Alexandra Biesada
Articles by Alexandra Biesada
May 31, 2000 — By Alexandra Biesada
As surgeon general—the nation’s top doctor— C. Everett Koop was much beloved and undeniably respected. So why is the Web site that bears his name in such disarray?
Feb 1, 2000 — By Claire Poole and Alexandra Biesada
You do, right? Joe Jamail, Red McCombs, Mark Cuban, and seven other superrich Texans tell you how.
Aug 31, 1999 — By Alexandra Biesada
No surprise: The best place in the state to get an MBA is UT-Austin. But there are plenty of great alternatives.
Mar 1, 1998 — By Alexandra Biesada
To be a truly major player in the ad game, GSD&M needed a car account. When Mazda’s came up for review, the brash Austinites sprang into action.
Nov 1, 1997 — By Alexandra Biesada
With increasing frequency, radio stations in Texas are changing hands—and aggressive Texas entrepreneurs are finally making waves.
Dec 1, 1996 — By Alexandra Biesada
If you’ve seen a Kiss concert, a truck and tractor pull, or Miss Saigon recently, you can thank Houston’s Pace Entertainment for the privilege—and for the price you paid.
Sep 30, 1996 — By Alexandra Biesada
Origin Systems founder Richard Garriott has sometimes lived his life like a computer game, but now that the multimedia industry is changing, he can’t play around anymore.
Jun 30, 1996 — By Alexandra Biesada
In less than a decade, the upstart Houston diapermaker has come a long way, baby. But taking on the big boys has hardly been child’s play.
Feb 1, 1996 — By Alexandra Biesada
With its cut-rate knockoffs of Apple’s Macintosh line, Austin’s Power Computing hopes to surpass Compaq and Dell as Texas’ top clone shop.