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• The Dallas Lone Star Classic is this Weekend

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  This is from the the founders of the Lone Star Classic: Get ready to kick off this the 2nd Annual Dallas Lone Star Classic Weekend November 27-29th, as the University Of Arkansas At Pine Bluff Golden Lions take on the Texas Southern University Tigers at the historic Cotton Bowl Stadium in...
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  Posted: November 25, 2009, 7:22pm EST
  by Michael Davis-Dallas Progress

• Smashburger: One of the Best

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  It has been known for some time that Smashburger is coming to Dallas. Everybody that knows me knows that I search high and low for the best burgers in Dallas. With that in mind, I got an invite to the pre-opening for Smashburger. Leonard Davis and Marc Columbo of the Dallas [...]
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  Posted: November 17, 2009, 4:12pm EST
  by Michael Davis-Dallas Progress

• Farewell to the Chief

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  After five years, Chief Kunkle is stepping down as Dallas Police Chief.  This is a time of mixed feelings for me.  When somebody does a great job, you hate to see them go. However, you have to be happy when a person gets to leave on their own terms.  In [...]
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  Posted: November 13, 2009, 7:22am EST
  by Michael Davis-Dallas Progress

• Sign Blight Ordinance is Needed

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  This week  has brought news that the City of Dallas is being sued to fight the sign blight ordinance that was enacted last year. Apparently the plaintiffs feel that their free speech is being violated, when the reality is that the city is trying to clean up its neighborhoods. ...
  
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  Posted: November 12, 2009, 8:09am EST
  by Michael Davis-Dallas Progress

• Bureaucracy Stalls Safety for the Hood

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  I have been following and looking forward to the installation of gunshot detection systems in Dallas. While it was looked at some years ago by DPD, the company that was used produced an inferior product.  A different company is being used in this trial. So we get to the point [...]
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  Posted: October 28, 2009, 11:23pm EDT
  by Michael Davis-Dallas Progress

• ‘GMC Terrain Charity Challenge’ will Raise Funds for Nonprofits

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  Here are excerpts from the press release for the GMC Terrain Charity Challenge. ‘GMC Terrain Charity Challenge’ on Facebook Will Pick 3 DFW Ambassadors and 3 Charities to Compete for $20,000 and Drive GMC Terrains. Representatives from three Dallas-Fort Worth charities will be selected to...
  
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  Posted: October 28, 2009, 11:16pm EDT
  by Michael Davis-Dallas Progress

• Video of Lt. Carlton Marshall's Extreme Makeover

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  The Extreme Makeover episode featuring DPD SWAT Team member Lt. Carlton Marshall aired last night. Having been to the hospital when a officer is killed, I'm still grateful for the actions of SWAT Team Doctors Dr. Alex Eastman and Dr. Jeff Metzger.  They saved Lt. Marshall's life when he was...
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  Posted: October 19, 2009, 8:52am EDT
  by Michael Davis-Dallas Progress

• Fireworks at Dallas Performing Arts Center - Wyly and Winspear Grand Opening

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  Posted: October 19, 2009, 8:32am EDT
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• Realities and Misconceptions about Downtown

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  There is always a lot of talk about what needs to happen to keep the momentum going in Downtown Dallas. But what you inevitably hear and read are an undercurrent of naysayers bemoaning the same factors for why downtown will never return to its past glory. The homeless. The tunnels. [...]
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  Posted: October 14, 2009, 11:22pm EDT
  by Michael Davis-Dallas Progress

• Lt. Regina Smith - Pure Inspiration

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  I waited through the evening to watch the news tonight on CBS 11. The lead story focused on DPD Lt. Regina Smith, wife of slain officer Senior Corporal Norm Smith.  She had a comfortable position working in Chief Kunkle's office, but she has made a change.  Lt. Smith has gone back [...]
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  Posted: October 13, 2009, 11:14pm EDT
  by Michael Davis-Dallas Progress

• The Downtown Dallas Forum is Today

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  Today at 4pm, the Downtown Dallas 360 Community Forum will take place at the Convention Center.  The purpose is to hear more about the plans for downtown and participate in an interactive discussion focused on our priorities for future Downtown development. The presentation and discussion...
  
