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August 1, 2011
Looking Back at Some Other Local Music MTV Moments (Not All Involving the Toadies, Swear)
I see our music blog's celebrating MTV's 30th today by ticking off a few Dallas-music-related moments featured on the former music network over the years. I have since reminded our music editor: I'm old. So old I recall off the top of my bald head a few that were left off the list -- like, say, the ... More >>
Music
May 12, 2011
The Music Angle in Irving's Mayoral Race
I see our music blog's celebrating MTV's 30th today by ticking off a few Dallas-music-related moments featured on the former music network over the years. I have since reminded our music editor: I'm old. So old I recall off the top of my bald head a few that were left off the list -- like, say, the ... More >>
News
April 15, 2010
Iconic Texas Stadium is Now Blown to Smithereens in Yet Another Example of How Dallas Treats its History
I see our music blog's celebrating MTV's 30th today by ticking off a few Dallas-music-related moments featured on the former music network over the years. I have since reminded our music editor: I'm old. So old I recall off the top of my bald head a few that were left off the list -- like, say, the ... More >>
Blogs
April 14, 2010
Cowboys Kicker: It's David Buehler's Job to Lose
As we'll do Friday at noon, Tuesday on 105.3 The Fan Newy Scruggs and I visited with Dallas Cowboys' vice president Stephen Jones. We asked him about Flozell Adams and Doug Free and Jared Gaither and Brandon Marshall and the fall of Texas Stadium and NFL overtime and, oh yeah, we asked him a ... More >>
Blogs
April 7, 2010
Are You Ready for Some (College Bowl Game) Football?!
While Cowboys Stadium is a greedy, event-eating monster and Texas Stadium is an icon about to be reduced to novelty-act rubble, the Cotton Bowl is still a living, breathing attraction. Barely. Later this month in Phoenix the NCAA will likely grant certification to the start-up Dallas Footbal ... More >>
Blogs
January 8, 2010
Whitt's End: 1.8.10
Whether you're at the end of your rope or merely the end of your week, welcome to Whitt's End: *Texas Stadium's last breath will be taken as nothing more than some tween's mac-'n-cheese, push-'n-pulverize, real-life video game? As a whole, we suck. *Alabama > Texas. Toldja. ... More >>
Blogs
January 7, 2010
Hey, Kids, Does Kraft Mac & Cheese Give You a Cheddar Explosion? Then You're in Luck.
No doubt you've already heard: On New Year's Eve the Irving city council voted to let Kraft Macaroni & Cheese blow up Texas Stadium in exchange for $75,000 cash money. And now, Kraft's NYC-based publicist sends word that "one lucky kid (ages 9-12) who has made a positive, explosive impact to ... More >>
Blogs
November 18, 2009
R.I.P, Reunion Arena: My Eulogy (Extended Remix Version).
I officially grew old yesterday afternoon. Once you've seen the rise and fall of a sports stadium, you've officially, um, been around the block. I remember a kinder, gentler era in Dallas when as a little punk I'd peer out the family Fury along I-35 and gaze in wonderment at The Sportatorium, ... More >>
Blogs
November 17, 2009
Texas Stadium: Rest in Peace. Er, Pieces.
Don't know if I'll be able to watch when Texas Stadium's memories are reduced to mush.Spent yesterday afternoon out at Cowboys Stadium, where about 30 mayors - from Southlake to Sunnyvale - convened for an update as to the goings-on about Super Bowl XLV. By the way, 445 days and counting . ... More >>
News
September 10, 2009
Only Dallas Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones Could Build A Palace Big Enough To Match His Larger-Than-Life Persona
Don't know if I'll be able to watch when Texas Stadium's memories are reduced to mush.Spent yesterday afternoon out at Cowboys Stadium, where about 30 mayors - from Southlake to Sunnyvale - convened for an update as to the goings-on about Super Bowl XLV. By the way, 445 days and counting . ... More >>
Blogs
September 10, 2009
How 'Bout Them Cowboys Tickets?
