I’d forgotten, till he called me back a few minutes ago, that I’d left Karl Zavitkovsky, head of the city’s Office of Economic Development, a message Monday morning concerning the Dallas Film Commission’s pending move into City Hall. Nonetheless, he was kind enough to further explain the reason for commission’s…
While perusing the City Plan Commission agenda for Thursday I stumbled across some further good new for Deep Ellum: Two more joints are inching closer to opening on Elm Street, both right across the street from Trees. Actually, it’s three if you include Crickets, the Chicago-style deli Mike McMeans hopes…
In case you missed it, Nightline last night scored a rare interview with Benny Hinn, who, of course, is HQ’d out of Irving. It’ll be interesting for those wondering if he really resurrected the dead (“I had no proof he was dead, that’s what they told me”) or how Sen…
Over on Renegade Bus, Joshua Goode brings word of “a major opening this week that could give the Dallas arts community the extra boost it has long needed”: Guerilla Arts on Haskell Avenue, in the former home of the Viet Nam Veterans Motorcycle Club. It’s the brainchild of Patrick Short,…
We’re, oh, about four hours away from getting a sneak peek at the new Dallas Police Department cars — that’s when the city council’s Public Safety Committee treks down to the DPD Basic Training Center for the unveiling of the new ride that’s been parked in the HQ basement for…
Jim spent a few minutes yesterday trying to keep from giggling like a little girl as the Dallas City Council struggled to reform its ethics. Some council members were way for ’em; others, not so much. Which brings us to Angela Hunt’s short essay on her Web site concerning restrictions…
Since its inception in October 2002, the Dallas Film Commission has been charged with trying to lure filmmakers to Dallas — no easy task, given that until recently the state of Texas offered bupkus by way of incentives, while Louisiana and New Mexico were giving movie studios and TV production…
The Dallas Mavericks’ Matt Miller just sent word: The team has narrowed down its list of 10 would-be Humble Billys to two finalists: Sean Heath and Michael Taylor. They shot to the top of the list following a few in-game tryouts; and your votes didn’t hurt neither. Both will take…
Figuring that the glorious weather (at last!) would indeed inspire record turnouts and copious photo ops during the final weekend of the State Fair of Texas, we dispatched the great Justin Terveen to Fair Park. Here’s but a taste of what he came back with; he’s said he’s sending more…
Dwaine Caraway wants Southern Skates kept open; Vonciel Jones Hill, in whose district the skating rink on East Ledbetter Drive actually sits, is among those who’d prefer it closed — or, better yet, sold. Which is precisely what the city wants to do, though as we mentioned back in August,…
Many Friends of Unfair Park have sent word that they too missed kick-off of Texas-OU Saturday due to Dallas Area Rapid Transit’s slow ride to Fair Park; DART spokesman Morgan Lyons spent most of his weekend apologizing and explaining … and then explaining his apology. (Flickr user “Rayindallas” was there…
The council’s talking ethics reform again this morning — specifically, lobbyist registration, restrictions on campaign contributions and how the council votes on zoning cases. I believe Jim handled the first part of this, oh, ’bout six weeks ago — recommended reading for those in need of a refresher. (Long story…
That’s the question answered by this briefing that’s been prepared for the city council’s Economic Development Committee on Tuesday morning. The short answer: The 2010 NBA All-Star Game is expected to generate about $2.49 million in tax revenue for the city. But keep in mind, should the council give its…
In all the coverage of the AT&T Performing Arts Center’s opening this week (and, remember, there’s a free open house Sunday), I’d yet to see anything showing just how the Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre interior morphs from intimate to epic, its key selling point. Then I stumbled across this…
Can’t say we didn’t warn you: Back in May we offered up the heads-up that the city was giving away money to folks who could prove they really, really loved their neighborhood and just needed a few thou to take care of some pet projects. Turns out, 30 groups applied…
In case you missed it, on Tuesday Tawnell Hobbs published Dallas Independent School District trustee Jack Lowe’s list of things he’s looking for in an “ideal” trustee. Among his bullet points: “Supports our vision of being the best urban school district in the country.” Fantastic. “Makes courageous decisions for the…
Friend of the show Justin Terveen’s doing some weekend work for Unfair Park; should have it ready to go Monday, fingers crossed. Till then, then, this inspirational triptych taken yesterday on the northbound Red Line near the Park Lane station…
That is, unless you have business with former Dallas Mayor Ron Kirk, who, in his position as U.S. Trade Representative, will be holed up at the hotel Monday talking North American Free Trade Agreement. But, as Kirk cautioned in April, don’t count on anyone “reopening” NAFTA any time soon. So,…
The jaunty pick-me-up “Dallas Rag” by the Dallas String Band appears on a number of compilations, among them the easy-to-find Texas Black Country Dance Music (1927-1935) and Before the Blues Vol. 2 and the hard-to-get American Pop: An Audio History – From Minstrel To Mojo: On Record, 1893-1946. By most…
I see the Texas Rangers can’t afford to refund True Believers’ playoff-ticket money till November at best — klassy! But good news, Rangers fans: Reuters reports today that the three parties interested in taking the team off Tom Hicks’s debt-heavy hands are due to meet with management as soon as…
Long, boring story short: I was on Getty Images looking for something completely unrelated when I came across this — a photo of Luke, Andrew and Owen Wilson at the Zombieland premiere in Los Angeles a couple of weeks ago. Can’t remember the last time I saw all three in…
Meranda Cohn at Dallas City Hall sends word for those heading to the Red River Shootout on Saturday: Take the Green Line or at least park on Fair Park property, where spots are $10. But if you insist on parking off-site, in one of the privately owned lots where spots…
