2002 – Page 8 of 10

Whooping It Up

Even though my family is steeped in Longhorn tradition, I decided to go to College Station for the weekend to see what it's like to be an Aggie.

Write ’Em

Modern cowboys tame poetry to tell about life in the saddle.

Racing Is in the Blood

Terry Labonte talks about his family's need for speed and success that could fuel a Texas racing dynasty.

Right on Track

NASCAR racer Bobby Labonte is quick on everything—life and the racetrack.

Texas History 101

Brass bands in Texas entertained the masses and left a lasting mark on the state's music scene.

Smooth Ride

Teaching your child how to drive is no easy task. Senior editor Anne Dingus offers ten tips to make your assignment successful—and enjoyable.

Texas Tidbits

Chomping at the bit to see some Thoroughbred racing? We have something for you.

Back on the Ranch

Ken Kercheval, who played Cliff Barnes on the television series Dallas, talks about going back to Southfork.

How the West Is Fun

Baxter Black, the first full-time cowboy poet, gives away his formula for great poetry.

Books That Cook

Brennan's of Houston In Your Kitchen

Man Hunt

Executive editor Mimi Swartz talks about Wadih el-Hage and this month's cover story, "The Traitor Next Door."

Seein’ Red

Texas' official cowboy poet kicks back to talk about his life in poetry and song.

Happy Trails

Rockport is a jewel. Not only does this coastal town offer quaint bed-and-breakfasts but it also offers good restaurants and lovely vistas.

The Traitor Next Door

His name was Wadih el-Hage. He had an American wife and American kids, a home in Arlington, a job at a tire store in Fort Worth, and a secret past that led straight to Osama bin Laden.

Restaurant Guide

Perilously Plump

Texans love to say that everything’s bigger here, but when it comes to the waistlines in one in four of our largest cities, that’s nothing to brag about.

On The Road

Top Of The Line We never need an excuse to hop in the car and drive to Round Top, but if we did, the assorted annual spring antiques festivals March 27-April 7 in this east central Texas hamlet would be the perfect reason. Part of the attraction is the chance

Primary Flavors

Bubbles in Paradise Think of bubble tea as the Hello Kitty of beverages. The trendy Asian drink is as frivolous and fun as the perennially popular Sanrio character, with the same power to appeal to your inner adolescent. The main ingredients in bubble tea, also known as shaken tea or

Does Not Compute

Why I won't plug in, boot up, or log on.

Mack McCormick Still Has the Blues

His cache of unpublished interviews and unreleased recordings is unrivaled—but both collector and collection are showing signs of age. Who will save the legacy of the man who saved Texas music?

Johnny Winter

Johnny Winter keeps singing his song.

I, the Juror

As a "recovering" attorney with a mixed record at picking juries, I always wondered what made them tick. After receiving a summons this year, I'm still deliberating.

Snow Job

The Dallas Police Department's Sheetrock Scandal.

We Are the World

With colorful music and dynamic performers who hail from Africa, Asia, and all points in between, the Houston International Festival puts the globe onstage.

Our Towns

What's the story behind "Bug Tussle"? "Old Dime Box"? "Frognot"? It turns out there's more to a name than I ever expected.

Does Napoleon Beazley Deserve to Die?

In 1994 the president of Grapeland High’s senior class committed a brutal, senseless murder. Now he’s on death row, waiting for the courts to decide his fate.

Caught Looking

When I was asked to step down as the manager of the Houston Astros last year, I bade a bittersweet farewell to a team I had loved for more than three decades. Among the many lessons I learned: how to motivate millionaires, how to lose in the playoffs. And I

Road Test

Anne Dingus puts her teenage son in the driver's seat.

Scented Geranium

The Smell Of Yummy Here are my top five reasons to visit the Scented Geranium, a cool new Vietnamese cafe in Dallas owned by Sony Nguyen. Reason number five: The decor—minimalist and edgy, with walls painted chartreuse, lavender, aquamarine, and candy pink. Reason number four: The music—a soothing amalgam of

Life of the Party

Night of the living Democrat.

Around the State

Fine Art

Point of View Since 1993, the bodies of 266 murdered young Mexican women have been found in the desert surrounding Ciudad Juárez, an industrial city that sits directly across the border from El Paso. A multimedia exhibit that opened March 8 and runs through April 11 at the UTEP Union

A Great Weekend In Fort Worth

Sports Center May I have your attention, please? Fort Worth is the place to be the first weekend in April. For starters, check out Chevy Thunder Days in Sundance Square, a NASCAR celebration with concerts, racing displays, and driver appearances. Of course, you’ll also want to head out to the

Straight Talk

Nanu, Nanu Academy award- winning actor and comedian Robin Williams brings his first one-man show in fifteen years to the University of Texas at Austin’s Performing Arts Center on April 9, the Music Hall at Fair Park in Dallas on April 10, and the Verizon Wireless Theater in Houston on

Tune In

Independents’ Day In 1982 John Kunz opened the doors to a 1,200-square-foot music store on Lamar Boulevard called Waterloo Records. Austin has changed over the years—for one thing, Lamar had considerably less traffic in those days—and so has Waterloo. While Kunz watched other independent music stores barely stay afloat, and

Small Stuff

The Hyde Park Miniature Museum in Houston is an outsized testament to one man's love of his life's little treasures.

Flag Days

In his book Texas Flags, Robert Maberry, Jr., proves that history and flags go hand in hand.

Survival Guide

Everything you need to know about getting around in Big Bend, from where to stay inside the park to where to get diesel fuel.

Baked Red Snapper

Baked Red Snapper With Niçoise Nage and Tapenade Accompanied With Broiled TomatoesSnapper4 red snapper fillets (6 to 7 ounces) 3 ounces extra-virgin olive oil freshly ground pepper kosher salt fines herbs 12 tomato halves (see recipe) 6 ounces tapenade (see recipe) 2 tablespoons chiffonnade of basil 2 ounces basil infused

Breaking Away

For a refreshing spring break, say good-bye to beach-party madness and spend some time with nature.

It’s Simply a Matter of Taste

For some of us, there's nothing better than a cold longneck bottle of Big Red.

Big Adventure

Senior editor Joe Nick Patoski tells the story behind this month's cover story, "Big Bend 2002."

Texas Tidbits

Kissing a rock in West Texas will bring you luck—and that's no Blarney.

Books That Cook

Food For the Soul

Stanley Marcus Timeline

April 20, 1905—Stanley Marcus is born in Dallas. He is the oldest of four boys. 1907—Neiman Marcus is founded in Dallas by his father, Herbert Marcus, Sr., his aunt, Carrie Marcus Neiman, and his uncle Al Neiman. 1926—He graduates from the Harvard Business School. He begins working at Neiman Marcus

Sam the Man

Author James L. Haley talks about his quest to find out what made Sam Houston tick as a human being.

Pride and Prejudice

Dina Temple-Raston talks about her book on racism and her experience in the small Texas town of Jasper.

Texas History 101

Sam Houston, the first president of Texas, respected and embraced Indian culture.

Happy Trails

In Cowtown you can expect to find more than cowboys. In fact, Fort Worth has some of the best museums in the state.

Seeing Red

For some of us, there's nothing better than a cold longneck bottle of Big Red.