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John F. Kennedy

  • Blogs

    February 28, 2012

    600 Elsbeth, Site of Rotting Apartment Complex In Which Lee Oswald Once Lived, Is For Sale

    ​Speaking of the assassination of John F. Kennedy ...For a long while now we've written about the ongoing fight between the city of Dallas and Jane Bryant, owner of the decaying apartment complex on 600 Elsbeth near Bishop Arts where, in 1962, Lee Harvey Oswald and wife Marina briefly lived. Just ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 20, 2012

    The Favorite Foods of All 44 Presidents

    ​After an exhaustive search of public records and historical documents at the Library of Congress (read: drunken Google search), we are ready to honor President's Day with a comprehensive list of the foods enjoyed by our fearless leaders of the past. Throughout this process one question continued ... More >>

  • Calendar

    November 17, 2011

    Witness to Bloody History

    ​After an exhaustive search of public records and historical documents at the Library of Congress (read: drunken Google search), we are ready to honor President's Day with a comprehensive list of the foods enjoyed by our fearless leaders of the past. Throughout this process one question continued ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 10, 2011

    Nude Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez Statue's Sculptor Tells Us The Motivation For His Piece

    "Justin and Selena as One."​The announcement yesterday from 46-year-old Connecticut-based sculptor Daniel Edwards -- that he'd created a (mostly) nude sculpture of teenage music superstars Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez, and that it would soon be put on public display in an adult store right here ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 18, 2011

    As Part of National Police Week, Dallas Police Department Honored Its Fallen Today

    Photos by Danny Fulgencio​The Dallas Police Department has now lost 80 officers in the line of duty. The first was C.O. Brewer, who, according to the Officer Down Memorial Page, was "shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man for slander at the Union Depot station." That was on May 24, 1892, ... More >>

  • Calendar

    February 3, 2011

    An Eye for LIFE

    Photos by Danny Fulgencio​The Dallas Police Department has now lost 80 officers in the line of duty. The first was C.O. Brewer, who, according to the Officer Down Memorial Page, was "shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man for slander at the Union Depot station." That was on May 24, 1892, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 9, 2010

    Past, Present and Future to Officially Collide at Tonight's Texas Theatre Ribbon-Cutting

    ​If you need me this evening I'll be at the Texas Theatre for the ribbon-cutting ceremony that officially marks the re-opening of the Oak Cliff landmark. Scissors come out at 5, and it should be an intriguing shindig: Not only will Mayor Tom Leppert and council member Delia Jasso be there, but als ... More >>

  • News

    November 25, 2010

    FC Dallas is the latest proof that the metroplex can host everything without winning anything.

    ​If you need me this evening I'll be at the Texas Theatre for the ribbon-cutting ceremony that officially marks the re-opening of the Oak Cliff landmark. Scissors come out at 5, and it should be an intriguing shindig: Not only will Mayor Tom Leppert and council member Delia Jasso be there, but als ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 22, 2010

    On the 47th Anniversary of the Kennedy Assassination, Honoring the Man Who Helped Dallas PD Nab Lee Harvey Oswald

    DPD recognized 82-year-old Temple Bowley's efforts, 47 years ago, to summon help for slain officer J.D. Tippit, and help narrow the search for Lee Harvey Oswald.​Forty-seven years ago today, Temple Bowley was headed for a weekend getaway with his family when he found Dallas Police officer J.D. Tip ... More >>

  • Culture

    November 4, 2010

    Dallas Observer Names Nine Dallas Artists as Finalists in Its First Annual Masterminds Award

    DPD recognized 82-year-old Temple Bowley's efforts, 47 years ago, to summon help for slain officer J.D. Tippit, and help narrow the search for Lee Harvey Oswald.​Forty-seven years ago today, Temple Bowley was headed for a weekend getaway with his family when he found Dallas Police officer J.D. Tip ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 17, 2010

    Erykah Badu Pays $500 Fine For "Window Seat" Video's Disorderly Conduct Charges

    ​ The Associated Press reports this morning that Erykah Badu paid the $500 fine imposed upon her by the Dallas Police Department's disorderly conduct charge on Friday--a fine that came in the wake her "Window Seat" video's film shoot, which saw the native R&B star stripping until nude at Deale ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 9, 2010

