April 1980

Apr 1, 1980 — By Michael Ennis

The Iceberg is the most expensive American painting in history, but it is also the center of an art-world mystery with a trail leading from an English boys’ school to a Dallas millionaire.

Apr 1, 1980 — By Victoria Loe

Being autistic nearly ruined Michael Shipley’s life, but his parents sent him to a state mental hospital. Then Michael’s life was ruined for good.

Apr 1, 1980 — By billcollier

Bob Bullock, in his flamboyant style, built a powerful state agency. Then Bob Bullock, in his flamboyant style, was seduced by its power.

Apr 1, 1980 — By Andy Burns

Burns roamed Texas doing odd jobs. One day he ambled into a museum carrying drawings he’s made along the way - and ended up a celebrity.

Jan 20, 2013 — By Stephen Harrigan

For hundreds of years man—from the Comanche to the backpacker—has tried to conquer Big Bend. Still, it remains wild, stark, and pristine.

Apr 1, 1980 — By Patricia Sharpe

Cowgirls and dougboys.

Apr 1, 1980 — By Paul Burka

Nebraska scoundrels are absconding with West Texas water; adding grist to the Murdoch rumor mill; the old Dallas City Council was never like this.

Apr 1, 1980 — By Texas Monthly

Love and death.

Apr 1, 1980 — By Texas Monthly

Penalty for icing.

Apr 1, 1980 — By Gregory Curtis

Music lover.

Apr 1, 1980 — By W. L. Taitte

While the Pyramid Room in Dallas relies on pomp, two of its rivals in French dining are putting foot before pretension.

Apr 1, 1980 — By Michael Ennis

You do? There are some people right off Dallas’s Central Expressway waiting to help.

Apr 1, 1980 — By W. L. Taitte

One man’s lifelong quest for the perfect recording of Mozart’s masterpiece.

Apr 1, 1980 — By William Martin

Adventurous Methodists try the case against the Church; pallid Seventh-day Adventists try the worshiper’s patience.

Apr 1, 1980 — By William Broyles

Forgetting free trade, scrapping our factories, and other modest solutions to our economic troubles.

Apr 1, 1980 — By Stephen Harrigan

Roadside Geology of Texas makes traveling a rocky road fun. In the Shining Mountains finds nature tarnished, but The Spawning Run shows it unspoiled.

Apr 1, 1980 — By Joe Nick Patoski

Filmmaker Les Blank focuses on foot-tapping music, down-home cooking, and the vanishing art of having a good time.

Apr 1, 1980 — By Doug Ramsey

Some old greats forged ahead in 1979, but young musicians kept up.

Apr 1, 1980 — By Abby Kaighin

As a doctor, Tony Seidenberg has become accustomed to death. Only this time it is different: he is the one who is dying.

Apr 1, 1980 — By George Morris

Coal Miner’s Daughter hits true and false notes; Cruising goes sadly astray.

Apr 1, 1980 — By Gene Lyons

Rice University is up in arms; God is indicted for murder; Blackboard Jungle becomes a political thicket; the golden arm of Nolan Ryan.