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  Posted: October 12, 2009, 8:48am EDT
  by Michael Davis-Dallas Progress

• We Can All Take the Credit or Accept the Blame

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  Anything written by Rev. Gerald Britt will command my attention.  He has been in the trenches, working on behalf of the community for decades.  With that in mind, make sure you read his post on his Change the Wind blog. Rev. Britt is right; a lot of people are working countless [...]
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  Posted: September 30, 2009, 9:00am EDT
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• The Blues are back in Deep Ellum

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  Last Friday, I was one of the lucky people that got to attend the grand opening of Tucker’s Blues in Deep Ellum. I say that because it was one of the best shows that I had been to in a long time. Though I don't profess to be an expert on' [...]
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  Posted: September 27, 2009, 10:04am EDT
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• Renters Don't Pay Taxes?

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  In the weeks and month leading up to the City Council's adoption of a new budget, I have seen several blogs and forums that have taken the attitude that renters do not pay taxes and that somehow don't matter in this city. I saw one post in particular after the council' [...]
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  Posted: September 26, 2009, 9:58am EDT
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• DART's Green Line Signals a New Era of Possibilities

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  While full service will start on Monday, Saturday was the first day that the public could ride the DART Green Line train.  There are four brand new stations, and each one had some sort of party around the station. Despite the rain, the trains were packed!  I started at the Baylor stop...
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  Posted: September 13, 2009, 10:52pm EDT
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• In Memory of 9/11/2001

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  This is dedicated to all of those that lost a loved one 8 years ago, and to those that put their lives on the lines to save others in the United States and abroad. We will never forget. Thank you.
  
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  Posted: September 11, 2009, 8:44am EDT
  by Michael Davis-Dallas Progress

• Container Homes: Good or Bad?

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  My buddy Preston in Salt Lake City wrote an interesting post on his blog Jetson Green about a container home that was built in Houston. A container home uses shipping containers as the building blocks of construction.  Reading various websites, people have a pretty strong opinion about...
  
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  Posted: September 09, 2009, 8:29am EDT
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• A Few Changes Around Here...

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  As readership continues to increase, you'll notice that we've made a few changes on Dallas Progress.  We're just trying to keep the site up with the times from a technology standpoint. If you look at the bottom of the page you have the ability to search the blog, translate a page,' [...]
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  Posted: September 04, 2009, 9:36am EDT
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• Rumored Changes to Dallas' Postal Offices on Hold

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  Last week, a town hall meeting was conducted to provide the public with more information regarding possible closures of Dallas' main post office in Oak Cliff. It doesn't seem like that rumored closure will be happening anytime soon. Why you ask? I just received a press release from Congresswoman...
  
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  Posted: September 02, 2009, 4:43pm EDT
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• Absentee Experts on the Inner Workings of City Hall

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  It seems like city officials are always under fire for various things at City Hall. It comes with the territory, but it would be nice if writers dug a little deeper when working on complex and important stories. If a so-called City Hall expert claims in an article that "people can't'" [...]
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  Posted: August 25, 2009, 8:23am EDT
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• New Downtown Sports Bar Opens

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  Thanks to my friends at Pegasus News, I found out that the Sheraton Dallas' new high-end sports bar was open for business. The Draft Media Sports Bar is a great looking space to catch a game. The verdict: the food is good...service is terrible. I had the flat bread quesadilla which was...[...]
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  Posted: August 25, 2009, 12:02am EDT
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• Deck Park is Moving Forward

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  As you all know, the Woodall Rogers Deck Park is continuing to move forward. Here are some highlights of the press release from Joanna Singleton at Jackson Spalding: Thomas Phifer and Partners Announced as The Park’s Restaurant and Performance Pavilion Architect DALLAS (Aug. 19, 2009) — The...
  
