-and-chipotle-flavored oil will get your mojo working. Pork ChopsPears stand in for the traditional accompaniment of apples in this pork chop recipe. Hot sauce gives it a proper Texan touch. Texas TiesTexas Ties |
