Photograph by Randal Ford. Food styling by Paige Erin Fletcher.
December 2011
Table of Contents
Features
Up and Eat ’EmBreakfast isn’t just the most important meal of the day. As determined by our exhaustive survey of the state’s best bacon, eggs, pancakes, migas, biscuits, tacos, kolaches, grits, pie, pan dulce, and more, it’s also the most delicious. Up in the AirNo state has defied the federal government’s environmental regulations more fiercely than Texas, and no governor has been more outspoken about the “job-killing” policies of the EPA than Rick Perry. But does that mean we can all breathe easy? |
“If the Serial Killer Gets Us, He Gets Us”Police had all but given up looking into a pair of assaults against two prostitutes in the Houston neighborhood of Acres Homes. But when a third turned up dead, investigator Darcus Shorten embarked on a search that revealed a brutal reality.
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Columns
Michael EnnisSplit DeceptionDemocrats refuse to acknowledge how wildly successful we are at creating jobs. Republicans misunderstand how we’ve done it. Here’s what everyone should know about the Texas Miracle—before it’s too late. Prudence MackintoshThe Keys to My HeartFor decades, I had an on-again, off-again love affair with the piano. Today, my ardor is once more in bloom—to the envy of even my husband. |
The TexanistOffering Fine Advice Since 2007Enforcing gravel-road etiquette, contemplating “turkey bacon,” reconsidering the bolo tie, and sussing out the true meaning of “goat roper.” Behind the LinesEnron Ever AfterTen years ago this month, the company that once dominated Houston collapsed in a cloud of debt. But its ghost still haunts the city—and America. |
Reporter
The Horse’s MouthBuilding a Gingerbread CapitolAmanda Naim on baking her first batch of cookies, molding each piece of the dome, and having a steady head. Object LessonMagda Sayeg’s Bedside TableThe yarn bomber shows us some of her personal possessions. Street SmartsHistoric Downtown MarshallWhen the weather turns cold, the self-proclaimed “Center Stage” of East Texas, attracts tourists with its famous Wonderland of Lights. And have you tried the raspberry-chipotle burger? |
Music ReviewThe Monument Singles Collection (1960–1964)A collection of early recordings by Roy Orbison. Artist InterviewLiza RichardsonThe disc jockey and music producer on hanging out in Deep Ellum, working on the TV show Friday Nights Lights, and keeping up with Texas music. |
The Filter
Pat’s PickVelvet Taco |
Miscellany
ContributorsAndrea Valdez, Jason Cohen, Sonia Smith, and Todd Hido. |
Editor’s LetterGoing Postal |
Web Exclusives
I Say Burrito, You Say TacoOur top-notch team of anonymous reviewers have some strong words on what to call those delicious tortillas filled with things like eggs, beans, or chorizo. Regardless of semantics, though, they all like to eat them. A Q&A With Patricia SharpeThe executive editor on eating out for breakfast, scrambling eggs, and discovering syrup. A Q&A With Nate BlakesleeThe senior editor on why Texas has taken the lead in fighting new EPA air pollution regulations and what will become the fuel of choice for the next generation of power plants in Texas and around the country. A Q&A With Skip HollandsworthThe executive editor on writing about prostitutes, working with detectives, and recreating scenes. The Drop Everything ListBrittney Griner, East Austin Studio Tour, the Trains at NorthPark, and the World Gaming Championship . . . A Dallas Church Preserves Robert Johnson’s LegacyFirst Presbyterian Church's plan to renovate 508 Park Ave., the building where the legendary bluesman recorded almost half of his famous discography, has music lovers and historians cheering. The Drop Everything ListKinky Friedman's Hanukkah Tour, Mariachi Mass, Renegade Craft Fair, and Jamie Foxx . . . Living With the Border FenceThe border fence cuts through a Valley farmer's property, upending his family's life. |
The Drop Everything ListTamales! Holiday Festival, the Nutcracker, Holiday Wine Trail, and the Charlie Daniels Band . . . Need Some Gift Ideas?We got you covered. Representatives from three independent record stores in Texas recommend recent releases from local artists to give as gifts to music fans. Unsolved MysteryIt has been twenty years since four teenage girls were murdered in a north Austin yogurt shop—and still no answers. The Drop Everything ListThe Polyphonic Spree, Breakfast with the Cranes, YouTube tournament, and O. Henry's Gifts of the Magi . . . From Screening Movies to Releasing ThemAlamo Drafthouse founder Tim League starts an independent film distribution company, but can he make it work? The Texas Quarterback Boom ContinuesRobert Griffin III, who led Baylor to its best season in decades and won the Heisman Trophy, is the latest stick of dynamite in the Texas quarterback boom. The Drop Everything ListThe Mavs vs. the Heat, Lavelle White in Austin, RG3 takes on the Alamo Bowl, and Hayes Carll plays the John T. Floore Country Store . . . Six Must-See Museums and CollectionsSix members from Women for the Arts share which museums, collections, and venues travelers should not miss. |
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