D Magazine June 2017
Cover Story
10 Surprising Summer Escapes
From surfing the Gulf of Mexico to fly-fishing in Broken Bow, we’ve discovered weekend getaways within driving distance.
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Features
Local News
Modern Family
Jess Herbst made international news when she became the first openly transgender mayor in the state. But back in her tiny town of New Hope, life couldn’t be more normal.
By Zac Crain
Dallas History
When Dallas Was the Most Racist City in America
In the early 1920s, the city’s chapter of the Ku Klux Klan once included one out of every three eligible men. Here’s how the Dallas Morning News led the fight against them.
By Darwin Payne
Business
This Eccentric Oil Baron Wants to Bring the U.S. Open to Carrollton
Albert Huddleston has all the money in the world, and he’s spending some of it to build a private golf Shangri-La.
By Curt Sampson
Interviews
Subscriber Spotlight: Zita Charles
The data analyst shares what she loves most about the city.
By D Magazine
Publications
Pick a Real Peach This Summer in Waxahachie
Take a day trip to Larken Farms Orchard.
By Emily Esleck
Interviews
Paula Lambert Is The Big Cheese
Back when The Mansion served Kraft block cheese, she was making mozzarella by hand.
By Nancy Nichols
Arts & Entertainment
New DMA Director Agustín Arteaga is Off to a Heady Start
With the successful “México 1900–1950,” he makes a powerful statement about what his museum can—and will—be.
By Peter Simek
Family-Friendly
Geek Out This Summer With These 5 Camps
Between drone battles, lasers, and digital animation, your young brainiacs will stay busy with these hands-on day camps.
Publications
This Little Widget Might Save Your Life
North Texas’ unhealthy air has motivated some citizens to take matters into their own hands.
By Brantley Hargrove
Fashion
Over 40 And Rocking Instagram
These style-setters are changing the face of the Dallas fashion scene.
Publications
Poké Bowls Have Arrived
The Hawaiian fish salad is creating long lines within the Dallas dining scene.
Downtown
Mirador Offers More Than a Pretty Plate
The food at the chic penthouse restaurant atop Forty Five Ten is worth the climb.
Publications
Abacus Is Still Going Strong
Almost two decades later, the McKinney Avenue restaurant still feels modern.
Publications
Pie Tap Pizza Workshop + Bar Isn’t Your Usual Pizzeria
The Henderson Avenue restaurant offers more than the typical fare.
Irving
Step Into the Four Seasons’ High-End Honky-Tonk
Take a look inside this plush tribute to Waylon, Willie, and the boys.
By Tara Nieuwesteeg
Arts & Entertainment
Has Dallas’ Arts Scene Reached a Level Playing Field?
In recent years, the AT&T Performing Arts Center has sucked up the city’s culture funds. Has it finally figured out how to give some back to local artists?
By Peter Simek
Interviews
This Is What a Pro-Life Feminist Looks Like
First Destiny Herndon-De La Rosa got kicked out of the Women’s March. Then she nearly became a cable TV pundit.
By Geoff Johnston