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August 2002

  • Features

    • Feature

      Game Boys

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      Staubach and Aikman, together at last. A Bum Phillips belly laugh. Jerry Levias, first and always. These and other heroes of Texas football, past and present, pose for a pigskin portfolio.

    • Feature

      Family Circus

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      Children of all ages! Step right up and get to know a South Texas clan whose nomadic way of life is a link to the past.

    • Feature

      Ladies, First

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      Three former Texas first ladies dish about life in the Governor’s Mansion and share recipes that have served them well.

    • Feature

      Horns Aplenty

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      Will this be the year that the University of Texas Longhorns—the most talented college football team in the country—win their first national title since 1970? Yes. Hook ’em.

    • Feature

      Mr. Happy Man Goes to Washington

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      Ron Kirk may be this year’s most jovial political candidate, but his bid for the U.S. Senate is as much about race as personality. He knows it. His fellow Democrats know it. And you’d better believe the Republicans know it.

  • Around the State

    • Atsbox

      Science

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      ANALYZE THIS Ever wonder how a rat can see in the dark? Well, this month you can attend some eye-popping exhibits around the state that will satisfy even the most inquisitive minds, and you don’t have to have a Ph.D. in biology to appreciate them. “Animal SuperSenses” at Galveston’s Moody Gardens features 25 interactive displays …

    • Atsbox

      Tune In

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      LEAVE IT TO DIVA What do Cher and Dolly Parton, two of the most recognizable performers in the world—one for her outlandish outfits and the other for her, well, smile—have in common? Not much—on the surface, that is. Other than the obvious (they are both singers, actors, and blondes; yes, Cher is flaunting bleached locks …

    • Atsbox

      Sports

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      ‘TIS THE SEASON As the World Cup reminded us, soccer, where you kick the ball up and down the field, is really football. But when Americans talk about football, we mean more than feet. We mean hands, arms, heads; we mean hard-hitting blocks, bubbly cheerleaders, marching bands. We mean spectacle. And this month, when the …

    • Atsbox

      On Screen

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      THE GREAT INDOORS Kids’ late-summer doldrums usually leave them particularly restless. They become prone to manic behavior—fads flourish, fixations blossom, expectations intensify. But as any well-informed individual between the ages of five and ten knows, nothing is more anticipated this month than the premiere of Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams at the …

  • Columns

    • Health

      Burning Questions

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      What is the safest way to dispose of a diseased cow carcass—and what does it have to do with the Ames strain of anthrax?

    • Music

      The Thirty-Year Itch

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      After pursuing solo careers, the members of the Flatlanders have reunited and released the long-anticipated CD Now Again. Was it worth the wait?

    • Faith

      Church and Statecraft

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      Right with his party, wrong with his religion: where God and government intersect for Rick Perry and Tony Sanchez.

    • Business

      A Wyly Strategy

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      Dallas billionaire Sam Wyly is gearing up for another battle in his war with Computer Associates. This time he may have the firepower to win.

    • Behind the Lines

      Sinking Flagship

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      Free advice for the UT System’s new chancellor.

    • Books

      The Buzz

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      Kathy Hepinstall is one of four underappreciated Texas writers you should be reading this summer.

  • Reporter

  • Web

    • Web Exclusive

      Get Your Groove Back

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      A new book on dance halls explains why Texans are itching to go boot-scootin’.

    • Recipe

      Tomato Aspic

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      2 1/2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin 1 quart tomato juice (4 cups) 1 small can spicy tomato juice, such as V-8 or Bloody Mary mix 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon finely ground black pepper 6 whole cloves 2 bay leaves 1 tablespoon sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons powdered mustard dash Worcestershire sauce 1 medium onion, puréed …

    • Books That Cook

      Books That Cook

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      Lean Star Cuisine

    • Web Exclusive

      Bitter Rivals

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      W. K. Stratton’s new book, Backyard Brawl, dissects the football feud between the state’s two largest universities.

    • Recipe

      Love Creek Apple Enchiladas

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      Love Creek Orchards

    • Web Exclusive

      Giving It the Old College Try

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      Former Lufkin High School starting quarterback Reggie McNeal talks about motivation, recruiting and playing ball at Texas A&M.

