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February 22, 2012
Speak of the Devil: Santorum's Coming to Town as Jeffress Joins O'Reilly to Talk "Satan" Speech
Says here Rick Santorum's coming back to town tomorrow for a fundraiser on behalf of his Red, White and Blue Fund super PAC, which declined to nail down the Dallas date; it also doesn't appear on his official campaign schedule, and his campaign folks haven't responded to our queries either. But a ... More >>
Blogs
January 4, 2012
Missing Esme: Making Sense of Loss in the New Year
I was having a hard time figuring out what this column would be about this week. Resolutions? Hot new bands? The fact that three East Dallas liquor stores sold out of Ciroc? All my ideas were falling with a thud. And then, on New Year's Day, my heart did too. In the early morning hours of January 1 ... More >>
Blogs
December 8, 2011
EPA Report Ties Fracking To Groundwater Contamination in Wyoming. But What Does That Mean For Texas?
Photo by Taryn Walker A gas well in ArlingtonFor folks in Dallas, where the council-appointed gas drilling task force is running to stand still, or in Southlake, the subject of a recent cover story on towns grappling with urban drilling, this EPA report released today tying fracking to ground ... More >>
Blogs
November 25, 2011
For Sale: R.C. Hickman's Photo of a Late, Great South Dallas Gathering Place's Neon Welcome
Photo by R.C. HickmanWay back in July I stumbled across a cache of R.C. Hickman photos being sold on eBay. Some are long gone; I wound up with one, which, according to the Fort Worth-based seller, came from the legendary Dallas Star Post photographer's personal collection. Four months on many rem ... More >>
Blogs
October 7, 2011
At the Last Minute, Texas Spikes Federal Sex Education Funding ... Again
Condoms, birth control -- who needs 'em? Just don't have sex, Texas says to its horny teens. Just hobble that unbridled desire coupled with a limited understanding of consequences and say 'No, I'm saving myself for marriage.' That's pretty much the message, maybe paired with an infographic demonstr ... More >>
Blogs
September 21, 2011
R.E.M. May Be Gone Now, But We'll Always Have That '86 Fair Park Band Shell Show
If you care at all, by now surely you've heard: Michael Stipe, Peter Buck and Mike Mills have called it a day. Good Lord -- has it really been 31 years? "I hope our fans realize this wasn't an easy decision," Stipe writes on the band's website, "but all things must end, and we wanted to do it rig ... More >>
News
September 15, 2011
Sucking Up Water and Sand in the Quest for Natural Gas
For folks in the sandy hills northwest of Dallas, it's a devil's bargain for gas, water and jobs.
News
September 1, 2011
Adverse Possession: Don't Try This At Home
For folks in the sandy hills northwest of Dallas, it's a devil's bargain for gas, water and jobs.
Blogs
March 3, 2011
Covering the Dallas Texans, Beautifully
Billy Quinton, via UniWatchClick to embiggenGood Friend of Unfair Park PeterK directs our rapt attention to yesterday's installment of Paul Lukas's UniWatch, which provides a rare glimpse into the inaugural 1960 season of Lamar Hunt's Dallas Texans. Long story short: Bob Halford, the Texans' PR m ... More >>
Music
February 24, 2011
Hudson Moore
Fireworks (Self-released)
Blogs
January 12, 2011
Tonight, Tonight: Whiskey Folk Ramblers at Renfield's Corner, Organ Yank at Andy's Bar, Dikes of Holland at Rubber Gloves and Hudson Moore at The Aardvark
This particular hump day evening provides some bands with interesting band names that, thankfully, make interesting music.
Blogs
October 4, 2010
Picture Show: Fans Hook 'em Horns on Lower Greenville
All photos by Ray and Peter LekBetween the Rangers' and University of Texas' weekend losses, there might be enough desk-chair-throwing sports talk to last the morning. Oh well, here's a little more reason to chatter: After Oklahoma's 28-20 win over UT, football fans brought out the hook 'em horns ... More >>
Blogs
September 21, 2010
Not the Cowboys. The Real Dallas Lightweights.
Heritage Auction GalleriesFrom time to time I kill some time perusing the Heritage Auction Galleries website -- maybe we'll find more gems like these photos. And, sure enough, this morning I stumbled across this soon-to-go-on-the-block keeper: a photo of the Dallas Lightweights taken by one G. Ba ... More >>
Blogs
August 9, 2010
Cowboys 16, Bengals 7: My Top 10 Observations
10. Man, what a letdown. You spend all weekend talking about and listening to and watching highlights of Emmitt Smith and Super Bowls and football immortals. Then they kick off the Hall of Fame game and you get Cowboys 16, Bengals 7. It's like going to the theater and being titillated b ... More >>
News
December 24, 2009
Looking for a Good Read About Mexicans in El Norte? We Have Some Ideas for You.
