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Bethany Erickson

Bethany Erickson

Senior Digital Editor, D Magazine

Bethany Erickson is the senior digital editor for D Magazine. She's written about real estate, education policy, the stock market, and crime throughout her career, and sometimes all at the same time. She hates lima beans and 5 a.m. and takes SAT practice tests for fun.

Stories by Bethany Erickson

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Local News

Dallas Faces Difficult Choices As It Continues To Navigate Active Ransomware Attack

It's been more than three weeks since the ransomware gang Royal attacked City Hall. Here's what we know about ransomware, and what those hackers are looking for.
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Arts & Entertainment

Here’s Who Is Coming to Dallas This Weekend: May 26-29

There is plenty in the way of festivals, nostalgia (both 80s and 90s) and jam bands to occupy your Memorial Day weekend, plus an outdoor concert and fireworks.
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Arts & Entertainment

Three Years After His Death, Dallas Still Honoring Local Music Icon Bill Wisener

Bill’s Records and Tapes founder Bill Wisener died in 2020, but Dallas is still paying tribute to his legacy.
Local News

Leading Off (5/25/23)

Today will be sunny and in the mid-80s, so find some time to head outside before the face-melting heat of summer arrives.
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Local News

How Texas Democrats Killed Bills Promoted by Advocates of Affordable Housing

Two bills housing advocates said could ease restrictions that keep developers from building affordable units are dead, and another failed to advance. Some urban Democrats were the ones holding the knife.

Stories by Bethany Erickson

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Local News

Valley View Mall Is Finally Gone, the Fires Are Out, and Development May Be Coming

After 10 mostly contentious years, Valley View is officially gone. City leaders and its developer, Scott Beck, say it's time to turn over a new leaf and start moving dirt.
Local News

Leading Off (5/19/23)

Here's hoping tonight's storms don't pre-empt the Stars-Golden Knights game, or knock the power out.
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Arts & Entertainment

Here’s Who Is Coming to Dallas This Weekend: May 19-21

Festival season has officially kicked off, and it's totally apparent this weekend, with the Tacos & Tequila Festival, Wildwood Festival, Main Street Festival, and more.
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Local News

DFW Grew Faster Than Any Region in the U.S. Last Year, But Dallas Didn’t Make Up Its Losses

The Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro had the fastest rate of growth of any area in the U.S. last year. But despite some growth, much of the heavy lifting still happens in areas outside of Dallas.
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Local News

Dallas Police Will Divert These Calls To Try To Improve Response Times

Reporting lower-priority, non-emergency incidents to Dallas police will soon happen through an online or phone reporting system. The department estimates it will save more than 135,000 patrol hours.