February 1994 Issue

The Temptation of Williamson County

Why Austin’s suburban neighbors to the north wouldn’t take a bite out of Apple Computer.

By Paul Burka

Go West!

Now is the time to check out newly stylish hotels and restaurants in West Texas. Tourists aren’t far behind.

By Patricia Sharpe

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.

By Geoff Winningham

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.

By Robert Draper

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.

By Skip Hollandsworth

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.

By Robert Draper

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.

By Texas Monthly

Texas Creole Barbecued Shrimp

Barbecue Sauce Base2 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 reserve. Shrimp1/3 cup julienne red bell pepper

By Texas Monthly

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 Salt and pepper to taste 1 jalapeño,

By Texas Monthly

Frequent Fliers

Want to see millions of migrating monarchs on their annual winter getaway? Wing on down to Mexico.

By Turk Pipkin

A Healthy Practice

By Gregory Curtis

Me, Myself, and I

Once a wild child, now a suburban mom, Marion Winik could be Texas’ next big literary success.

By Louis Black

Axes to Grind

When Stevie Ray Vaughan died, Texas lost its premier guitarist. Can any of these ambitious young players fill his boots?

By John Morthland

The Deadly DA

Without regrets, Harris County district attorney Johnny Holmes puts more criminals on death row than any U.S. lawman.

By Audrey Duff

Royal Bust

By Paul Burka

A Man and His Dog, 1993

By Texas Monthly

Vidor Views

By Texas Monthly

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

By Patricia Sharpe

Iron Man

The quietest member of the governor’s fitness panel throws his weight around—at last.

By Gary Cartwright

Waco Untold

Four quickie Branch Davidian books reveal that the full story has yet to come out.

By julianull

Back to Shul

A group of renowned rabbis teaches many Dallas Jews the deeper meanings of Judaism.

By emilybenedek

El Patriot

Border chief Silvestre Reyes confronts illegal imigration—and his heritage.

By Thad Deusherrick