Stories by Kathy Wise
Food & Drink
How Magical Realism Shaped the March Cover of D Magazine
Danié took Olivia out in the hall, sat her down, and explained that braiding is an ancient ritual, a visual and tactile link between women across eons.
Drag Racing
To Tell the Story of a Drag Racer, I Had to Take a Lot of Turns
While writing a profile of the Grammy-winning nostalgia funny car racer Nancy Matter, it was easy to get sidetracked.
Automotive
A Quarter Mile of Redemption
Nancy Matter rode with the Satan's Slaves and worked on records with Ray Charles before making a metaphysical connection with “American Sniper” Chris Kyle. The through line of her wild life: a drag race at 248 mph.
Style
Designer Abi Ferrin’s Psychedelic Journey to Helping Indigenous Peruvians
How the former top designer went to Peru and came up with a clothing line to support Indigenous people.
Football
Where to Secure Super Good Grub for Super Bowl LVI
From takeout kits to barbecue spreads to grill-ready meats, here’s where to tackle your snack strategy for February 13. Plus: Super Bowl watch parties.
Stories by Kathy Wise
Dallas History
Tracing What Came Before and After Roe v. Wade
Journalist Joshua Prager used a simple question to form the basis of his new book, The Family Roe: An American Story : what happened to the baby at the center of the case?
Holidays
Confessions of a Gingerbread Gunner
"All the angels are gone, son. There's only devils left." —John Dutton
Entertainment
How to Spend a Day in McKinney
When did shopping the historic town square start to feel so decadently Parisian?
Business
Brittany K. Barnett’s Transition From Corporate Lawyer to Social Entrepreneur
The former corporate attorney goes beyond securing clemency for individuals by helping them achieve economic liberation.
Barbecue
Kent Rathbun’s Curbside BBQ Is the Best Tailgate Takeout
But why take that brisket home when you can just party in the Lovers Seafood parking lot?