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The question posed in April’s cover story, "The $100 Million Question", might seem like it came out of left field. And perhaps it did, but we thought it might be good to explain the genesis of the story, and the discussion we hoped to provoke by writing it.

To hear … more

You may already have read about the store’s somewhat bumpy journey in March’s Advocate, as well as more details on the grand opening.

Even more is revealed in this podcast, when Lakewood Whole Foods store team leader Carmen Fort and Whole Foods spokeswoman Karen Lukin sat down with us … more

How do descriptions like “dire” and “unpalatable cuts” sound? That’s the word from Dave Levinthal, the ace city hall reporter for Dallas’ Only Daily Newspaper, who joined Rick Wamre and myself to talk about the impending crisis.  What’s going to happen? Can we save the 200 cops and the beefed … more

The March cover story on Dallas’ trail system pretty much sticks to those 8- and 12-foot paved pathways that neighbors use to hike and bike, safely out of reach of zooming vehicles (at least, for the most part). But what if runners and cyclists and even parents pushing strollers could … more

Woodrow Wilson High School has been designated DISD’s first International Baccalaureate (IB) high school as part of the district "redesign" of high schools throughout Dallas.

What does this mean for Woodrow? According to Woodrow principal Ruth Vail, greater rigor in the classroom, more academic challenges for students of all income … more

We invited Jim Schutze and Sam Merten of the Dallas Observer to discuss the city’s plan to build and own the convention center hotel. Our publisher, Rick Wamre, who has a few thoughts on the subject, joined in. Want to know what’s really behind the push to build the hotel? … more