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Obituaries

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Critic's Notebook

Legendary Joe Ely Influenced, Defined Generations By Being as Wild as West Texas

By Kelly DearmoreDecember 16, 2025

For decades Ely’s presence has been felt from Lubbock to London, covering decades of music from country, to rock and so much in between.

Education

SMU Law School Relocation Plan Upsets Alumni

By Alyssa FieldsDecember 15, 2025

A plan to move SMU’s Dedman School of Law has riled alumni, faculty and students who enjoy the beauty of the historic law quad.

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Critic's Notebook

Mo3 Was the Boosie of North Dallas

By Eric DiepNovember 11, 2025

Five years after Mo3’s death on Nov. 11, we remember his contributions to hip-hop as a vendor of soulful, pain-wracked songs in vivid detail.

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Politics & Government

VP Under Bush and Former Dallas Resident Dick Cheney, Dead at 84.

By Kelly DearmoreNovember 4, 2025

While living in Dallas, Cheney was CEO of a controversial multinational oil company before becoming Vice President.

Critic's Notebook

8 Best Verses and Lines That Show MF DOOM’s Genius

By Vincent ArrietaOctober 31, 2025

In honor of the fifth anniversary since Daniel Dumile a.k.a. MF DOOM’s tragic passing, we’ve gathered some of our favorites from the hip-hop villain.

Critic's Notebook

Limp Bizkit Bassist Sam Rivers Dies at 48

By Eric DiepOctober 18, 2025

Limp Bizkit shared on Instagram that Sam Rivers had died on Saturday. “Today we lost our brother. Our bandmate. Our heartbeat,” the band wrote.

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Features

Watch Kiss Guitarist Ace Frehley Rip Songs at Trees and The Echo Lounge

By Amy Young and OthersOctober 17, 2025

Co-founder of the legendary, larger-than-life rock band has passed away after suffering recent injuries from a fall.

Critic's Notebook

R&B and Neo Soul Pioneer D’Angelo Has Passed at Age 51

By Eric DiepOctober 14, 2025

Multiple Grammy Award winner D’Angelo, known for three timeless albums, has died. He was one of our greatest artists.

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Critic's Notebook

Keyboard Bob’s Celebration of Life Brought Deep Ellum Together

By Eric DiepAugust 25, 2025

At Reno’s Chop Stop, people led with love as they told unheard stories of Keyboard Bob, who passed away at the age of 73.

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Critic's Notebook

‘Deep Ellum Won’t Be the Same’: Frank Campagna, John Jay Myers and More Share Memories of Keyboard Bob

By Jamie VahalaAugust 13, 2025

Bob Crawford was always there with a smile and his keyboard. Here, people remember his character and how he touched Dallas.

Critic's Notebook

‘The Elvis of Metal’: Ozzy Osbourne’s Influence Is Forever in Dallas

By Christian McPhateJuly 23, 2025

A tribute to the Black Sabbath leader and pioneer of the heavy metal genre by a fan who saw him at Ozzfest in Texas.

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Critic's Notebook

Denton-Born Sly Stone Dies at 82

By Simon PruittJune 9, 2025

The legendary soul musician and frontman of The Family Stone died today.

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Chris Penn’s Memorial: Alex Montenegro, Joshua Ray Walker, Rhett Miller and More Celebrate His Life
Features

Chris Penn’s Memorial: Alex Montenegro, Joshua Ray Walker, Rhett Miller and More Celebrate His Life

By Simon PruittMay 16, 2025

His memorial brought out the best in Dallas, just as Penn always did. His closest friends also share their favorite memories.

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