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ATTPAC Rewards Long-Term Subscribers with Surprise $1,000 Fees

The ATTPAC is trying to fill a huge debt hole. But the harder it tries, the more questions are raised about its management’s competency.
By Peter Simek
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History Demands That Dallas Tears Down Its Confederate War Memorial

Tomorrow the city council could vote to keep the monument and add "historical context" to offset negative connotations. That would be a mistake.
By Peter Simek
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Here’s What Researchers May Find in Those JFK Files Released Today

Perhaps the real lasting legacy of that dark day in Dallas is the birth of the culture of conspiracy.
By Peter Simek
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Removal of Lee Park Statue Will Kick-Start Two Months of Historical Soul Searching

This morning, the council voted to remove the controversial Confederate statue. But what comes next is what really matters.
By Peter Simek
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Dallas Politics and the ‘Culture of Nice’

In the District 14 council race, manners have become the central issue of the campaign.
By Peter Simek
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It Is Time to Chart a New Course for the Trinity River

Yesterday's Trinity Commons Foundation luncheon was a reminder that it is time to put the Trinity's status quo leadership out to pasture.
By Peter Simek
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How You Can Help Shape the Future of Public Transit in Dallas

Will the Dallas City Council actually appoint someone to the DART board who knows how public transit works?
By Peter Simek
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Your Chance to ‘Gram Your Early Voting Experience Ends Today

"I Voted" stickers are the new music fest wristband. Earn one over your lunch hour.
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Trick or Treat? The Trinity River Project Is Back, and It’s $50 Million Richer

This morning, Mike Rawlings announced a new $50 million donation from Annette Simmons that will go towards the construction of a Trinity River Park
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Is the State Fair of Texas Killing Fair Park?

In an open letter to the head of the State Fair, former-Trammel Crow Exec Don Williams accuses fair of destroying neighborhoods, possible corruption
By Peter Simek
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