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Happy Thanksgiving, we’ll see you on Monday

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 14:00:00 +0000

We’ll have a few stories publishing tomorrow, but this space—FrontBurner—will be quiet until Monday. We’re eating, too. See you in a few days. We at D Magazine hope you have a great holiday.

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Pete Schenkel, RIP.

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 20:27:59 +0000

The name Pete Schenkel may not be familiar to some, but his fingerprints are hidden all over Dallas. He was the guy who kept the Red River Rivalry at the Cotton Bowl in the late 90s. The South Dallas native was the former owner of Schepps Dairy. He has served on a slew of big-name … Continued

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Things To Do in Dallas This Weekend

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 19:35:00 +0000

How to enjoy local arts, culture, food, fitness, and more in Dallas.

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104 Things You Must Do in Dallas-Fort Worth This Christmas

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 18:13:37 +0000

Parades and Lights Lights Appreciate the homegrown efforts of North Texans all over Dallas and the suburbs. Head to the Park Cities and drive down Beverly and Lakeside drives. Or point your car to Lake Highlands and the Timberhollow Circle neighborhood. Lakewood Boulevard and Swiss Avenue in East Dallas also offer great sightseeing. South of … Continued

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R.I.P., Ron McKeown, former Buddy publisher

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 16:40:21 +0000

McKeown, who was also a longtime photographer for the music magazine, died back in September, in Sulphur Springs, at the age of 78. Buddy put together a special 16-page issue all about McKeown that you can read and download here. The guy was a real one. You can get a printed copy of the special … Continued

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If you’re not Turkey Trotting, here are the streets to avoid on Thanksgiving

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 15:52:34 +0000

The 57th YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas’ Turkey Trot takes off tomorrow near City Hall at 8:30 a.m. But the closures begin tonight at 7 p.m., and there’s already fencing up and down Young Street. Generally speaking, you’re probably fine if you stay away from Young downtown and Oak Cliff near the Houston Street Viaduct. Young … Continued

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This Dallasite found a hack to make their own very cheap bumper sticker

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 15:22:55 +0000

Have a message for the world and a label maker? Do what this driver did, spotted outside Cattleack Barbeque.

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The Unlikely Protagonists Behind SMU’s Unlikelier Run to the ACC Title Game

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 14:48:36 +0000

The term offensive genius is tossed around football somewhat liberally these days, but how smart does second-year SMU coach Rhett Lashlee look after making a couple of moves that are greatly responsible for one of the most unexpected stories unfolding in college football this season? Going into Saturday’s regular-season home finale against Cal, Lashlee’s Mustangs … Continued

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Leading Off

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 13:14:00 +0000

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A fascinating podcast about watching the Cowboys on death row

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 22:04:34 +0000

Podcasts don’t come much better than Pablo Torre Finds Out, in which the eponymous host explores topics ranging from athlete-branded weed to the science of tearing down a goalpost to the Prince documentary Netflix doesn’t want you to see. It’s great, but me being a busy dude and all, I’ll cop to falling behind on … Continued

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Your Funeral Planning Starter-Kit

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 14:02:45 +0000

Know your rights before you ring. The Federal Trade Commission requires funeral directors to give you price information over the phone if you ask for it—without you first having to share your name, address, or phone number. And if you visit in person, the funeral home must give you a general price list that is … Continued

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Leading Off

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 13:30:38 +0000

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