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DISD in the Hole
Teachers get axed and parents fret as Dallas' school leaders scramble to cover a budget hole.
By Jim Schutze and Robert Wilonsky
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Last Night
Bill Clinton Drops in for Democratic Rally
Former president Bill Clinton's stop in Dallas Tuesday night rallied a slew of prominent North Texas Democrats to a cheer on U.S. Senate candidate Rick Noriega.
By Robert Wilonsky
In Downtown Dallas, Threats and Promises to Vacant Buildings' Owners
Mayor Tom Leppert offered some details on the city's latest efforts to light a fire under owners of vacant downtown buildings. We've also got a slideshow tour through some of those buildings.
By Robert Wilonsky
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DISD In the Hole
Teachers get axed and parents fret as Dallas' school leaders scramble to cover a budget hole
By Jim Schutze and Robert Wilonsky
Buzz
Crises Management
By Patrick Williams
Sports
The Mavericks' Faith In Jason Kidd
For better or worse, the Mavs trust in the power of Bas-Kidd-Ball
By Richie Whitt
News
Is there Natural Gas Beneath Dallas County?
Drillers—and cities—are betting Barnett Shale riches are headed Dallas' way.
By Pablo Lastra
You Said It
Never Forget|Strike Back|Focus on Plate, Not Walls
Ask a Mexican
What's a Wab, and Where's the Love for Guatemalans?
By Gustavo Arellano
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The Walkmen aren't as Dark as You Think They Are
Singer Hamilton Leithauser wants to give his band's dark reputation the boot
By Darryl Smyers
Music
The Magnetic Fields Turn Down the Volume
Stephin Merritt uses Distortion to protect the Magnetic Fields from mothers everywhere
By Elliott Johnston
Music
Bucking the Trend, a Record Store Launches in Deep Ellum
With CD World's closing, Dallas' independently owned record store scene looks as bleak as ever. Or does it?
By Pete Freedman
Bsides
Introducing Estelle, Britpop's Latest Crossover
With "American boy" leading her excellent American debut, Estelle is the latest British star to make a go at the States
By Jonathan Cunningham
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Lipstick on a Pig
Drag treatment turns Legends' saggy script into knockout comedy; Doubt leaves suspicions in the air
By Elaine Liner
Three best things to do in Dallas on
Wednesday, October 15
Wednesday, October 15
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Carmindy signs Get Positively Beautiful
Although the plethora of products, beauty magazines and very confident reality show princesses... More>>
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Presidential Debate Watching Party
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Studio Movie Grill Dallas, Wed., October 15, 7:00pm, -
Robert Pollard's Boston Spaceships, The High Strung
If you expected Robert Pollard to ride quietly into the sunset after the dissolution of Guided... More>>
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