Photographed exclusively for Texas Monthly by Laura Wilson.
June 2003
Table of Contents
Features
Little Town on the PrairieWhere else in Texas can you see a Picasso, a classic courthouse, and one of the most famous ranches in the country, along with an outdoor theatrical performance that’s equal parts kitsch and civic pride? If you haven’t been to Albany, get your fandangle in gear. The Story of ONever mind that he got kicked out of St. Mark’s and dropped out of UT, or that his line readings seem a little . . . off. Somehow, Owen Wilson is the kind of guy who gets movies made. And he gets $10 million a pop, dude. How Sweet It IsWe Texans go bananas over peaches, buying them by the bushel, making pies and preserves, freezing them for the future. So what are you waiting for? Bite into summer and let the juice dribble down your chin. |
Is "Al Gonzales" Spanish For "Stealth Liberal"?Conservatives fear that the White House counsel is another David Souter, but he's close enough to George W. that he'll probably get a Supreme Court seat anyway—and make history. Ciudad de la MuerteTen years. More than three hundred women murdered. What is going on in Juárez? And why aren't the Mexican authorities doing something about it? |
Columns
Cartwright's TexasHoly Shiitakes!And that's not all. From wine to cheese, the plentiful offerings at Central Market make my mouth water—and my life so much better. TexanaThe Pet SetLBJ's dogs and Dale Evans' horse are among the most famous four-legged friends in Texas history. But can you name the only pig in the Texas Animal Hall of Fame? |
ArtPrints of a FellowThe addition of Leo Steinberg's magnificent collection makes it official: UT-Austin's Blanton is one of the best university art museums in the country. TravelTrack RecordIt's not easy, exactly, but it is possible to get from Texas to places like New Orleans and Chicago on a reasonably comfortable Amtrak train. Just don't expect to be on time. |
Reporter
ReporterDrawl or Nothin'Thanks to Dubya and a few fellers from Hollywood, the Texas accent is fixin' to be cool again. Book ReviewThe Coffee TraderBook ReviewCold SpringsBook ReviewGrito |
Music ReviewRoy Hargrove presents the RH FactorMusic ReviewGrowlMusic ReviewThe Gospel CollectionMusic ReviewThe Complete Roulette Jack Teagarden Sessions |
The Filter
Pat’s PickPat's Pick |
Pat’s PickSeason's EatingsPat’s PickPrimary Flavors |
Miscellany
Web Exclusives
Speech LessonsSenior editor Pamela Colloff discusses accents and how her own has changed since she moved to Texas. Being ThereWriter-at-large Cecilia Ballí describes what it is like to be in Juárez, where hundreds of women have been murdered in the past ten years. A Peach of a StoryWriter-at-large Suzy Banks talks about fuzz, a parade, and where to find the best Texas peaches. The Dude Is InAssociate editor John Spong talks about Owen Wilson and "The Story of O." Inside the BeltwayExecutive editor S. C. Gwynne talks about Al Gonzales, getting access, and Washington politics. |
Digging ItThree South Padre Island artists work on the beach, but don't call them bums. Necessities and TemptationsNecessities and Temptations (Junior League of Austin Publications, 1987) Happy TrailsFor a great Hill Country getaway, we headed to Llano, where we took in some art and sipped local wine. Texas TidbitsWhat store carries more than 2,500 labels of wine, around eighty types of breads and pastries, and more than six hundred varieties of cheese? Central Market, of course. Texas History 101The tiny German settlement of Fredericksburg, which overcame disease and Comanche attacks, blossomed into a thriving community rich in tradition—and it still is today. |
Recipes
Savory Peach NapoleonsIt’ll take all your discipline to save a few juicy peaches for cooking, but these recipes for salad, cake, and napoleons will make it worth the trouble. |
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