    Watch: Erykah Badu (feat. Rick Ross) -- "Window Seat, Part II"

    Seems there's more to Erykah Badu and Rick Ross' relationship than Badu simply providing the hook for Ross' "Maybach Music III," after all: Seems the Dallas singer and Florida rapper have teamed up for another project, this time a remix of Badu's "Window Seat." And, already, they've got a music vide ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 1, 2010

    Judge Has Scheduled Tuesday Hearing Concerning Robert Groden's Intent to Sell Conspiracy Theory Materials at Dealey Plaza

    Robert Groden​Still waiting for Official Word from the city concerning Robert Groden's lawsuit filed yesterday concerning his ability -- or, in this case, inability -- to sell his conspiracy-theory publications in Dealey Plaza. But when we went down to the Earle Cabell Federal Building and Courtho ... More >>

  • Music

    June 10, 2010

    Erykah Badu, B.o.B., Janelle Monae

    Monday, June 14, at Verizon Theater, Grand Prairie

  • Blogs

    May 21, 2010

    Little By Little, City Archivist John Slate and UNT Are Putting All of Dallas's History Online

    Dallas Municipal Archives/UNT Libraries​I envy John Slate most days -- after all, as the city archivist it's his job to dig deep into Dallas's history, where I am but mere enthusiast and dilettante. It was Slate who last week found something once thought lost to the dustbin of history: that animat ... More >>

  • Music

    April 1, 2010

    Erykah Badu's Again Proving Herself Smarter Than The Rest Of Us

    Dallas Municipal Archives/UNT Libraries​I envy John Slate most days -- after all, as the city archivist it's his job to dig deep into Dallas's history, where I am but mere enthusiast and dilettante. It was Slate who last week found something once thought lost to the dustbin of history: that animat ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 29, 2010

    Watch: Erykah Badu's Matt & Kim- and JFK-Inspired Video For "Window Seat"

    At 3:33 a.m. on Saturday morning (Eastern Time), Erykah Badu debuted the above Matt & Kim-inspired video for her new single, "Window Seat," on her Web site. The single is the first off her New Amerykah Pt. II: Return of the Ankh album, which will be released for purchase tomorrow.And, just two d ... More >>

  • Calendar

    March 4, 2010

    Dear Mrs. Kennedy

    At 3:33 a.m. on Saturday morning (Eastern Time), Erykah Badu debuted the above Matt & Kim-inspired video for her new single, "Window Seat," on her Web site. The single is the first off her New Amerykah Pt. II: Return of the Ankh album, which will be released for purchase tomorrow.And, just two d ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 15, 2009

    Why Some Books At Half-Price Books These Days Aren't Exactly Half Price

    Some of the collectables under glass at the Half Price Books location on Northwest Highway​The reason I called Steve Leach, the so-called "buy guy" at Half Price Books, yesterday was because I was wondering: What's up with the expensive assortment of signed tomes sitting under glass at the Northwe ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 27, 2009

    Jerry Allen Suggests Demolishing Convention Center If Hotel Isn't Built, Compares Trinity Toll Road Project to Landing on the Moon

    Sam MertenNow we know why Jerry Allen hasn't been allowed to debate about the convention center hotel.While researching our upcoming cover story on Mayor Tom Leppert, which will appear in the paper version of Unfair Park Wednesday, we sat down with Lake Highlands city council member Jerry Allen, wh ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 17, 2008

    Standing Up for Abused Children

    Sam MertenNow we know why Jerry Allen hasn't been allowed to debate about the convention center hotel.While researching our upcoming cover story on Mayor Tom Leppert, which will appear in the paper version of Unfair Park Wednesday, we sat down with Lake Highlands city council member Jerry Allen, wh ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 31, 2008

    AFI Dallas: The Joy in Joy Division, and The Monster Among Us

    Sam MertenNow we know why Jerry Allen hasn't been allowed to debate about the convention center hotel.While researching our upcoming cover story on Mayor Tom Leppert, which will appear in the paper version of Unfair Park Wednesday, we sat down with Lake Highlands city council member Jerry Allen, wh ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 10, 2008