Even if you've never heard of the Fan Cost Index, the name is pretty self-explanatory: It's what a family of four could expect to spend at a sporting event, simple as that. Factored into the costs, per Team Marketing Index's arguable equation: the price of two adult average price tickets, two chi ... More >>
Blogs
August 31, 2009
Cowboys Stadium: Reviewing Our Suite Dreams
Somehow seven years ago I didn't forsee 5-star bars equipped with back-lit chandeliers and littered with HDTVs.Back in 2002 when I was at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram we first started getting wind that Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones was toying with the idea of building a new stadium. "Ga ... More >>
Music
July 2, 2009
Recalling Michael Jackson's Flings With Dallas
Somehow seven years ago I didn't forsee 5-star bars equipped with back-lit chandeliers and littered with HDTVs.Back in 2002 when I was at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram we first started getting wind that Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones was toying with the idea of building a new stadium. "Ga ... More >>
Blogs
June 25, 2009
The King of Pop is Dead
So confirms The Los Angeles Times, and on the same day Farrah Fawcett dies, no less. While we and the rest of the known universe gather our thoughts and Jackson Five greatest-hits collections, here, from the Victory Tour, is Michael in his prime. Locals will recall well the three days during the sum ... More >>
Blogs
February 20, 2009
Last Call For Your Piece of Texas Stadium
Going ... going ... Weird to have the visitation two months after the funeral. But hey, it's Texas Stadium, don't let the effed-up order deter your ogling. If you haven't yet paid your last respects to the house that Tom Landry built, Troy Aikman upgraded and Jerry Jones sentenced t ... More >>
Blogs
December 23, 2008
The Worst Cowboys Song Ever and "The Oddest" High School Game Ever
Know Your Dallas Cowboys, apparently, has an endless supply of videos from the Dallas Cowboys Christmas '86 album. This one, featuring some old-timers, is particularly appropriate, given Texas Stadium's tepid adios on Saturday night. And, in other local football news -- actual news -- in the spirit ... More >>
Blogs
December 19, 2008
You Betcha: Week 17
Back in August I started with a mythical bankroll of $10,000, courtesy of Bodog Online Gaming. First of all, because their site is easy to navigate. Second, because they're based in Costa Rica and have had minimal success tracking me down in the past. I was to analyze games of local inter ... More >>
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December 19, 2008
Spider-man Never Comes to Town Anymore, Which is a Shame
You'd best act now on this collectible comic, which came gratis with a Dallas Times Herald back in 1983 and is going for pennies on the pound for two more days. (This eBay'er wants $100, good God.) Though, come to think of it, the Texas Stadium Spidey's probably more appropriate, what with tomorrow ... More >>
Blogs
December 15, 2008
Go Ahead. Pick The Last Song To play At Texas Stadium. Just Don't Pick Skynyrd, OK?
A funny little thread over on Unfair Park this morning, surrounding the fact that the Cowboys are letting the fans choose the final song to even be played at Texas Stadium through an online poll. The screen shot above shows the mind-blowing options up for the prestigious honor, although, thankfully, ... More >>
Blogs
December 2, 2008
For that Special Someone on Your List, How About an AA Flight Simulator?
There's a small but interesting item of note on the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Facility Improvement Corporation Board's meeting agenda today -- and, right, whatever that is. Seems American Airlines is looking to unload one of its flight simulators. It's not for one of the big planes, th ... More >>
Blogs
November 26, 2008
Jonas Brothers Predict Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day Victory!
Gather the kiddies 'round the warm glow of the computer monitor: The Jonas Brothers were on CNN this morning! And they were sitting on the field at Texas Stadium, where, tomorrow, they'll perform during halftime of Cowboys-Seahawks to kick off the Salvation Army's Red Kettle Christmas charity campai ... More >>
Blogs
November 17, 2008
Now, You Can Hang Your Clothes in Tony Romo's Locker
Richie mentioned it this morning, but it's worth repeating this afternoon if you're searching for one-of-a-kind Cowboys collectibles for those on your holiday wish list. Beginning today through December 6, the Dallas Cowboys are auctioning off damned near the entire contents of Texas Stadium, in ... More >>
Calendar
November 6, 2008
Fan-Tastically Fickle
Richie mentioned it this morning, but it's worth repeating this afternoon if you're searching for one-of-a-kind Cowboys collectibles for those on your holiday wish list. Beginning today through December 6, the Dallas Cowboys are auctioning off damned near the entire contents of Texas Stadium, in ... More >>
Blogs
October 21, 2008
Former Cowboys Share Fond Memories. Peter King Shares Gloom, Doom.
Richie mentioned it this morning, but it's worth repeating this afternoon if you're searching for one-of-a-kind Cowboys collectibles for those on your holiday wish list. Beginning today through December 6, the Dallas Cowboys are auctioning off damned near the entire contents of Texas Stadium, in ... More >>
Blogs
October 7, 2008
Be Good For Goodness Sakes -- Rich Too -- As Neimans Debuts Christmas Book
Richie mentioned it this morning, but it's worth repeating this afternoon if you're searching for one-of-a-kind Cowboys collectibles for those on your holiday wish list. Beginning today through December 6, the Dallas Cowboys are auctioning off damned near the entire contents of Texas Stadium, in ... More >>
Blogs
September 15, 2008
So, What Did I Miss?
