Jim Atkinson

Jan 21, 2013 — By Jim Atkinson and John Bloom

Urban refugees fleeing high-tech Dallas have created ersatz rural communities in the nearby countryside. This isolated, pastoral life sometimes erupts into adultery and murder.

Jan 21, 2013 — By Jim Atkinson and John Bloom

Candy Montgomery thought her affair with Allan Gore was over, until she found herself fighting for her life against Allan’s wife.

Jan 20, 2013 — By Jim Atkinson

When a world-class athlete like Austin’s Lance Armstrong gets cancer, it’s a shock—for him, and for every man who has ever considered himself invincible.

Jan 20, 2013 — By Jim Atkinson

The ride of his life.

Jan 20, 2013 — By Patricia Sharpe, Jim Atkinson, Evan Smith, Katy Vine, Jeff McCord, Mike Shea, Paul Burka, Jason Cohen and Cecilia Ballí

San Antonio's Marshevet Hooker is not just any old high school sprinter; she's an Olympic gold medalist in the making. Meet her and nine other women we're betting will lead the new Texas—and the world.

Jan 20, 2013 — By Jim Atkinson

The truth—what we can discern, anyway—about Tom Landry’s leukemia.

Jan 20, 2013 — By Jim Atkinson

More than a decade ago I wrote about the virtues of the drinking life and the comforts of what I called a “bar bar.” Then I hit rock bottom. It’s been eight years now since I took my last drink—and I’m finally ready to tell the rest of the story.

Jan 20, 2013 — By Jim Atkinson

The hybrid of my dreams.

Jan 20, 2013 — By Jim Atkinson

Bypass surgery with almost no pain, and you get to go home three days later? Don’t have a coronary: It’s happening right now, in Texas.

Sep 30, 2008 — By Jim Atkinson

A plug for new appliances.