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Paxton Smith is the valedictorian of Lake Highlands High School's class of 2021. She submitted her commencement speech for approval, then tossed it aside. She had something else to say about the new state law that bans abortions as early as six weeks. dmagazine.com/frontburner/20…
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The weird and charming story of how a member of BTS, the world's most popular boy band, bought art on a rainy Friday night from a 65-year-old Dallas artist who typically trades his pieces for things like dental work. (via @catdownes) dmagazine.com/arts-entertain… #BTSARMY
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Jerry Habibi plans to conquer Hollywood. And he’ll do it from a house he shares with his mom.
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Just a few months ago, Dirk Nowitzki retired after 21 years as a Dallas Maverick. Take a trip back through those years, in this complete oral history as told by teammates, coaches, friends, and family. dmagazine.com/publications/d…
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Dwyane Wade wants Dallas to buy his burgers. He wants local restaurants to cook and sell his burgers. Dwyane Wade apparently does not remember that Dallas does not care much for him and, by extension, his burgers.
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Soon, @swish41 will have a street named after him in Victory Park. Olive Street will be renamed Nowitzki Way, thanks to @VoteAdamMedrano. dmagazine.com/frontburner/20…
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51 years after they arrived in North Texas, the Rangers are World Series champions. Read why nothing will ever be the same—for the region, the team, or the men who were a part of it: trib.al/RS0iELF
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A 51-year wait is over, and nothing will ever be the same.
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The moment Dirk Nowitzki learned he won MVP, @Bdameris was there on his friend's couch. Dirk's reaction says everything about the player Dallas has grown to love and the man who will be celebrated when his jersey ascends into the rafters tonight. dmagazine.com/sports/2022/01…
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This is the story of Mike Rhyner, @theoldgreywolf, who forever changed radio with a little station called The Ticket, @dfwticket. What else? dmagazine.com/publications/d…
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Eric Nadel, Chuck Morgan, and John Blake are Rangers institutions. Now, after decades of waiting, they're part of a championship ball club.
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Texas Instruments will require all of its employees to get vaccinated or risk losing their jobs. It is the largest non-healthcare provider in North Texas to issue such a mandate. dmagazine.com/frontburner/20…
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The Dallas City Council has voted to extend its emergency declaration. Which means the current prohibitions—no gatherings of over 50 people, no dining in at restaurants, bars and gyms closed—until April 29 to slow the spread of coronavirus.
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In 1974, Wick Allison started D Magazine. On Tuesday, he left us. Today, we honor his dedication to making Dallas an even better place. Whether you were a D employee, a politician, or unlucky enough to be serving him lunch on a day when inspiration struck. dmagazine.com/frontburner/20…
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Kurt Eichenwald is having the best garage sale in Dallas this weekend. dmagazine.com/frontburner/20…
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Zac Crain, the executive editor of D Magazine, was 50 years old when he died last Tuesday. @zaccrain worked for us for the last 17 years, during which he wrote some of the best stories ever printed in our pages. We’ll miss him every day. trib.al/vMaXlc7
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Today, downtown Dallas officially has a new park. The 3.7-acre Pacific Plaza is now open between St. Paul and Harwood streets. dmagazine.com/frontburner/20…
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The civil rights attorney and former NFL player won his seat in 2018. Now, he’s eyeing bigger game.
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When Brad Alberts started with the Dallas Stars, his job was to sell tickets over the phone. He made $12,000 a year. Today, he's president and CEO and has a goal of making Dallas a hockey town. dmagazine.com/publications/d…
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The Channel 8 sportscaster does what he does best. dmagazine.com/frontburner/20…
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Did you go to a concert at Dos Equis Pavilion this summer? More than likely you parked on land that once belonged to 300 Black families. The city of Dallas began taking their homes in the late 1960s. By 1978, they were all gone.
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Hey, @DallasStars fans, @jamiebenn14 is a #10MostEligible finalist. He needs your votes: d-m.ag/1ol7pml
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We’re going to take a minute to tweet out some ways folks in Dallas can help our friends to the south who are hurt by Harvey.
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Jerry Habibi plans to conquer Hollywood. And he’ll do it from a house he shares with his mom. (From D Magazine June 2024)
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At 6 p.m., Dallas County will announce an order banning gatherings of 10 or more people. That means "parties, backyard barbecues, social events, sporting events, and other gatherings." Go on a walk by yourself instead. And stay six feet from others.
