Lori Fradkin

Lori Fradkin interned at TEXAS MONTHLY in 2004 as part of her curriculum for the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University (Evanston, Illinois). Although she was born and raised in Houston, she ventured to the Midwest to study magazine journalism and political science. She plans to graduate in 2005. Fradkin has written for Home and Inside Houston magazines.

Columns | Miscellany

07.2004

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Texas Tidbits

Four notable stadiums in Texas have hosted professional football over the years. (October 2004)

Texas History 101

Nominating presidential candidates in Texas seems like conventional wisdom for Republicans, but so far it's happened only twice. (October 2004)

Texas History 101

From World War II to Operation Iraqi Freedom, Fort Hood has remained a stalwart structure in U.S. military history. (July 2004)

Land Rover

Scott Cohen, the executive chef at La Mansion del Rio Hotel, in San Antonio, puts a Texas twist on Provençal cooking. (July 2004)

New School

Garza High School principal Vicki Baldwin talks about the daily assault on public education, President George W. Bush's No Child Left Behind policy, and what a non- traditional school like Garza has to offer kids. (July 2004)

World View

Executive editor Mimi Swartz on Texas bashing and the return of the cowboy stereotype. (July 2004)

Cave Clan

As Natural Bridge Caverns celebrates forty years since its dedication, its patron family looks back on three generations of cave life. (July 2004)

Going for the Gold

Photographer Michael O'Brien, who took portraits of Olympic hopefuls for "The Magnificent Seven," discusses how to get the perfect pose. (July 2004)

Great Divide

Executive editor S.C. Gwynne on the controversy among Episcopal leaders and the future of the Anglican Church. (July 2004)

Grieving Process

Writer-at-large Cecilia Ballí, who wrote this month’s feature “The Unknown Soldier”, discusses reporting a story about death and the need for media sensitivity. (July 2004)

Texas Tidbits

The Olympics bring fame to medal winners, but sometimes the luster fades and names are forgotten. Here's a list of a few Texas-born sports heroes who may not have made it on your radar screen. (July 2004)

Texas Tidbits

Over the years, filmmakers have tried to capture the essence of Texas athletics through comedy and drama. These movies tackle the deep-seated sports culture of the state. (June 2004)

Texas History 101

Sul Ross State University may be small in size, but its commitment to education has been grand. (June 2004)

Going Coastal

Writer-at-large Suzy Banks talks about tourism in Galveston, moray eels in Kemah, and war stories in Port Isabel. (June 2004)

Charlie’s Angel

Associate editor John Spong on his twelve-step program for former congressman and wild man Charlie Wilson. (June 2004)

Fast Times

Senior editor Pamela Colloff on methamphetamine's grip on East Texas, talking to addicts, and what it's like to follow around narcotics investigators. (June 2004)

Texas History 101

Nearly one hundred years after its founding, the Imperial Sugar Company remains sweet on Texas. (May 2004)

War Torn

Senior editor Gary Cartwright on the battle between the evildoers and the whiners and the future of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas. (May 2004)

Gig 'em

Senior executive editor Paul Burka, who wrote this month's cover story, "Corps Values," talks about diversity at A&M, the future of the Corps of Cadets, and Aggie traditions. (May 2004)

Family Feud

Gig 'em Horns? Hook 'em Aggies? As a child, I got mixed signals from my football-fanatic family. (May 2004)

Dingus Dishes

Just call her Super Texan. Lone Star guru and Texas Monthly senior editor Anne Dingus launches a new column this month. Here, she shares her thoughts on cacti, culture, and correcting misperceptions. (May 2004)