August 2004
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Features
The Man With the PlanYou probably know that Tom DeLay spearheaded the massive—and massively controversial— congressional redistricting effort that tied Texas legislators in knots for one regular and three special sessions. What you probably don’t know is how he did it. Herein lies a tale. Wheels of FortuneFor automakers in the U.S. and overseas, Texas is the very best market for the pickup truck. And for Texans, the pickup truck is the very best vehicle—if only for what it says about who we are. Or who we'd like to be. Bombshells AwayIn this summer of D-day nostalgia, we pause to remember the unsung heroines of World War II: the pinup girls painted on the noses of B-24's and other planes for luck and inspiration. Some of the most colorful artwork is on permanent display in Midland. Permission to view it granted. |
The Daughter Also RisesHer mom dissed his dad. He defeated her mom. Now Cecile Richards is helping lead the charge to send him—that would be the president of the United States—back to Texas. Nothing personal, mind you. Dad vs. the Dress CodeIn 1971 I wore hip-huggers and other clothes appropriate to the times. This did not please the superintendent of the San Marcos public schools, and his displeasure did not please my father. |
Columns
Anne DingusThe Rat UnpacksI've been collecting vintage Texana since I was ten years old, and believe me, I've got loads. But it's time to sell. Kinky FriedmanThe Wedding PartyerDo I, Kinky Friedman, take tequila-loving country singer Pat Green to be my friend for life? I do. Don GrahamWhite Like MeGrowing up in segregated Collin County, I was oblivious to the impact of Jim Crow—until I read John Howard Griffin's American classic. |
Patricia Kilday HartSigns of TroubleThe Democratic congressmen targeted by the GOP redistricting plan think they can survive. |
Reporter
Book ReviewDirty SallyBook ReviewRiftBook ReviewSammy and Juliana in HollywoodMusic ReviewDrag It Up |
ReporterFirst in FlightBrandon Hughey didn't ask to be a celebrity. All the San Angeloborn soldier wanted was to avoid fighting what he considered an unjust war. So he fled to Canada—and now the private's every move is public. |
The Filter
Pat’s PickFireside Pies |
Pat’s PickHep Cat |
Miscellany
Texas Monthly TalksDavid Carr"We're a real NFL football team, and we can go out and make plays. We have talent. We can beat teams. It's not a fluke if we beat the Cowboys." |
Web Exclusives
Texas TidbitsSchool uniforms used to be strictly for preparatory schools, but now they've gone public. Keep on Truckin'Associate editor John Spong on Toyota trucks, the SUV craze, and hybrid pickups. Drawing the LinesWriter-at-large Patricia Kilday Hart on redistricting and what this next election will tell us about Texans and party labels. Good RiddanceSenior editor Anne Dingus talks about collecting, a cast- iron safe, and eBay. |
Digging ItContributing photographer Wyatt McSpadden, who took this month's cover image, discusses working with David Carr and helping create the Cadillac Ranch. Our HeroMy grandmother sat down to tell me a story she hadn't told in years. It turned out to be the greatest tale I've ever heard. ParadiseMusician Ian McLagan survived the British rock explosion of the sixties. Now he lives in Austin, a place he loves to call home. Texas History 101The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders have always strived to represent traditional small-town-pigskin values. Happy TrailsSight-seeing and a little bit of history made for a fine weekend in the Rio Grande Valley. |
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