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The former first daughter will be the speaker at Park Cities Historic and Preservation Society’s upcoming luncheon. dmagazine.com/philanthropy-n…
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The Texas Ranger statue that's welcomed travelers at Love Field for decades is modeled after a man who sided with a white mob seeking to stop black kids from integrating Mansfield High School in 1956. This book excerpt prompted its removal this morning. dmagazine.com/publications/d…
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Starting today, you can pre-order @taylorcrumpton's ode to Big Tuck's "Purple Hulk" and all things Dallas hip-hop. Here's her conversation with @zaccrain. dmagazine.com/frontburner/20…
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Dallas used to be the capital of pro wrestling in North Texas. Now, Arlington has taken up that mantle—and Saturday’s mega-show at Globe Life Field is a big reason why. @mikelikessports dmagazine.com/sports/2025/07…
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Last weekend, Dallas hosted one of the largest furry conventions in the world, the Texas @FurryFiesta. dmagazine.com/frontburner/20…
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With the @DallasStars poised for the playoffs, here's how owner Tom Gaglardi saved the team. d-m.ag/1LXD9Ra
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The only thing they are all-in on is business. @NotJackKemp
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A confrontation is exactly what we intended to create with the cover of our November issue. The entire city needs to be confronted with this history. Some folks need to feel uncomfortable. We can’t find a better future without learning from our past. dmagazine.com/frontburner/20…
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The city of Dallas has lost one of the finest writers ever to work here.
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Meet @SydneyDurso! She's one of the semifinalists for 10 Most Beautiful Women! Vote here: d-m.ag/1NAMmKO
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Just in: @JudgeClayJ initiates emergency declaration for Dallas County as he announces another five presumptive positive #COVID19 cases, including at least one who had no travel history. The county is now prohibiting gatherings of 500 or more people.
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This @dallascowboys cheerleader now dances with the Rockettes. dmagazine.com/health-fitness…
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Time to freak out, because the Wall Street Journal says Dallas is "looking good" in its efforts to land Amazon. dmagazine.com/frontburner/20…
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The popular Plano wine bar and restaurant will open a second location in Uptown. dmagazine.com/food-drink/201…
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Many of the most prominent families in Dallas send their children to Kanakuk, even as hundreds of cases of sexual abuse have come to light. One woman is on a mission to seek justice—for those families and for survivors all across the country.
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Dwight Powell is Dallas' longest-tenured Maverick and perhaps the least flashy, too. But after a rough start to the season, @iztok_franko says he's back to his best right when the team needs him most. dmagazine.com/sports/2022/03…
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The number is zero. And, for the first time as a Ranger fan, I know zero about how to feel, too.
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The Dallas Wings clinched a playoff spot after @satou_sabally returned from injury. She's among the team's most talented players and key to its success. But you're missing the story if you don't follow her off the court. dmagazine.com/sports/2021/09…
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.@Bease11 surprised Cowboys fans by releasing a hip-hop album. A bigger surprise? His work with the mic ain't bad. dmagazine.com/publications/d…
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The 44-year-old is enshrined in his first year on the ballot. It's a fitting honor for a career that was as exceptional as it was long-lasting. @NewbergReport trib.al/dsJgXOm
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A pressurized tube would shoot passengers from Dallas to Austin in 19 minutes. dmagazine.com/frontburner/20…
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How @SydneyDurso brought Texas authenticity to the film adaptation of "Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk:" bit.ly/2f54Klc
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We created a spreadsheet of Black-owned food and drink businesses to consider supporting right now and in the future. Acting with your dollars matters. We invite you to take a look and tag the restaurants below that we missed.
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Now that it actually feels a bit like fall outside, consider a visit to Autumn at the @dallasarboretum. bit.ly/2cIMTRe
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Dallas ISD today announced it would be requiring masks on campuses, which goes against Gov. Greg Abbott's executive order. dmagazine.com/frontburner/20…
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There are now 274,000 @Oncor customers in Dallas County without power. Are you one of them? Let us know where you are and how long you’ve been without.
For businesses: are you open and allowing folks to come in and warm up? We’ll add you to our running list.
