March 1988

Mar 1, 1988 — By Helen Thompson

When it’s time to step out, real-life clotheshorses can always dig deep in their closets for something nervy and bold.

Mar 1, 1988 — By dennisdarling

Descendants of famous Texas like Sam Houston and Davy Crockett don’t even try to fill their forefathers’ shoes. They just do their best to keep them polished.

Mar 1, 1988 — By Nicholas Lemann

For all his integrity and noble intention, George Bush has yet to prove he’s got the agenda of a true statesman.

Mar 1, 1988 — By Joe Nick Patoski

Experts predict the first swarms could cross the border next year. What happens then to Texas’ multimillion-dollar honey industry is anybody’s guess.

Mar 1, 1988 — By John Davidson

Judges take his money. Juries buy his bull. And when clients like Pennzoil need a tiger in their tank, they hire Joe Jamail.

Mar 1, 1988 — By Tom Curtis

Going broke is for poor people. Here’s a whole chapter of Texans who have found ways to clear the books without losing their ranches, Rolls, or Rolexes.

Mar 1, 1988 — By Michael Ennis

The exuberant crystal towers above San Antonio’s botanical conservatory have captures everyone’s attention. Inside, it’s even better.

Mar 1, 1988 — By Joe Nick Patoski

If the brand-spanking new Mexican beach resort of Huatulco is what you’ve been waiting for, then keep waiting.

Mar 1, 1988 — By Patricia Hart

An eleventh-hour filing by two candidates for the state Supreme Court has kicked off a season of judicial campaigning unprecedented in Texas history.

Mar 1, 1988 — By Gregory Curtis

White cop, black man.

Mar 1, 1988 — By Jan Reid

Once, the term “paperback original” was reserved for second-rate work. Now, thanks to an innovative editor, two Texas novelists are proud to see their books in softcover.

Mar 1, 1988 — By Paul Burka

Bubba beats the new truck safety standards; O’Neill loses at Baylor—again; Bush’s loss is Gramm’s gain; Clements stays tough on spending.

Mar 1, 1988 — By Texas Monthly

Perceptions of power; battling counselors; bum raps; good and evil and the church.

Mar 1, 1988 — By Dick Reavis

A glowing beacon near Haynesville; broomweed royalties in Foard County; Archer City’s decorated dump; curative waters and a grand hotel in Mineral Wells; faux Alamo in Farmersville.

Mar 1, 1988 — By Alison Cook

Grazing cheap and chic in Houston, Austin, and Dallas; tire-kicking at the Fizzlick liquidation boutique; returning a piece of Janis’ heart to Port Arthur.