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Alan says: I am in favor of limiting the governor to two consecutive terms. But blacklisting someone after eight years altogether, regardless of how good or bad they did their job, can needlessly force an effective public official out of public service. Many state governors throughout history have served well over eight years without their constituents regretting it. I would point out that such a system is wholly unworkable in twenty-first century America: we live in the era of the permanent campaign and the 24-hour news cycle. A governor facing re-election every other year would essentially do nothing but fundraise (which is close to what most do anyway even with four-year terms). (November 19th, 2009 at 11:09pm)
Chester Rosson
Features
BBQ08
Eighteen hungry reviewers. 14,773 miles driven/flown. 341 joints visited. Countless bites of brisket, sausage, chicken, pork, white bread, potato salad, and slaw—and vats of sauce—ingested. There are only fifty slots on our quinquennial list of the best places to eat barbecue in Texas. Only five of those got high honors. And only one (you’ll never guess which one in a million years) is the best of the best. (June 2008)
Field Notes
(June 2003)
Texas Primer: Juneteenth
It began in 1865 as a joyous celebration of emancipation. Today young black Texans find the holiday overshadowed by more immediate concerns. (June 1988)
Columns | Miscellany
Bob Krueger
(September 2001)
Sam the Sham
(September 2001)
Charles Whitman
(September 2001)
The Beat Goes On
How are Texas' top two symphonies staying financially viable and relevant to young audiences? One concert at a time. (March 2001)
Shock Treatment
Three new books deliver sordid stories of drugged-up cops, kinky murderers, and a real-life drug kingpin. (May 1990)
TUNE IN
(December 2003)
WE REMEMBER
(November 2003)
Deep Singing
(November 2001)
Reporter
Susan Graham
Susan Graham, from Midland to the Met. (April 2004)
House Arrest
(October 1992)
Deutsch Treat
An ethnic club’s new home brings a touch of Germany to San Antonio. (March 1992)
Web Exclusives
High Notes
From Amarillo to Austin, the state’s opera companies are staging top-notch productions for longtime fans and newcomers alike. Aria ready? (July 2007)
Grand Dames
International opera divas Susan Graham and Laura Claycomb haven't forgotten their Texas roots. They came back to star in two productions by the Houston Grand Opera. (March 2003)
A Q&A With Dame Edna
Dame Edna Everage (who some claim is actually Australian character actor Barry Humphries) appears in Houston June 5-10 and in Dallas July 24-29. (June 2001)
