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  • Blogs

    October 12, 2011

    Turns Out, Jim Crane May Own an AL West Team After All ... the Houston Astros. Wha?

    ​The Houston Astros are this close to being sold, as Drayton McLane is set to sell the franchise to Jim Crane for $660 million, pending league approval. (And, yes, that's the same Jim Crane who tried to buy the Texas Rangers out of bankruptcy last year.) The deal's expected to be done in a matter ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 9, 2011

    Whitt's End: 9.9.11

    ​Whether you've reached the end of your rope or merely the end of your week, welcome to Whitt's End: *When Jerry Jones admits his team has to "walk before we can run," that's code for "rebuilding." 8-8. *The Jets may well kill the Cowboys Sunday, but aren't we glad Dallas isn't opening up ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 12, 2011

    Whitt's End: 8.12.11

    ​Whether you've reached the end of your rope or merely the end of your week, welcome to Whitt's End: *Just stop it with the calls for Stephen McGee to get more playing time, or even be elevated to No. 2. Watch the game. He's horrible. He can overcome sloppy footwork, inaccuracy and a lack ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 22, 2011

    Whitt's End: 7.22.11

    ​Whether you've reached the end of your rope or merely the end of your week, welcome to Whitt's End: *Dear NFL owners, you're a slimy lot. Signed, Everyone. Basically on Thursday the owners ratified a proposal, not an agreement. They made a deal with themselves. Then -- with darting eyes th ... More >>

  • Calendar

    March 31, 2011

    Puck It

    ​Whether you've reached the end of your rope or merely the end of your week, welcome to Whitt's End: *Dear NFL owners, you're a slimy lot. Signed, Everyone. Basically on Thursday the owners ratified a proposal, not an agreement. They made a deal with themselves. Then -- with darting eyes th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 14, 2010

    For Experimental Beer Flavors, We're Callin' In Twisted Pine Brewery

    All photos by Jesse Hughey​Though you may not have known it, as the brewery's products are carried by fewer than 20 retailers and pubs in the area, Boulder, Colorado's Twisted Pine Brewery has made its way into North Texas. In Dallas, you can find Twisted Pine brews at Pogo's, Trinity Hall or the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 11, 2010

    It Truly Is a Dream Season as Texas Rangers Inch Toward Home Sell-Out. In August.

    Baseball Almanac​If you were planning on attending tonight's Rangers-Yankees game -- and I was considering it -- be warned: It's damned near a sell-out. Ballclub spokesman John Blake just sent word:As of 1:30 p.m., only obstructed view and scattered single tickets remain for tonight's Texas Ranger ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 6, 2010

    Flapjack Flap: Mimi's Cafe vs. The Original Pancake House

    Mimi's Cafe Pancakes​In one of those slow motion, cinematic moments that history brings us, a pancake went flying through the air as Napoleon (the impish emperor of France not the nunchuck wielding dweeb from the 2004 indie film, Napoleon Dynamite) attempted an intervention between his sausage ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 8, 2010

    Gig Alert: The 12th of Never Tonight at The Cavern

    The 12th of Never​Local hard rock/metal band The 12th of Never has just finished recording its debut album and will certainly feature a bevy of tracks from said album when the band plays tonight at The Cavern.Although The 12th of Never has been around in one form or another since 2003, the quartet ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 30, 2010

    Just Call It Milo Butterfingers

    ​Where: Milo Butterfingers, 5645 SMU Blvd., 214-368-9212When: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day, with additional discounts all day Monday through WednesdayWhat: Various discounts from 25 cents to $1 off drinks during happy hour, plus $6 pitchers all day Monday, $2 wells all day Tuesday and $2 pints all ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 28, 2010

    Praising Josh Hamilton While Solving the Claw

    ​A nod to old Dallas wrestler Fritz Von Erich? A psychological ploy by hitting coach Clint Hurdle? Fallout from last year's swine flu? After seeing two more Texas Rangers smack extra-base hits last week and then make bizarre hand gestures -- Ian Kinsler did a wide-arm double claw and Josh Ham ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 22, 2010

    Q&A: Richie James Follin of The Willowz Talks Maturity and The Letter Z. Also: A Giveaway!

    Anaheim, California's The Willowz have been doing the punk/soul/garage/blues thing since 2002--and to some fine results. In 2004, two of the band's songs added much-needed grit to the Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind soundtrack. Featuring Richie James Follin's screeching, J. Mascis-inspired sin ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 9, 2010

    So, How Amazing Was Mike Modano's (Maybe) Final Game at the AAC?

