October 1986

Sep 30, 1986 — By Geoff Winningham

On the Day of the Dead, Mexicans mock death with candy skulls and papier-mache coffins. But in the darkness of a graveside vigil, the mockery gives way to tears.

Sep 30, 1986 — By Paul Burka

The governor has a good record, good ideas, and good intentions. So why is he in danger of losing his job to a man he already beat once?

Sep 30, 1986 — By David Theis

Cambodian Lay Bun Sun escaped the terrors of the Khmer Rouge to film his dreams in Houston.

Sep 30, 1986 — By Al Reinert

The seeds of the Challenger disaster were sowed long ago, in the space agency’s conflict between its ideals and its politics.

Sep 30, 1986 — By Peter Elkind

In boom times, John Connally and Ben Barnes used their political magic to build a sprawling real estate empire. Now they’re in a desperate struggle to keep themselves afloat.

Sep 30, 1986 — By karlkilian

Belonging to this literary club is a lot like becoming a Texan; you can be a newcomer for only so long.

Sep 30, 1986 — By sandrahendler

An interpretation of a classic genre.

Sep 30, 1986 — By Stephen Harrigan

A museum in Texas is the last place Jacques-Louis David would expect to find his late masterpiece, but we’re glad it’s here.

Sep 30, 1986 — By Joe Nick Patoski

The six Mikeska boys may share the same family name, but each has his own ideas about the nuances of Texas barbeque.

Sep 30, 1986 — By Texas Monthly

Recipe from Cappyccino’s 5003 Broadway Alamo Heights

Sep 30, 1986 — By Helen Thompson

Cappyccino’s 10 Ideas To Improve Life Say please and thanks Avoid malls, discounters, and mass merchants Take Sundays off Plant seeds Enjoy sunrises and sunsets Make 100 year decisions Mass media only in moderation…

Sep 30, 1986 — By Patricia Sharpe

Sep 30, 1986 — By Mark Seal

Governor White nods off; Watauga policeman on the wagon; debutante dos and don’ts.

Sep 30, 1986 — By Paul Burka

A price for peace on the Guadalupe River; favorites and long shots in the Texas racetrack derby; a key decision for Lloyd Bentsen.

Sep 30, 1986 — By Texas Monthly

Sep 30, 1986 — By Texas Monthly

Sep 30, 1986 — By W. L. Taitte

The Dallas Bach Society combines crackerjack musicians, a well-trained choir, and top-ranked vocal soloists—the result is a baroque-music lover’s dream.

Sep 30, 1986 — By William Booth

It’s one of the best-kept secrets in the state. But what the Texas Memorial Museum needs is somebody’s attention.

Sep 30, 1986 — By Gregory Curtis

Sep 30, 1986 — By Jan Reid

David Lindsey stalks Houston cops, through the violence the violence and around the blood, in search of another mystery novel.

Sep 30, 1986 — By jamieaitken

Over the years, this boot-scuffed cafe has been host to West Texas yarn spinners and front-porch gossips. Now the stories are told on borrowed time.

Sep 30, 1986 — By Dick Reavis

Don Williams won’t do beer commercials, sign autographs, or sing in honk-tonks. If that means he isn’t a superstar, that’s fine with him.

Sep 30, 1986 — By Joseph Nocera

The Harris Count Administration Building isn’t big enough for both Jon Lindsay and Mike Driscoll; Ray Perryman, a reporter’s best friend; a lucky accident brought Ethiopians—and Ethiopian restaurants—to Dallas.