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Death in the Inner Circle
Apparent murder-suicide cuts to the heart of the mayor's southern Dallas advisors
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Battle Against Teaching Evolution in Texas Begins
Should creationism win out, textbooks throughout the country–not just Texas–will challenge the theory of evolution in science curricula
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After Their Murder-Suicide, Questions About Rufus and Lynn Flint Shaw's Shady Dealings Haunt Dallas
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The Dwaine Caraway Show
Starring that new breed of politician who wants to root out your crack houses, close down your whorehouses and pull up your pants
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Life Without Debt Leaves Jimmy Phipps Owing Society
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Murder at the Howard Johnson's Serves Up Flavorful Fare (27)
Also: Collin College kicks up heels with Li'l Abner and unfunny Nipples at Hub
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Obama and Me (69)
It was the year 2000, and I was a young, hungry reporter in Chicago with a young, hungry state legislator on my speed dial
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Death in the Inner Circle (21)
Apparent murder-suicide cuts to the heart of the mayor's southern Dallas advisors
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Arguments Creationists Make to Counter Evolution (18)
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Battle Against Teaching Evolution in Texas Begins (17)
Should creationism win out, textbooks throughout the country–not just Texas–will challenge the theory of evolution in science curricula
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Coffee Boy
David Sheff signs at Satrbucks
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Sensual Flower
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Two-Wheel Throwdown
Rockers and mods square off
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Be Young Again
Undermain rides through Greendale
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Smokin' Baptists
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You Call That a Dress Code?
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Fore. Play.
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Whistle-Blowing at the FAA, Followed By a Few Threats
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Pantera's "Walk" Has the No. 12 Riff Of All Time
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Bonus MP3: Zane Lewis -- "Southland"
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And So It Begins: Centro-matic's Dual Hawks Starts Leaking...
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Recent Articles By Jennifer Elaine Davis
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The Colors of Katrina
Burkholder shows the blues...and other hues
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Film Fast
Lola hightails it through the Inwood
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Denim Challenge
DIFFA reworks denim for charity
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Blue Pearl
Didn't she make you feel...
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Graphic Stuff
Illustrating a traumatic childhood
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Miami New Times
The Murder of Master Do
In a city plagued by killings, the most perplexing death is that of a killer.
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Pitching "Woo-Woo"
He'll find you a parking space and even watch your car--if the meter maids let him.
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Nashville Scene
Spank the Honkey
The victim of a racial slur exacts a special kind of retribution.
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Broward-Palm Beach New Times
Spring Break is Still Awesome
Try as it might, Ft. Lauderdale still can't shake America's die-hard partiers.
By Michael J. Mooney
Scare Tactics
Texas Frightmare Weekend creeps up on us
By Jennifer Elaine Davis
Published: June 21, 2007
Film critics say that you can learn a lot about a society by watching their horror films. Invasion of the Body Snatchers was a clear reflection of Cold War era paranoia presented as a campy blend of sci-fi and horror. George A. Romero's revered Night of the Living Dead has been pointed to as a subversive, politically charged and defining movie of the Vietnam era. And the latest crop of horror movies (Hostel, Saw, etc.) point to a sense of unease about the world around us, with themes of anti-American hostility, apathy and guilt. The beauty of the horror film is that you can read darn near anything into it that you want, or you can just sit back and enjoy the gore if that's your thing. Luckily, Texas Frightmare Weekend has something for the film analysts and the scare-seekers alike during their extravangza of panel discussions, film screenings and celebrity appearances. George A. Romero will be there, as will Sid Haig and Bill Moseley of Rob Zombie's The Devil's Rejects. Speaking of Mr. Zombie, sneak previews of his highly anticipated Halloween remake are promised as part of the festivities. Texas Frightmare Weekend will be held at the Omni Dallas Park West Hotel (1590 LBJ Freeway) from 10 a.m. until midnight Saturday and 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Sunday. Tickets start at $25 a day, and weekend passes are available. Visit texasfrightmareweekend.com.
Sat., June 23, 10-midnight; Sun., June 24, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