    Mike Modano told us Wednesday: He won't know whether he's retiring till, most likely, July -- after he turns 40 and around the time the training camp bell rings. And there are myriad other factors at work as well, among them whether or not there's a new owner in place who wants him around (unless, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 2, 2010

    Dallas Barista Froths Up Winning Concoctions At White Rock Coffee

    ​Well Dallas, think your favorite barista at your favorite coffee shop "makes the perfect cappuccino" or "pulls the best shots of espresso in town?" Then you may want to head over to White Rock Coffee this weekend for the chance to see how he or she stacks up against the shop's own, competition-wi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 27, 2010

    The Best Texas Rangers News You've Heard in a Long Time

    ​Don't remember if the Texas Rangers have ever had an owner with as grand of a vision as Chuck Greenberg. Have no idea if it will help them pitch, hit or finish better. But, regardless, it's nice to hear an owner recognize where he is and what his should strive to be. As in, not a penny-pinch ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 16, 2009

    On The Range: Hatch Green Chiles

    ​On The Range is a weekly exploration of the history and lore of Texas menu items.As the song says, deep in December it's nice to remember...Every Labor Day, the tiny town of Hatch, New Mexico springs to life with the Hatch Valley Chile Festival. Thousands of Chileheads from all across the countr ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 11, 2009

    Bowling For Soup Announces Album Details, Remains Proud Of Its 'Wena'

    ​In a press release sent out Thursday night, Bowling for Soup revealed the details of its upcoming album, Sorry For Partyin'. Oh, and it unveiled more details about its crotch-shot of a music video, "My Wena"... Far as the album's concerned, the pop-punk band's tenth release will see the lig ... More >>

  • News

    August 20, 2009

    You can say race doesn’t matter, but a look at how we treat the screw-ups of Josh Hamilton vs. Josh Howard indicates otherwise.

    ​In a press release sent out Thursday night, Bowling for Soup revealed the details of its upcoming album, Sorry For Partyin'. Oh, and it unveiled more details about its crotch-shot of a music video, "My Wena"... Far as the album's concerned, the pop-punk band's tenth release will see the lig ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 24, 2009

    Whitt's End: 7.24.09

    Whether you're at the end of your rope or merely the end of your week, welcome to Whitt's End: *Once upon a time Walter Cronkite was the "most trusted man in America." His death got me wondering who wears that crown today? The answer hurts: Oprah. *Sure smells like the Dallas Mavericks - who lo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 21, 2009

    Dude Food: Ojeda's

    Ojeda's chili rellenoEach week the Dude Food guys assess the 'masculinity' of Dallas area dives. The more fried meat and junk on the walls, the better the rating...Ojeda's4617 Maple Ave. 214-528-8383Dude Factor: 8, or Lucky Day, on a scale of 1 (The Singing Bush) to 10 (El Guapo)Thanks to its quick ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 7, 2009

    Glass Halfway Full? Or Empty?

    Well, that sucked.With one All-Star back in the lineup and another shoulda-been All-Star on the mound, the Texas Rangers began their crucial three-game series in Anaheim last night by promptly taking a 2-0 lead in the top of the first inning. The next time there was good news for Josh Hamilto ... More >>

  • News

    June 26, 2009

    How do we know whether Walt Disney was a Mexican? Maybe a little mouse told us.

    Well, that sucked.With one All-Star back in the lineup and another shoulda-been All-Star on the mound, the Texas Rangers began their crucial three-game series in Anaheim last night by promptly taking a 2-0 lead in the top of the first inning. The next time there was good news for Josh Hamilto ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 20, 2009

    On The Range: Chiles Rellenos

    Chiles rellenos, Emeril-stylePoblano peppers or Anaheim? When making chiles rellenos, the chef must first consider which pepper might better serve his or her vision of the completed dish. Indeed, they are similar and both are widely used, but tasting reveals subtle but noticeable differences. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 9, 2009

    The Texas Strangers

    Seriously, who are these guys? With generally the same cast of characters that has face-planted out of the gate the last two seasons, the Texas Rangers are off to a dream start. Granted 2-0 gets only a subtle nod in Boston or New York or Anaheim, but in Arlington it's cause to get Laura Mi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 2, 2009

    Food For Thought...

    The Barack Obama Room...next to the Ronald Reagan Room."I am not an Obama supporter. Could never be, and as much as having an African-American in the White House could be a good thing, having one with Marxist ideals is certainly not a good thing! I will not be patronizing your restaurant,  much ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 14, 2009

    Arlington-based Country Vixen Glitter Rose Plays NAMM Convention, The Palms in Vegas

    The National Association for Music Merchants is having its winter get together in Anaheim, California this week and Arlington's Glitter Rose (right, as photographed by Kaci Okabayashi of Industrial Envy) is playing a showcase for Moody Leather, the company that endorses her guitar strap. Ms. Rose i ... More >>

  • Calendar

    December 25, 2008

    Hockey Mouths

    The National Association for Music Merchants is having its winter get together in Anaheim, California this week and Arlington's Glitter Rose (right, as photographed by Kaci Okabayashi of Industrial Envy) is playing a showcase for Moody Leather, the company that endorses her guitar strap. Ms. Rose i ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 7, 2008

    Fallling Stars

    The National Association for Music Merchants is having its winter get together in Anaheim, California this week and Arlington's Glitter Rose (right, as photographed by Kaci Okabayashi of Industrial Envy) is playing a showcase for Moody Leather, the company that endorses her guitar strap. Ms. Rose i ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 9, 2008

    We’re No. 2! We’re No. 2!

