Angel of Death

What was it, exactly, that caused Vickie Dawn Jackson, a sweet, soft-spoken nurse at Nocona General Hospital, to become one of the most prolific serial killers in Texas history?

by Skip Hollandsworth

The Best and Worst Legislators 2007

The eightieth session began with a Speaker’s race, ended with a Speaker’s race, and was consumed in between by the usual mix of nuanced issues and nasty politics. Along the way, a handful of lawmakers put the common good ahead of all else. And a handful of lawmakers didn’t.

by Paul Burka and Patricia Kilday Hart

Austin Powers

After spending a few days at the Capitol among the operatives and the onlookers, I began to draw some … conclusions.

Sketchbook by Steve Brodner

Eva vs. Goliath

After James and Linda Rowe were killed in a grisly refinery explosion in Texas City in 2005, their wild-child daughter could have taken a modest settlement and started to rebuild her life in a small Louisiana border town. Instead, she chose to fight—and brought a multibillion-dollar oil company to its knees.

by Mimi Swartz

The Art of the Meal

Five of the best museums in the state have cafes designed to tempt the most refined tastes and sophisticated palates. A few have masterpieces on the menu; others are works in progress.

by Patricia Sharpe

Behind the Lines

Everything Is Illuminated

The Best and Worst list explained.

by Paul Burka

Letter From the High Plains

Land That I Love

Since 2002, Palo Duro Canyon State Park has grown from about 16,000 acres to more than 26,000. That’s a good start.

by Dan Flores

Don Graham

Dunces of Confederacy

What to do about those controversial statues on the University of Texas at Austin campus.

Sarah Bird

Hog Wild

I subject myself to yet another seminal Texas experience: the hunt.

Topic A

It Ain’t No Picnic

Willie’s picnic goes AWOL.

by John Spong

The Horse’s Mouth

Making Ice Cream

The CEO of Blue Bell gives us the scoop.

Interview by Katy Vine

The Cheap Seats

Bronx Cheer

In hate with Roger Clemens.

by Bryan Curtis

Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch

“Somebody and Sons.”

Tonnyre says good-bye.

by Tonnyre Thomas Joe

Faith Bases

First Presbyterian Church of Fort Worth

by William Martin

The Texanist

Offering fine advice since 2007

When is it okay to say you’re from Texas?

by David Courtney

Hollywood, TX

This Just In

The news about Making News.

by Christopher Kelly

Music Review

Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga

Reviewed by Jeff McCord

Music Review

There’s No Home

Reviewed by Jeff McCord

Music Review

Translated From Love

Reviewed by Jeff McCord

Go

Kenney Rocks

My hometown sings a new song.

by Suzy Banks

The Manual

Custom Boots

How to design custom cowboy boots.

by Andrea Valdez

Texas Monthly Talks

Lawrence Wright

Lawrence Wright looms and towers.

Interview by Evan Smith

Pat’s Pick

Vin

by Patricia Sharpe

The Filter: Dining

New and Noteworthy

by Patricia Sharpe

Jordan's Pick

Rolling Roadshow Tour

by Jordan Breal

The Filter: Events

East Meets West

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston curator of contemporary art talks about this month’s new exhibit, Red Hot: Asian Art From the Chaney Family Collection.

by Jordan Breal

Editor’s Letter

I’m With the Brand

by Evan Smith

Roar of the Crowd

Failure to Launch

Contributors

Steve Brodner, David Courtney & Andrea Valdez, and Bryan Curtis

Rolling Roadshow Tour

by Jordan Breal

High Notes

From Amarillo to Austin, the state’s opera companies are staging top-notch productions for longtime fans and newcomers alike. Aria ready?

by Chester Rosson

The Killing Game

Executive editor Skip Hollandsworth on talking to Vickie Dawn Jackson, one of the state’s most prolific serial killers.

Interview by Molly Davis

The Pastry Queen Christmas: Big-Hearted Holiday Entertaining, Texas Style

Reviewed by Hanna Oswald

My Capitol

by Paul Burka

Angel of Death (Podcast)

Skip Hollandsworth reads the cover story.

by Skip Hollandsworth

Being There: The State Capitol

Rare Ahi Nicoise