Making Dallas an Even Better Place

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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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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. dmagazine.com/food-drink/202…
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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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Bravo, Omni Dallas, for your Nelson Mandela tribute: d-m.ag/18oL8NF
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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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Podcast: The Story Behind the Ezekiel Elliott Story - bit.ly/2aAbarG
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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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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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30K career points! Congrats @swish41! #proud
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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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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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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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The @StateFairOfTX's free concert lineup includes @KaceyMusgraves and @Nelly_Mo. d-m.ag/1TK2Q5t
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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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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 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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Dallas’ @SeanLowe09 and @clmgiudici unveil their own furniture line. dmagazine.com/home-garden/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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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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Thank you, Dirk.
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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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The @DallasStars have two players on @Forbes "30 Under 30: Sports" list. d-m.ag/1PItdsz
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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. l8r.it/jj3o
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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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.@RealitySteve's "Bachelor" podcast is actually pretty good. dmagazine.com/arts-entertain…
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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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The first 10 films are announced for Dallas International Film Festival: d-m.ag/1F6NswS
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Check out this unbelievably cute portrait of @9modano in the Dallas 40: d-m.ag/1thcy6y #DTurns40
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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. dmagazine.com/food-drink/202…
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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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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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How a @dallasmavs dancer fuels up for game day: bit.ly/2deENxJ
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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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100 things to do for Christmas in Dallas: bit.ly/2fIFKCc
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Dallas singer Dalton Rapattoni cruises into the Top 10 on @AmericanIdol. d-m.ag/1UmUxzW
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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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What a run for these Dallas Mavericks.
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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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Standing ovation for Chief Brown.
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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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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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A priest, a rabbi, and an imam walk into a church in Dallas. 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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.@FCDallas showed up at Mauro Diaz’s house to celebrate. bit.ly/2f9a9ud
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You looked good last night, Dallas. Way to celebrate our healthcare workers. Photo via @josephhaubert.
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An American flag hangs outside the Meyerson where the memorial service will be held.
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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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