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  Posted: August 19, 2009, 2:36pm EDT
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• Convention Center Hotel Debt is Cheaper than Projected

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  Today, the agreement was signed to set the average interest rate at 4.69% for bonds to build the Dallas Convention Center Hotel. This is significantly lower than the 5.5% rate cap that was set by the Dallas City Council, and will save the city millions of dollars. There are investment [...]
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  Posted: August 18, 2009, 5:51pm EDT
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• Venue Change for Dallas Dialogue On Proposed Health Care Reform

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  The venue for the previously mentioned health care dialogue has changed. The event will now occur at the following location: Cityplace Conference Center 2711 N. Haskell Ave. #100 Dallas, TX 75204 It's still on the same date and time: Monday, August 17th; 7:30 – 11:00am
  
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  Posted: August 15, 2009, 4:26pm EDT
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• Street Entertainment needed in Downtown Dallas

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  This is picture is that of a friendly gent I met when I went back home. Mom and I were in her office building when we heard oldies music coming from outside. I figured it was coming from the jean store next door, since a lot of clothing stores have music [...]
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  Posted: August 13, 2009, 12:58am EDT
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• Let Oak Cliff Development Move Forward

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  After years of dealing with an overabundance of car lots, motels, and boarded up buildings, the Fort Worth Corridor is in a stage of redevelopment and revitalization. The Belmont Hotel, as well as the Cliff Cafe (currently under renovation and rebranding) and the Salón Las Américas...
  
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  Posted: August 09, 2009, 9:24am EDT
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• Dallas Dialogue On Proposed Health Care Reform

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  This just in from Congresswoman Johnson's office: Join us for an important dialogue on proposed health care reform with Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) & Congressman Pete Sessions (R-TX). Monday, August 17th 7:30 - 11:00 a.m. Southern Methodist University Umphrey Lee...
  
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  Posted: August 07, 2009, 8:27am EDT
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• Statler Hotel Contest Winner Announced

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  This just in from the AIA Statler Design Committee. The winner of the Statler Hotel temporary facade contest has been announced, along with three honorable mentions. Winner: Entry 102 – Good, Fulton & Farrell Team Members: Brian Kuper, AIA; Lance Braht, AIA; Nicholas McWhirter; and Andrew...
  
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  Posted: August 06, 2009, 12:21pm EDT
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• City Officials Work Hard and Editor doesn't Notice

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  Over the weekend, a writer at the Dallas Morning News wrote an editorial titled Life at Pleasant Grove complex is only barely so. It talked about the Barclay Square apartments in Pleasant Grove and suggests that no one has lifted a finger to help the residents that have suffered from [...]
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  Posted: August 03, 2009, 7:21am EDT
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• Deadline for Statler Hotel Contest is Today

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  Today is the last day for submissions for The Statler Competition, which is a contest to design a temporary facade cover of the first two stories of the Hotel formerly known as the Statler Hilton. While limited to AIA Dallas members, the good news is that there have been many submissions [...]
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  Posted: July 28, 2009, 6:36pm EDT
  by Michael Davis-Dallas Progress

• Before You Kill Someone with your FedEx Truck...

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  To the FedEx Express truck driver that was driving in downtown Dallas on this beautiful afternoon: Your license plate number is 01DTT7. Your VIN is 4UZAANBW41CJ22310, and is registered to the Olypmic Drive FedEx office in Dallas. Whether or not this info is 100% accurate, I'm sure that FedEx can...
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  Posted: July 24, 2009, 3:57pm EDT
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• City Council Committee Leadership Announced

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  The Chair and Vice Chair positions for the Dallas City Council Committees are as follows: Public Safety Chair: Dwaine Caraway, Mayor Pro Tem Vice Chair: Delia Jasso Finance, Audit & Accountability Chair: Jerry Allen Vice Chair: Ann Margolin Economic Development Chair: Ron Natinsky Vice...
  
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  Posted: July 23, 2009, 7:36am EDT
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• The High-Speed Internet Gap in Southern Dallas

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  Jim Mitchell of the DMN has an interesting post on their Southern Dallas blog this morning. It talks about the broadband gap, which is defined by Mitchell as "easy access to high-speed information services for some and little or no access for others based on geography, income and population...
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  Posted: July 15, 2009, 12:47pm EDT
  by Michael Davis-Dallas Progress

• Extreme Makeover Chooses Lt. Carlton Marshal for New Home!

