D Magazine September 2020
Cover Story
We Are Living in the Weirdest Real Estate Market Ever
Looking to buy or sell in the pandemic? Here are the new North Texas rules.
Features
Healthcare
The Man Who Paints Souls
With a brush and empathy, Randy Trawnik creates the world’s best prosthetic eyes.
Real Estate
Game of Homes: Upgrade Edition
Tired of staring at the same four walls? An escape to a new life may be closer than you think.
Local News
Uncovering the Real History of the Belmont Conservation District
While researching our 100-year-old Craftsman in Old East Dallas, we stumbled on the truth.
Local News
Too Blue To Be Black, Too Black To Be Blue
In a new book about the 2016 downtown Dallas shooting that left five officers dead, SWAT negotiator Larry Gordon straddles the thin blue line.
Sports
Sincerely, Mr. Adams
Tom Adams coached basketball and baseball at St. Mark’s for nearly 50 years. With his passing, I found in his old letters a glimpse at a simpler time.
Fashion
How Sydney Chandler Turned Brunch Into a Social Movement
Event planner Sydney Chandler has found a way to turn brunch into a social movement.
Arts & Entertainment
The Photographer Who Chronicled Downtown’s Protest Murals
Danny Hurley felt it important to record the Black Lives Matter murals that cropped up downtown.
Books
Enda’s Booktique Opened in a Pandemic, When We Needed It Most
Enda Jean Pemberton operates one of the only Black-owned bookstores in North Texas.
Books
Michael Waters Helps You Talk To Your Kids About Police Violence
The South Dallas reverend wrote For Beautiful Black Boys Who Believe in a Better World a few years ago, but it’s just as timely now.
Biotech
Will Pegasus Park Be Dallas’ Next Biotech Hub?
Can a new owner turn Pegasus Park and a forgotten stretch of Stemmons Freeway into a biotech hub?
Sports
With No Fans, the Rangers Are Finally Paying for Their New Stadium—For Now
The owners of the Rangers got their new stadium on the backs of the taxpayers. But without fans, the team is now paying rent.
Home & Garden
Dwell With Dignity’s Fundraiser Is Bigger and More Important
Once a year, the nonprofit sells furniture to raise money for families in need. They need your help more than ever.
Music
Neiman’s: The Most Popular Store In Music
Dallas’ embattled retail icon may be the most referenced store in music.
Food & Drink
John Tesar’s Life-Saving Gamble
One of the city’s most outspoken chefs stayed afloat by turning his steakhouse into an experimental butcher shop.
Food & Wine
The Best Large-Format Wine Dallas Has to Offer
Find serious vintages on the cheap—yes, in big bottles and boxes. This ain’t Franzia.
Coronavirus
Table for Two: Dallas’ Best Fine Dining To-Go for Under $100
In the midst of our takeout days, we still need a little romance. And it’s nice to know we can mark the specialness of an occasion without breaking the bank.
Coronavirus
The Pandemic’s Generational Opportunity To Help Kids Read
Research says that kids are toast if they can’t read by third grade. Dallas ISD—like many other districts—has a unique chance to leverage that fact.
Music
The Shape of Jazz In Dallas Is a Question Mark
Dallas’ dearth of proper jazz venues may have actually helped its musicians during the pandemic. But what happens next?
Pets
As a Cat, I Believe It Was Tim Rogers’ Fault
Tim Rogers gave his kid’s cat away a few weeks into adopting her. He’s sad. I think it’s his fault. And I would know.
Doctor’s Orders
The Look Good, Feel Good Connection
How Plastic Surgery Plays a Role in Women’s Wellness
Doctor’s Orders
Women and Cancer: Screening Saves Lives
Medical offices and hospitals are safe and ready for you to continue with annual screenings and treatment.
Doctor’s Orders
Heart Disease. Are You At Risk?
Women die of heart disease more than all other types of cancer combined. Know your risk and begin heart healthy habits today.
