Once he raced cars; now he builds them. Even at 72, it seems, Carroll Shelby can’t slow down.
June 1995

Features
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…
The tensions between the demans of the spirit and the demands of the world defined my marriage—and destroyed it.
After years of arguing that vigorous activity is a key to good health, Kenneth Cooper is exercising his right to change his mind.
From “Lone State Doom” to “Land of Violent Men,” a look back at Texas’ classic pulp fiction.

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.
… 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.
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
I had everything it took to win the Mr. Romance Cover Model pageant—except for the looks and the body.
At the 1995 state high school wrestling championships, pinning wasn’t everything. It was the only thing.
When Grover Lewis died on April 16, he left a legacy of unwashed greatness. That’s how he would have wanted it.
Each week, record promoters flock to see Redbeard, the Dallas radio programmer with an ear for the best new music.
Miscellany
This alfresco feast from Eureka!, a Dallas restaurant and gourmet-to-go emporium (4011 Villanova), can turn a backyard cookout or tailgate picnic into a classy occasion. A grilled chicken breast marinated in lemon and garlic provides this custom menu’s mainstay, with assistance from an emphatic tomato-basil sauce touched with Parmesan.
Reporter
The only surprise about the closing of Houston’s oldest papers was that it took so long.
The daughters of San Antonio’s most conspicuous family star in their own how-to videos.
The Secret Service lost a good man in the Oklahoma blast—and I lost an old friend.
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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…

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…

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…