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State Secrets|
December 1, 1989

Courting Disaster

Bill Clements and the courts head for a showdown over school finance; the boom in engineering may be over; wisdom from the Whitmire win.

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Roar of the Crowd|
December 1, 1989

Voices of East Texas

Remembering a special place; rethinking the political process; working toward a humane society.

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Reporter|
December 1, 1989

Irreconcilable Differences

An airport spat rekindles the Dallas-Fort Worth feud; South Plains farmers cotton to a colorful high-fiber crop; Houston artists collaborate to wish everyone Feliz Navidad.

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Books|
December 1, 1989

Continental Drift

Five beautifully produced books explore the Americas, from anonymous folk art to the great muralists, from revolutionary heroes to a Texas ranching patriarch.

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Art|
December 1, 1989

Images at War

A Fort Worth exhibit of scenes from the Mexican War shows that fanciful lithographs outgunned the realism of nascent photography.

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State Secrets|
November 1, 1989

Coming to America

What Donald Trump means to American Airlines, win or lose; oil and landowners don’t mix; why it’s hard to do the right thing about school finance.

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Roar of the Crowd|
November 1, 1989

A Matter of Taste.

Hooker strikes out; Texas screenwriters hit Hollywood pay dirt; Baptists bicker over Bible book.

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Sports|
November 1, 1989

Can’t Win for Losing

When San Antonio’s Memorial Minutemen took on a crosstown rival, all they had to lose was their chance to go down in history as Texas’ worst high school football team.

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Education|
November 1, 1989

Body Count

To a small rural school district, the size of a teacher’s family can spell the difference between money in the bank and fiscal disaster.

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Classical Music|
November 1, 1989

Sound Investments

Two Texas orchestras bid for international acclaim: the Dallas symphony with a cushy, costly new home and the Houston symphony with a creative new conductor.

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Business|
November 1, 1989

TV Guides

Daytime television isn’t just for housewives anymore; car salesmen, cops, and stockbrokers are tuning in to business networks.

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Domain Story|
November 1, 1989

Set to Fete

Choose from a hearty country breakfast, an intimate dinner à deux, a children’s indoor picnic, and a robust British buffet to make your holiday gathering more than just another meal.

By Betsy Williams, Laura Dye and Mitch Owens

Domain Recipe|
November 1, 1989

Norwegian Salmon Filets

Lemon-Dill Cream1 shallot, chopped Zest of 2 lemons, plus 1/4 cup juice 1 tablespoon bruised black pepper (wrap peppercorns in cloth; hammer briefly) 1 1/2 cups dry white vermouth 1 pint heavy cream Salt, white pepper, and cayenne pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh dillCombine shallot, zest, black

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Domain Recipe|
November 1, 1989

Crab-and-Ham Pasta Saute

Jalapeño-Tarragon Butter1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter 1 fresh red or green jalapeño pepper, finely chopped (remove seeds and devein for milder butter) 1/4 cup fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dry, or 1/4 cup fresh marigold mint 1 tablespoon orange zestCombine all ingredients in food processor or blender, or soften

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Domain Recipe|
November 1, 1989

Citrus Salad With Minted Caramel Sauce

3/4 cups packed brown sugar 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint 4 to 5 oranges, sectioned 4 to 5 bananas or 1 pint strawberries (optional), sliced Whole mint leavesIn heavy saucepan, combine sugar and cream. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, and cook until thickened,

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Domain Recipe|
November 1, 1989

Upside-down Pear-and-Cranberry Gingerbread

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened 2 3/4 cups packed brown sugar 3 pears, peeled and sliced 1 cup fresh cranberries (optional) 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons and 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 tablespoon ginger 1 teaspoon nutmeg 4 eggs 1 cup

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Domain Recipe|
November 1, 1989

Pecan Scones

4 cups all-purpose flour 3 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 cup coarsely ground pecans 1/2 pound butter, chilled and cut into cubes 1 cup sour cream 1 cup milkPreheat oven to 375 degrees. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Add sugar and pecans.

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Domain Recipe|
November 1, 1989

Sausage Scramble

1 pound new potatoes1 pound spicy Italian sausage, crumbled1 onion, chopped14 eggs, beatenSalt and freshly ground pepper, to tasteTwo tomatoes, sliced1/2 pound Monterey Jack cheese, gratedBoil potatoes until tender, about 25 minutes; cut into 1-inch chunks. In 9-inch skillet, fry sausage until done; remove from pan, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings,

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State Secrets|
September 30, 1989

We Wuz Robbed

Water, water, everywhere—in New Mexico, but Texas can't have any; Mexico invades Texas; picking the winner in the race to succeed Mickey Leland.

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Reporter|
September 30, 1989

Animal Fights

The Animal Liberation Front terrorizes Texas Tech: RVs lumber through the Big Bend drug net; eclectic eats served to a boogie beat in the Hill Country.

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Business|
September 30, 1989

The Day Leroy Died

When a small private bank was closed on August 7, depositors lost all of their money, a pillar of the community came tumbling down, and the town’s trusting way of life was shattered.

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Education|
September 30, 1989

That Brainpower Guy

Incarnate Word was an obscure Catholic school before Lou Agnese launched his multimillion-dollar ad campaign. Now the college is booming, and Agnese is a local star.

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