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  Lt. Carlton Marshall, who was shot in the line of duty in October 2007, has been chosen by ABC's Extreme Makeover for a new home! The home is being built as we speak. Cheldan Homes is the builder that is involved with this project. This is one episode that we're really' [...]
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  Posted: July 10, 2009, 12:42pm EDT
  by Michael Davis-Dallas Progress

• Cliff Cafe is Closed

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  As reported by several news and blog outlets, the Cliff Cafe is closed until September. After recently having lunch with a friend there, I had already been back to eat again. I tried going for one last meal yesterday, but the windows were already covered with a friendly sign posted on [...]
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  Posted: July 09, 2009, 11:39am EDT
  by Michael Davis-Dallas Progress

• My Current Take on Southwest Center Mall

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  A lot has been written lately about Southwest Center Mall. A $120,000 study has been commissioned and presented. Shawn Williams wrote an article for DMagazine. Numerous editorials from various newspapers have been published. I'm not sure if people are going to like what I like to say about the...
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  Posted: June 29, 2009, 4:23am EDT
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• City Council Vacations

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  A lot of people wonder about the length of City Council vacations, so I thought I would post the vacation times from various councils across the country: Philadelphia: three months Phoenix: two months Columbus, Ohio, 48 days Dallas: one month Houston: one week New York, Indianapolis, Memphis: no...
  
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  Posted: June 28, 2009, 3:07pm EDT
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• Paul Quinn College Loses Accreditation

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  In the midst of one of the strangest news cycles in some time, this piece of news stuck out to me. Having seen closeup what the loss of accreditation can do to a struggling college, I hope that they can get the situation reversed. The school can file an appeal [...]
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  Posted: June 25, 2009, 8:25pm EDT
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• Dwaine Caraway Elected Mayor Pro Tem

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  The 2009-2011 City Council has now been seated and sworn in, and as you can see there are a couple of changes in the Mayor's Office. Dwaine Caraway is now the Mayor Pro Tem, and Pauline Medrano is now the Deputy Mayor Pro Tem. A big welcome goes out to new Councilwomen' [...]
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  Posted: June 22, 2009, 4:14pm EDT
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• Deion Sanders Prime Time Sports Center is Moving Forward

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  City Council just approved the Prime Time Association football park sponsored by Deion Sanders and led at the city by Dwaine Caraway. This is a brand new football facility coming to Oak Cliff! This is the same center that I wrote about a few months back. One block at a time, [...]
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  Posted: June 19, 2009, 9:19am EDT
  by Michael Davis-Dallas Progress

• Suggestions for Urban Market

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  A lot has been made about the recent changes to Urbanmarket with respect to the downsizing of the store and rumors that the store may close. Keep in mind that I am referring to the downtown location, not the one in the Cedars. For those of us that visit Urbanmarket, you [...]
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  Posted: June 17, 2009, 12:46am EDT
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• More than A Grocery Store in Oak Cliff (with Video)

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  Yesterday was a great day in Oak Cliff. The Save A Lot grocery store had its official ribbon cutting for the brand new Save-a-Lot store at the Crest Shopping Center in the 2600 Block of Lancaster (map). Note: the Google street view also shows how it looked before the renovation. Dwaine [...]
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  Posted: June 10, 2009, 9:55am EDT
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• Rawlins' Take on an Oft-Forgotten Part of Town

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  If you haven't seen it, Piedmont resident Rawlins Gilliland has an op-ed which ran in the Dallas Morning News. It's a good take written by a long-time resident of the area, and focuses on the history and neighborhoods that make up the southeast part of Dallas.
  
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  Posted: June 09, 2009, 2:21pm EDT
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• A Lot of Things Going On in District Four

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  Even though the council is about to change a couple of members, there is still a long going on in terms of the city. The first of four citywide budget hearings will take place tonight at Cedar Crest Golf Course (1800 Southerland Avenue-map) from 630–8PM. These meetings are different than the...
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  Posted: June 02, 2009, 9:27am EDT
  by Michael Davis-Dallas Progress

• Summer's Coming - Time to Hang Out!

