D Magazine April 2020
Cover Story
The Highland Park Drug Ring
How did a mother of 10 and a Plano cop wind up pushing pills in the Park Cities?
Features
Local News
The Last (and Best) Story Ever Written About Mike Rhyner
Mike Rhyner invented a radio format in Dallas that changed the country and made him a legend. Then, unexpectedly, he retired.
Dessert
For Me, Capirotada Is the Taste of Dancing and Singing at Home
It is the traditional dessert of Lent, especially if you grew up near the border. It’s more than a Mexican version of bread pudding. Its secret ingredient is family.
Frisco
It Is a Good Time to Get Hurt in Frisco
The land of the Cowboys, FC Dallas, and the RoughRiders finally has its first trauma-rated hospital.
Music
Dallas Singer Sara King Is Ready to Stand on Her Own
She made her name with popular YouTube covers of artists like Tyler, the Creator and Childish Gambino. But she’d rather her “new retro” sound speak for itself.
Earth Day
EarthX Will Go Online
On the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, Dallas will once again host the world’s biggest environmental expo. This time, virtually.
Nature & Environment
An Urban Beekeeper Transforms Land in Oak Cliff Into a Honeybee Haven
Shafeeqa Small found the perfect spot for her bees.
Fashion
NeAndre Broussard Is Using Style to Change the Cultural Narrative About Black Men
A photo of one of his suited-up flash mobs went viral a year ago. That’s just the beginning.
Jewelry
How Metalsmithing Classes in Carrollton Led to the Creation of Elizabeth Hooper Studio
The crafty Elizabeth Hooper O’Mahony creates pieces that are “big, bold, and for people who just love to wear jewelry and have it be seen.”
Restaurant Review
Georgie Boldly Asks if We Need a Reinvention of the Dallas Steakhouse
As Stephan Crouseau expands his Knox-Henderson empire, the answer might just be yes.
Diets
How Alex Snodgrass’ New Cookbook Helps Keep You Healthy at Home
The author’s New York Times bestselling cookbook, The Defined Dish, started with a blog in her North Dallas kitchen.
Bars
Lochland’s Food & Spirits Serves Unpretentious Comfort
Owners Peter and Cheryl Kenny closed up Capitol Pub on New Year’s Eve, bringing their community charm a few neighborhoods north.
Food & Drink
La La Land Aims to do Nothing Less Than Change the World
Opened by a 24-year-old SMU dropout and bar owner, the coffee shop on Lowest Greenville hires foster children aging out of the system.
Local News
My Neighbor Bart Who Happens to Live Outside
Challenging the us-them stigma that plagues the homelessness problem in Dallas.
Humor
A Partial List of the Occasions on Which I’ve Been Humbled
A recollection of a busy, draining life.
