February 1979

Feb 1, 1979 — By Richard West

“There are two things to remember about the ghetto that is Houston’s Fifth Ward. One, evil usually triumphs over good. Two, in spite of that, most of its residents retain a goodness that proves indestructible.”

Feb 1, 1979 — By Mimi Swartz

Tequila, tequila, everywhere, and not a drop in your margarita.

Feb 1, 1979 — By Gregory Curtis

He knows the secrets behind closed doors.

Feb 1, 1979 — By Al Reinert

How a bountifully talented young Texas writer based a novel on Lyndon Johnson, won high praise, and then…

Feb 1, 1979 — By Suzanne Shelton

Artistic director Ben Stevenson keeps Houston Ballet on its toes.

Feb 1, 1979 — By John Graves

The best thing about the weather is complaining about it.

Feb 1, 1979 — By W. L. Taitte

‘Twas the season to see Dallas Civic Opera.

Feb 1, 1979 — By W. L. Taitte

Theatre Three in Dallas went out on a limb with their production of Happy End. Oops.

Feb 1, 1979 — By William Broyles

As New Ulm went, so goes New York.

Feb 1, 1979 — By carolynosborn

Way down up on the Suwannee River and uptown Saturday night; tracking a few Southern women.

Feb 1, 1979 — By Joe Nick Patoski

And T-shirts and photos and Elvis’ dinner jacket-all at the first Dallas-Fort Worth Records Collectors’ Convention.

Feb 1, 1979 — By Dick Reavis

Can a Texas revolutionary find happiness exiled in Europe? Not when his revolution is in Mexico.

Feb 1, 1979 — By Mitch Green

Chemical waste disposal sits are environmental time bombs-if they don’t get you know, they’ll get you later.

Feb 1, 1979 — By George Morris

Clint Eastwood stars in a movie about a macho man with a heart of gold and a sense of humor.

Feb 1, 1979 — By Patricia Sharpe

Wok ‘n’ roll.

Feb 1, 1979 — By Paul Burka

Working on the Railroad Commissioner; romance on the range; another guild nipped at the Post; should Bill Clements be for sale?

Feb 1, 1979 — By Texas Monthly

Protective custody.

Feb 1, 1979 — By Gregory Curtis

Tolstoy, you’re late again.

Feb 1, 1979 — By Mimi Swartz

From Requiem for a Margarita. 1/2 ounce of Triple Sec (1 tablespoon) 1 ounce of fresh lime juice 1 1/2 ounces of light tequila Making the best margarita in town—at home—is not a matter of money. It does not depend on buying the best tequila or…