March 1993 Issue
Features

Indian Takers
All across Texas, vandals are searching for ancient treasures by looting Indian campgrounds—including the one on my family’s ranch.

About Face
He waffled about the Senate seat, then sought safe harbor in Bill Clinton’s cabinet. Why did Henry Cisneros choose HUD over headlines? Only he knows for sure.
Web
Fresh Corn Corncakes
Savory hotcakes made with fresh corn.6 ears of corn1 green bell pepper, finely chopped1 red bell pepper, finely chopped2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley2 tablespoons finely chopped green onionSalt and pepper to taste2 cups pancake batter, prepared according to package instructions4 tablespoons butterSlice off corn kernels and sauté until golden brown.
Rack of Lamb Italo-Francese
Lamb4 racks of lamb (6 – 8 chops per rack), cleaned and trimmedSalt and pepper to taste2 tablespoons olive oil4 tablespoons Dijon mustard1/4 cup each chopped fresh thyme, oregano, rosemary, and parsley1/2 cup chopped roasted pistachios Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Season racks of lamb with salt and pepper and
Miscellany
State Fare
March is the month for lamb—especially the delectable variety served at Monte Carlo in the Grand Kempinski Hotel Dallas. With a solarium, pale peach walls, and trees and potted palms scattered throughout, this light and airy place captures the ambience of restaurants in Italy and the South of France. The
Reporter

Race Wrangling
Will public housing in East Texas be integrated? Not if the Klan has its way.
Columns
Naked Truth
Twice a week I strip for strange men in a topless bar. I worry about just two things: weirdos and what my mother thinks.
Running Rabid
Five years ago, rabies was rare in South Texas. Now nearly three hundred animals have died and the epidemic is not abating.
Low Steaks
How a cut of meat from the wrong side of the street rose to culinary stardom, plus a guide to Texas’ most authentic fajitas.