10. Man, what a letdown. You spend all weekend talking about and listening to and watching highlights of Emmitt Smith and Super Bowls and football immortals. Then they kick off the Hall of Fame game and you get Cowboys 16, Bengals 7. It's like going to the theater and being titillated b ... More >>
Blogs
October 28, 2009
Pulling Up Few More Main Street Garden -- and Downtown Dallas Park -- Details
The Lily Pad cafe and the light-sculpture canopies, part of the Main Street Garden scheduled to open next monthMore than a few Friends of Unfair Park have asked privately and in the comments of yesterday's Main Street Garden sneak peek how the city expects to deal with the homeless. So happens, t ... More >>
Blogs
December 17, 2008
Former Mayoral Candidate Jennifer Gale, Dead at 44, Had Big Plans for '09
As you've no doubt heard, Jennifer Gale -- who ran for mayor of Dallas only last year -- was found dead today in Austin, where Gale was yet again planning on running for mayor of that city. The 44-year-old was discovered early this morning outside the First English Lutheran Church on Whitis Avenue, ... More >>
Blogs
October 14, 2008
Cowboys Trade For the Other Roy Williams
As you've no doubt heard, Jennifer Gale -- who ran for mayor of Dallas only last year -- was found dead today in Austin, where Gale was yet again planning on running for mayor of that city. The 44-year-old was discovered early this morning outside the First English Lutheran Church on Whitis Avenue, ... More >>
Blogs
July 30, 2008
Cowboys Interested in Chris Simms
As you've no doubt heard, Jennifer Gale -- who ran for mayor of Dallas only last year -- was found dead today in Austin, where Gale was yet again planning on running for mayor of that city. The 44-year-old was discovered early this morning outside the First English Lutheran Church on Whitis Avenue, ... More >>
Blogs
February 22, 2008
Clinton? Check. Obama? Check. George Lopez? Check. Wait. What?
As you've no doubt heard, Jennifer Gale -- who ran for mayor of Dallas only last year -- was found dead today in Austin, where Gale was yet again planning on running for mayor of that city. The 44-year-old was discovered early this morning outside the First English Lutheran Church on Whitis Avenue, ... More >>
Blogs
November 1, 2007
Dallas Attorney is Anti-Illegal Immigrant, But Very "ProAmerica"
As you've no doubt heard, Jennifer Gale -- who ran for mayor of Dallas only last year -- was found dead today in Austin, where Gale was yet again planning on running for mayor of that city. The 44-year-old was discovered early this morning outside the First English Lutheran Church on Whitis Avenue, ... More >>
Blogs
August 20, 2007
Wiki, Wiki, Wiki
As you've no doubt heard, Jennifer Gale -- who ran for mayor of Dallas only last year -- was found dead today in Austin, where Gale was yet again planning on running for mayor of that city. The 44-year-old was discovered early this morning outside the First English Lutheran Church on Whitis Avenue, ... More >>
Blogs
July 16, 2007
Become One of Dallas' Card-Carrying Tourists, Courtesy UT Press
As you've no doubt heard, Jennifer Gale -- who ran for mayor of Dallas only last year -- was found dead today in Austin, where Gale was yet again planning on running for mayor of that city. The 44-year-old was discovered early this morning outside the First English Lutheran Church on Whitis Avenue, ... More >>
News
June 14, 2007
Kiss Me, Katie
Fairy tales can come true. Why, they can even win you an award from Dallas' less-than-vigilant press club.
Blogs
May 9, 2007
The Godfather's In Town; No Press Allowed
Fairy tales can come true. Why, they can even win you an award from Dallas' less-than-vigilant press club.
Film
March 15, 2007
The Whole Truth and Everything But
At South by Southwest, there's a lot of light shown in the dark
Blogs
November 13, 2006
Strong Arm? We Shall See.
At South by Southwest, there's a lot of light shown in the dark
Blogs
October 2, 2006
Teaching Old Folks New Media
At South by Southwest, there's a lot of light shown in the dark
Film
August 31, 2006
Short Cuts
At South by Southwest, there's a lot of light shown in the dark
Blogs
August 9, 2006
Cue Aretha Franklin
At South by Southwest, there's a lot of light shown in the dark
Blogs
July 5, 2006
John Slate is No Slacker
At South by Southwest, there's a lot of light shown in the dark
Blogs
May 30, 2006
The Eagle Has Landed
At South by Southwest, there's a lot of light shown in the dark
Blogs
March 23, 2006
Young and the Restless
At South by Southwest, there's a lot of light shown in the dark
Film
March 9, 2006
Oh Grow Up
Failure is McConaughey's perfect movie and a pretty good one for us
News
March 9, 2006
Oscar Overhaul
The Academy--y-a-w-n--Awards desperately need a shot of sports
Blogs
March 1, 2006
The Joy of Six
The Academy--y-a-w-n--Awards desperately need a shot of sports
News
February 16, 2006
Boomer Sooner Bonanza
North Texas is a fertile hunting ground for OU recruiters
Calendar
May 6, 2004
This Week's Day-By-Day Picks
North Texas is a fertile hunting ground for OU recruiters
Music
May 6, 2004
Toni Price
May 8
Film
January 24, 2002
Count Down
In this Monte Cristo, revenge is a dish best served reheated
Culture
December 13, 2001
Canon Fodder
The DMA's Mexican folk art exhibit is all about political correctness
Music
October 25, 2001
Prose and Conjunto
A new book finds the squeeze-box heart of Texas-Mexican music
Dining
May 31, 2001
Tippling Tips
Can you please solve all our alcohol-related mysteries?
News
December 28, 2000
Media Bias
All year, we tell you who's been naughty. Now, a list of those whose work is nice.
Music
October 26, 2000
Sandy Knox
Pushin' 40, Never Married, No Kids (American Originals)
Culture
April 8, 1999
Sofa kingdom
The Contemporary British Painters exhibit soothes the critic's savage breast
Calendar
February 18, 1999
Night & Day
February 18 - 24, 1999
News
February 4, 1999
Slicing the pie
Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison switches to the side of the angels in Texas' tobacco battle
News
January 16, 1997
Aggies lose again
AG's office makes the last call of the season
Music
November 14, 1996
The Agnelli and Finch conspiracy
The temporary addition of former Washington Square makes for a Brave New Combo
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