David Kucinskas

Web extras

The Big Texan

At the Berryhill Baja Grill Tamale-Eating Contest, eaters stand in front of the plates of tamales, shoveling the food into their mouths. (July 2006)

The Verdict

Executive editor Mimi Swartz on going to the Enron trial. (July 2006)

The Race Is On

Senior executive editor Paul Burka on writing about this year’s extraordinary five-way race for governor. (July 2006)

Texas History 101

In 1907, nine hundred immigrants passed through Galveston. (July 2006)

Let There Be Lights

Senior editor Michael Hall on seeing (and not seeing) the mysterious Marfa lights. (June 2006)

For Whom Bell Tolls

Executive editor S. C. Gwynne on writing about gubernatorial candidate Chris Bell. (June 2006)

Splash!

Articles editor Brian D. Sweany talks about editing this month’s cover story on lakes. (June 2006)

Water Sports

Almost every Wednesday evening, the Austin Aquabats wear helmets and padded life jackets, paddle furiously, and call their own fouls during each twenty-minute game of canoe polo. (May 2006)

Chasing Cattle Thieves

Executive editor Skip Hollandsworth talks about investigator Scott Williamson, the man who caught cattle rustler Roddy Dean Pippin. (May 2006)

On the Border

Executive editor S. C. Gwynne on going to Eagle Pass and writing about illegal immigration. (May 2006)

DeLay Tactics

Senior executive editor Paul Burka on reporting one of the country’s biggest political stories: the self-destruction of Tom DeLay. (May 2006)