May 1986

Apr 30, 1986 — By douglassstclairsmith

Larry Buchanan made movies that were so cheap, so incredibly flawed, and so dumb, they’re lovingly celebrated as the worst movies ever made. And he made them all in Dallas.

Apr 30, 1986 — By Texas Monthly

Chanel boaters! Street bras! Step right up for a peek at this summer’s French-inspired fashions.

Apr 30, 1986 — By richardx

I smoked marijuana all day every day for several years. It took me almost a year to quit—and now I wonder if I’ll ever get straight.

Apr 30, 1986 — By Peter Elkind

Texas universities take their knocks and learn their lessons from the best in the country.

Apr 30, 1986 — By Peter Elkind

They’re the oldest foes and the biggest rivals. Now the contest has moved into the arena that really counts—the classroom.

Apr 30, 1986 — By Peter Elkind

Everyone agreed it was time for greatness at UT. But after a nationwide search for a new president, the only man the regents could agree on was a campus insider who professed no great vision at all.

Apr 30, 1986 — By Paul Burka

So long, OPEC. So long, $27 oil. The Merc is king now.

Apr 30, 1986 — By William Booth

Without these funky watering holes, where would we—much less our cattle and sheep—be today?

Apr 30, 1986 — By margaretkasaharacheatham

Apr 30, 1986 — By Susan Kennard

Yesterday those onions and carrots were in the ground. Today they’re on your table, thanks to Texas’ bountiful roadside fruit and vegetable stands.

Apr 30, 1986 — By Texas Monthly

Las Manitas Avenue Cafe is closed while the sisters prepare to open in a new location.

Apr 30, 1986 — By Texas Monthly

Recipe from Las Manitas Cafe, Austin.

Apr 30, 1986 — By Patricia Sharpe

Here are some pin pals you’ll want to get to know.

Apr 30, 1986 — By Paul Burka

A boondoggle for coal means more trouble for natural gas; the Houston Chronicle doesn’t rate with HL&P; defense lawyers judge a judge.

Apr 30, 1986 — By Mimi Swartz

True tales from the world of junking.

Apr 30, 1986 — By Texas Monthly

Apr 30, 1986 — By Jim Atkinson

The Dallas movie board is antiquated and eccentric, like a wacky uncle.

Apr 30, 1986 — By Texas Monthly

Apr 30, 1986 — By Michael Ennis

At the Crescent’s opening, old, excessive Texas came face to face with new, designer Texas.

Apr 30, 1986 — By Stephen Harrigan

Somervell County suffers an identity crisis; an Alamo freak takes twenty years to build a diorama; Merlin Tuttle is batty.

Apr 30, 1986 — By Gregory Curtis

Apr 30, 1986 — By Jan Reid

Bobby Jack Nelson—roughneck, cowhand, prospector, and Australian talk show host—is also a fine novelist; Larry L. King writes about writing.

Apr 30, 1986 — By Michael Ennis

Photographer Robert Frank held up a mirror to America. Now Houston’s Museum of Fine Arts turns the mirror on him.

Apr 30, 1986 — By William Broyles

In 1969 a young man from Baytown decided, after a struggle, to fight in Vietnam.

Apr 30, 1986 — By James Wolcott

A Room With a View takes in edifying sights; Gung Ho settles for schmaltz; Just Between Friends makes glib chat.