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Mark Donald

  • News

    September 29, 2011

    Whitt's End

    After six great years at the Dallas Observer, they're dragging me out kicking, screaming and, yes, grateful.

  • Blogs

    September 26, 2011

    My Final Top 10 Observer-ations

    Last week's cover. Irony is funny.​​10. As of this morning, the Dallas Observer is out of the sports business, at least on a full-time basis. Though I'm not technically being fired ("laid off" is supposedly less damning), the paper and its owner, Village Voice Media, have decided to el ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 30, 2011

    VVM Vet Joe Tone Named Observer Editor

    New Observer Editor Joe Tone: We're thinking the empty glass on the table is a good sign.​Joe Tone, a Village Voice Media veteran and former editor of the Pitch Weekly in Kansas City, was named editor of the Observer today. His first day on the job is Monday. Tone brings a broad mix of report ... More >>

  • News

    February 3, 2011

    Observer's Unofficial Visitors Guide to Dallas Stuff or How We Learned to Stop Worrying and Love The Super Bowl

    New Observer Editor Joe Tone: We're thinking the empty glass on the table is a good sign.​Joe Tone, a Village Voice Media veteran and former editor of the Pitch Weekly in Kansas City, was named editor of the Observer today. His first day on the job is Monday. Tone brings a broad mix of report ... More >>

  • News

    January 7, 2010

    With Shifting Attitudes and a Burgeoning Medical Marijuana Movement, the Future Looks Rosy for Legalized Weed

    New Observer Editor Joe Tone: We're thinking the empty glass on the table is a good sign.​Joe Tone, a Village Voice Media veteran and former editor of the Pitch Weekly in Kansas City, was named editor of the Observer today. His first day on the job is Monday. Tone brings a broad mix of report ... More >>

  • News

    April 30, 2009

    Craig Watkins is ready for his closeup

    New Observer Editor Joe Tone: We're thinking the empty glass on the table is a good sign.​Joe Tone, a Village Voice Media veteran and former editor of the Pitch Weekly in Kansas City, was named editor of the Observer today. His first day on the job is Monday. Tone brings a broad mix of report ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 1, 2009

    Senator Florence Shapiro Urges Mayor Tom Leppert To Explain DISD Takeover, Says District Needs More Time

    Florence Shapiro shares a laugh with Ron Chapman when she was governor for a day in 2005.While Mayor Tom Leppert continues to dodge questions about his plans to take over the Dallas Independent School District, there's been no shortage of politicos willing to offer their thoughts on the topic. Since ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 23, 2009

    Dallas Native David Berman Of The Silver Jews Calls It Quits, Maybe

    One-time Dallas native David Berman, the mastermind behind longtime indie folk favorite (20 years!) the Silver Jews, has reportedly decided to end his project.The news is all over the web this morning--Pitchfork, Stereogum, NME and many other places, too, I'm sure--and for devoted fans of Berman's ... More >>

  • News

    November 6, 2008

    Beer|DISD|Cotton Bowl|Jerry Jones

    One-time Dallas native David Berman, the mastermind behind longtime indie folk favorite (20 years!) the Silver Jews, has reportedly decided to end his project.The news is all over the web this morning--Pitchfork, Stereogum, NME and many other places, too, I'm sure--and for devoted fans of Berman's ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 30, 2008

    How Tim Rogers Ruined My Day

    One-time Dallas native David Berman, the mastermind behind longtime indie folk favorite (20 years!) the Silver Jews, has reportedly decided to end his project.The news is all over the web this morning--Pitchfork, Stereogum, NME and many other places, too, I'm sure--and for devoted fans of Berman's ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 25, 2008

    Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Judge Harold Barefoot Sanders

    One-time Dallas native David Berman, the mastermind behind longtime indie folk favorite (20 years!) the Silver Jews, has reportedly decided to end his project.The news is all over the web this morning--Pitchfork, Stereogum, NME and many other places, too, I'm sure--and for devoted fans of Berman's ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 4, 2008

    After Being Drugged and Dragged to DFW, A Stay of Execution

    One-time Dallas native David Berman, the mastermind behind longtime indie folk favorite (20 years!) the Silver Jews, has reportedly decided to end his project.The news is all over the web this morning--Pitchfork, Stereogum, NME and many other places, too, I'm sure--and for devoted fans of Berman's ... More >>

  • News

    February 28, 2008

    No Joy for This Ode|Rope-a-Doped|We Want McGovern!|Spanky Gets Spanked

    One-time Dallas native David Berman, the mastermind behind longtime indie folk favorite (20 years!) the Silver Jews, has reportedly decided to end his project.The news is all over the web this morning--Pitchfork, Stereogum, NME and many other places, too, I'm sure--and for devoted fans of Berman's ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 12, 2008

    Bill Hill Goes Both Ways. Again.

