Tom Curtis

Jan 20, 2013 — By Tom Curtis

Thirty years ago, people couldnt believe it: The old man’s elixir boosted crops, ate up sewage, and made the desert bloom. Today half a dozen Texas companies claim the elixir does all that and a whole lot more.

Jul 31, 1990 — By Tom Curtis

As the Mega Borg blazed, the Gulf absorbed the toxic oil spill.

Apr 30, 1990 — By Tom Curtis

The mysterious Texan who tried to take over Austrailia’s mighty Bond Corporation last January look good on paper-but paper was about all he had.

Jun 30, 1989 — By Tom Curtis

Jim Wright’s attorney Steve Susman is living proof that clients may lose, but lawyers don’t.

May 31, 1989 — By Tom Curtis

Triple threat: Scientists fret that an underground nuclear dump will pollute the Pecos; surveyors set off a storm over the center of Texas; cities sweat safety risks from stolen aluminum.

Apr 30, 1989 — By Tom Curtis

Houston mayoral candidate Fred Hofheinz has an incumbent and a rumor to defeat; Phil DeVries has a singing caterpillar to find; Zavala County must make a private prison pay its way; and Lori Johns is out to prove she’s the best woman on the drag strip.

Apr 1, 1989 — By Tom Curtis

Windsurfers add sparkle to Corpus Christi Bay; the Johnson family says a poignant farewell to one of its own; the golden arches attain alpine heights—but come crashing down in Houston.

Apr 1, 1989 — By Tom Curtis

When the St. Johns returned to their house after having it sprayed for bugs, they discovered why those friendly pest-control people are called exterminators.

Dec 1, 1988 — By Paul Burka and Tom Curtis

The newest threat to Houston mayor Kathy Whitmire is an old face; an investigation of an acid leak turns sour; a Texas congressman may take over the banking committee.

Nov 1, 1988 — By Tom Curtis

The resurrection of a former “see-through” office building. How a land developer diversified—into jaguars. And secrets of the “vultures” who buy up, fix up, and fill up troubled Houston apartments.