Lock It Down? Or Wrappin’ It Up?

Dallas Stars I spent Tuesday out at Dallas Stars practice, which, I know, surprises some of you in that, whaddya know, they’re still playing hockey these days. In preparation for tonight’s Game 1 of their playoff series against the defending champion Anaheim Ducks, I came away with a couple things…

The Revolution Will Be Posterized

Over on DC9, Pete’s featuring four of Erykah Badu’s tour posters, created by EMEK, which are making the rounds courtesy Soulbounce. This one’s a personal favorite — suitable for framing, even at this size. But I’d still like one in extra-effin’-huge. For more of EMEK’s work — and he is…

Really, Tom Hicks? Really?

Liverpool FC chief executive Rick Parry Seems Tom Hicks just don’t get it. Because just two days after his Liverpool FC kicked its way into the Champions League semi-finals, the Texas Rangers and Dallas Stars’ owner is demanding that Liverpool chief executive Rick Parry step down. Like, immediately. Hence, this…

They Know Why You Don’t Fly

Some 150,000 folks were put out yesterday when American Airlines canceled more than 1,000 flights — “or more than 45 percent of its daily schedule,” says the Reuters video below. And there’s plenty more where those came from. But, back to the video for a moment: Really, do you wanna…

You Have Been Warned

Should you see a parade of limos and police officers later today, don’t worry — Dick Cheney won’t be in town loading up on more weaponry. John McCain will finish off his day in Dallas after a morning stint on The View and a “a small business roundtable in Brooklyn.”…

Inky in Hog Heaven (So We Hope)

Every now and then I wonder whatever became of Pete Incaviglia, probably my fourth-favorite Texas Ranger of all time. Of course, I need wonder no more: He’s the manager of the Grand Prairie AirHogs of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball, which makes its bow May 8 with an…

The Fear of Not Flying

Tell Your AA Story Whilst cruising the Flickr this a.m., I came across this photo of a billboard touting a Web site where dissatisfied American Airlines customers can “Tell Your AA Story.” Fitting, of course, to see this today, as the Fort Worth-based carrier canceled approximately 1,000-plus flights today, following…

The Flavor of Terrell Owens

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Terrell Owens will guest star later this month on Flavor Flav’s new show Under One Roof, on which the Public Enemy sidekick plays “an ex-convict who moves in with his wealthy, conservative brother and turns the Hill family’s life upside down in the half-hour comedy being…

One Trinity Item Is on the Fast Track, At Least

At least one item related to the Trinity River Corridor Project will be completed by October — kinda has to be, if the city council today takes up the Trust for Public Land’s offer of $100,000. The dough comes courtesy MetLife Foundation, which, according to today’s council agenda (page 177,…

AFI Dallas: A Post-Fest Standing O

Courtesy AFI Dallas From left, Barry Levinson, Art Linson, Robert De Niro and AFI Dallas CEO Michael Cain Two glowing AFI Dallas International Film Festival wrap-ups this morning, from outside sources — hence, both pieces’ referring to fest CEO Michael Cain as, ah, “Michael Caine.” First up is indieWIRE, which…

Free Nelson Mandela. Actually, It’ll Cost You At Least $250.

Looks like Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s gotten itself a very, very important person for its grand opening gala on April 18: none other than Nelson Mandela, who’ll come to town to pick up something called the World Impact Award for “his commitment to his vision and for the profound effect…

Former Observer Writer Cranks Up Wayback Machine for Deadspin

Kevin Scanlon Carl Everett, back when he was a Texas Ranger I see that Deadspin just posted a locker-room story from “former Dallas Observer reporter John Gonzalez,” whoever he is. It’s more or less a rehashing of this column John wrote for the paper version of Unfair Park way, way…

Cooling on Chili’s

Also known as the only thing I’ve ever ordered at a Chili’s. Dallas-based Brinker International’s stock is down today — 55 cents, at last look, to $18.48 — after an analyst gave it a “neutral” rating. And why’s Christopher O’Cull of SunTrust Robinson Humphrey so so-so on Doug Brooks’ chain…

Plan Commission Nixes Turtle Creek Hotel, But the Fight Isn’t Over

John Wheeler Last week the City Plan Commission voted not to allow Canadian developers to tear down this Turtle Creek office building. But the fight ain’t over. In February we mentioned that a developer was interested in razing the Howard Meyer-designed office building at 2505 Turtle Creek Boulevard and replacing…