    The National Association for Music Merchants is having its winter get together in Anaheim, California this week and Arlington's Glitter Rose (right, as photographed by Kaci Okabayashi of Industrial Envy) is playing a showcase for Moody Leather, the company that endorses her guitar strap. Ms. Rose i ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 31, 2008

    Now That Basketball Season's Almost Over, Guess It's Time For Baseball. Joy.

    The National Association for Music Merchants is having its winter get together in Anaheim, California this week and Arlington's Glitter Rose (right, as photographed by Kaci Okabayashi of Industrial Envy) is playing a showcase for Moody Leather, the company that endorses her guitar strap. Ms. Rose i ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 28, 2008

    Your Texas Rangers Are Bidding on Hosting the 2015 All-Star Game

    The National Association for Music Merchants is having its winter get together in Anaheim, California this week and Arlington's Glitter Rose (right, as photographed by Kaci Okabayashi of Industrial Envy) is playing a showcase for Moody Leather, the company that endorses her guitar strap. Ms. Rose i ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 13, 2007

    Texas Rangers '08 Schedule Released -- We'll Be In Last By April 7!

    The National Association for Music Merchants is having its winter get together in Anaheim, California this week and Arlington's Glitter Rose (right, as photographed by Kaci Okabayashi of Industrial Envy) is playing a showcase for Moody Leather, the company that endorses her guitar strap. Ms. Rose i ... More >>

  • News

    June 14, 2007

    ¡Ask a Mexican!

    The National Association for Music Merchants is having its winter get together in Anaheim, California this week and Arlington's Glitter Rose (right, as photographed by Kaci Okabayashi of Industrial Envy) is playing a showcase for Moody Leather, the company that endorses her guitar strap. Ms. Rose i ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 5, 2007

    Oh and 162?

    The National Association for Music Merchants is having its winter get together in Anaheim, California this week and Arlington's Glitter Rose (right, as photographed by Kaci Okabayashi of Industrial Envy) is playing a showcase for Moody Leather, the company that endorses her guitar strap. Ms. Rose i ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 4, 2007

    Reunited, And It Feels So Good

    The National Association for Music Merchants is having its winter get together in Anaheim, California this week and Arlington's Glitter Rose (right, as photographed by Kaci Okabayashi of Industrial Envy) is playing a showcase for Moody Leather, the company that endorses her guitar strap. Ms. Rose i ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 26, 2007

    So Here's To You, Mr. Robinson

    The National Association for Music Merchants is having its winter get together in Anaheim, California this week and Arlington's Glitter Rose (right, as photographed by Kaci Okabayashi of Industrial Envy) is playing a showcase for Moody Leather, the company that endorses her guitar strap. Ms. Rose i ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 12, 2007

    Hokey Hockey

    The National Association for Music Merchants is having its winter get together in Anaheim, California this week and Arlington's Glitter Rose (right, as photographed by Kaci Okabayashi of Industrial Envy) is playing a showcase for Moody Leather, the company that endorses her guitar strap. Ms. Rose i ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 2, 2006

    A Holy Mess

    The National Association for Music Merchants is having its winter get together in Anaheim, California this week and Arlington's Glitter Rose (right, as photographed by Kaci Okabayashi of Industrial Envy) is playing a showcase for Moody Leather, the company that endorses her guitar strap. Ms. Rose i ... More >>

  • News

    July 20, 2006

    ¡Ask a Mexican!

    The National Association for Music Merchants is having its winter get together in Anaheim, California this week and Arlington's Glitter Rose (right, as photographed by Kaci Okabayashi of Industrial Envy) is playing a showcase for Moody Leather, the company that endorses her guitar strap. Ms. Rose i ... More >>

  • Dining

    May 18, 2006

    Wallop Pack

    Size matters--and so does steak--at Ranch

  • Blogs

    May 2, 2006

    L.A. Makes Pass in Dallas

    Size matters--and so does steak--at Ranch

  • Blogs

    March 15, 2006

    America's Past Prime

    Size matters--and so does steak--at Ranch

  • Calendar

    September 8, 2005

    Zest is Best

    Spice things up with ZestFest

  • Music

    July 14, 2005

    The Willowz

    Tuesday, July 19, at Rubber Gloves

  • Dining

    November 11, 2004

    Burning Question

    Tuesday, July 19, at Rubber Gloves

  • News

    May 27, 2004

    Ranger Danger

    Booing A-Rod was fun, but don't get carried away with the "kids"

  • News

    November 27, 2003

    Thanks for Nothing

    The return of Gonzilla, and other literary concerns

  • Calendar

    October 2, 2003

    Get a Life

    Fight AIDS one step at a time

  • News

    April 4, 2002

    Desperate Measures

    Welcome (again) to the Arena League, where Desperados are kind, giants are invisible and rock concerts turn into football games

  • Dining

    January 12, 1995

    Clear skies ahead

    Fog City Diner endures a few rocky opening weeks, but promises great things to come

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