D Magazine April 1988

To avoid a hostile takeover, Southland’s bosses took the giant corporation private. Now they are $4 billion in debt and at war with skittish homeowners over the future of Cityplace. If the giant stumbles, the thud will be felt far and wide.

Also: Chuy’s, Bahama Bob’s, Cafe Sport

A changing of the guard, a silent majority, and a noisy game of musical chairs

Trans-Am Racing Roars into Dallas

The University of Texas at Arlington

As the IRS gets tougher, a growing backlash may bring taxpayers new rights.

The seductive slogan-a chant for all reasons

I know babies don’t break easily. It’s something dark and unclear inside of me that I’m afraid of.

With a reconfigured clubface, a high dimple factor, and an enlarged sweet spot, surely I’ll break 80 this year.

Is Dallas still the city of WASPs? Judge for yourself.

The Meeting Center of the Southwest

By the year 2000, Hispanics in Dallas may outnumber blacks and whites. Their aggressive new leaders are poised to claim a fair share of power. But first, there is work to do.

There’s a war on drugs, but cocaine continues to win battle after battle. A true tale of easy drugs, fast-lane living-and ultimately, murder.