    • Recipe

      Golden Watermelon Soup With Champagne Gelée and Balsamic Ice Cream

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      Chef Michael Marshall creates a light dessert that is not as sweet as you would think.

    • Texas Tidbits

      Texas Tidbits

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      In Texas, high school football is a Friday night religion. How much do you know about your faith?

    • Web Exclusive

      Training Camp

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      At the Mack Brown Women’s Clinic on football, no men are allowed. Females ask tough questions, learn about offensive strategy, and have a ball.

    • Web Exclusive

      Team Photo

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      Wyatt McSpadden and his son Trevor talk about the logistics of getting football heroes together for the perfect photograph.

    • Recipe

      Orange-Zest Biscuits

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      2 cups flour 4 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 5 tablespoons vegetable shortening zest of 1 orange, grated or finely chopped 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup orange juice Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Sift dry ingredients together. Cut in shortening and then stir in orange zest. Combine milk and orange …

    • Web Exclusive

      First Draft

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      Senior editor Brian D. Sweany talks about this month’s cover story, “Horns Aplenty.”

    • Pat's Pick

      Best Fests

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      RED ALL OVER Medina is minuscule—one main street, a couple hundred residents, a dozen or so stores—but during the International Apple Festival on Saturday, August 3, the town will be happily overrun by apple bobbers, bagpipers, balloon blowers, puppeteers, clowns, arts and crafts sellers, and 18,000 visitors. In midsummer, apples from other parts of the …

    • Recipe

      Classic Mansion Chicken Salad

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      Adapted from a recipe by Texas cookbook author Helen Corbitt.

    • Pat's Pick

      On The Road

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      GAZING AND GRAZING No one drives all the way up to the McDonald Observatory, on top of Mount Locke in far West Texas, just to eat. But astronomy buffs have a treat in store if they happen to wander into the StarDate Café. Not only is its menu of quesadillas, focaccia sandwiches, soups, salads, and …

    • Pat's Pick

      Riviera

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      KEEPING UP APPEARANCES Like a jet-setter back from a vacation on the Côte d’Azur, the Riviera has reopened after an intensive two-week remodeling job looking not just rested but ten years younger. The exterior of the old-guard Dallas restaurant has been painted butter yellow, new fabrics brighten banquettes and chairs, and the wall-to-wall carpeting has …

    • Recipe

      Fried Green Tomatoes

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      Margaret Moffette Lea Houston

    • Texas History 101

      Texas History 101

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      UT spirit has been alive and kicking since the University of Texas was founded. Discover the colorful history behind some of the UT traditions, from Bevo to “The First Battle.”

    • Happy Trails

      Happy Trails

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      For a great escape, head to Corpus Christi, the city on the bay that sparkles.

    • Recipe

      Southwestern Potato Salad

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      The perfect complement to a few slices of brisket, a slab of ribs, and a couple of links of sausage.

    • Recipe

      Strawberry-Cream Cheese Stars

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      8 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 quart fresh strawberries Using an electric mixer, combine first 4 ingredients in a mixing bowl and beat until smooth; cover and refrigerate. Clean and hull strawberries (holes should be about 1/2 inch in diameter). Place on a paper …

    • Recipe

      Will Rogers’ Chili

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      Miriam “Ma” Ferguson

    • Recipe

      Grilled Shrimp-Pasta Salad

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      Pasta With Vinaigrette 1/2 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon finely chopped assorted herbs (your choice of fresh basil, oregano, tarragon, rosemary, etc.) kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 8 ounces uncooked rotelle (spiral pasta)To make vinaigrette, …

    • Recipe

      Favorite Cookies

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      1 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup sugar 1 cup brown sugar 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups pecan pieces 4 cups flour Using an electric mixer, beat butter with sugar and brown sugar until creamy. Beat in eggs, baking soda, salt, and vanilla. …

    • Recipe

      Coconut Cake Number One

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      Orlene Walton Sayers

    • Recipe

      Governor’s Mansion Lemon Yogurt Cake

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      Cake 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 2 cups granulated sugar 6 eggs, separated 2 teaspoons lemon zest 1 teaspoon lemon extract 3 cups cake flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup plain yogurt, whole or lowfat Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan. Cream together the butter …

  • Miscellany