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April 5, 2012
For the So-Cal Taco Truck, Feeding Tornado Victims Was a Lot Harder Than Expected
Tuesday evening, after tornadoes struck the metroplex, Scott Wooley, owner of the So-Cal Taco food truck, immediately started devising a plan to help the victims and relief workers. It's all part of his gratuitous spirit, which is partly a result of his fight with cancer several years ago. He's free ... More >>
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April 4, 2012
Tornado Tally: No Deaths and Few Injuries, but Plenty of Wreckage Left Behind
The storms have moved on, but chaos is hanging around for another day: According to Oncor, some 4,000 people are still without power across the 'plex. NBCDFW reports that about 300 homes were damaged or destroyed in Lancaster, while an AP report from this morning says there were another 650 in Arlin ... More >>
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March 22, 2012
Pinball Wizards Never Tilt
The storms have moved on, but chaos is hanging around for another day: According to Oncor, some 4,000 people are still without power across the 'plex. NBCDFW reports that about 300 homes were damaged or destroyed in Lancaster, while an AP report from this morning says there were another 650 in Arlin ... More >>
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November 7, 2011
The Dallas Zoo's "Rogue" Spider Monkey
Perhaps you've heard: A spider monkey got loose at the Dallas Zoo this morning. It's back in its cage now, say zoo officials, who didn't have to tranq or Jabari the monkey to get it back behind bars. But the zoo also can't get the monkey to stop tweeting.Almost "as soon as the call went out," say ... More >>
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July 28, 2011
Rating Two New Stone Brewing Co. Collaborations
All (phone) photos by Jesse HugheyCherry Chocolate StoutWith its gargoyle logos and its cocky slogans and beer names, not to mention its intensely bitter IPAs, Stone Brewing Co. -- which celebrated its 15th anniversary Tuesday -- may try to maintain a bad-ass image. But a couple of new collaborat ... More >>
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June 27, 2011
Bath House Picnic: Some Things Are Worth Braving the Heat
Photos by Jenny BlockMore than 300 people came together at the Bath House Cultural Center on Sunday to support White Rock Lake and the Red Cross, as well as to take part in the Chef's Picnic (part of the Beach Party of the Century). Red-checkered tablecloths covered the tables and Deep Eddy ... More >>
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June 21, 2011
Jump at a Chance to Feed Your Face and Help White Rock Lake
This weekend, For The Love of The Lake -- a group of volunteers dedicated to the preservation of White Rock Lake Park -- is hosting a benefit for the White Rock Lake Foundation and the Friends of the Bath House. This weekend's events also mark the finale of the Comerica White Rock Lake Centennial ... More >>
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March 22, 2011
Leave Your Tie at Home or Munch a Cupcake for Charity
This week, forgo the tie and stop in for a cupcake. Don't feel bad about being too trendy -- or maybe too late on a trend -- it's all for charity. Read on. The Event: No Tie Dinner and Dessert Party The Cause: AIDS Services of Dallas When you get home from the office Friday, hang your tie o ... More >>
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March 17, 2011
Fearing's To Donate Portion of Profits to Japan Relief
Fearing's this weekend plans to donate a portion of its proceeds to Japanese tsunami relief efforts, becoming one of the first area restaurants to publicly announce its charitable giving plans. Spokesperson Bonnie Crail said she didn't know the exact percentage of profits the restaurant inte ... More >>
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January 13, 2011
Church Ladies
Fearing's this weekend plans to donate a portion of its proceeds to Japanese tsunami relief efforts, becoming one of the first area restaurants to publicly announce its charitable giving plans. Spokesperson Bonnie Crail said she didn't know the exact percentage of profits the restaurant inte ... More >>
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November 16, 2010
North Texas Food Bank's Text Donation Program Falters
Mobile giving, which was touted in the wake of the Haiti earthquake earlier this year as a high-tech way of invigorating philanthropy, hasn't panned out for the North Texas Food Bank. The hunger relief organization rolled out its text-to-give program this month, and has thus far collected on ... More >>
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July 29, 2010
Seven Dallas Residents Indicted for Intentionally Torching Homes to Get Red Cross Dough
This just in from the U.S. Attorney's Office: Seven locals, ranging in age from 23 to 60, are accused of setting three fires that caused close to $1 million in total property damage in order to collect a few thousand from the Dallas chapter of the American Red Cross. The seven, which includes a m ... More >>
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March 22, 2010
Free Ice Cream for Everyone, Cinnabon Adds a Sweet New Addition, Rathbun's Blue Plate Kitchen Hosts a Wine Dinner, While 8.0's Goes the Beer Route
www.sodahead.comWe were just thinking the other day that there should really be more free stuff available for the public. What if Steve Jobs set up shop on a street corner one day and just started giving away free computers and iPods? Or if Donald Trump decided it was a good day to rent a hot ... More >>
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January 21, 2010
Haiti Benefit Concerts Scheduled In Austin And Dallas, And Paste 'Songs For Haiti' Downloads Include Fort Worth Band
Fort Worth's The Burning Hotels are among the artists available for download once you donate to Paste Magazine's Songs For Haiti.Perhaps the best thing about the local music scene is how generous North Texas musicians are when it comes to benefit concerts and other ways of donating to worthy char ... More >>
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January 8, 2010
With Streets Frozen and Shelters Full, the Red Cross Makes Room for Dallas's Homeless
Photos by Patrick MichelsAfter deciding not to spend the night on the street in South Dallas, May Davis, right, gets a welcome from Red Cross shelter manager Jan Mayhall.With five blankets and a parka separating her from the toughest cold Dallas has seen in years, May Davis figured she'd spend la ... More >>
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July 16, 2009
Shift Into Rock
Photos by Patrick MichelsAfter deciding not to spend the night on the street in South Dallas, May Davis, right, gets a welcome from Red Cross shelter manager Jan Mayhall.With five blankets and a parka separating her from the toughest cold Dallas has seen in years, May Davis figured she'd spend la ... More >>
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June 7, 2009
An F5 Destroys Dallas, One in a Series
Every now and then folks like to subject Dallas to an F5 tornado for the sake of a terrifying what-if short film. The first in line remains the best: the Discovery Channel's Perfect Disaster "Supertornado" episode, which is only missing Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton; if that's what'll happen to the Bal ... More >>
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June 3, 2009
Wanna See Dallas Destroyed By an F5 Tornado? Then You're in Luck Tomorrow.
