December 1994
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Features
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Lady Bird Looks Back
Frank talk about LBJ’s life, JFK’s death, the promise of Hillary Clinton, the perils of Oliver North—and more.
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More Colorful Texas Sayings…
Come hell or high water, you’ll want to read our compilation of down-home aphorisms.
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The Sheriff Who Went to Pot
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.
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George W. Bush and the New Political Landscape
How the Republicans took over Texas—and what it means.
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Missions Accomplished
Forget the Alamo. The real spirit and history of Texas come alive at San Antonio’s eighteenth-century churches.
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Whatever Happened to Ronnie Littleton?
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.
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Columns
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Best-Case Scenario
To win a high-profile these days, you need to hire a jury consultant. Galveston’s Robert Hirschhorn is one of the best.
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Night Trippers
When Dallas sleep doctors cured Tommy Atkins’ snoring probelm, they probably saved his life.
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Kings of Swing
Can a golfer change the bad habits of a lifetime? The academy at Golfsmith International made a believer out of me.
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Page Masters
This past year, Texas writers chased tornadoes, delved into devil worship, and pondered the etiquette of breast-feeding.
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Reporter
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Folk Lure
An Austin arts group is exposing the roots of Texas music to a younger audience.
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War Games
Finally, a toymaker that isn’t just kidding around: A new Alamo playset gets things right.
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Generation Mex
Many young Texans are heading to Mexico City to jump-start their careers.
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Web
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Chocolate-Grand Marnier Truffles
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 cream 16 ounces Nestlé semisweet …
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Citrus Cheesecake
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 ingredients in a food processor or mixer …
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Miscellany
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State Fare
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 what raises this cheesecake above all …