December 2003
December 2003
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Features
JasperThe town's name will forever be synonymous with one of the worst hate crimes in American history. But the story doesn't end there. Alamo HeightsSo much is at stake that we almost—almost—believe the release date of Disney's epic-to-be was delayed from Christmas Day to April for the reasons the studio claims. But given the way historical movies usually turn out, can you blame us for smirking? The Ballad of Billy Joe ShaverIf the Corsicana native is the best songwriter in Texas, perhaps it's because he knows his material. Hardscrabble upbringing. Sinful behavior. Redemption. Personal tragedy. Profound sorrow. And, finally, more redemption. |
James Baker ForeverIn an ever-changing political world, one thing is constant: The Republican mandarin is a player—and always will be. One Ticked-off GrandmaYou'd be one too if you were Carole Keeton Strayhorn and you thought the governor was messing with you. And Then There Were NoneCall it Perrymandering. Call it Tomfoolery. But whatever you call redistricting, call it successful (for now). And call the white Democrats dead. |
Columns
ArtThe Accidental CityA new anthology of articles about Houston from the journal of the Rice Design Alliance is a sweeping historical overview, a civic memoir, and a municipal self-help guide. HealthThe Infirmation AgeMany Texans are woefully unprepared for what has become our fastest-growing health care problem: taking care of Mom and Dad. |
MusicBuried TreasureSecret Santas, take note: Here are my picks for the state's most underrated or underrecognized CDs of the year. |
Reporter
ReporterDream for SaleWho wants to own a West Texas town? At least two eBay bidders have offered the asking price—but it could still be yours. |
The Filter
Pat’s PickPAT'S PICKPat’s PickPRIMARY FLAVORS |
Pat’s PickWORD OF MOUTH |
Miscellaneous
AtsboxCHRISTMAS IN SAN ANTONIOAtsboxA GREAT WEEKEND IN DALLASAtsboxTUNE INAtsboxSTRAIGHT TALKHappy TrailsIn the little town of Praha, southeast of Austin, there are a couple of houses, a cemetery, and one of the most beautiful painted churches in Texas. |
Web ExtraThe CriticWriter-at-large Don Graham discusses this month's cover story, "Alamo Heights." Web ExtraOn FilmPhotographer Dan Winters talks about being on the set of the Disney movie The Alamo. Texas History 101Juan Seguin may not be as familiar as Sam Houston or William Travis, but his impact on Texas was just as important. Texas TidbitsI went to the Alamo when I was a young girl but didn't really remember much about it. A recent trip to San Antonio changed all that, and boy, was I surprised by all the things I learned. |
Jim Mattox, RIP (Fri Nov 21 at 11:24 AM)
Buried Treasury (Fri Nov 21 at 4:18 PM)
Even Worse, They're Cutting Back on Monocles (Fri Nov 21 at 8:39 AM)
