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Robert Decherd

  • Blogs

    May 1, 2012

    The Morning News is "Very Satisfied" with Year One of the Paywall. How 'Bout You?

    Yesterday was First-Quarter Earnings Day for Dallas Morning News parent A.H. Belo, or as we call it in the newspaper business, So How Many of Us Are Getting Whacked on Christmas Day? Day. The news was pretty predictable: Total first-quarter revenue was $105 million, down 7 percent over last year. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 30, 2012

    Why the News Took Seven Months to Run its Kern Wildenthal Expose, and Why That's OK

    There was a day when I might have come up laughing at the big investigative package in yesterday's Dallas Morning News on University of Texas Southwestern Medical School ex-president Kern Wildenthal and his expense account madness. It's not just that the News "buried the lede," as we say in the ne ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 8, 2011

    Spend 20th Anniversary of Times Herald's Demise With Von Erichs, Dabney Coleman

    I asked Schutze yesterday: "You know what tomorrow is?" His response: "Um, Thursday?" Well, yes, that -- and the 20th anniversary of the death of the Dallas Times Herald, which was bought by The Dallas Morning News on December 8, 1991, for $55 million, and then shuttered after 103 years in existence ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 24, 2010

    The More Things Change: Yesterday's Council Walkout Brings Back Fond (?) Memories

    ​Fine print alert! When Mayor Tom Leppert tells you that yesterday's agenda item vote on the city tax rate didn't mean anything, he's got his hand deep in your pocket. It may be fine print, but ask Leppert why the vote was required by state law if it didn't mean anything. Yesterday's council walko ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 1, 2010

    The Deck Park Will Serve Booze, Getting the Lead out of Belo Garden and a New Tennis Pro Shop at Samuell-Grand

    ​Still no news about that alleged concert at the Cotton Bowl, but I did learn the following from glancing at the Park and Rec meeting agenda for this week:Park and Rec is in the process of executing concession contracts with the Woodall Rodgers Park Foundation that will allow for the sale of alcoh ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 10, 2009

    Look, Briefing Does Not Suck, K?

    ​So says Editor & Publisher in its just-published list of "10 That Do It Right." A.H. Belo biggest wig Robert Decherd has long maintained the free, miniature Morning News is a money-maker, not merely a trash-generator. (Though, admittedly, my folks got a copy last week that wound up much close ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 29, 2009

    The Butterscotch Stallion's Faithful Sidekick and Other Famous Faces' Doggone Book

    Owen Wilson, from the forthcoming book Top Dogs and Their Pets​Current Dallas Morning News photographer David Woo and former Dallas Morning News photographer Richard Pruitt have been moonlighting on a side project: a coffee-table book titled Top Dogs and Their Pets, proceeds from which toward resc ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 6, 2009

    At The News Today, "D Day"

    This morning, A.H. Belo Corporation announced that layoffs at The Dallas Morning News will begin promptly, with "the majority of the actions [taking place] today and tomorrow." By the time the company's done with its so-called "cost-cutting measures," it will have eliminated 14 percent of its total ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 26, 2009

    Yes, But Do They Get Briefing?

    You'd think with A.H. Belo's ongoing fiscal woes that Robert Decherd hisself would make every effort to get The Dallas Morning News to folks who actually want home delivery. Alas, not so much, says Laura Bush in an interview set to air this evening on ABC's World News with Charles Gibson:"The only t ... More >>

  • News

    January 8, 2009

    Inside the DMN's Pro-Hotel Editorial

    You'd think with A.H. Belo's ongoing fiscal woes that Robert Decherd hisself would make every effort to get The Dallas Morning News to folks who actually want home delivery. Alas, not so much, says Laura Bush in an interview set to air this evening on ABC's World News with Charles Gibson:"The only t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 30, 2008

    If I Read My Patents Correctly, CueCat Inventor Just Repatented CueCat?

    You'd think with A.H. Belo's ongoing fiscal woes that Robert Decherd hisself would make every effort to get The Dallas Morning News to folks who actually want home delivery. Alas, not so much, says Laura Bush in an interview set to air this evening on ABC's World News with Charles Gibson:"The only t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 19, 2008

    Sorry, DMN, But What, Exactly, Is "Progressive" About Mike Huckabee?

