Politics What Can Texas Cities Do When State Legislators Admit to Hating Them? By Matt Goodman | 2 days ago I present to you Dennis Bonnen, speaker of the Texas House: "My goal is for this to be the worst session in the history of the Legislature for cities and counties."
Good Public Transit DART Is (Finally) Ready to Redo Its Bus System By Peter Simek | 3 weeks ago The transit agency has hired the consultant who helped revolutionize the Seattle and Houston bus networks.
Good Public Transit Why Do American Cities Hate the Bus? By Peter Simek | 4 weeks ago Dallas is not the only U.S. city with a cruddy bus system. A new book argues the challenges are both political and bureaucratic.
Local Government This Is How Engineers Ruin Cities By Peter Simek | 1 month ago Strong Towns offers a look into the playbook civil engineers use to thwart public will and ruin public places
Movies A New York Filmmaker’s Doc Gives New Life to a Texas Political Voice By Todd Jorgenson | 2 months ago “Molly Ivins is more relevant today than when she was living," Janice Engel says about the outspoken Texas political columnist, who died in 2007.
Local Government Mayor Eric Johnson Has Another New Gig By Peter Simek | 2 months ago The recently elected mayor has taken a partner position with public finance law firm Locke Lord
The Ultimate Guide to The State Fair of Texas D Magazine Editors The 133rd version of the nation’s largest fair will hold court until Sunday, October 20. But even for veteran fairgoers, the event can be a bit overwhelming. We’re here to help. Explore Now
The Best Dallas Breakfasts by Neighborhood Catherine Downes From casual diners to restaurants where you can linger all morning, this is the ultimate list. Rise 'N Shine
Italia E Amore Eve Hill-Agnus Dallas has long had a love affair with Italian food. We asked our city’s top artisans to share their most obsessive passions, from the wine list to the final crumbs of cannoli. Buon appetito.
The 10 Best Steakhouses in Dallas Eve Hill-Agnus The leader remains the same, but a few upstarts have rocked the rankings in a steak scene that has changed dramatically over the last several years. Dine in.
The Best Happy Hours in Dallas Catherine Downes We spent weeks exploring restaurants, dive bars, brewpubs, and cocktail lounges from Oak Cliff to Lower Greenville and well beyond. Here are the best happy hour menus you’ll find in North Texas. Cheers!
The Best Brunch in Dallas Catherine Downes Kick off the covers. Dress up—or don’t. It’s time to eat at one of the 20 best brunch spots in Dallas. Go Eat
Politics Which Dems Are Dallas Donors Supporting? By Peter Simek | 3 months ago In early fundraising, Beto is winning Dallas, but Sanders, Warren, and Buttigieg are making Inroads
Policy Texas State Government Not Alone In Stripping Cities of Political Power By Peter Simek | 3 months ago In 2019, state governments continued their attempt to preemptively limit municipalities' ability to regulate businesses, protect civil rights
Politics How Philip Kingston Helped Eric Johnson Become Mayor By Eric Celeste | 3 months ago A tale of enmity, cash, politics, and the pairing that did Scott Griggs in.
Politics Early Campaign Donations Show A Major Fight For Texas Legislative Seats in 2020 By James Russell | 3 months ago Let's break down these financial reports.
Controversy Dallas’ Confederate War Memorial Isn’t Going Anywhere (For Now) By Peter Simek | 4 months ago A judge has blocked removal of the monument until the last legal challenge has worked its way through the system
Politics U.S. Rep. Colin Allred Shouts Out Mike Rawlings By Matt Goodman | 4 months ago The former mayor got a minute in Congress.
