D Magazine October 1996

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1 ROUND Meet the Fighters Working for Downtown
A few years ago it looked like downtown was down for the count. 10…9…8 The crowd was starting to drift away. But some never-say-die visionaries got up off the canvas and kept punching back. Their spirit and commitment will knock you out.
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A PLACE OF HIS OWN
A small space, filled with color and the books he loves, got this marriage off to a good start.
By Kimberly Goad
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BUILDING A DESIGN TRADITION
Schooled in the postmodern, architect Richard Davis makes a name for himself as an interpreter of traditional design.
By Kimberly Goad
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BUILDING TOWARD A FUTURE
Remodeling puts the shine of the new on the old and familiar.
By HELEN BOND
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BUSINESS Newspaper War: Dealeys vs. Basses?
In business money is sometimes secondary. Civic rivalry, family ties and plain old ego matter more.
By Robert Deitz
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DINING OUT NEW RESTAURANT REVIEWS Cafe Express Brings a Wholesome Emphasis to Fast Food
Also: Reata and Cafe Izmir
By D Magazine
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FUN & GAMES
THE VARIED PERSONALITIES OF THE AREAS THAT MAKE UP DOWNTOWN DALLAS WILL BE QUITE EVIDENT TO NTERTAINMENT SEEKERS. HERE’S A ROUNDUP THAT SCRATCHES THE SURFACE OF WHAT’S AVAILABLE; MORE INFORMATION ON RESTAURANTS AND SPECIFIC EVENTS LISTINGS CAN BE FOUND ON PAGES 154 AND 161.
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It’s called practicing
what you preach, Putting your money where your mouth is, We believe in the message of this special edition because we’ve experienced it, So, we asked ourselves, “What do we like about downtown?”
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Judges Jockey for Class Credit
Parenting courses are hot. So’s the argument over who started them.
By Larry Upshaw
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KEEVER SAYS HE’LL CALL IT QUITS
Schools president sets deadline for departure.
By Rebecca Sherman
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Luckily, Dallas Went the Right Way.
The I-30 Shantytown Case Was a Turning Point for Downtown.
By Rob Teir
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New Technology, Old Problem
Sure, you can broadcast over TV, radio and Internet simultaneously-but do you have anything to say?
By D Magazine
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On the Town
What to Do & Where to Go: Our Selective Guide
THE MYSTERY OF THINGS…
A Woman’s Explanation of Lear
THE MYSTERY OF THINGS…
A Woman’s Explanation of Lear
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OUT FRONT The New Dallas
Downtown is about to give birth to a whole new city.
By Wick Allison
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PEOPLE Who, Me? A Racist?
Dan Peavy’s infuriating epithets and shady dealings outraged the city-and could still ruin reputations all across town. He’d like you to believe he’s just a normal East Dallas good old boy. The sad thing is, he’s probably right.
By Rebecca Sherman
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Pioneer Spirit
A Park Cities couple’s midlife change of course steers them toward a downtown loft renovation.
By Kimberly Goad
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POLITICS Out of Control
Ross Perot’s 1992 campaign was a soap opera mixing tragedy with comedy. Here’s why it blew apart then-and could again.
By GERALD L. POSNER
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SPORTS Major League-At Last
The new Rangers are the unCowboys-a bunch of largely unknown, modest, boring winners. Don’t you just love it?
By SKIP BAYLESS
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STYLE Soldier Chic
Fall in line! The season’s newest uniform gets its marching orders from the military.
By Kimberly Goad
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TAKING A BITE OF DOWNTOWN
FROM THE FARMER’S GRILL TO THE FRENCH ROOM, FROM SOL’S TACO LOUNGE TO STAR CANYON, IT’S ONE BIG SMORGASBORD OUT THERE.
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Tenor Troubles
St. Paul Foundation seeks legal penance (and $$) from Placido Domingo.
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They built THIS CITY
Remembering the key players in downtown’s first period of greatness.
By Torn Peeler
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Why I Live
In the heart of the city, I found a small-town community of neighbors who care.
By David McCormick