Success Archives

September 10, 2021

Jamie Wheal Is Austin’s Cassandra of Techno-Optimism

Wheal became a guru in the city’s self-optimization scene, hobnobbing with the likes of Elon Musk. But will anyone listen to his warnings about the movement that brought him renown?

By Rachel Monroe

The Culture |

January 20, 2013

Film • Renée Zellweger

Ready for her close-up.

By Jason Cohen

Feature |

August 31, 1997

The Texas Twenty

They worked hard, overcame obstacles, bucked conventional wisdom, and touched our lives. Meet the most impressive, intriguing, and influential Texans of 1997.

By Texas Monthly

Business |

August 31, 1997

Business • Michael Dell

Still plugged in.

By Helen Thorpe

Music |

August 31, 1997

Music • LeAnn Rimes

Little miss hits.

By John Morthland

Sports |

July 31, 1997

Major Minor

Jimmie Lee Solomon went from working a small Texas ranch to running big league baseball’s farm system. Now he may be up for one of the game’s top jobs.

By Michael Geffner