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The Dallas Lone Star Classic is this Weekend

2009-11-25T19:22:00.001-06:00

This is from the the founders of the Lone Star Classic: Get ready to kick off this the 2nd Annual Dallas Lone Star Classic Weekend November 27-29th, as the University Of Arkansas At Pine Bluff Golden Lions take on the Texas Southern University Tigers at the historic Cotton Bowl Stadium in...

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Smashburger: One of the Best

2009-11-17T16:12:00.002-06:00

It has been known for some time that Smashburger is coming to Dallas. Everybody that knows me knows that I search high and low for the best burgers in Dallas. With that in mind, I got an invite to the pre-opening for Smashburger. Leonard Davis and Marc Columbo of the Dallas Cowboys are among the...

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Farewell to the Chief

2009-11-13T07:22:00.000-06:00

After five years, Chief Kunkle is stepping down as Dallas Police Chief. This is a time of mixed feelings for me. When somebody does a great job, you hate to see them go. However, you have to be happy when a person gets to leave on their own terms. In my interactions with him, I...

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Sign Blight Ordinance is Needed

2009-11-12T08:09:00.000-06:00

This week has brought news that the City of Dallas is being sued to fight the sign blight ordinance that was enacted last year. Apparently the plaintiffs feel that their free speech is being violated, when the reality is that the city is trying to clean up its neighborhoods. ...

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Bureaucracy Stalls Safety for the Hood

2009-10-27T23:23:00.002-05:00

I have been following and looking forward to the installation of gunshot detection systems in Dallas. While it was looked at some years ago by DPD, the company that was used produced an inferior product. A different company is being used in this trial. So we get to the point where pilot...

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‘GMC Terrain Charity Challenge’ will Raise Funds for Nonprofits

2009-10-27T23:16:00.003-05:00

Here are excerpts from the press release for the GMC Terrain Charity Challenge. ‘GMC Terrain Charity Challenge’ on Facebook Will Pick 3 DFW Ambassadors and 3 Charities to Compete for $20,000 and Drive GMC Terrains. Representatives from three Dallas-Fort Worth charities will be selected to...

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Video of Lt. Carlton Marshall's Extreme Makeover

2009-10-19T08:52:00.002-05:00

The Extreme Makeover episode featuring DPD SWAT Team member Lt. Carlton Marshall aired last night. Having been to the hospital when a officer is killed, I'm still grateful for the actions of SWAT Team Doctors Dr. Alex Eastman and Dr. Jeff Metzger. They saved Lt. Marshall's life when he was...

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Fireworks at Dallas Performing Arts Center - Wyly and Winspear Grand Opening

2009-10-19T08:32:00.001-05:00

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Realities and Misconceptions about Downtown

2009-10-13T23:22:00.008-05:00

There is always a lot of talk about what needs to happen to keep the momentum going in Downtown Dallas. But what you inevitably hear and read are an undercurrent of naysayers bemoaning the same factors for why downtown will never return to its past glory. The homeless. The tunnels. The (fill in the...

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Lt. Regina Smith - Pure Inspiration

2009-10-12T23:14:00.004-05:00

I waited through the evening to watch the news tonight on CBS 11. The lead story focused on DPD Lt. Regina Smith, wife of slain officer Senior Corporal Norm Smith. She had a comfortable position working in Chief Kunkle's office, but she has made a change. Lt. Smith has gone back to...

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The Downtown Dallas Forum is Today

2009-10-12T08:48:00.002-05:00

Today at 4pm, the Downtown Dallas 360 Community Forum will take place at the Convention Center. The purpose is to hear more about the plans for downtown and participate in an interactive discussion focused on our priorities for future Downtown development. The presentation and discussion...

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We Can All Take the Credit or Accept the Blame

2009-09-30T09:00:00.002-05:00

Anything written by Rev. Gerald Britt will command my attention. He has been in the trenches, working on behalf of the community for decades. With that in mind, make sure you read his post on his Change the Wind blog. Rev. Britt is right; a lot of people are working countless hours...

