D Magazine July 2020
Cover Story
The 10 Most Charming Homes in Dallas
We went on a quest for cozy, quaint, and otherwise adorable abodes for a refreshing look at Dallas real estate.
Features
Local News
The Spice Queen
Amy Herrig is a typical Highland Park mom. Except her family business is the Gas Pipe and she’s headed to prison for a $40 million mistake.
Local News
A Righteous Noise In Dallas’ Streets
You know what the problem is? As one pastor puts it: “White folk don’t listen.” The protests have now passed 40 straight days.
Grilling
A Guide to Summer Grilling in Dallas
The time has come to light those grills. Let’s give you some new ideas about how to make the most of this unprecedented summer.
Science & Technology
The SMU Professor Who Explodes Indiana Jones
A local archaeologist wants you to understand how the field really works.
Local Government
How Clay Jenkins Manages a Pandemic From Home
From his Bluffview house, the county judge Zooms to the aid of 2.6 million people.
Good Reads
Your 2020 Summer Reading List: Harry Hunsicker’s ‘Dallas After Midnight’
Ray Wylie Hubbard’s ode to the city at night finds its way into author Harry Hunsicker’s pen.
Good Reads
Your 2020 Summer Reading List: Joe Milazzo’s ‘Extramundane’
We figured the late 90s Bedhead song would be a good inspiration for a short story.
Good Reads
Your 2020 Summer Reading List: Will Clarke’s ‘St. Ignatius’
The Old 97’s make an appearance in our summer microfiction series.
Summer Fiction
Your 2020 Summer Reading List: LaToya Watkins’ “Window Seat”
Erykah Badu’s 2010 classic gets reimagined.
Good Reads
Your 2020 Summer Reading List: Kimberly King Parson’s ‘The Best Ever Death Metal Band in Denton’
The Mountain Goats’ 2002 standout becomes the foundation for a short.
Good Reads
Your 2020 Summer Reading List: Sanderia Faye’s ‘Come Away With Me’
Eighteen years later, Norah Jones’ single is still sparking creativity.
Good Reads
Your 2020 Summer Reading List: Blake Kimzey’s ‘Sonic Bloom’
No anthology of short stories inspired by local music is complete without Tripping Daisy.
Good Reads
Your 2020 Summer Reading List: Samantha Mabry’s ‘Mouth for War’
We couldn’t ask local authors to use a local song for the inspiration for a short story without including Pantera.
Good Reads
Your 2020 Summer Reading List: Ben Fountain’s “Welcome to Dallas”
Big Tuck made a classic in 2006. Author Ben Fountain takes its title and reimagines the 1940s.
Good Reads
Your 2020 Summer Reading List: Julia Heaberlin’s ‘Wide Open Spaces’
The breakout single from the band now known as The Chicks serves as the foundation for this short, by author Julia Heaberlin.
Good Reads
Your 2020 Summer Reading List: Kathleen Kent’s ‘The Back Side of Dallas’
Our final short story in our summer microfiction series is this take on Jeannie C. Riley’s (perfectly named) 1969 track.
Summer Fiction
Your 2020 Summer Reading List: Sai Selvarajan’s ‘She Don’t Have To See You (To See Through You)’
The 1972 Bobby Patterson classic is still inspiring almost half a century later.
Summer Fiction
Your 2020 Summer Reading List: David Hopkins’ ‘Since U Been Gone’
Kelly Clarkson’s 2004 earworm pop hit becomes inspiration for a different sort of tour of Dallas.
Summer Fiction
Your 2020 Summer Reading List: Jesus De La Torre’s ‘Bet Ain’t Worth the Hand’
You had to know Leon Bridges would show up in our summer microfiction package, right?
Humor
How to Load a Dishwasher
You’ve had to get very acquainted with yours since March, haven’t you?
