Helen Thompson

Jan 20, 2013 — By Helen Thompson

From the moment he first held a guitar pick, Charlie Sexton was said to be on the road to stardom, but high praise and high cheekbones haven’t kept him from stumbling along the way.

Jan 20, 2013 — By Helen Thompson

Austin Saigon Kitchen, 9200 N. Lamar, 512-837-9910. This modest-looking restaurant’s bracing hot-and-sour soup was filled with shrimp, pineapple, celery, tomato, okra, noodles, and anise. Vermicelli with rice-paper pancakes that were more like omelettes came with grilled pork, fish sauce, and a platter frilly lettuce, cilantro, cucumbers, and mint. Tender…

Jan 20, 2013 — By Helen Thompson

Most of the specialty items needed to prepare Vietnamese recipes can be found at the following Asian and Vietnamese groceries. Austin Lien, Huong Oriental Market, 8610 N. Lamar, 512-835-9618. My Thanh Oriental Market, 7435 N. Lamar, 454-4804. Say Hi, 5249 Burnet Road, 453-1411. Dallas Asian Grocery, 9191 Forest…

Dec 1, 1995 — By Helen Thompson

Bullets over Broadway at the Granbury Opera House.

Sep 30, 1995 — By Helen Thompson

He scored big for UT and four NFL teams; now Raul Allegre is back in the game with his weekly Spanish-language football show.

Aug 31, 1995 — By Helen Thompson

The celebritty realtor as realor celebrity.

Jun 30, 1995 — By Helen Thompson

For Dallas writer Carlton Stowers, Sins of the Son is more than just another true crime story. The son is his own.

May 31, 1995 — By Helen Thompson

After years of arguing that vigorous activity is a key to good health, Kenneth Cooper is exercising his right to change his mind.

Apr 1, 1995 — By Helen Thompson

For sixty years, Austinite Raymond Daum befriended Hollywood’s biggest stars. Now he’s selling off his memories.

Mar 1, 1995 — By Helen Thompson