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June 1995

  • Features

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      Trip Tips

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      Travel Info Before you go, write or call the South Padre Island Convention and Visitors Bureau (Box 3500, South Padre Island 78597; 800-343-2368) and load up on the helpful brochures; or on your way in, stop at the Visitors Center at 600 Padre Boulevard. When to Go Depending on the time of year, Padre can …

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      Big Wheel

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      Once he raced cars; now he builds them. Even at 72, it seems, Carroll Shelby can’t slow down.

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      Confessions of A Preacher’s Wife

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      The tensions between the demans of the spirit and the demands of the world defined my marriage—and destroyed it.

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      Walk, Don’t Run

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      After years of arguing that vigorous activity is a key to good health, Kenneth Cooper is exercising his right to change his mind.

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      Cheap Thrills

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      From “Lone State Doom” to “Land of Violent Men,” a look back at Texas’ classic pulp fiction.

    • Politics

      Four for Four

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      George W. Bush got elected governor by promising to focus on welfare, education, tort reform, and juvenile crime. After his first one hundred days, he’s batting a thousand.

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      The Beach Is Back…

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      … but can it last? That’s what Galveston officials are wondering as they put the finisheng touches on a nearly $6 million renourishment project—just in time for hurricane season.

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      The Shore Thing

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      Our complete guide to a great vacation on South Padre Island: the best spot for tanning, who serves the freshest seafood, how to rent scuba gear, where to see the prettiest sunset, and more.

  • Columns

  • Reporter

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      Post Script

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      The only surprise about the closing of Houston’s oldest papers was that it took so long.

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      Sister Acts

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      The daughters of San Antonio’s most conspicuous family star in their own how-to videos.

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      A Special Agent

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      The Secret Service lost a good man in the Oklahoma blast—and I lost an old friend.

  • Web

    • Recipe

      Grilled Corn Salad

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      Recipe from Eureka!, 4011 Villanova, Dallas 8 ears of corn, shucked 2 red bell peppers Juice of 1 lime Juice of 1 1/2 oranges 1/3 cup finely chopped cilantro 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper Grill corn and peppers over charcoal until skins blister. …

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      Meringue Clouds

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      Recipe from Eureka!, 4011 Villanova, Dallas 2 egg whites Pinch of salt 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/2 pints fresh mixed strawberries and raspberries Sugar to taste Hazelnut or almond flavoring Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Whip egg whites and salt until stiff. Add sugar slowly, whipping until stiff peaks form. Fold in …

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      Lemon-Garlic Chicken With Tomato-Basil Sauce

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      Recipes from Eureka!, 4011 Villanova, Dallas 4 whole chicken breasts Juice of 1 lemon 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon zest 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce 2 teaspoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon minced garlic 3 tablespoons chopped parsley 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper Marinate chicken in remaining ingredients for one hour in refrigerator. Grill over charcoal, …

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