Been a bit of a frustrating season, no? And I don’t just mean my on-again/off-again ability to illegally stream games on my computer through some wonky European-based source. But as Mark Cuban notes here, due to the lockout-shortened nature of the seas... »
Today is a day for music, unless like me you are all set for an incredibly classy theatrical experience in a non-traditional venue. That’s right, folks. I am attending Silence of the Clams. At S4. Friday The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, smartly poach... »
Pilar Calls Shenanigans on Deion, Prosper Sharing Attorney. In the ongoing drama surrounding the Pilar Sanders and Deion Sanders divorce and lawsuit, the latest salvo was fired yesterday, when Pilar’s attorney pointed out that the City of Prosper and h... »
Speaking of Tincy Miller, SMU anthropology professor Ron Wetherington is in the new documentary called The Revisionaries, an unflattering look at the Texas State Board of Education. Which gives me an excuse to post the following. Watch it. Laugh. Then ... »
You know what is fairly tasty? The skillet-fried chicken at Chicken Scratch. You know what is also tasty, but only to mosquitoes and maybe fictional vampires? My extremely rare blood type. Owners of that lovely outdoor space, please, please get some ci... »
Dashboard Cameras Catch Police Officers Breaking Law, So Officers Want To Quit Reviews: Dallas police squad cars’ dashboard cameras have two roles 1) to protect citizens against excessive force, and 2) to protect officers against wrongful accusations. ... »
As if everything in this super cute shop isn’t enough to convince you that a trip to Fort Worth is in order, one of our loveliest voices embarks on a three day concert at the Modern Art Museum this evening. Betty Buckley, a Tony Award winner and a Texa... »
Itchy Eyes? Running Nose? Yeah, me too. Apparently everyone’s suffering. That warm winter is making for a bad allergy season. Will we have any relief soon? Depends on the weather. See you at the pharmacy. Arlington Boy Becomes Batman for a Weekend. Kye... »
In 2010, Laray Polk wrote a story for us about Harold Simmons titled “Dallas’ Most Evil Genius.” It was about the Dallas billionaire’s efforts to bury radioactive waste in West Texas — with a little help from politicians to whom he contributed money. A... »
Today at noon, you will feel a slight shift in the gravitational field, as Dallas power concentrates itself at the Dallas Federal Reserve. About 400 business and civic leaders (Fed president Richard Fisher, SMU president Gerald Turner, SMU board chair ... »
Mavericks Lose in Third Overtime. If I seem a little sleepy today, it’s because the Mavs took a long time to lose to the Jazz last night. Utah center Al Jefferson had the game of his life, scoring 28 points and grabbing 26 rebounds. Meanwhile Delonte W... »
Former American Idol contestant Jason Castro stopped by yesterday’s Global Health Corps bash at Tom Hicks’ home to support the worthy cause and entertain the 1 percenters. The North Texas native brought along his wife, Mandy—the two first met when they... »
Craig James Accuses Ted Cruz of Trying to Rig Debate Question. And I guess Cruz kind of did. Kind of. But I’m not really sure what James’ play here is, other than reminding people that Ted Cruz is also running for senate. (It’s true. He totally is.) I ... »
Unwed, Pregnant Teacher Fired for Being Unwed and Pregnant. Cathy Samford used to be a volleyball coach and science teacher at Heritage Christian Academy in Rockwall. Now she is not, because she’s pregnant and not married. And that firing is legal. 14-... »
Downtown Dallas looks like the Misty Mountains. With any luck, there’s a Balroq lurking around Ross to spice things up. Something that might also make your Monday more exciting: the Meddlesome Moth’s April Ale Week, a full six days of special Texas bee... »
