Send a message

Helen Thompson

Features

Walk, Don’t Run

After years of arguing that vigorous activity is a key to good health, Kenneth Cooper is exercising his right to change his mind. June 1995

So Cool

A summer guide to the coolest place in Texas: the Davis Mountains. August 1992

Columns | Miscellany

Little Boy Lost

From the moment he first held a guitar pick, Charlie Sexton was said to be on the road to stardom, but high praise and high cheekbones haven’t kept him from stumbling along the way. February 1996

Reporter

Cowboy Texas Randall

November 1992

Java Jive

November 1992

Radio Foreplay

In the beginning, say Stevens and Pruett, a listener dubbed them “radio gods.” November 1992

Grim Reaping

As bills mount, AIDS patients sell their life insurance policies—in Waco. November 1992

Rhino Relapse

Deaths among rare rhinos leave scientists scratching their heads. October 1992

A Yen to Golf

Can the desire to win transform Japan’s gung ho golfers into pros? October 1992

Novel Approach

A gift from James Michener enriches Texas’ student writers. October 1992

Johnny’s Round Top

September 1992

B-ing There

“People will watch anything,” says B-film director Bret McCormick. September 1992

Unresolved Trust

Condo Manager Sharon Butler questions what officials consider affordable. September 1992

Between the Lines

A graphoanalyst sees personality writ largein the smallest of details. July 1992

Going, Going, Gone

Sam Greer admired his wife’s work—so much that he decided to share it. July 1992

Dream Weaver

A Dallas stylist’s patrons enjoy hair-raising experiences. June 1992

Whittling Away

Students’ attention wanders when commercials come on the tube—just like at home. June 1992

Alien Contact

Our fearless reporter survives a close encounter with UFO investigators. June 1992

The Write Stuff

Suzanne Coleman reveals the secret of her success: “You have to be a sentimental fool.” April 1992

Shooting Star

Arms maker Jim Leatherwood produces one ugly gun. April 1992

Western Exposure

Igor Fedotov and Eugene Cherkasov fiddle around in Midland. April 1992

Bingo Nation

The Choctaw Nation’s cavernous hall accommodates a weekly flood of fanatical game players. April 1992

Just the Fax

Dallas sportswriter Skip Bayless takes his column high tech. March 1992

Buffalo Bill’s

A third-generation rancher rebuilds his spread by just saying no to cattle. March 1992

For the Defense

A seminar thrives on the public’s fear of being sued. March 1992

Railroaded

Hiking in a country setting? Great, but not in my back yard, say rural citizens. March 1992

Boneyard

Ken Barnes wants to keep his dinosaur fossils near home. February 1992

A Man’s Man

If the National Coalition of Free Men has its way, man-bashing won’t go unprotested. January 1992

McGranny

Charm and know-how got Runnels a spot on Ronald’s team. January 1992

Santa Speaks

Every day is Christmas for Claus clone Carl Anderson. December 1991

Hard Rock Cachet

Urban climbers have all the ups and downs of cityscapes in their grasp. December 1991

S. A. Split

The Cisneroses aren’t the only ones in the Alamo City fighting over their divorce. December 1991

Nervous Wrecks

A breakdown in state tow truck regulation leaves motorists stranded. December 1991

Bona Fide Nuts

Dallas’ Bonehead Club revels in a well-deserved reputation for contrariness. November 1991

Candle Power

Troubles disappear when they’re seen in the proper light. November 1991

Let’er Rip!

Brown’s formula for success guarantees a happy ending. October 1991