Day Trips

If plans proceed, the Mineral Wells Fossil Site may become only the fourth public park in the U.S. where visitors can keep the fossils they find

"...learning experience," says Lee Higginbotham, a member of the Dallas Paleontological Society and one of the many volunteers working..."

Nov. 27, 2009 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

The Texas Discovery Gardens is a hidden gem among the museums of Dallas

"...tranquil little island of nature in sight of downtown Dallas attracts a variety of butterflies, birds, and mammals. The..."

Aug. 28, 2009 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Single-Stream Recycling

Why is Austin losing money from recycling when Dallas and San Antonio are making money?

"...into their big blue bins – nearly double what Dallas recycled in that time frame and more per head..."

April 17, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Texas Dems Sue Over Vote-Counting Method

Recount gives incumbent Linda Harper-Brown the victory, but Democrats aren't ready to throw in the towel

"...incumbent Republican Linda Harper-Brown held House District 105 in Dallas County by 19 votes over Demo­crat­ic challenger Bob Romano..."

Dec. 12, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

After a Fashion

Stephen's gratitude is sincere, and we may thank some great news for it

"...my trip to the HRC Black Tie Dinner in Dallas with the dazzling Jaclyn Havlak (aka Jacki-Oh on 101X's..."

Dec. 5, 2008 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Texas Stars Name Scott White First General Manager

Brett Hull names White the first-ever GM of the Texas Stars Hockey Club

"...Hockey legend (and current Dallas Stars co-general manager) Brett Hull announced on Wednesday that..."

Nov. 20, 2008 Sports Post by Mark Fagan

Day Trips

The Stoneleigh Hotel in Dallas is one grand lady that has received more than just a face lift

"...The Stoneleigh Hotel in Dallas is one grand lady that has received more than..."

Sept. 26, 2008 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Film News

Dallas continues to dominate the Texas Motion Picture Alliance

"...the Texas Motion Picture Alliance, but it seems the Dallas membership understands something that is foreign to Austin filmies:..."

July 18, 2008 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

TV Eye

Squeezing our state onto the small screen in ways old and new

"...State History Museum will open a new exhibit called "Dallas: Power & Passion on Primetime TV" later this month...."

May 16, 2008 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

'Chronicle' Mock NFL Draft

"...22) Dallas Cowboys (from the unbelievable Cleveland Brown trade of last..."

April 25, 2008 Sports Post by Timothy Braun

Cosmic Cowboy Souvenir

'Austin, 1972,' an excerpt from Joe Nick Patoski's new tome, Willie Nelson: An Epic Life

"...Austin didn't have the deep musical past of Dallas, Houston, Fort Worth, or San Antonio, since its population..."

April 25, 2008 Music Feature by Joe Nick Patoski

Playing Through

Fans continue to go gaga over the Dallas Cowboys

"...Longtime Dallas fans aren't finding a whole lot of fault with..."

Dec. 7, 2007 Column by Thomas Hackett

National Poetry Slam Opening Bout Schedule

"...Ann Arbor Baltimore Lincoln Austin - Ego’s Boise Palatine Dallas - Poetry Grind Corpus Christi Chicago - Green Mill..."

Aug. 3, 2007 Arts Feature

Business Leaders Hire Lobbyists to Battle Dirty Coal

Coalition of free-market well-to-dos formed to oppose Texas' 17 proposed pulverized coal power plants fights electric utilities using their own weapon of choice – lobbyists

"...The founders of the Dallas-based Texas Business for Clean Air, an unlikely coalition of..."

Feb. 23, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Transportation Funding Friction

Toll-road frustration leads to blow up in House Transportation Committee meeting

"...Rep. Linda Harper-Brown, R-Irving, and then Sen. John Carona, R-Dallas – turned Texas Transp-ortation Commission Chair Ric Williamson into..."

Feb. 16, 2007 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Capitalists, Conservationists Say No to Dirty Coal

Showdown taking shape over plans to build 16 old-style coal-fired power plants, which threaten to push Austin's marginal air quality into the red

"...shape over plans by various electric utilities, led by Dallas-based TXU, to build 16 old-style, coal-fired power plants, which..."

Dec. 29, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Staying the Course in Huntsville

With the execution of death row inmate Willie Marcel Shannon, Texas earns the dubious distinction of having executed the 1,055th prisoner in U.S. since death penalty's 1976 reinstatement

"...death row for the 1997 robbery and murder of Dallas convenience store clerk Jiten Bhakta, reportedly based on the..."

Nov. 17, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Rise of the Invisible Man

Can longshot Democrat Chris Bell ring up a miracle?

"...into Labor Day, Bell's war chest gained some weight. Dallas trial lawyer Fred Baron, whose firm built its bottom..."

Oct. 27, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Day Trips

Tolbert's Restaurant in Grapevine knows chili

"...into the 20th century. As a columnist for the Dallas Morning News, he took many Texas myths and turned..."

June 23, 2006 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...Despite taking some heat from Democrats, the Houston and Dallas school districts are making no apologies for supporting the..."

May 19, 2006 News Feature

Film News

On the set of 'Grind House,' sort of; plus, updates on 'There Will Be Blood,' 'Dallas,' and more

"...cry for folks north of here: Shoot J.R. in Dallas. That's the logo on T-shirts and gimme hats as..."

April 7, 2006 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

Day Trips

Juniper Hills Farm between Dripping Springs and Blanco takes advantage of the rich culinary culture of the Hill Country to combine a cooking school with overnight cabins for a unique weekend getaway

"...Barrett began her career in Dallas where she owned Dallas Affaires Cake Company and Cafe..."

Jan. 13, 2006 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

After a Fashion

You don't need a can-opener – an Oilcan opener, to be precise – when Stephen's claws are unsheathed!

"...one point he said, "You all must be from Dallas." We laughed. "You act like you are," he continued,..."

Nov. 4, 2005 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Page Two

It was 20 years ago today, Ed Lowry taught the gang to play.

"...half of the Chronicle staff is driving up to Dallas for a funeral. In the early morning hours of..."

Oct. 14, 2005 Column by Louis Black

Day Trips

Good Records in Dallas is what happens when music lovers take over the record store

"...Good Records in Dallas is what happens when music lovers take over the..."

July 1, 2005 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Who Killed Father Ryan?

A 1981 Odessa murder haunts crime researchers, the Catholic Church, and an ex-con determined to prove his innocence

"...detective, and a recently deceased investigative reporter from The Dallas Morning News, Howard Swindle, who spent years looking for..."

June 17, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Howard Swindle, Reporter

'Dallas Morning News' reporter loved a good mystery

"...bars; he directed three Pulitzer Prize-winning stories for The Dallas Morning News and, in his spare time, wrote works..."

June 17, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

High-Powered Help for Hospital District

But can slick, GOP-friendly HillCo defend the public interest?

"...after the vote last week. HillCo also represents the Dallas County Hospital District, which local board members view as..."

Dec. 24, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Price of an Education

As the Lege looms, don't bet the house on new money for schools

"...Speaking to the Dallas Chamber of Commerce, Perry reiterated his personal priorities when..."

Nov. 26, 2004 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

Breaking news from Austin and beyond.

"...42.4% turnout (and went solidly for Kerry). While the Dallas suburbs love Bush, Dallas Co. itself, once a Republican..."

Nov. 19, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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