August 2007
Table of Contents
Features
The Next FrontierHow has the state’s most storied ranch managed to survive and thrive in the twenty- first century? By operating in a way that its founder, Captain Richard King, would scarcely recognize. Plus:The Next Frontier: PodcastExecutive editor S.C. Gwynne reads his cover story about the King Ranch. Being There: The King RanchManaging editor Patricia Busa McConnico introduces a portfolio of images of the King Ranch by photographer Kurt Markus. The Elephant in the RoomDoes Ron Paul’s opposition to the Iraq war make him a traitor to his party and his country? Or the only real Republican in the presidential race? Plus:The Elephant in the Room: Video ExtraSenior editor Nate Blakeslee discusses his feature story on presidential candidate Ron Paul. Faces of ForgivenessAn East Texas prison ministry is trying to heal crime victims and rehabilitate criminals by getting them to talk. Plus:Being There: Bridges to Life MinistryContributing photographer Sarah Wilson talks about her revealing images of inmates and victims. |
The Woman On TopSo what if Sandra Brown’s novels have wildly implausible plot twists, banal endings, over-the- top characters, and other literary no-no’s. She’s published nearly 70 of them since 1981, and 55 have gone on to be best-sellers. We’re sure the sex scenes have nothing to do with it. Plus:Love StoryExecutive editor Skip Hollandsworth on interviewing writer Sandra Brown. Play Dirty: PodcastListen to two exclusive excerpts from Sandra Brown’s new novel. Splitsville!True-life tales from the files of one of Houston’s top divorce lawyers. |
Columns
Reporter
The Filter
Pat’s PickReef |
Jordan's PickLucy’s LegacyHouston Plus:An Interview With Dirk Van TuerenhoutThe Houston Museum of Natural Science curator of anthropology talks about this month’s new exhibit, Lucy’s Legacy: The Hidden Treasures of Ethiopia. |
Miscellany
Roar of the CrowdCoast GuardiansContributorsBruce McCorkindale, Patricia Busa McConnico, Marc Burckhardt |
Editor’s LetterKing for a Day |
Web Exclusives
All the King’s MenExecutive editor S. C. Gwynne on going to the King Ranch. |
Lucy’s LegacyHouston |
