July 1981

Jun 30, 1981 — By John Davidson

Archbishop Patrick Flores acts like a country priest, but he has a tough job: he is the most powerful Catholic clergyman in Texas, and perhaps the most powerful Mexican American as well.

Jun 30, 1981 — By joseacuteantonioburciaga

The last word on tortillas: how to make them, when to eat them, and why they should be in every artist’s studio.

Jun 30, 1981 — By Lawrence Wright

Astronauts used to be dashing pilots. Now they’re doctors, scientists, and...sanitary engineers.

Jun 30, 1981 — By Paul Burka, Kaye Northcott and Victoria Loe

Nineteen people you voted for and one you didn't.

Jun 30, 1981 — By William Broyles

The war that won’t go away.

Jun 30, 1981 — By Alan Tennant

Now is the time to unlearn everything you’ve ever heard about snakebite.

Jun 30, 1981 — By Jim Atkinson

John Catchings can sole crimes without witnesses, confessions, or clues. How? He’s a psychic.

Jun 30, 1981 — By W. L. Taitte

Jun 30, 1981 — By William Martin

A visiting revivalist lays some eloquent preaching on Pasadena Baptists. Nearby in Houston, the festival of Purim gives templegoers good reason to dress up, drink up, and raise a ruckus.

Jun 30, 1981 — By Harry Hurt III

Take the “Art of Negotiating” seminar, and you too can learn to wheel and deal with a smile.

Jun 30, 1981 — By William Broyles

The war that won’t go away.

Jun 30, 1981 — By Patricia Sharpe

How you bean, kid?

Jun 30, 1981 — By Paul Burka

A deal that failed; macho political ads, the unhappiest man in Texas; a big time legal goof.

Jun 30, 1981 — By Texas Monthly

Diamonds are a boy’s best friend.

Jun 30, 1981 — By Susan Duffy

McAllen mayor Othal Brand fights for his political life; a killer storm ravages Austin; a Highland Park matron trades fancy parties for farming.