Composite photograph by Randal Ford. Styling by Lauren Smith Ford. Hair and makeup by Franchiska Bryant. Wardrobe courtesy of Allens Boots, Julian Gold, Neiman Marcus, and Sheplers.
July 2011
Table of Contents
Features
The Best & Worst Legislators 2011For the Eighty-second Legislature (our twentieth at the Capitol), everything old was new again: the state faced a budget deficit; the governor harbored presidential ambitions; the members of the Best list were hard to find; and the names on the Worst list picked themselves. The Not So Happy CampersFor more than seven decades, Camp Mystic has been one of the prettiest, happiest, and most exclusive destinations in Texas. But after a bitter, multimillion-dollar legal battle, the very thing that the owners cherished—family—may be the force that tears the camp apart for good.
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The Margarita VariationsOn the rocks or frozen? Salt or no salt? And what tequila is best? So many questions, but these four recipes make it easy for you to shake up the best margaritas around. Do I Dare to Eat a Peach?As a kid I was the pickiest eater you have ever seen, and family meals gave new meaning to the words “food fight.” But I gritted my teeth and overcame it—one disgusting tomato at a time. |
Columns
Sarah BirdSink or SwimIn an excerpt from Sarah Bird's new novel The Gap Year, a single mom prepares to send her only daughter off to college. Guess which one is a wreck.
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Behind the LinesCapitol AffairHow architecture changed the balance of power at the Legislature and other observations from my three decades covering Texas politics. The TexanistOffering Fine Advice Since 2007Spousal adjustments, fly abatement, soccer parenting, and the truth about creased jeans. |
Reporter
Street SmartsSan Antonio’s North River WalkThe two-year-old extension of the famed promenade offers Roman antiquities, Roman delicacies, and plenty of opportunities for roamin’. |
The Filter
Pat’s PickMarquee Grill and Bar |
Miscellany
Cover CreditCover CreditContributorsCourtney Bond, Sarah Bird, and Jan Jarboe Russell. |
Editor’s LetterThe Usual Suspects |
Web Exclusives
A Q&A With Mimi SwartzThe executive editor on writing about Camp Mystic, legal battles, and lawyers. MargaritavilleWhere did our unofficial state drink come from? A Q&A With Courtney BondThe associate editor on classic margaritas, tequila, and writing about food and spirits. The Drop Everything ListAll-American Burger Festival, Urban Cowboy Musical, Offshore Fishing, Bill Callahan, Christmas in July, and seven-on-seven football . . . The Drop Everything ListWillie Nelson's Country Throwdown, the Texas Shakespeare Festival, Blue Lapis Light, and Lyle Lovett . . . Designated RivalryShould the Astros join the Rangers in the American League West? Houston Has PrideThe largest gay pride parade in Texas celebrates its 33rd year. |
Rick Perry v. Forensic ScienceLarry Swearingen has ten scientists and doctors who say he isn't a killer. He also has a new execution date. The Drop Everything ListLittle Joe's Picnic, Fireworks on the Brazos, Steve Earle, Star-Spangled Spectacular, Dock Dogs and Josiah Media Fest . . . 21st-Century SlackerTo celebrate the 20th anniversary of Slacker, a couple of dozen filmmakers remake Richard Linklater's indie flick. The Drop Everything ListParker County Peach Festival, History on Tap, Heroes Celebrity Baseball Game, and the Buddy Holly musical . . . A Little Bit CountryRobert Ellis's new album, Photographs, is influenced by both his folk and country roots. A Q&A With Bill BroylesThe founding editor of TEXAS MONTHLY on the magazine’s first Best & Worst Legislators list. Beachy KeenGrab your swimsuit, hop in the car, and drive to one of these four coastal getaways to beat the heat. |
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