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New York Times Discovers Marfa. Again. And Again. And Again. (Thu Nov 19 at 4:23 PM)
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Talking Tamales (Thu Nov 12 at 11:12 AM)
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)
The Music Issue
The Improbable Rise of Lyle Lovett | Twenty years ago, he was inspired by the redneck rock of Steve Fromholz and Guy Clark. »
The Queen Is Dead | When Selena Quintanilla Perez was killed on March 31, the worldwide veneration began. »
He’s Daniel Johnston, And He Was Gonna Be Famous | Today one of the great songwriters in the alternative-rock universe is a 44-year-old manic-depressive living with his parents in Waller. »
It’s a Family Affair | For all her talent and poise, Beyoncé didn’t become the biggest star in the world without help. »
Entertainer of the Century—Willie Nelson | He doesn’t fit the stereotype of a 66-year-old veteran of a profession that eats its young. The goofy grin he flashes conveys the vibe that he really and truly likes what he’s doing. We like it too. »
Y’all in the Family | How did Lloyd Maines get to be a revered guitarist and record producer? How did his daughter Natalie find fame as a Dixie Chick? »
The Great, Late Townes Van Zandt | More than a year after his death, he’s still being remembered as the best Texas songwriter of his time. »
Since She’s Been Gone | The L.A. life of a girl from Burleson (or, You can take Kelly Clarkson out of Texas . . .). »
With Envy | No matter how you feel about Pat Green, there’s no denying that he’s the hottest country music act in Texas. And that he has made the state cool again. »
A Long, Strange Trip | The life of Roky Erikson has been one calamity after another. His family and friends have taken care of him with the best of intentions, but you know what they say about the road to hell. »