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The Blues are back in Deep Ellum

2009-09-27T10:04:00.007-05:00

Last Friday, I was one of the lucky people that got to attend the grand opening of Tucker’s Blues in Deep Ellum. I say that because it was one of the best shows that I had been to in a long time. Though I don't profess to be an expert on blues music, I know most of the popular songs. The show...

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Renters Don't Pay Taxes?

2009-09-26T09:58:00.004-05:00

In the weeks and month leading up to the City Council's adoption of a new budget, I have seen several blogs and forums that have taken the attitude that renters do not pay taxes and that somehow don't matter in this city. I saw one post in particular after the council voted this week, which...

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DART's Green Line Signals a New Era of Possibilities

2009-09-13T22:52:00.000-05:00

While full service will start on Monday, Saturday was the first day that the public could ride the DART Green Line train. There are four brand new stations, and each one had some sort of party around the station. Despite the rain, the trains were packed! I started at the Baylor stop...

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In Memory of 9/11/2001

2009-09-11T08:44:00.002-05:00

This is dedicated to all of those that lost a loved one 8 years ago, and to those that put their lives on the lines to save others in the United States and abroad. We will never forget. Thank you.

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Container Homes: Good or Bad?

2009-09-09T08:29:00.002-05:00

My buddy Preston in Salt Lake City wrote an interesting post on his blog Jetson Green about a container home that was built in Houston. A container home uses shipping containers as the building blocks of construction. Reading various websites, people have a pretty strong opinion about...

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A Few Changes Around Here...

2009-09-04T09:36:00.003-05:00

As readership continues to increase, you'll notice that we've made a few changes on Dallas Progress. We're just trying to keep the site up with the times from a technology standpoint. If you look at the bottom of the page you have the ability to search the blog, translate a page, and...

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Rumored Changes to Dallas' Postal Offices on Hold

2009-09-02T16:43:00.005-05:00

Last week, a town hall meeting was conducted to provide the public with more information regarding possible closures of Dallas' main post office in Oak Cliff. It doesn't seem like that rumored closure will be happening anytime soon. Why you ask? I just received a press release from Congresswoman...

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Absentee Experts on the Inner Workings of City Hall

2009-08-25T08:23:00.007-05:00

It seems like city officials are always under fire for various things at City Hall. It comes with the territory, but it would be nice if writers dug a little deeper when working on complex and important stories. If a so-called City Hall expert claims in an article that "people can't go down there...

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New Downtown Sports Bar Opens

2009-08-25T00:02:00.006-05:00

Thanks to my friends at Pegasus News, I found out that the Sheraton Dallas' new high-end sports bar was open for business. The Draft Media Sports Bar is a great looking space to catch a game. The verdict: the food is good...service is terrible. I had the flat bread quesadilla which was...

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Deck Park is Moving Forward

2009-08-19T14:36:00.006-05:00

As you all know, the Woodall Rogers Deck Park is continuing to move forward. Here are some highlights of the press release from Joanna Singleton at Jackson Spalding: Thomas Phifer and Partners Announced as The Park’s Restaurant and Performance Pavilion Architect DALLAS (Aug. 19, 2009) — The...

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Convention Center Hotel Debt is Cheaper than Projected

2009-08-18T17:51:00.007-05:00

Today, the agreement was signed to set the average interest rate at 4.69% for bonds to build the Dallas Convention Center Hotel. This is significantly lower than the 5.5% rate cap that was set by the Dallas City Council, and will save the city millions of dollars. There are investment commitments...

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Venue Change for Dallas Dialogue On Proposed Health Care Reform

2009-08-15T16:26:00.003-05:00

The venue for the previously mentioned health care dialogue has changed. The event will now occur at the following location: Cityplace Conference Center 2711 N. Haskell Ave. #100 Dallas, TX 75204 It's still on the same date and time: Monday, August 17th; 7:30 – 11:00am

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Street Entertainment needed in Downtown Dallas

2009-08-13T00:58:00.014-05:00

This is picture is that of a friendly gent I met when I went back home. Mom and I were in her office building when we heard oldies music coming from outside. I figured it was coming from the jean store next door, since a lot of clothing stores have music that bleeds onto the sidewalk areas to...

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