October 1993

Sep 30, 1993 — By mickeyherskowitz

In a chilling excerpt from his autobiography, the late John Connally offers his close-up account of the Kennedy assassination.

Sep 30, 1993 — By Kathy Lowry

Fire may have destroyed the oak tree at Crider’s Hill Country dance hall, but our fond memories of it will always live on.

Sep 30, 1993 — By Robert Draper

The death of a thief in the Big Thicket has federal officials probing the conduct of local lawmen—and local lawmen complaining about a federal vendetta against the Texas prison system.

Sep 30, 1993 — By Mimi Swartz

Stardom has caught up with Tommy Lee Jones—finally. But don’t expect him to act like he’s enjoying it.

Sep 30, 1993 — By Anne Dingus

Ann-Margret, get your gun: A celebration of pistol-packin’ celluloid cowgirls.

Sep 30, 1993 — By Joe Nick Patoski

You don’t need to travel to Vermont to see fall splendor. Discover it in the Guadalupe Mountains, Texas’ undiscovered national park.

Sep 30, 1993 — By Texas Monthly

4 large green plantains Canola oil Salt to taste Peel plantains under running water (to avoid staining hands) and slice thinly. In large cast-iron skillet, heat 11/2 to 2 inches oil. Fry plantain slices in 2 or 3 batches until browned. Drain on paper towels, place in paper…

Sep 30, 1993 — By Texas Monthly

1/4 teaspoon whole peppercorns 1 teaspoon roughly chopped ginger root 1/2 tablespoon orange zest 1/4 teaspoon cardamom seeds 1 jalapeño, roughly chopped 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 cup brown sugar Juice of one orange and one lime 1 26-ounce jar mango slices…

Jan 20, 2013 — By Texas Monthly

6 large whole poblano chiles 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 2 1/2-pound hickory-smoked chicken 2 celery stalks, finely chopped 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion 1/2 cup pecan pieces 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 2 small pears, thinly sliced 1/4 cup Riesling wine…

Sep 30, 1993 — By Robert Barnstone

Want to do deals in Mexico? Get ready for hugs, long lunches, and other mysteries of the country’s business culture.

Sep 30, 1993 — By Paul Burka

Sep 30, 1993 — By Anne Dingus

How the memoir of an unknown and homeless writer brought him fame and a place to live.

Sep 30, 1993 — By Dana Rubin

The biggest brouhaha in Dallas isn’t about taxes, potholes, or garbage collection. It’s about seventy bronze steers.

Sep 30, 1993 — By Audrey Duff

The Texas Resource Center’s aggressive defense of death row inmates has its critics screaming bloody murder.

Sep 30, 1993 — By John Morthland

A new album showcases the smoky vocals and guitar of Long John Hunter—the man who gave West Texas the blues.

Sep 30, 1993 — By Paul Burka

Sep 30, 1993 — By Texas Monthly

Sep 30, 1993 — By Texas Monthly

Jan 20, 2013 — By Patricia Sharpe

Autumn along San Antonio’s Paseo del Rio is truly a season of change—especially at the Zuni Grill (511 River Walk), where chef David James’s revamped menu creates a casual and innovative bill of fare with an intentional nod to the Southwest. But don’t expect a run-of-the-mill chile relleno at Zuni.

Sep 30, 1993 — By Robert Draper

Ph.D.’s (and other staffers) help UT freshmen move into their dorms.

Sep 30, 1993 — By Dan Michalski

Meet MTV’s Beavis and Butt-head, the wry handiwork of Dallas’ Mike Judge.

Sep 30, 1993 — By Helen Thompson

Who has stolen almost $1 million worth of chemicals from South Texas farms?