    One-time Dallas native David Berman, the mastermind behind longtime indie folk favorite (20 years!) the Silver Jews, has reportedly decided to end his project.The news is all over the web this morning--Pitchfork, Stereogum, NME and many other places, too, I'm sure--and for devoted fans of Berman's ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 13, 2007

    Suit Settled in the Case of a Former Mr. America's Death

    One-time Dallas native David Berman, the mastermind behind longtime indie folk favorite (20 years!) the Silver Jews, has reportedly decided to end his project.The news is all over the web this morning--Pitchfork, Stereogum, NME and many other places, too, I'm sure--and for devoted fans of Berman's ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 14, 2007

    Project GHB -- Turns Out, Not At All Like Project Runway

    One-time Dallas native David Berman, the mastermind behind longtime indie folk favorite (20 years!) the Silver Jews, has reportedly decided to end his project.The news is all over the web this morning--Pitchfork, Stereogum, NME and many other places, too, I'm sure--and for devoted fans of Berman's ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 13, 2006

    The Buffalo Will No Longer Roam

    One-time Dallas native David Berman, the mastermind behind longtime indie folk favorite (20 years!) the Silver Jews, has reportedly decided to end his project.The news is all over the web this morning--Pitchfork, Stereogum, NME and many other places, too, I'm sure--and for devoted fans of Berman's ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 1, 2006

    Journalists and Lawyers Suck Face

    One-time Dallas native David Berman, the mastermind behind longtime indie folk favorite (20 years!) the Silver Jews, has reportedly decided to end his project.The news is all over the web this morning--Pitchfork, Stereogum, NME and many other places, too, I'm sure--and for devoted fans of Berman's ... More >>

  • News

    April 8, 2004

    Letters

    One-time Dallas native David Berman, the mastermind behind longtime indie folk favorite (20 years!) the Silver Jews, has reportedly decided to end his project.The news is all over the web this morning--Pitchfork, Stereogum, NME and many other places, too, I'm sure--and for devoted fans of Berman's ... More >>

  • News

    March 18, 2004

    Letters

    One-time Dallas native David Berman, the mastermind behind longtime indie folk favorite (20 years!) the Silver Jews, has reportedly decided to end his project.The news is all over the web this morning--Pitchfork, Stereogum, NME and many other places, too, I'm sure--and for devoted fans of Berman's ... More >>

  • Calendar

    March 11, 2004

    Dirty Jokes

    Blondes have more fun

  • Calendar

    January 22, 2004

    Tune Up

    TITAS' sweetest thing

  • Calendar

    October 9, 2003

    Get Your Kicks

    These Kung Fu cats are fast as lightning

  • Calendar

    June 26, 2003

    Tec Support

    The dynamic duo of storytelling

  • Calendar

    June 19, 2003

    Be-Spec Yourself

    Shades of Elton John at TCC

  • Calendar

    March 27, 2003

    Funny Face

    Ellen Degeneres has a point

  • News

    February 20, 2003

    The Day the Sky Fell

    Plus: Waking up the Snooze, Anti-Semitic Morons, True Fanatic

  • News

    October 31, 2002

    Mr. No Apology

    Bill Hill's office helped jail dozens of innocent people, and he's a shoo-in for re-election. Huh?

  • News

    June 14, 2001

    Letters

    Pave the Damn Street; Lipscomb's Last Hope; Oak Cliff's Secret

  • News

    June 7, 2001

    Letters

    Bombs Away; Our Rotund Reporter; A Bridge Too Far-out

  • News

    April 5, 2001

    Letters

    A Word From Our Sponsor; Gone, Not Forgotten; Friends in Weed

  • News

    March 29, 2001

    Letters

    Um, Thanks?; Cry Havoc; Straight Talk

  • News

    January 25, 2001

    Letters

    Sex Offenders

  • News

    January 11, 2001

    Hello, My Name is Pervert

    Outcasts among us, sex offenders struggle to find treatment and lead normal lives in a justice system that gives them little of either

  • News

    October 26, 2000

    Letters

    Our Stars, Frankenfoods, Mr. Know-It-All

  • News

    October 12, 2000

    Paper Chase

    Texas Jewish Post Publisher Jimmy Wisch says he's being run out of town by leaders of the community he has served for 54 years. They say he's overstayed his welcome.

  • News

    February 3, 2000

    Letters to the Editor

    Published the week of February 3

  • News

    May 13, 1999

    Buzz

    Published the week of February 3

  • News

    March 25, 1999

    Buzz

    Published the week of February 3

  • News

    February 18, 1999

    Letters

    Published the week of February 3

  • News

    February 11, 1999

    Raising a stink

    Does open government mean it's really open to everyone, even people like Phil Thomas?

  • News

    November 19, 1998

    Letters

    Does open government mean it's really open to everyone, even people like Phil Thomas?

  • News

    July 10, 1997

    Observer honors

    Zimmerman wins writing award, Henry cited by black journalists' organization

  • News

    January 11, 1996

    Letters

    Zimmerman wins writing award, Henry cited by black journalists' organization

  • News

    October 19, 1995

    Observer wins national awards

    Zimmerman wins writing award, Henry cited by black journalists' organization

  • News

    June 8, 1995

    Letters

    Zimmerman wins writing award, Henry cited by black journalists' organization

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