Back in April, Tom Korosec wrote for the paper version of Unfair Park a story that asked, Just how prepared is Dallas for an F5 tornado? Short answer: Not very. But only because "it would be too big for a simple quick response," wrote city of Dallas emergency management director Kenny Shaw in the co ... More >>
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April 16, 2009
A Killer F5 Tornado Rips Through Dallas County -- How Ready Are We for this Nightmare Scenario?
Back in April, Tom Korosec wrote for the paper version of Unfair Park a story that asked, Just how prepared is Dallas for an F5 tornado? Short answer: Not very. But only because "it would be too big for a simple quick response," wrote city of Dallas emergency management director Kenny Shaw in the co ... More >>
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September 12, 2008
All the Ike Video You'll Need
Back in April, Tom Korosec wrote for the paper version of Unfair Park a story that asked, Just how prepared is Dallas for an F5 tornado? Short answer: Not very. But only because "it would be too big for a simple quick response," wrote city of Dallas emergency management director Kenny Shaw in the co ... More >>
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August 30, 2008
Gustav Isn't Screwing Around, and Neither is the City of Dallas
Back in April, Tom Korosec wrote for the paper version of Unfair Park a story that asked, Just how prepared is Dallas for an F5 tornado? Short answer: Not very. But only because "it would be too big for a simple quick response," wrote city of Dallas emergency management director Kenny Shaw in the co ... More >>
Film
June 26, 2008
Violence Is Golden
With its secret boys' club and bloody good fun, Wanted has all of the fight with none of the guilt
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October 4, 2007
Playing Doctor
Get a lesson in homeopathy
Calendar
August 23, 2007
Singing Samaritan
Get a lesson in homeopathy
Music
May 17, 2007
Twisters and Double Wides
Postmodern news you can use
Film
March 30, 2006
Puff Piece
Thank You for Smoking's satire falls short of incendiary
News
December 1, 2005
Hotel Katrina
While the feds fumble, hurricane survivors find relief thanks to a Dallas hotel owner and friends
Music
November 10, 2005
Odds & Ends
We hope Radiant wins after filming their national television debut this week
Calendar
November 3, 2005
Watch & Wait
We hope Radiant wins after filming their national television debut this week
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October 27, 2005
8-Wheelin'
We hope Radiant wins after filming their national television debut this week
Dining
October 6, 2005
Something Brewing
Big D taste in Big Sky country
Calendar
September 29, 2005
Deep-Fried Fun
The State Fair of Texas is as eccentric as the state's residents
Dining
September 29, 2005
Deep Easy
N'awlins reborn in Deep Ellum
News
September 29, 2005
Thanks, But No Thanks
Plus: The Dallas Crown Affair
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September 22, 2005
Fall Out
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September 22, 2005
Talk Show
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Music
September 15, 2005
Red Cross benefit with Slick 57, Centro-matic, Deep Blue Something, Happy Jack, [DARYL], Sorta
Saturday, September 10, at the Granada Theater
Calendar
September 8, 2005
This Week's Day-By-Day Picks
Saturday, September 10, at the Granada Theater
Music
September 8, 2005
Edge of Relief
Clear Channel wins our good graces (for once) by spearheading local hurricane relief efforts
Music
January 13, 2005
Helping Out
Granada benefit show to help tsunami victims
Calendar
January 15, 2004
This Week's Day-By-Day Picks
Granada benefit show to help tsunami victims
Calendar
July 24, 2003
Love Connection
Strike-A-Match offers musical dates
Dining
March 27, 2003
Operation Florida Freedom
Papa wouldn't be proud of the Florida Seafood Grill
Calendar
March 20, 2003
This Week's Day-By-Day Picks
Papa wouldn't be proud of the Florida Seafood Grill
Culture
November 15, 2001
The Perfect Gift for the Woman
Who Planned the Perfect Party
Music
October 11, 2001
Scene, Heard
Deep Ellum's club owners and retailers set aside egos in the name of charity
Music
October 4, 2001
Scene, Heard
Music heals, now more than ever
Music
April 6, 2000
Scene, heard
Conspiracy theories; Bella Union strikes; a Wreck of a Room; X marks the spot
Culture
December 10, 1998
Free throwing up
Locked out and fed up, some NBA, uh, all-stars hoop it way down
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November 30, 1995
Events for the week
Locked out and fed up, some NBA, uh, all-stars hoop it way down
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