ON THE COVER: Photographed for Texas Monthly by Platon.
February 2006
Table of Contents
Features
Perfect 10The reviews of the Vince Young show are in—and, of course, they’re all raves. Gary Cartwright and Bud Shrake argue that the Texas quarterback is the best ever but wonder if his throwing motion is an obstacle to NFL greatness. Plus: Mack vs. “Delbert.” Tommy Lee Jones Is Not ActingOn screen and off, his affect is that of someone who should not be disturbed: a crotchety, contentious, impatient, and thoroughly genuine West Texan. That’s what makes his characters—including his latest, the lead in The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada— so believable. Home MoviesFrom Red River to Rushmore, the 25 best Texas films on DVD. Good Knight? Good Luck!When Texas Tech University hired Bob Knight to coach the Red Raiders basketball team, in 2001, he was, er, a known quantity. And in every possible sense, he’s lived up to his billing. |
Where to Eat Now 2006Our favorite new restaurants of the year—and a few more that almost make the cut. “Only the Dead Have Seen The End of War”“Only the Dead Have Seen The End of War” I hope to change that. A Kiss Before DyingForty-five years after Betty Williams was shot to death by the handsome football player she had been secretly seeing, her murder haunts her Odessa high school—literally. |
Columns
Patricia Kilday HartSize MattersIf big high schools are the problem, why aren’t there more small ones? |
Gary CartwrightMy Blue HeavenWhy I love—and why so many of you hate—the People’s Republic of Austin. |
Reporter
ReporterThe Man In the White HatTo hear John Poindexter tell it, he’s one of the good guys—a faithful steward of his West Texas land and therefore a worthy bidder for 46,000 acres of Big Bend Ranch State Park. But sometimes having your heart in the right place simply isn’t enough. Book ReviewThe Night JournalBook ReviewThe Secret Sisters |
Book ReviewA Strong West WindMusic ReviewIt’s a GameMusic ReviewDifferent FolksMusic ReviewHeavy Ornamentals |
The Filter
Pat’s PickCapitol Brasserie |
Miscellany
Texas Monthly TalksLaura Miller“The problem is that there’s nobody who can put their foot down and say, ‘Yep, by God, we’re going to do this …’ It’s a city without leadership.” |
Roar of the CrowdHome Base |
Web Exclusives
Game HighlightsEditor Evan Smith talks about watching the Rose Bowl, text-messaging University of Texas athletics director DeLoss Dodds, and putting Vince Young on the cover. Mr. Not-So-Nice GuyExecutive editor Skip Hollandsworth on his most difficult interview, actor Tommy Lee Jones Home, Sweet HomeSenior editor Gary Cartwright on Austin and what he likes best about the liberal city he calls home. Eating OutSenior editor Patricia Sharpe on the state’s top restaurants. Murder, She WroteSenior editor Pamela Colloff on researching a 45-year-old murder case, tracking down sources, and using a ghost story to show how the crime still haunts Odessa. |
Knight TimeMark Heisler and Steve Delsohn, who wrote Bob Knight: The Unauthorized Biography, talk about their book, Bob Knight, and basketball. Texas History 101LBJ’s most important election wasn’t the presidential race he won. It was the Senate campaign he lost. Happy TrailsSalado is the perfect mix of shopping, culture, and fun. Texas TidbitsTommy Lee Jones is sought out for his ability to bring complexity to even the most standard role. Here are ten notable appearances onscreen. Simply Serving: Recipes From the Heart of TexasA review of Simply Serving: Recipes From the Heart of Texas. |
Recipes
Plateau de Fruit de MerRecipe from Capitol Brasserie, Austin. |
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