    You'd think with A.H. Belo's ongoing fiscal woes that Robert Decherd hisself would make every effort to get The Dallas Morning News to folks who actually want home delivery. Alas, not so much, says Laura Bush in an interview set to air this evening on ABC's World News with Charles Gibson:"The only t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 4, 2008

    Standard & Poor's A Little Concerned About A.H. Belo Spin-Off

    You'd think with A.H. Belo's ongoing fiscal woes that Robert Decherd hisself would make every effort to get The Dallas Morning News to folks who actually want home delivery. Alas, not so much, says Laura Bush in an interview set to air this evening on ABC's World News with Charles Gibson:"The only t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 25, 2007

    CueCat Inventor Returns. With What? Not Quite Sure. Something To Do With Interwebs.

    You'd think with A.H. Belo's ongoing fiscal woes that Robert Decherd hisself would make every effort to get The Dallas Morning News to folks who actually want home delivery. Alas, not so much, says Laura Bush in an interview set to air this evening on ABC's World News with Charles Gibson:"The only t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 15, 2007

    "Flooded with Misinformation"? Damn Right.

    You'd think with A.H. Belo's ongoing fiscal woes that Robert Decherd hisself would make every effort to get The Dallas Morning News to folks who actually want home delivery. Alas, not so much, says Laura Bush in an interview set to air this evening on ABC's World News with Charles Gibson:"The only t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 19, 2007

    Decherd Promises "New Print Products"

    You'd think with A.H. Belo's ongoing fiscal woes that Robert Decherd hisself would make every effort to get The Dallas Morning News to folks who actually want home delivery. Alas, not so much, says Laura Bush in an interview set to air this evening on ABC's World News with Charles Gibson:"The only t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 2, 2007

    Laura Miller and Alex Krieger Are "Astounded" and "Outraged."

    You'd think with A.H. Belo's ongoing fiscal woes that Robert Decherd hisself would make every effort to get The Dallas Morning News to folks who actually want home delivery. Alas, not so much, says Laura Bush in an interview set to air this evening on ABC's World News with Charles Gibson:"The only t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 26, 2007

    Belo: The Good, The Bad and the Fugly

    You'd think with A.H. Belo's ongoing fiscal woes that Robert Decherd hisself would make every effort to get The Dallas Morning News to folks who actually want home delivery. Alas, not so much, says Laura Bush in an interview set to air this evening on ABC's World News with Charles Gibson:"The only t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 17, 2007

    Belo Stock on the Rise. Why? Y-A-H-O-O?

    You'd think with A.H. Belo's ongoing fiscal woes that Robert Decherd hisself would make every effort to get The Dallas Morning News to folks who actually want home delivery. Alas, not so much, says Laura Bush in an interview set to air this evening on ABC's World News with Charles Gibson:"The only t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 17, 2006

    A Trinity "Tweak"? Impending Disaster's More Like It.

    You'd think with A.H. Belo's ongoing fiscal woes that Robert Decherd hisself would make every effort to get The Dallas Morning News to folks who actually want home delivery. Alas, not so much, says Laura Bush in an interview set to air this evening on ABC's World News with Charles Gibson:"The only t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 3, 2006

    Look Out, Belo. Your Redesign Sucks.

    You'd think with A.H. Belo's ongoing fiscal woes that Robert Decherd hisself would make every effort to get The Dallas Morning News to folks who actually want home delivery. Alas, not so much, says Laura Bush in an interview set to air this evening on ABC's World News with Charles Gibson:"The only t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 18, 2006

    Can't...Stop...Writing

    You'd think with A.H. Belo's ongoing fiscal woes that Robert Decherd hisself would make every effort to get The Dallas Morning News to folks who actually want home delivery. Alas, not so much, says Laura Bush in an interview set to air this evening on ABC's World News with Charles Gibson:"The only t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 30, 2006

    Buy Belo. Or: Bye, Belo.

    You'd think with A.H. Belo's ongoing fiscal woes that Robert Decherd hisself would make every effort to get The Dallas Morning News to folks who actually want home delivery. Alas, not so much, says Laura Bush in an interview set to air this evening on ABC's World News with Charles Gibson:"The only t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 20, 2006

    Note to DMN'ers: Keep Waiting.

