Third Coast Magazine

In October 1984 we featured a great profile by Sarah Bird of local society gossip columnist Lee Kelly. Lee, always a hoot, dished some on the celebrities she covered, as well as their desperate need to be covered. The beautiful cover shot was either Lone Star Silver or Will van Overbeek (an unfortunate crediting issue). This issue also featured a story by Pat Hathcock about a group of low-rent poker friends taking the old Aztec Eagle from Laredo to Mexico City, gambling much of the 25-hour trip each way. Was there. I have proof.

Still catching up ….
October 1983, one of my absolute favorite covers for a story documenting the changing threats to Lake Austin. Shot by Scot Hill, styled by Layne Jackson, we had quite the exasperating time coaxing just the right expression from our model (“Don’t Tap on the Glass!”). Also an amazing feature story by Ernest Sharpe, Jr on “Dealey Plaza: 20 Years Later.”

It’s game day! So here’s our last September cover (1986), featuring a great story by Brad Buchholz on the special friendship shared by legendary Texas football coach Darrell Royal and Texas music icon Willie Nelson. Cover illustration by Melissa Grimes.

Other articles in September 1984 included a profile of powerful downtown developer John Watson by Kaye Northcott, the difficulties of getting tenure at UT Austin by Carol Kirschenbaum, a profile of Texas French Bread founder Judy Willcott, and an Ed Ward column on the city’s lack of support and respect for the local music scene.

September 1982 - Sissy, Jeff Friedman, Tommy Hancock and the Supernatural Family Band.