D Magazine December 1996

The Sandy Dial murder goes on trial half a decade later.

Also: Randy’s Steakhouse, Deep Citi Deli and Modo Mio

Where to Shop, Play & Stay

OUR MONTHLY MENU OF TRENDS & TIDBITS

Local economist wins prediction contest.

A Highland Park family turns to traditional Southern style.

Do you feel more like Scrooge than a happy elf when the holidays arrive? Don’t panic-a blizzard of Dallas businesses can make the season bright.

Are The News and the Star-Telegram as good as other big-city dailies?

Mountain bikers take to the streets- and parking garages.

Four-wheel holiday shopping.

What to Do & Where to Go: Our Selective Guide

D’s new biweekly will capture the social scene.

Catherine Kaplan was raised in wealth and privilege, but she lost everything-and even the best lawyers couldn’t help her.

Dallas Mayor Ron Kirk’s secret recipe for representing this diverse city is a spicy ragout of advisors that successfully mixes conservatives and liberals, blacks and whites, political pros and behind-the-scenes activists.

Pastor Bill Bryan’s vision of Christian values causes an upheaval at Lovers Lane United Methodist Church.

Places to Meet & Eat: Our Critics’ Picks

Even top attorneys have trouble defending their clients against a “Gail Cooper Special.” Cooper’s hard-driving, ruthless style attracted businessmen who deal on the edge of the law. Some of them face prison sentences, and soon he may too.

Why America’s Team has again become the team America loves to hate.

Tradition comes first at Highland Park. Which is why these rich kids out-think and out-play faster, tougher teams. Then, once in a generation, a Grant Sumner comes along.

Things You Need to Know; How to Get Around