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  With Memorial day in the rear view mirror, it's time to fully embrace Dallas. In the last few weeks I have done a lot of things in and around Dallas. I've eaten at Screen Door, ALÓ, Royal Thai, and other spots. I've done some hiking at the Cedar Ridge Preserve, hung' [...]
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  Posted: June 01, 2009, 11:46am EDT
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• Pools and Recreation Centers are Needed

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  I just came across an editorial from the DMN that talks about the budget decisions that the City Council will have to make. While it is true that the City Council is going to have to make some difficult decisions, the article is looking at the wrong items. I may have [...]
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  Posted: May 30, 2009, 8:36am EDT
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• Ideas for Our City

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  One thing I have noticed is that some of the best ideas regarding controversial issues can be found in the comments sections of various blogs and forums. Part of the problems is that those ideas stay mired in comment sections along with those from trolls who cut and paste hateful [...]
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  Posted: May 26, 2009, 7:13am EDT
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• Two Elected Officials that Care about Education

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  A lot of people think that all the Mayor and others are thinking about is the Convention Center Hotel. It's easy to fall into the trap because the haters post more blog comments and call radio stations every single week. Really, it boils down to a lot of hating by' [...]
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  Posted: May 19, 2009, 11:08am EDT
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• Tweeting for Food

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  Nancy Nichols of D Magazine (whose food recommendations have made me look good on more than one occasion) found this article in WaPo. It's about a food truck that tweets its location as it moves through the city. This is the kind of cool stuff that I want to make its' [...]
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  Posted: May 13, 2009, 2:14pm EDT
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• Hot Dog Vendors = A Real Downtown

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  I saw this article in the paper, where a local restaturant owner is trying to get rid of a hot dog vendor that's on the corner of Main and Ervay. Vinny Navarro, the cart owner, got a permit from the city. He followed the rules. Maybe the restaurant owner should think about' [...]
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  Posted: May 12, 2009, 9:50am EDT
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• We Won

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  As if you didn't know, the hotel vote passed tonight. Rather than gloat, I think I pretty much summed up my feelings in my post earlier in the week. I am proud of all the people that rolled with the punches and worked so hard to make this possible. When we' [...]
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  Posted: May 10, 2009, 11:53pm EDT
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• This is why You should Vote No

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  You know my track record. For years I have been standing up for you and making sure that your voice is being heard at City Hall. Let me tell you about my journey to Dallas. I looked at cities all around the country, and after going to school in Atlanta I [...]
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  Posted: May 06, 2009, 12:09am EDT
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• Early Voting - Last Two Days

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  My vote is in....is yours? Remember, you can vote at any voting location no matter where you live in the city. Don't forget to Vote No on Prop 1 and 2, and to vote for your city councilperson. Of course I voted no; anti-hotel ads using the Texas Tea Party with people' [...]
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  Posted: May 04, 2009, 8:50am EDT
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• Craig Watkins on The View

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  My barber gave me the heads up that Dallas DA (and fellow customer) Craig Watkins was going to be on "The View" sometime soon. Thanks to Jennifer Emily of the DMN, I found out it was tomorrow. We were talking about what's next for Craig. The only show left is Oprah. There's [...]
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  Posted: April 29, 2009, 9:05pm EDT
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• New TV Ad - Enough is Enough

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  Posted: April 29, 2009, 8:46pm EDT
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• Join Me and Save Dallas! Mega Event - Is Dallas Ready?

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  If you haven't already heard, we are having a mega event to urge people to Vote NO and Save Dallas. We expect 500+ people. BRING YOUR VOTER CARD OR LICENSE WITH YOU! Vote No and Save Dallas! When: Wednesday 4/29 – music starts at 4PM City Hall Plaza Akard and Young Street, at the fountain Rally...[...]
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  Posted: April 27, 2009, 3:45pm EDT
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• RIP Dallas - new video

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  This was from the gathering at Victory Park plaza on Saturday, courtesy of R.I.P. Dallas. You have to admit, you've never seen stuff like this during a campaign.
  
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  Posted: April 27, 2009, 3:10pm EDT
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• Early Voting Starts Today

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  Here's all you need to find a place to vote. Election Day is Saturday May 9th, but early voting is in full effect. Don't forget to Vote No on Prop 1 and 2, and to vote for your city councilperson. Early Voting: April 27, 2009 - May 5,...
  
