The Temptation of Williamson County
Why Austin’s suburban neighbors to the north wouldn’t take a bite out of Apple Computer.
February 1994
Features
Go West!
Now is the time to check out newly stylish hotels and restaurants in West Texas. Tourists aren’t far behind.
The Guns Of Huejotzingo
On the three days before Lent, amid clouds of smoke and the sounds of musket fire, this tiny town is the site of Mexico’s most chaotic carnival.
The Crying Game
When Houston’s pro sports teams collapse late in the season—as they may do this year—faithful fans like me are never surprised. We’ve almost come to expect it.
Love and Death on the Third Floor
She was the princess who wore Tiffany perfume. He was the middle-class guy who raced cars. But when they met on the cystic fibrosis wing of a Dallas hospital, romance bloomed.
The Twilight of the Texas Rangers
Are the legendary lawmen necessary? Yes, but their inability to grapple with the modern world threatens to make them irrelevant.
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Jicama Salad
1 medium jicama, peeled and julienne cut Juice of one large lime Salt and pepper to taste Toss jicama with lime juice and salt and pepper. Chill until ready to serve.
Texas Creole Barbecued Shrimp
Barbecue Sauce Base 2 1/2 lemons, peeled and quartered 3 tablespoons coarse-ground black pepper 2 tablespoons seafood seasoning 1 cup Worcestershire sauce 1 cup water 6 cloves garlic In saucepan combine all ingredients and reduce liquid by half. Strain liquid through fine-mesh strainer and…
Texas Cornbread Pudding
Recipe from Brennan’s, Houston. 1/2 cup diced yellow onion 1 1/2 cups fresh cut corn, approximately 4 ears 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 4 eggs 2 cups whipping cream 6 cups crumbled cornbread (use your favorite recipe) 1 1/2 cups shredded jalapeño jack cheese…
Columns
Frequent Fliers
Want to see millions of migrating monarchs on their annual winter getaway? Wing on down to Mexico.
Me, Myself, and I
Once a wild child, now a suburban mom, Marion Winik could be Texas’ next big literary success.
Axes to Grind
When Stevie Ray Vaughan died, Texas lost its premier guitarist. Can any of these ambitious young players fill his boots?
The Deadly DA
Without regrets, Harris County district attorney Johnny Holmes puts more criminals on death row than any U.S. lawman.
Miscellany
State Fare
Some like it hot; Texans like it hotter. That’s why Carl Walker, the chef at Brennan’s in Houston (3300 Smith), branded his barbecued shrimp with black pepper and poblano chiles. Double-daring the Southwest palate, he paired the shrimp with his spicy version of a down-home favorite. “I wanted to make…
Reporter
Iron Man
The quietest member of the governor’s fitness panel throws his weight around—at last.
Waco Untold
Four quickie Branch Davidian books reveal that the full story has yet to come out.
Back to Shul
A group of renowned rabbis teaches many Dallas Jews the deeper meanings of Judaism.
El Patriot
Border chief Silvestre Reyes confronts illegal imigration—and his heritage.
