December 1994

Dec 1, 1994 — By Paul Burka

How the Republicans took over Texas—and what it means.

Dec 1, 1994 — By Jan Jarboe Russell

Forget the Alamo. The real spirit and history of Texas come alive at San Antonio’s eighteenth-century churches.

Dec 1, 1994 — By Jan Jarboe Russell

Frank talk about LBJ’s life, JFK’s death, the promise of Hillary Clinton, the perils of Oliver North—and more.

Dec 1, 1994 — By Anne Dingus

Come hell or high water, you’ll want to read our compilation of down-home aphorisms.

Dec 1, 1994 — By Robert Draper

Brig Marmolejo may have been convicted of bribery, but he is more than just another crooked cop in South Texas. His is the story of borders easily crossed—the ageless parable of the Rio Grande Valley.

Jan 20, 2013 — By Skip Hollandsworth

Twenty-five years ago, in the wake of integration, he was the football star at my mostly white high school in Wichita Falls. Not much has gone right for him since.

Dec 1, 1994 — By Anne Dingus

Forget that Roget fella—here in Texas we’re more apt to consult Bubba’s thesaurus. In Texas, folks aren’t just rich—locals say they didn’t come to town two to a mule. Someone doesn’t merely die—she opens herself up a worm farm. A scoundrel is “greasy as fried lard”; a summer day…

Dec 1, 1994 — By Texas Monthly

Forget the figgy pudding. The centerpiece of your party table for the holidays should be this voluptuous cheesecake from Houston’s Sierra Grill. For a chaser, set out a batch of Watkins’ Grand Marnier truffles rolled in Texas pecans. Your guests won’t go until they get some. 1 1/4 cups heavy…

Dec 1, 1994 — By Texas Monthly

What raises this cheesecake above all others is the inspired addition of three ingredients: Bailey’s Irish Cream to impart a silky nip, and orange and lemon zest to lend a tang. Graham Cracker Crust 2 cups graham cracker crumbs 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup butter (room temperature) Combine…

Dec 1, 1994 — By Turk Pipkin

Can a golfer change the bad habits of a lifetime? The academy at Golfsmith International made a believer out of me.

Dec 1, 1994 — By Gregory Curtis

Dec 1, 1994 — By Anne Dingus, Robert Draper and David McCormick

This past year, Texas writers chased tornadoes, delved into devil worship, and pondered the etiquette of breast-feeding.

Dec 1, 1994 — By Helen Thompson

To win a high-profile these days, you need to hire a jury consultant. Galveston's Robert Hirschhorn is one of the best.

Dec 1, 1994 — By Jim Atkinson

When Dallas sleep doctors cured Tommy Atkins’ snoring probelm, they probably saved his life.

Dec 1, 1994 — By Paul Burka

Dec 1, 1994 — By Texas Monthly

Dec 1, 1994 — By Patricia Sharpe

Forget the figgy pudding. The centerpiece of your party table for the holidays should be this voluptuous cheesecake from Houston’s Sierra Grill. Chef Charles Watkins has taken an everyday dessert and turned it into something special, its texture as lush as velvet, the density firm without being heavy. But…

Dec 1, 1994 — By Texas Monthly

Dec 1, 1994 — By Joe Nick Patoski

An Austin arts group is exposing the roots of Texas music to a younger audience.

Dec 1, 1994 — By Stephen Harrigan

Finally, a toymaker that isn’t just kidding around: A new Alamo playset gets things right.

Dec 1, 1994 — By Dan Michalski

Many young Texans are heading to Mexico City to jump-start their careers.