Evan Smith



What ever happened to Robert Sakowitz

Desperately seeking Sakowitz.

Letter from the Editor

Welcome to Texas Monthly Biz.


Sympathy for Jerry Hall

This Year’s Remodel

After watching their business districts wither away as companies set up shop in the suburbs, Texas cities and towns are banding together to fight back.

Purple Reign

Sandra Cisneros’ colorful victory.

Deep Dish

Which Hollywood legend is “the bitch of all time”? Which comedienne’s daughter was a dope addict by age fourteen and came to Houston to get unhooked? Texas’ top gossips tell all.


Internet profiteers target George W. Bush.

Sexual Congress

Who says there is nothing funny about the Monica Lewinsky matter?

Love and Marriage

How Frank Sinatra, Jr., became a Texan-in-law.

Moody Blues

“Aunt Jimmy” sues Galveston’s first family.

Georgia O’Beef

Fort Worth art patrons fight the Presbyterians over Georgia O’Keefe

War Is Hell

Why the Austin American-Stateman’s film critic is under seige.

The Junior League

The media muff George W. Bush’s name.

Radio Daze

Gary Mauro’s bad spell.