D Magazine September 2004

The race for the 32nd Congressional District is one of the most heated elections in the country. Republican Pete Sessions is the incumbent, but he’s running against Democrat Martin Frost, whose 24th District was redrawn by the GOP this year. Tracy Rowlett

Dallas is shopper’s dream city, and we
all have the credit card bills to prove it. Whether you crave a chic
$3,000 designer suit or a funky pair of $3 chandelier earrings, you’ll
find what you want in one of the top boutiques in

Like the wine country in Napa Valley 50 years ago, most North Texas wineries are family-owned and operated, producing fewer than 5,000 cases a year. Enjoy a taste of Texas at these small wineries along the Munson and Tarantula trails.

A special investigation reveals that everyone has a key to the city but me.

There’s more to Northern California’s wine country than opulent tasting rooms, balloon rides, and French Laundry.

For decades, the Plano Senior High Wildcats dominated Texas high school football. No team in the state has won more championships. But when it lost every single game last year—the first winless season ever—the city hardly noticed.

The drama over Parkland followed a predictable plot. Then a sudden twist left the hero looking for an exit.

The Granada Theater sings a different tune, the Dallas magazine war heats up, José Eber throws his hat into a new ring, and more.

A Wylie fence builder and philosopher writes an open letter to the adoptive parents of his granddaughter.

Dallas women are world-renowned for beauty. While they all adore
fashion, their styles are as individual as the proverbial snowflake.
From a philanthropist to an antiques dealer, we salute four fashionable
women.

From Michael Kors’ lavender fox coat to Miuccia Prada’s jeweled
brooches, these are the fall trends from ready-to-wear shows in New
York, Paris, and Milan.

Our exclusive list of real estate power brokers, top sellers, and
up-and-comers. PLUS: do you wonder how those $5 million palaces move?
(Hint: throw a fabulous party.) Meet the new breed of real estate
agent.