May 1992 Issue
Features

Lakes Alive!
A trip to the Hill Country’s quirky gems will cool your city sensibilities.


Can Bob Strauss Save Russia?
Maybe not. But then again, the veteran Texas pol has never taken no for an answer.

The Case for Castration
Critics call it brutal and barbaric, but it may be the most effective treatment for sex offenders.
Columns
Painting the Town
San Antonio’s colorful barrio murals give troubled teens a creative outlet for their restless energy.
Pet Project
You think you have a bad job? Every day, animal abuse investigators see things that shouldn’t happen to a dog.
Courting Costs
When millionaire tennis star Martina Navratilova and her lover went to court, it was the lawyers who won.
State Fare: Apple Tart With Cinnamon Ice Cream
“I’m not crazy about chiles,” says chef Gerard Bahon, in a formidable French accent that has successfully resisted Americanization for more than twenty years. So at his Arlington restaurant, Bistro Bagatelle (406 W. Abrams), the native of Brittany eschews the potent ingredients of Texas’ Southwestern cuisine in favor of the
True Stories
Fish gotta swim, birds gotta fly—and some folks don’t feel alive unless they’re staring at a blank sheet of paper.