October 2002
October 2002
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Features
Water FoulWhen the City of Marshall wanted to pump millions of gallons of water out of Caddo Lake and sell them to the highest bidder, the state said, "Sure." Residents of Karnack, Uncertain, and other tiny northeast Texas towns said, "Hell, no." Guess who prevailed (for now)? Down Mexico WayA family-oriented resort outside Playa del Carmen, an eating tour of mole-obsessed Puebla, and three more of our favorite getaways south of the border. |
Did Dick Cheney Sink Halliburton (And Will It Sink Him?)Well, the vice president of the United States was a mediocre CEO, but the company will be just fine. And, despite what you've read in the papers, so will he. Twins PeakJulián and Joaquin Castro's résumés look as similar as they do: degrees from Stanford and Harvard, billable hours logged at a tony law firm, and now, promising careers in San Antonio politics. Nothing could please their mother more. Boys Will Be BoysWhy has it taken so long for my sons to get married? Is it the wet towels mildewing on their apartment floors? The pocket change accumulating on every flat surface? Or is it that I've given them a skewed idea of what women expect? |
Columns
Cartwright's TexasFantasy IslandWhen I went back to Galveston to inspect the renovation of the famed Balinese Room, I turned up a bit of my own history. FaithQuite ContraryWas the sacred image of the Virgin Mary in Mexico City painted by miracle or man? Even science can't say for sure. TexanaLiving LegendsThe truth about the Lady of White Rock Lake, the Neiman Marcus cookie recipe, and other seemingly tall Texas tales. |
BooksJuly, JulyNovels about college classmates reconnecting and rekindling at reunion time are nothing new, but Tim O'Brien's July, July succeeds with honors. Great OutdoorsCoastingA kayaking trip offers close encounters with the ecosystem of the wetlands near Port Aransas, where still waters run shallow. |
Reporter
The Filter
Pat’s PickPat's PickPat’s PickOn The Road |
Pat’s PickHappening |
Miscellaneous
Recipe1886 Cafe and Bakery Cheese SoupThis recipe is hotel executive chef David Bull’s adaptation of Texas cooking maven Helen Corbitt’s original cheese soup. He likes it a bit spicier and he uses Velveeta, which melts beautifully. If you substitute cheddar, which was called for in the original, be sure to grate it finely or it will not melt all the way. Plus:Pat's PickRecipeStuffed PineappleWeb ExtraHecho en MexicoPhotographer Keith Dannemiller talks about Mexico City and the perfect shot. |
Web ExtraPecos BullSenior editor Anne Dingus relays some tales that are tall—even by Texas standards. Web ExtraTravelogueSenior editor Pamela Colloff, writer-at-large Suzy Banks, and others talk about this month's cover story, "Down Mexico Way." Web ExtraLocation, Location, LocationThere's no denying that a home with history—especially when the former inhabitant was Santa Anna—is a big draw. Books That CookThe Whole Foods Market CookbookTexas History 101The northeast town of Hawkins remembers one of its small-town girls. Texas TidbitsY'all come back now, you hear. Happy TrailsFor a quick taste of Mexico, head south to Nuevo Laredo, where you'll find colorful people, wonderful shops, and fine restaurants. |
New poll will examine GOP's troubles in Texas (Tue Dec 2 at 10:55 AM)
Inauguration Libations (Tue Dec 2 at 4:48 PM)
Rick Riordan on Texas Monthly Talks (Mon Dec 1 at 6:43 PM)
