February 2004
February 2004
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Features
The Man Who Isn't ThereIn word and deed, the George W. Bush now residing in the White House bears little resemblance to the Texas governor I gladly sent to Washington. That's why I'm so ambivalent about reelecting him. Life During WartimeMost of the 42,000 soldiers stationed at Fort Hood, one of the largest military installations in the world, are in Iraq or preparing to go. Meanwhile, the loved ones who are left behind wait—and hope they don't hear an unexpected knock at the door. |
Where to Eat Now 2004Now serving: the best new restaurants in Texas, including a glamorous international kitchen in Dallas, a hot sushi spot in Austin, and—the best of them all—a drop-dead room with a globe-trotting menu in Houston. Family ManTo his suburban Dallas neighbors, Todd Becker was a doting husband and devoted father. They had no clue that he led a secret, lucrative life as a safecracker. "I Had a Great Future Behind Me"So says my friend Jost Lunstroth, one of thousands of formerly successful Texans for whom unemployment is more than a statistic. |
Columns
FaithTake Two TabletsShould a monument featuring the Ten Commandments be allowed to remain on the grounds of the Texas Capitol? A homeless former defense lawyer says no. |
Cartwright's TexasThe VerdictGetting Robert Durst acquitted might be too tall an order for most lawyers, but for Dick DeGuerin, it was just another day at the office. Great OutdoorsArrested DevelopmentThe flat-as-a-mouse-pad landscape bordering the Laguna Madre contains one of the greatest wildlife-viewing regions in North America—and that's not all. |
Reporter
ReporterOff the WallCall it "Glove Story": Being the president of the international Michael Jackson Fan Club means never having to say you're sorry—even now. |
The Filter
Pat's PickShadePat's PickOn The Road |
Pat's PickSeason’s Eatings |
Miscellaneous
AtsboxSPORTSAtsboxFASHIONBooks That CookTexas Cooking: It's a Whole Other Cuisine!AtsboxA GREAT WEEKEND IN AUSTINAtsboxART |
Web ExtraTalking PoliticsSenior executive editor Paul Burka on George W. Bush and this month's cover story, "The Man Who Isn't There." Web ExtraImage MakerAssociate photography editor Leslie Baldwin discusses assigning photographers, editing pictures, and researching George W. Bush Web ExtraTrue CrimeJournalists around the nation wanted access to Todd Becker, the all-American dad who also ran a safe-stealing ring, but only executive editor Skip Hollandsworth got him to talk. Web ExtraBon VivantSenior editor Patricia Sharpe on crème brûlée, eating out, and the best new restaurant in the state. Texas History 101NASA's ties to Texas have always been strong, even in the agency's infancy. Happy TrailsGruene prides itself on keeping things the way they've always been. That suits us just fine. Texas TidbitsThe Laguna Madre, which runs from Corpus Christi Bay to Port Isabel, is one of the most undeveloped areas of coastline in the United States. |
Report from Washington III: R's Fear "Unionization of America" Scheme (Tue Jul 22 at 6:00 AM)
Let's Go Deutsch! (Wed Jul 23 at 4:15 PM)
Pit Happens (Sat Jul 19 at 11:08 AM)
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