In a chilling excerpt from his autobiography, the late John Connally offers his close-up account of the Kennedy assassination.
October 1993

Features
Fire may have destroyed the oak tree at Crider’s Hill Country dance hall, but our fond memories of it will always live on.
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.
Stardom has caught up with Tommy Lee Jones—finally. But don’t expect him to act like he’s enjoying it.
You don’t need to travel to Vermont to see fall splendor. Discover it in the Guadalupe Mountains, Texas’ undiscovered national park.
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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…
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…
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…
Columns
Want to do deals in Mexico? Get ready for hugs, long lunches, and other mysteries of the country’s business culture.
How the memoir of an unknown and homeless writer brought him fame and a place to live.
The biggest brouhaha in Dallas isn’t about taxes, potholes, or garbage collection. It’s about seventy bronze steers.
The Texas Resource Center’s aggressive defense of death row inmates has its critics screaming bloody murder.
A new album showcases the smoky vocals and guitar of Long John Hunter—the man who gave West Texas the blues.
Miscellany
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.