Features

HE’S SEEN MILES AND MILES OF TEXAS
(AND TAKEN MILLIONS OF VIEWERS ALONG FOR THE RIDE)
By Sheryl Smith-Rodgers
Bob Phillips, host of television's long-running, folksy "Texas Country Reporter," has logged some 2 million miles and produced more than 2,700 half-hour shows.

LITTLE NUCLEAR HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE
By Staci Semrad
Larry Sanders hopes someday his gutted Atlas missile silo will become the first 20th century addition to the Texas Forts Trail.

Departments

POWER TALK
Letters to the Editor; safety and energy tips; co-op people, places and trivia.

ELECTRIC NOTES
Energy tips and safety information.

TEXAS USA
AN UNDERGROUND JEWEL BOX
By Sheryl Smith-Rodgers
Through these remarkable paintings, photographs and prints, Jerry Bywaters reveals the unique character of Texas and Texans.

OBSERVATIONS
SILVER STAR
By Sheryl Smith-Rodgers
Handmade years ago, the star that tops our tree is nothing fancy, but to me, it's just heavenly!

FOOTNOTES IN TEXAS HISTORY
BURNING IN THE WIND
By Carlton Stowers
Dorothy Scarborough's novel The Wind ignites outrage in 1920s Texas.

RECIPES
HOLIDAY RECIPE CONTEST
By Shannon Oelrich
Susan Riley's Holiday Hazelnut Raspberry Chocolate Linzertorte plus the runners-up from this year's contest, sponsored by Pioneer Brand.

FOCUS ON TEXAS
HOLIDAY DECORATIONS
Reader photo contest. The holiday season is here, and as shown in this month’s photo submissions, folks across Texas are dragging boxes down from their attics and decking the halls.

AROUND TEXAS
Statewide Event Listings.

HIT THE ROAD
HICO TO DUBLIN
By June Naylor
Pack your appetite for the short drive through these three cities--you'll need it.