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Reneé Hall is the first woman to run the Dallas Police Department. The new chief is not so sure the city is ready for that. dmagazine.com/publications/d…
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P.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford bring a lot of qualities that Dallas needs. The question is how much those add up to. @iztok_franko
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Fifth graders in Pleasant Grove out-performed Highland Park students in standardized math testing. dmagazine.com/frontburner/20…
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We're thrilled to reveal what we've been working on for the last few months: A 13th issue on New Urbanism in Dallas, exploring ways the city can recreate itself for residents instead of commuters. We'll have a half-day symposium on July 11, too: dmagazine.com/frontburner/20…
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Good morning. We're at the @DallasMuseumArt for a symposium on our new urbanism special edition. We're going to be talking smart urban design and the future of Dallas all morning with our star panelists. Follow along at #FutureDallas, or just camp out with me here at @DMagazine
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1/Thread: Good morning! Our special edition on urbanism is out, which explores why Dallas must design for its residents. Walking should be safe. Neighborhoods should have residences, businesses, restaurants, and services. We're going to share some of it: productions.dmagazine.com/da…
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Micah Parsons stands out among not only the NFL's rookies, but the entire league. There's a case for him winning Defensive Player of the Year. dmagazine.com/sports/2021/12…
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Police Chief U. Reneé Hall announces a 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew "for the next several days." Includes downtown, Uptown, Cedars, and Deep Ellum. Northern boundary is Oak Lawn, west is Riverfront, south is Corinth, and east is Peak. Those who violate will be arrested, she said.
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Chief Brown just told lawmakers exactly what they need to hear about policing in America. d-m.ag/2a37exV
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Curious what the first night of an empty Dallas looked like from above? Our friends @TheWellDelivers have drone footage to show you, scored to a killer @bastardsofsoul track. dmagazine.com/frontburner/20…
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"You're gonna find every ethnicity, you're gonna find every gender, you're gonna find every orientation."--@mcuban dmagazine.com/frontburner/20…
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Put the masks back on, Dallas. Starting tomorrow, all restaurants, bars, and stores will again have to require face coverings to curb the spread of coronavirus per Judge Clay Jenkins' new executive order. dmagazine.com/frontburner/20…
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Some hometown Rangers fans weren't thrilled to see the Dallas skyline lit up for the rival Astros. dmagazine.com/frontburner/20…
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Dallas Police Chief Renee Hall has passed her state law enforcement exam, and is now clear to wear a uniform in Texas. dmagazine.com/frontburner/20…
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We're pretty sure this is the reason Dallas' was chosen the best skyline in the world: d-m.ag/1wgnXEU
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Defense was supposed to take the Mavericks to the next level. Instead, Dallas is stagnant. @iztok_franko dives in to figure out what's gone wrong and what—if anything—can be done to fix it. dmagazine.com/sports/2021/12…
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After leaving the NFL, Husain Abdullah came to Dallas, where he has become a voice for African-American and Muslim causes with the Ashab Network. dmagazine.com/religion/2018/…
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Bush: "To often, we judge other groups by their worst examples while judging ourselves by our best intentions."
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Starting at 11:59 p.m. tomorrow, Dallas County residents are ordered to shelter in place. All gatherings and non-essential travel are no longer allowed. Grocery stores will be open. Restaurants can deliver and allow take-out. Take it seriously. dmagazine.com/frontburner/20…
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On June 5, Dallas Police Chief U. Reneé Hall told the City Council unequivocally that tear gas was not used against protesters on the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge. Today, we learned that is not true. dmagazine.com/frontburner/20…
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If you were considering adopting a dog, @DallasShelter says the time is now. Dallas Animal Services' shelter is filled to its highest capacity since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. dmagazine.com/frontburner/20…
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When will @SMU_Football join another conference? What's it going to take to fill up Ford Stadium? All this and more in Coach Sonny Dykes' (@CoachDykesSMU) own words. dmagazine.com/publications/d…
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Dallas bans all gatherings larger than 50 people. @DallasMayor orders closure of bars, lounges, taverns, nightclubs, gyms and health clubs, theaters, and entertainment or amusement venues. Restaurants can be open for delivery, drive-through, and take-out. Dine-in is prohibited.
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What did a Slovenian make of his first visit to Dallas? We asked @iztok_franko to reflect on his time here, which included plenty of beer, brisket, Luka, and ... a jarring lack of people downtown. dmagazine.com/publications/d…
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'I'm walking here! Except I can't, because this sidewalk is blocked off!' says the flustered Dallas pedestrian. dmagazine.com/frontburner/20…
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Years ago, Laci Mosley took on local productions in Frisco and sang in her church. Today, @DivaLaci is on HBO and in the revived iCarly, which premieres on Paramount Plus tomorrow. dmagazine.com/arts-entertain…
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You looked good last night, Dallas. Way to celebrate our healthcare workers. Photo via @josephhaubert.
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About one in three patients hospitalized with COVID will have lingering symptoms for months after testing negative. Parkland's COVID Recover Clinic is treating these patients, who are often middle-aged and do not have any underlying health conditions. dmagazine.com/healthcare-bus…
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Dallas' food scene is officially hotter than Austin's. We already knew that. It's nice to have @TexasMonthly on our side. dmagazine.com/food-drink/201…
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