In 1994 caustic stand-up comic BILL HICKS was knocking on stardom’s door when he died of pancreatic cancer at the age of 32. Ten years later, those who missed the Houston-bred Hicks on his first go-round get fresh exposure to his scathing and profane social commentary with the simultaneous release
. . . that the 1994 governor’s race would have such far-reaching consequences. If George W. Bush hadn’t won . . .
Hey, undecided voters: Time’s up. As unenthusiastic as you may be, you gotta go with one of these guys. Fortunately, we’re here to help you make up your mind.
Advice for the governor’s chief of staff.
What to do if you're bitten by fire ants, lost in the wilderness, sprayed by a skunk, attacked by a shark, stuck in a lightning storm, swept away by a riptide, or caught in any of eleven other worst-case scenarios.
Executive editor Skip Hollandsworth on getting Burleson's Joanne Webb to talk about her sex-toy business.
Writer-at-large Suzy Banks on what she likes best about staying in a hotel.
Four notable stadiums in Texas have hosted professional football over the years.
Platon, who took the images for this month's photo feature, "Conventional Wisdom," talks about being at the Republican and Democratic national conventions, capturing the chaos, and getting arrested.
Every once in a while, when I come across something so outrageous, so over-the-toplike Grapevine's new Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention CenterI can't help myself. I just have to be snotty.
The night I made my debut into society was the most wonderful night of my life.
Bill Crawford, who wrote a book about former Texas governor W. Lee "Pappy" O'Daniel, talks about flour, campaigning, and the mass media.
Chef George W. Brown Jr, George, Dallas6 yolks 2 eggs 1 cup sugar 3/4 cup and 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 1/2 cups heavy cream zest of 1 lemonWhisk the eggs with a whip until they are broken. Add sugar, lemon juice, and heavy cream. Strain through a fine strainer
Barbara Beery scored a homerun this year with Batter Up Kids: Delicious Desserts, a cookbook that features bright colors, numerous photographs, clear explanations, and straightforward recipes to help children prepare tasty treats. Getting little ones interested in cooking is something Beery is all too familiar with. In 1991 the Austinite
Artist Brad Holland, who illustrated this month's cover story, "A Texas Survival Kit," talks about inspiration and tornados.
Writer-at-large Cecilia Balli on U.S. ambassador to Mexico Tony Garza and the two countries' post-9/11 relationship.
What to do in ten more worst-case scenarios, from getting bitten by a brown recluse to getting caught in a dust storm.
Senior editor Anne Dingus, who wrote this month's cover story, "A Texas Survival Kit," talks about Skunk Shampoo and the best way to deal with almost any worst-case scenario.
Nominating presidential candidates in Texas seems like conventional wisdom for Republicans, but so far it's happened only twice.
If we had more than two big-time candidates, maybe we could have a genuine presidential race in every state. Even Texas.
“You can’t make all of TV and movies kid-safe. If you do, we’re all going to be watching the Care Bears. I think there should be things that are just for adults.”
The seven dips on a Texas trip.
As more and more children fall off the health-insurance rolls, chaos reigns at Children's Medical Center Dallas, which used to have the best pediatric ER in Texas, and the quality of care for everyone suffers.
Slow Boat With ChinaHow does this sound? A three-day float down the Rio Grande through a majestic Big Bend river canyon with periodic stops for gourmet camp cuisine: eggs Benedict in the morning; meats, cheeses, and pâtés on the riverbank at lunch; and in the evening, a hearty feast, courtesy
I sat down at George and immediately started thinking of words to describe the pristine surroundings—words like “ice,” “light,” and “silver,” not to mention “minimalist,” “pure,” and “serene.” At this new Dallas restaurant from husband-and-wife chefs George and Katie Brown, all the color is in the artwork, the flowers,
A "conversation" with John Kerry.
Ten Texas hotels I can recommend without reservations, plus the state's best rooftop pool, outdoor bar, and more.
How a woman who sold sex toys in Burleson became public enemy number one and survived the bad buzz.
Of course I want to help my son get a decent education. But the demands placed on parents these days are almost too much to bearwhich is why I'm in danger of flunking my life.
This summer, Texas Democrats and Republicans traveled to Boston and New York to cheer and jeer alongside their party brethren. And we have the pictures to prove it.
The idea that U.S. policy bears an indelible made-in- Texas stamp is a rare point of bipartisan consensus. But there's nothing inherently Texan about the president's leadership style.
Why isn't the new Dallas Cowboys stadium going to be in, er, Dallas? Blame the collision of an irresistible force (Jerry Jones) with an immovable object (Laura Miller).
The politics of the high-school dropout rate.
OKIE DOKIE STOMP-A-THONThe blues took hold of the BeaumontPort Arthur area back in the day when gambling and prostitution houses were abundant and bars were open round the clock. Not that the outside world noticed much. In time, the scene died down and Houston, with its well-documented blues history, overshadowed
A MEMORABLE SEASONLong known for its innovation, the Houston Grand Opera goes back to its roots for its fiftieth season-opener, Madame Butterfly. Puccini’s perennial launched the company in 1955 and has been its top draw ever since. What sets this production apart from the fourteen previous ones, however, is the
So what if Smarty Jones opted to spend the rest of his days at Three Chimneys Farm, near Midway, Kentucky, thereby forgoing an appearance at this month’s BREEDERS’ CUP WORLD THOROUGHBRED CHAMPIONSHIPS. Pleasantly Perfect, Birdstone, and Perfect Drift, along with dozens of other horses, will be competing at the event,
W. Marvin Watson talks about LBJ's greatest achievement as a politician and writing his book, Chief of Staff: Lyndon Johnson and His Presidency.
Contributing photographer Artie Limmer on taking pictures in Roby and the best thing about his job.
And in Blanco, things are happening.
For the Bethel Dozen, a group of friends who won the Texas Lotto, it doesn't get much better.
On September 12, 1940, the Kilgore Rangerettes stepped out onto the football field for their first performance—and changed the future of halftime shows at football games across the state.
In Italy, 45 miles south of Dallas, time seems to move unhurried for everyone.
In his new book Texas Road Trip, Bryan Woolley tells some great stories. Here he talks about working at the Dallas Morning News, driving around the state, and preserving a little bit of Texas.
Associate art director T. J. Tucker, who grew up on a ranch near Baird, in Callahan County, talks about hauling hay and hitting the back roads.
Senior editor Gary Cartwright on researching the Kenedy family, one of the state's ranching dynasties.
Executive editor Skip Hollandsworth on Tatum and taking sides.
Senior editor Pamela Colloff on Roby, the lottery, and bad luck.
Associate editor Katy Vine, who wrote this month's cover story, "Alive and Kicking," talks about getting inside Rangerette culture.
Here's to the smallest incorporated town in the Lone Star State.
From Chef Mark Schmidt, Café 909, Marble FallsButtermilk Dressing 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon mayonnaise 1/4 cup buttermilk 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon roasted garlic purée 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon chopped mixed herbs (basil, parsley, oregano, and thyme) salt and pepper to tasteCombine
