Gone to CyberTexas
With a computer and a modem, anyone can ravel the state on the information superhighway, but it helps to have a road map. A complete guide to Texas on-line.
February 1995
Features
More Power to Him
The office of governor is constitutionally weak, but don’t tell that to George. W. Bush.
The Many Faces of George W. Bush
He’s part Susan Powter, part David Letterman, part Dagwood Bumstead—and more.
No Limits
For twenty seasons Austin City Limits has been the elite soundstage of American popular music. And it keeps getting better.
Big
In heavyweight boxing—and in the glare of media lights—it helps to be larger than life. Ask George Foreman, 1994’s comeback kid.
Shoot-out at Shamrock
On a sleepy day last September, two women came barreling down Route 66 with five police cars in hot pursuit. A tiny Panhandle town will never be the same.
Columns
Lost Kingdom
A trip to Guatemalan jungle reveals the splendid ruins of Tikal and the mystereries of the ancient Maya.
Over the Hump
Preacher Howdy Fowler dreamed of crossing the West by camel. Many spine-jarring miles later, his wish has come true.
Crossing the Bar
There ought to be a law against the Texas bar exam. It’s irrelevant, illogical and just plain nutty.
Hunger Pains
Without constant care, victims of an obscure genetic disorder would eat themselves to death.
Miscellany
State Fare
Shakespeare deemed music the food of love. We beg to differ. These normally humdrum breakfast staples have been glamorized by chef Kenneth Mills of Dallas’ Natura Cafe. His trick? He enriches the pancakes with yogurt and lightly beaten egg whites before grilling, then pours on generous quantities of warm syrup;…
Reporter
Chipping Away
Cyriz is dueling industry-gian Intel in a showdown for the fastest computers in the West.
Fear and Loathing
Houston’s gonzo TV reporter Wayne Dolcefino is the best show in town.
Precious Cargo
Kids shouldn’t be allowed to ride in the back of pickups. Soon—thanks to Lubbock’s Karen Slay-they won’t.
Web
Raspberry Pancakes
Recipe from chef Kenneth Mills, Natura Cafe, Dallas. 1/2 cup nonfat yogurt 2/3 cup 2 percent milk, room temperature 2 tablespoons melted butter 2 egg whites 1/2 cup unbleached white flour 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 3 tablespoons raspberry…
Oatmeal Pudding
1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups quick oats 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup brown sugar Bring 3 3/4 cups water and the salt to a boil. Stir in oats, vanilla, and brown sugar. Consistency should be rather thick. Spray 5 custard cups or decorative molds with nonstick spray.
