Stories by S. Holland Murphy
Books
A Leashed Cat Is Not Even the Strangest Thing I Found at Half Price Books
As the landmark store turns 50, a reflection on the wild and wonderful stories contained in each location’s walls.
Books
The Store for All Sorts: Half Price Books Turns 50
Half Price Books is celebrating a half-century. The business may have been built on quirky characters and unwanted remainders. But don’t discount them.
Travel
Where to Vacation in Texas Now
Sometimes the best vacations aren’t about exotic destinations. They are about transporting yourself to a fictional reality a short drive away.
Outdoors
Three North Texas Companies That Will Make You Want to Play Outside
Let’s get back to basics. Go analog. Sign off from the screens and let loose. Act like kids and make new memories. Here's how to make the most of summer in your own backyard, with help from some Dallas-area companies.
Summer
The Ultimate List of Dallas Summer Must-Haves
We present our list of warm-weather essentials, from coolers to pools, guaranteed to up your entertaining game when the thermometer tips into the triple digits.
Stories by S. Holland Murphy
Good Reads
The Marvelous McCloskeys
He’s a former CIA analyst turned novelist. She’s a political advisor who has worked on a billionaire’s presidential bid. Are they the most interesting couple in Lakewood? They aren’t at liberty to say.
Home Health
How to Prepare for Any Type of Disaster in Dallas
Don’t be caught unprepared when the unthinkable happens. Learn from experts and those who’ve survived tornadoes, fire, freeze, floods, and theft—so you can be ready if disaster strikes.
Humor
Camping Is No Fun and I Can’t Wait to Do It Again
It isn’t always easy to trade the cozy confines of East Dallas for a state park or some other piece of wilderness. But the challenge, really, makes it all worth it.
Awesome Things
The Loudest, Most Badass, Full-Throttle Family Business in Dallas
Rick Fairless’ Strokers Dallas turns 25 this month. Here’s to keeping the rubber side down for another quarter century.
Food & Drink
Thoughts From a First Visit to RH Dallas
One shopper’s time at the buzzy Knox Street store proved to be an experience—and one that was surprisingly therapeutic.