Richie mentioned it this morning, but it's worth repeating this afternoon if you're searching for one-of-a-kind Cowboys collectibles for those on your holiday wish list. Beginning today through December 6, the Dallas Cowboys are auctioning off damned near the entire contents of Texas Stadium, in ... More >>
Blogs
September 4, 2008
Do Not Read This If Your Name is Adam “Pacman” Jones
Richie mentioned it this morning, but it's worth repeating this afternoon if you're searching for one-of-a-kind Cowboys collectibles for those on your holiday wish list. Beginning today through December 6, the Dallas Cowboys are auctioning off damned near the entire contents of Texas Stadium, in ... More >>
Blogs
September 2, 2008
That ’70s Show
Richie mentioned it this morning, but it's worth repeating this afternoon if you're searching for one-of-a-kind Cowboys collectibles for those on your holiday wish list. Beginning today through December 6, the Dallas Cowboys are auctioning off damned near the entire contents of Texas Stadium, in ... More >>
Blogs
August 4, 2008
Is it Bigger Than a Bread Basket?
Richie mentioned it this morning, but it's worth repeating this afternoon if you're searching for one-of-a-kind Cowboys collectibles for those on your holiday wish list. Beginning today through December 6, the Dallas Cowboys are auctioning off damned near the entire contents of Texas Stadium, in ... More >>
Blogs
June 27, 2008
Jerry Jones Wants You (To Answer Phone Calls and Take Reservations)
Richie mentioned it this morning, but it's worth repeating this afternoon if you're searching for one-of-a-kind Cowboys collectibles for those on your holiday wish list. Beginning today through December 6, the Dallas Cowboys are auctioning off damned near the entire contents of Texas Stadium, in ... More >>
News
June 26, 2008
R.I.P. Reunion
Good riddance to a bad arena that provided only mediocre moments
Blogs
May 5, 2008
Monday Morning Meanderings
Good riddance to a bad arena that provided only mediocre moments
Blogs
May 2, 2008
Army to Step Up Recruiting Among Local Latinos -- Using Robots and Video Games
Good riddance to a bad arena that provided only mediocre moments
Blogs
March 17, 2008
Wrestling With Bad News: WCCW's Legendary Gary Hart Died Yesterday
Good riddance to a bad arena that provided only mediocre moments
Blogs
December 17, 2007
The Quarterback's Girlfriend
Good riddance to a bad arena that provided only mediocre moments
News
October 18, 2007
The Dallas Cowboys' Dumbsday Defense
Despite Dallas' 5-1 start, the Phillips 3-4 has been stupefying
Blogs
August 28, 2007
Are You Ready For Some More Football (Reading)?
Despite Dallas' 5-1 start, the Phillips 3-4 has been stupefying
Calendar
August 16, 2007
Rocky Mountain Losers
The Cowboys take on the Broncos
Blogs
July 27, 2007
The Big Heart of Eugene Lockhart
The Cowboys take on the Broncos
Blogs
March 20, 2007
Crazy Ray's Memorial Service is Open to the Public
The Cowboys take on the Broncos
Blogs
December 26, 2006
Merry Effing Christmas!
The Cowboys take on the Broncos
Blogs
December 15, 2006
Put Up and Shut Up
The Cowboys take on the Broncos
Blogs
November 24, 2006
~~Black~~ Good Friday
The Cowboys take on the Broncos
Music
July 13, 2006
Sis-Boom-Blah
Her Cowboys spirit is willing, but her rhythm is weak
Blogs
May 18, 2006
Terrell Owens Loves Kids!
Her Cowboys spirit is willing, but her rhythm is weak
Blogs
March 21, 2006
Sacred Star? Puh-lease.
Her Cowboys spirit is willing, but her rhythm is weak
Calendar
December 23, 2004
Ball Games
Poker and Monday Night Football go hand in hand at Firewater
Calendar
April 3, 2003
This Week's Day-By-Day Picks
Poker and Monday Night Football go hand in hand at Firewater
News
January 2, 2003
2002 Revealed
An aging Buzz finds little to celebrate in the year gone by. What did you expect?
Culture
December 31, 1998
Anywhere but here
1998 was a great year for sports...just not in Dallas
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