October 2013

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Old Haunts

Industries die and populations move on, leaving behind the shrinking shadows of ghost towns

Feature

Where Cotton Doesn’t Shrink

On the vast High Plains, Texas’ king crop is pure fluff, though its economic and social impact is anything but

October 2013 Letters

TCP Talk

Letters and comments from our readers

Currents

Big Money and Big Tex

Some of the stuff we looked into while you were reading last month’s issue

Energy News

‘Father of Fracking’ Dies

George Mitchell changed world’s energy balance, helped revitalize Galveston

Texas USA

For Troubled Troops, Dogs to the Rescue

Train A Dog-Save A Warrior organization counts on calming effects of canines

Observations

How Punk Rock Paid for My iPad

Keepsakes from formative years of Austin’s music scene turn into eBay jackpots

Texas History

William Travis’ Ring

Cat’s-eye ring connects legendary Texan with young survivor at Alamo

TCP Kitchen

Chili Our Way

You’ll find lots of recipes out there, but there’s only one place where Texas chili is done right

Photo Contest

Focus on Texas: Texas Landmarks

Look familiar? These are all places many Texans have been to or know of

Hit the Road

Mineral Wells

Former tourist mecca still draws those eager to sip or soak in its medicinal waters

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