August 1995

Jul 31, 1995 — By Skip Hollandsworth

Eleven years after the death of her youngest daughter, Tanya Reid sits in an Amarillo prison. Is she a murderess, or has she been railroaded by overzealous procecutors?

Jul 31, 1995 — By Helen Thorpe

Combining the latest technology with an old-fashioned passion for her work, Austin astronomer Anita Cochran redefined the solar system. Now her star is on the rise.

Jul 31, 1995 — By Gary Cartwright

When rich Texas hostesses want to put on the biggest charity bash of the summer, where do they go? New Mexico of course.

Jul 31, 1995 — By Jamie Fields

Texan Jerry Hall is a successful model, the mother of three healthy kids, the wife of a rich, sexy, world-famous rock star. She’s also quite refined. Or is she? Eliza Doolittle, meet your match.

Aug 6, 1995 — By Mimi Swartz

From invention to litigation, the breast implant has done more for Houston’s economy—and its psyche—than anything since oil.

Jan 20, 2013 — By Patricia Sharpe

How it’s made, the secret of cooking with it, the truth about the worm, and everything else you ever wanted to know about Mexico’s favorite drink—and ours.

Jul 31, 1995 — By Paul Burka

Jul 31, 1995 — By Texas Monthly

The late folk artist Willard Watson was a funky fixture of Dallas’ art scene. Better known as the Texas Kid, he was famous or his courly manners, cockammy yard art in his Love Field-area home, and eye-popping, Longhourn-crowned luxury cars. Watson often collaborated with other artists; in 1976, for example,…

Jul 31, 1995 — By Texas Monthly

Jan 20, 2013 — By Patricia Sharpe

From Austin’s new Coyote Cafe (612 W. Sixth) comes the classiest club sandwich you’llever eat, and quite possibly the best. Offered as an occasional special at the Texas spin-off of Santa Fe’s original Coyote Cafe, the sandwich makes some key substitutions: Chile-seasoned grilled swordfish stands in for boring old turkey,…

Jul 31, 1995 — By Jan Jarboe Russell

Jul 31, 1995 — By Keith Kachtick

Twenty years after he began critiquing modern society, Houston writer Max Apple is enjoying the fruits of his labor.

Jul 31, 1995 — By Jan Reid

Jimmy LaFave’s great new CD might propel him from Austin to the big time—if that were what he wanted.

Jul 31, 1995 — By Jim Atkinson

Can a suburban Dallas house-wife who suffers from obsessive-compulsive disorder ever overcome her fears? She doubts it.

Jul 31, 1995 — By Jason Cohen

Sorry, Bob Dole. Austin director Robert Rodriguez’s follow-up to El Mariachi may be violent, but it’s also art.

Jul 31, 1995 — By carolcountryman

Henderson County residents and Ozarka are locked in a nasty fight over some of the best water in Texas.

Jul 31, 1995 — By Skip Hollandsworth

Drunken boaters have turned a popular lake near Dallas into deadly waters.

Jul 31, 1995 — By Paul Burka

By vetoing the Patient Protection Act, Gearge W. Bush put cost before care.

Jan 20, 2013 — By Texas Monthly

Coyote Cafe, 612 W. Sixth Street, Austin. Sandwiches 4 four- to six-ounce swordfish filets 8 slices applewood-smoked bacon 8 to 12 thick slices brioche or other sweetish egg bread 1/4 pound arugula Season fish with chile rub (see below) and grill to desired doneness. Meanwhile, fry…