Politics & Policy
February 28, 2014
The Importance of Being John Connally
A look at one of Texas's most powerful governors running hard for president. It's like deja vu all over again.
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Politics & Policy
February 21, 2014
The Making of Barbara Jordan
A look back at the career of one of Texas's most remarkable politicians.
The Daily Post
October 17, 2013
Texas State Archives to Display Bloody Clothes from Kennedy Assassination
An exhibit opening next Tuesday include an aerial photograph detailing Oswald’s escape route and the 25-page Dallas Police Department inventory of items taken from Oswald after his arrest. But the centerpiece of show is something much more morbid.
Politics & Policy
July 5, 2013
The Good Soldier
George Bush strives for a higher command.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Texans Are Not Sore Losers
Other presidential hopefuls from Texas have gracefully exited the stage when their time was over.
Politics & Policy
January 20, 2013
Go Ask Alice
Fifty years ago LBJ won—some say stole—a U.S. Senate runoff. What happened to the South Texas ballot box that saved his career?
Texas Primer
January 20, 2013
Leon Jaworski
At what age was Leon Jaworski the youngest lawyer in the history of Texas?
Politics & Policy
January 20, 2013
The Briscoe Mystery
The late governor’s time in office is more memorable for what didn’t happen than for what did.
Politics & Policy
September 27, 2009
Ben Barnes weighs in on JFK’s trip to Texas
The former lieutenant governor called to say that the reason for Kennedy’s trip to Texas in November 1963 was not because he was worried about the feud between U.S. Senator Ralph Yarborough and Governor John Connally, or Don Yarborough’s role in it. Rather — and he says he was involved
Politics & Policy
September 22, 2009
Donald Yarborough, whose feud with John Connally brought JFK to Texas, reported gravely ill
This writeup was sent by one of his daughters, Sophie Yarborough. According to Ms. Yarborough, her father is gravely ill. I will request that commenters show proper respect in posting their remarks. Donald Howard Yarborough, who ran for governor of Texas three times and helped mobilize the progressive Democratic movement
Politics & Policy
November 1, 2003
The Witness
For forty years Nellie Connally has been talking about that day, when she was in that car and saw that tragedy unfold. She’s still talking—and now she’s writing too.
Politics & Policy
July 31, 1999
Alone Together
No one denies that there was love at the center of Lady Bird Johnson’s marriage to LBJ. But like Hillary Clinton, she endured quite a bit, spousally speaking, as her husband’s star was on the rise.
News & Politics
July 31, 1998
Unconventional
From Lee Otis Johnson’s arrest to Ben Barnes’s ascent, 1968 was a hell of a year in Texas.
The Stand Up Desk
February 1, 1998
Texas Primer: Texas Monthly
Texas Primer Who’s been on our cover the most times? Ross is boss.
Politics & Policy
January 1, 1998
Who killed the Texas Democratic party?
AT LEAST DAN MORALES knew that the mere proclamation he was going to have a press conference was not likely to stop the world in its tracks. The night before and all that morning, some supporters, as well as the attorney general himself, were busy calling around to say that
Books
September 30, 1993
“I Knew I Had Been Hit”
In a chilling excerpt from his autobiography, the late John Connally offers his close-up account of the Kennedy assassination.
Politics & Policy
August 1, 1993
More Than Myth
John Connally’s forgotten legacy.
Politics & Policy
April 1, 1991
Meaner Than a Junkyard Dog
“Guys like me like Iraq,” says Houston oilman Oscar Wyatt. “That’s the way the real world works, baby.”
Business
March 1, 1988
Lifestyles of the Rich and Bankrupt
Going broke is for poor people. Here’s a whole chapter of Texans who have found ways to clear the books without losing their ranches, Rolls, or Rolexes.
Business
March 1, 1984
“I Beat Ben Barnes and John Connally in a Fair Fight”
When Bames-Connally Investments announced plans to build apartments in a South Austin neighborhood, the residents banded together to try to stop them. They won the battle but lost the war.
Politics & Policy
November 1, 1979
The Truth About John Connally
There are two questions about John Connally: Is he good enough to be president? Is he too bad to be president?
Politics & Policy
November 1, 1977
Have Conscience, Will Travel
Leon Jaworski is cleaning up again.
Politics & Policy
January 1, 1977
Little Big Man
Is it worth being a United States senator when you’re on the losing side all the time? Ask John Tower.
Feature
May 31, 1975
Not Guilty
John Connally on trial.
Politics & Policy
April 30, 1974
Connally Stumps Ohio
From former Dallas Times Herald reporter Tracey Smith comes this report of former governor John Connally on the banquet circuit in Bowling Green, Ohio. Smith is a Kiplinger Journalism Fellow at Ohio State University.Like other converts to a new faith, John B. Connally has become rabidly dogmatic in professing allegiance
Politics & Policy
March 31, 1974
Bob and George Go to Washington or The Post-Watergate Scramble
The GOP and Democratic chairmen are both from Texas. Right there the similarity ends, or begins, no, ends.
Politics & Policy
August 31, 1973
John Connally Between the Acts
There is a right way and a wrong way, whether eating grilled cheese or running for president.