Charismatics start by losing theur heads and end up with a new kind of religion.
December 1977

Features
Texas’ oldest city is heading for a political showdown, thanks to some newcomers to the power game.

If you’re looking for Houston’s elite, forget the Petroleum Club; go to the produce center at Jamail’s.
Who is Roger Horchow and why is he doing these terrible things to our Christmas budgets?
Women need maids, maids, and maids . . . well, they could use a little help, too.
Columns
This may be the Me Decade, but fortunately a great many people haven’t gotten the word.
If you think parenthood begins with dirty diapers and 2 a.m. feedings, you’re nine months off.

A good country dog is loyal, obedient, and knows the difference between a chicken and a possum.
Miscellany
Reporter
Disco sounds you can live with; two new books from the trenches of Viet Nam; taking a swing at Alexander Calder; the Van Cilburn winner's circle; move over Austin, C&W reigns elsewhere.