| Might Dallas demolish the $100 million taxpayer-funded McDermott Bridge? One city columnist says this so-called “vanity project” might have to come down, admittedly an extreme solution to recently revealed structural snags. Sounds crazy, but remotely plausible once one sees the eye-catching overpass in its proper political and historical context. (Dallas Observer) |
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THE CATCH UP: YOUR NEWS DIGEST
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Truth, be told!
How did those Intercept reporters arrive at the theory that a handful of AT&T buildings, including one in East Dallas, are spy hubs? A local radio host interrogates the interrogator. (KERA)
Blues brothers
“From Nowhere,” a new documentary by music historian Kirby Warnock, deep-dives into the relationship between Oak Cliff’s most famous sons, Jimmie and Stevie Ray Vaughan. (Oak Cliff Advocate)
Fierce female: Girl boss
We’re here to inspire. No thanks necessary. You are going to meet 20 Dallas wonder women this month — one a day, because, trust, it’s all you can handle. Day one: Hannah Hargrove-Roberts. She runs the junkyard bequeathed her when she lost her beloved dad to a bar brawl. Like Father, she hires ex-cons and junkies. (Lake Highlands Advocate) |
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Curiosity killed the coffin theory
Ever wondered why there are a bunch of “coffins” in Main Street Gardens? Well, now you are thinking about it, aren’t you? (Dallas Morning News)
Pick your battles (better)
Troy Aikman — you know, the man who has made millions off a sport shown to cause head injuries resulting in irreparable brain damage and even death to dudes donning the best protective headwear ever invented — thinks kids sans helmets zooming along on electric scooters is just awful. (WFAA)
Really? No.
Brilliant women change the world. Nah! Not in this segment, anyhow. No, here we have “Real Housewives of Dallas” and other trashy-TV talk. (People) |
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HARD NEWS: IT’LL BE QUICK AND ONLY HURT A LITTLE
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History: Dallas burned, slaves blamed
In 1860, fires broke out across North Texas, destroying Dallas. After some discussion, our city’s leaders blamed “the Negroes” and hanged three men on the banks of the Trinity. Things devolved from there. (Dallas Magazine)
Hold my hamburger while I shoot these guys
An off-duty Dallas officer’s carnivorous cravings momentarily were quashed after he put a couple non-fatal slugs in two robbery suspects exiting Whataburger. (FW Star-Telegram)
Letgo app leads police to murder suspect
A 12-year-old boy was shot and killed during an aggravated robbery. It happened on Fellows Lane in southern Dallas. A messaging app helped homicide detectives locate a suspect and make arrests. (DPD Beat) |
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Make Your Garden Look Hot
Cool down in our North Haven Gardens Classroom while you learn about hot and dry gardening. Get expert advice on which plants can take the heat in this free class July 14. (RSVP Here)
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DINING: BE THAT ONE GUY WHO KNOWS IT ALL
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Open a restaurant, they say. It’ll be easy, they say. Uh-huh.
Trinity Groves, hub to 13 restaurants and retail stores, is on the hunt for a few clever concepts. (Dallas Business Journal)
Simple sandwiches, complicated name
Dammit. I write in English letters, not symbols and umlauts. But, alas, here’s an attempt at dropping the name of Farmers Market’s latest food vendor: Smörgåsbørd Sandwich Table. That, in fact, was fun. The family-run concept feeds off the open-faced sandwiches served up abroad. (Culture Map)
Basic-bar boredom?
This handy dandy list of hip, hoppin’, slick and savvy sipping spots should spice up your nightlife. (Central Track) |
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EVENTS: OR, HOW TO AVOID LAME DATES
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Today
The Dallas Zoo brings animal adventures to Reunion Tower at 1 p.m. Zoo animals, air-conditioning — how could you miss? (Details)
Summer Sizzlers: “Ira DeLoache and his Preston Hollow,” hosted by Preservation Dallas, offers an educational lecture on the history of this upscale Dallas neighborhood. (Details)
Tomorrow
The Lake Highlands Alamo Drafthouse screens the classic Beatles “Yellow Submarine” movie at 9:15 p.m. (Details)
The Science of the Mind and the Art of Happiness, hosted by Kadampa Meditation Center Texas, claims to help participants end suffering. Sounds like it might be worth a try. (Details) |
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Sponsored Photo of the Day
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Not-So-Still Life
Be enchanted by “Botanical Portraiture”, North Haven Gardens’ new show with a fresh look at a classic composition. Enjoy happy hour specials from our Café, and meet the local artists showcased in our upcoming Opening Reception July 20 from 5-7pm.
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