Texas Monthly - September 2022

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ARE SOME JUDGES JUST A NEW $974 DRUG COULD SAN ANTONIO’S VIBRANT
POLITICIANS IN ROBES? SAVE US BILLIONS MURALS AND MOSAICS
BY MICHAEL HALL BY AARON NELSEN BY JOHN PHILLIP SANTOS
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with Regent Seven Seas Cruises. It provides the extravagant freedom guests need
to explore and relax to the fullest in some of the largest balconies and most spacious suites
at sea. Come aboard and travel the world in total comfort, knowing every detail
is taken care of and every amenity is included.
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$500 Shipboard Credit plus 1-Night Post-Cruise Hotel Package*
on select voyages to Northern Europe and the Mediterranean in 2023.
This special offer ends August 31, 2022
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*For applicable sailings and terms and conditions,
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FEATURES 09.22
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A Half Century of High Politicians in Black Robes Slim Pickins:
Kicks and Hot Pants Four judges on the Fifth Circuit An Underdog Saga
The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Court of Appeals, all with strong ties A brush with viral fame made Jahmicah
transcended football and became to the Texas GOP, paved the way for Dawes, the first Black owner of an
a global phenomenon. Fifty years after Roe v. Wade’s demise—and now they outdoors retailer in the country,
their debut, they’re still misunderstood. have other precedents in their sights. reconsider what real success might
by Sarah Hepola by Michael Hall look like. by Ian Dille
Jahmicah Dawes fishing near his hometown of Strawn on July 25, 2022.
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News & Politics
DINING GUIDE
From kampachi crudo to wild boar Frito DISPATCH
pie, here’s what to order right now. Journalist Austin Tice disappeared
THE BEST OF THE WEB .........10 by Courtney Bond and Patricia Sharpe in Syria a decade ago. His family hasn’t
FROM THE EDITOR ...............12 given up on seeing him again.
ROAR OF THE CROWD ............16 by Sonia Smith
TM CLASSICS .......................22
PLUS: MEANWHILE, IN TEXAS
THE STATE
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Travel & Outdoors
MEDICINE
A new diabetes drug is pricey but could
GUIDEBOOK save taxpayers billions through averted
Even as the beloved beach town of Port hospital treatments.by Aaron Nelsen
Aransas changes, these classic
spots will have you reelin’ in the years. 65
by Pam LeBlanc
Style & Design
PRESERVATION
After an eight-year renovation process,
a once off -kilter landmark is poised to
become a destination restaurant in San
Antonio’s Pearl district.by Tom Foster
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might change that. by Patricia Sharpe the Alamo City. by John Phillip Santos THE TEXANIST ...................208 MAGE: BETTMAN
ON THE COVER: Illustration by Bráulio Amado. Spine illustration by Marc Burckhardt. COVER I
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