    Dallas County Trio Goes Obama

    Sam MertenNow we know why Jerry Allen hasn't been allowed to debate about the convention center hotel.While researching our upcoming cover story on Mayor Tom Leppert, which will appear in the paper version of Unfair Park Wednesday, we sat down with Lake Highlands city council member Jerry Allen, wh ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 24, 2007

    Helter Skelter, Na Na Na Na Na Na Na

    Sam MertenNow we know why Jerry Allen hasn't been allowed to debate about the convention center hotel.While researching our upcoming cover story on Mayor Tom Leppert, which will appear in the paper version of Unfair Park Wednesday, we sat down with Lake Highlands city council member Jerry Allen, wh ... More >>

  • Calendar

    May 24, 2007

    Blisters on Mah Fingers!

    Sam MertenNow we know why Jerry Allen hasn't been allowed to debate about the convention center hotel.While researching our upcoming cover story on Mayor Tom Leppert, which will appear in the paper version of Unfair Park Wednesday, we sat down with Lake Highlands city council member Jerry Allen, wh ... More >>

  • Calendar

    May 24, 2007

    Blisters on Mah Fingers!

    Sam MertenNow we know why Jerry Allen hasn't been allowed to debate about the convention center hotel.While researching our upcoming cover story on Mayor Tom Leppert, which will appear in the paper version of Unfair Park Wednesday, we sat down with Lake Highlands city council member Jerry Allen, wh ... More >>

  • Calendar

    May 10, 2007

    Undercover Brothers

    Sam MertenNow we know why Jerry Allen hasn't been allowed to debate about the convention center hotel.While researching our upcoming cover story on Mayor Tom Leppert, which will appear in the paper version of Unfair Park Wednesday, we sat down with Lake Highlands city council member Jerry Allen, wh ... More >>

  • Calendar

    November 23, 2006

    Can You Hear Them?

    The Voices are calling from the Sixth Floor

  • Calendar

    May 18, 2006

    Black and White

    Dive into Dallas' past at the Sixth Floor Museum

  • News

    March 16, 2006

    SMU's Shame

    Even people who like the president shouldn't want his library here

  • News

    November 24, 2005

    Dr. Disaster

    When the world is falling to pieces, emergency doctor Paul Pepe makes order from chaos

  • Calendar

    February 12, 2004

    Cupid's Quiver

    A gift from Texas Ballet Theater

  • Resolution Guide

    January 15, 2004

    To Get Smart

    A gift from Texas Ballet Theater

  • Calendar

    April 10, 2003

    JFK Journey

    Oswald, from shot to grave

  • Film

    September 26, 2002

    The South Falls, Again

    Reese Witherspoon goes home to Alabama, and it ain't sweet

  • News

    July 4, 2002

    Been There, Done That

    For supporters of an improved and expensive Trinity River, everything old is new again

  • News

    October 19, 2000

    Sassy Knoll

    Two JFK conspiracy buffs commit character assassination over a collection of purloined slides

  • News

    July 13, 2000

    Strange bedfellows

    National union leaders do the math and switch their position on immigration

  • News

    May 25, 2000

    The good neighbor

    Bombing suspect Bobby Frank Cherry's sordid past trailed him to the shores of Cedar Creek Lake

  • News

    March 30, 2000

    Letters

    Eyes wide shut; Vigilante justice; Long live the queen; And more

  • News

    February 24, 2000

    Poor vs. poorer

    Plans for an expanded Roseland Homes spark a protest in a working-class neighborhood near Cityplace

  • Calendar

    February 25, 1999

    Presidential suite

    Plans for an expanded Roseland Homes spark a protest in a working-class neighborhood near Cityplace

  • Calendar

    December 17, 1998

    Night & Day

    December 17 - 23, 1998

  • Calendar

    September 3, 1998

    Night & Day

    September 3 - 9, 1998

  • Calendar

    August 6, 1998

    Night & Day

    August 6 - 12, 1998

  • Music

    February 6, 1997

    Shake your mantra maker

    Kula Shaker: Brit-pop with an Indian twist

  • News

    January 2, 1997

    Buzz

    Kula Shaker: Brit-pop with an Indian twist

  • News

    December 14, 1995
  • Music

    May 4, 1995

    Farewell from Cracker Eden

    Texas journalism loses a great writer and friend in Grover Lewis

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