William Helmer

Apr 1, 1994 — By William Helmer

In the forties I was just a kid with a Kodak, but my fascination with car wrecks taught me many lasting lessons.

Sep 30, 1992 — By William Helmer

Bigger than life, drive-in movies defined America’s giddy age of hula hoops, poodle skirts, and blue suede shoes.

Dec 1, 1991 — By William Helmer

After struggling to give up smoking, I have come to a compromise: Never smoke more than one cigarette—at a time.

Apr 1, 1991 — By William Helmer

The highway patrol unveils a new secret weapon in its war against unrepentant speeders.

Jul 31, 1986 — By William Helmer

In a ninety-minute reign of terror, gunshots rang out that still echo in the history of Texas.

Apr 1, 1984 — By William Helmer

It wasn’t the classiest place in Pharr to grow up, but it had tough truckers, sassy waitresses, and some of the best try cooks in the Valley.

Feb 1, 1977 — By William Helmer

Ready when you are, CB.