    You'd think with A.H. Belo's ongoing fiscal woes that Robert Decherd hisself would make every effort to get The Dallas Morning News to folks who actually want home delivery. Alas, not so much, says Laura Bush in an interview set to air this evening on ABC's World News with Charles Gibson:"The only t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 23, 2006

    Dallas Morning Blues

    You'd think with A.H. Belo's ongoing fiscal woes that Robert Decherd hisself would make every effort to get The Dallas Morning News to folks who actually want home delivery. Alas, not so much, says Laura Bush in an interview set to air this evening on ABC's World News with Charles Gibson:"The only t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 8, 2006

    Mayor Miller Demands Recount

    You'd think with A.H. Belo's ongoing fiscal woes that Robert Decherd hisself would make every effort to get The Dallas Morning News to folks who actually want home delivery. Alas, not so much, says Laura Bush in an interview set to air this evening on ABC's World News with Charles Gibson:"The only t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 19, 2006

    Can't Spell "Below Expectations" Without Belo

    You'd think with A.H. Belo's ongoing fiscal woes that Robert Decherd hisself would make every effort to get The Dallas Morning News to folks who actually want home delivery. Alas, not so much, says Laura Bush in an interview set to air this evening on ABC's World News with Charles Gibson:"The only t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 15, 2006

    You Can't Spell "Below Expectations" Without Belo

    You'd think with A.H. Belo's ongoing fiscal woes that Robert Decherd hisself would make every effort to get The Dallas Morning News to folks who actually want home delivery. Alas, not so much, says Laura Bush in an interview set to air this evening on ABC's World News with Charles Gibson:"The only t ... More >>

  • News

    April 28, 2005

    No Pants Belo

    Morning News looks goofy on the circ fraud story

  • News

    March 24, 2005

    Pre-emptive Spin

    AJR article has News crew feeling apprehensive

  • News

    January 20, 2005

    The Juice

    If you got it, you can get what you want from City Hall

  • News

    September 30, 2004

    Up With Fascism!

    Maybe it's the only way to save downtown

  • News

    August 19, 2004

    Odds and Not Quite Ends

    More on the DMN's circulation scandal

  • News

    June 3, 2004

    Still Sacred

    Morning News avoids the holy trinity

  • News

    May 29, 2003

    The Observer Regrets...

    Making amends for past wrongs

  • News

    May 22, 2003

    Doo-doo

    Mary Poss sure stepped in some, didn't she?

  • News

    February 13, 2003

    Snooze Alarm

    What will The Dallas Morning News look like when you wake up in 2010? If Editor Bob Mong has his way, it'll be the best damn paper the 'burbs will buy.

  • News

    December 19, 2002

    Drug-free in '03!

    And 149 other things I swear I'll do next year

  • News

    October 31, 2002

    Citizen Decherd

    Bobby D puts his complaints in writing

  • News

    September 26, 2002

    Oopsie

    It's not easy selecting the Best of Dallas

  • News

    October 26, 2000

    Belo Blues

    What does Mark Cuban have that Belo doesn't? Money. Lots and lots of money.

  • News

    May 15, 1997

    Letters

    What does Mark Cuban have that Belo doesn't? Money. Lots and lots of money.

  • News

    December 5, 1996

    Buzz

    What does Mark Cuban have that Belo doesn't? Money. Lots and lots of money.

  • News

    March 14, 1996

    BeloWatch

    What does Mark Cuban have that Belo doesn't? Money. Lots and lots of money.

  • News

    February 15, 1996

    BeloWatch

    What does Mark Cuban have that Belo doesn't? Money. Lots and lots of money.

  • News

    February 8, 1996

    BeloWatch

    What does Mark Cuban have that Belo doesn't? Money. Lots and lots of money.

  • News

    January 11, 1996

    BeloWatch

    What does Mark Cuban have that Belo doesn't? Money. Lots and lots of money.

  • News

    October 26, 1995

    Judge, not?

    Dallas attorney Cheryl Wattley's nomination for the federal bench is in limbo

  • News

    October 19, 1995

    BeloWatch

    Dallas attorney Cheryl Wattley's nomination for the federal bench is in limbo

  • News

    July 6, 1995

    BeloWatch

    Dallas attorney Cheryl Wattley's nomination for the federal bench is in limbo

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