D Magazine October 1987

One out of every two women will be assaulted in her lifetime by a man with whom she lives. Texas law calls these men criminals.
But our local criminal justice system puts up barriers every step of the way for women seeking protection from their batterers.

In Presumed Innocent and The Old Left, some fascinating characters endure trials of the heart

Also: Pat’s Fisherman’s Wharf, Magnolia Cafe, Pontchartrain, Henry Chen’s, Mr. Sushi & Hibachi

The death of a rival: some thoughts on a magazine’s mission

Zapped by Zolatone: a splatter of choice ends a design dilemma

What your hair is saying about you behind your back

New, Improved, and Coming Your Way This Fall

A choice of mysteries: science, Elvis, and the New Age

Zapped by the local economy, sapped by the Dallas woman, and wrapped up in a search for his identity, the Dallas man is more confused than ever.

Some Dallas retailers are making good design their business

He was a mesmerizing preacher whose eloquence and commitment brought God’s mysteries to light. Then his life became a testament to the uncharted darkness of the soul.

In search of the Wailing Wall, the Dome of the Rock-and a pool hall named the “Center of the World”

Johnny Rutherford Waves a Yellow Flag

Uncorking the truth behind some vintage wine myths