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  Posted: April 27, 2009, 2:13pm EDT
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• FREE Dallas Women's Heart Health Fair on Saturday!

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  On Satruday, there will be a FREE Dallas Women's Heart Health Fair on Saturday, April 25 from 9AM - 4PM at Fair Park (Automobile Building) The Sister to Sister Foundation will be offering free screenings – cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure, BMI, etc. – with free on-the-spot counseling by a...
  
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  Posted: April 24, 2009, 12:58pm EDT
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• EXCLUSIVE: Hotel Showdown Debate

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  You heard it here first: On Sunday April 26th, there will be a Convention Center Hotel debate at Friendship-West Baptist Church. It will feature members of the Dallas City Council and the Mayor on one side and hopefully the other side will show up. Be there - this is last major debate [...]
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  Posted: April 23, 2009, 10:15pm EDT
  by Michael Davis-Dallas Progress

• This is Our City-Vote NO!

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  From RIP Dallas. This is our city!
  
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  Posted: April 23, 2009, 8:25am EDT
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• Young Motivated Professionals vs. Internet E-thugs

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  Some of the stupid comments and blog posts that are out there imply that if you work for are related to someone well-known you can't be a part of a grassroots or organized movement. I guess I should just be happy with my board seat and going to the club' [...]
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  Posted: April 22, 2009, 1:29pm EDT
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• Enough is Enough

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  This is a new ad from the group Enough is Enough, a group organized to support voting against Prop 1 & Prop 2. There was a big press conference today kicking off their support of the Convention Center Hotel. I think the ad is pretty cool...here's the website.
  
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  Posted: April 21, 2009, 3:21pm EDT
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• Economic Recovery Workshop is Monday!

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  By now, you have heard about Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson's Roadmap to Recovery workshop. “The Roadmap to Recovery” workshop will help North Texans access economic recovery funding. The workshop is designed to bring together representatives of financial organizations and federal and state...
  
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  Posted: April 19, 2009, 9:04am EDT
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• Accountability not Required

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  Do the anti-hotel people really think that the funder of the Prop 1 referendum should not be accountable for talking with the people? Check out this clip from Channel 8's Inside Politics and see for yourself: Learn the truth about the hotel issue at Vote No Dallas.
  
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  Posted: April 18, 2009, 7:00pm EDT
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• Mercantile Place Grand Opening

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  Tonight, I got to attend the official grand opening for the Mercantile Place. Mercantile Place actually consists of three buildings: Wilson Place, The Merc, and Element. The opening was for The Merc and Element. The Element is a brand-new building, and the Merc is the fully restored and updated...
  
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  Posted: April 17, 2009, 12:22am EDT
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• Comparing Saint Louis to Dallas?

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  A lot of the opponents of the hotel keep saying that the Dallas convention center hotel will fail, and they compare Dallas to St. Louis. Nobody that reads this blog is dumb enough to believe that St. Louis is comparable to Dallas. Since a lot of the opponents like stats, let's look [...]
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  Posted: April 16, 2009, 7:31am EDT
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• Baseball Icon Passes Away

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  Anybody that likes baseball knows the name Harry Kalas. In addition to doing play-by-play and commentary Yesterday, Harry passed away doing what he loved - being in the booth, getting ready to call a game. For me, I spent many nights as a kid holding my trusty little AM radio listening to [...]
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  Posted: April 14, 2009, 9:11am EDT
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• Newpaper Attacks Local Black Churches

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  The Dallas Observer is at it once again with their attempts to attack the Black church under the guise of journalism. They have now taken it an extra step, which is to call the IRS and try to ask "questions" that will put the churches in hot water with respect [...]
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  Posted: April 13, 2009, 4:44pm EDT
  by Michael Davis-Dallas Progress

• Arrest in Chané Waldron Case!!

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  As you may have heard, there has been an arrest in the murder of Jessica Chané Waldron. The low bail is very troubling to me but all we can do is leave it up to God and the justice system. Lt. Craig Miller of DPD and head of the homicide unit, couldn't' [...]
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  Posted: April 10, 2009, 3:56pm EDT
  by Michael Davis-Dallas Progress

• Last Day to Register to Vote!

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  Today is the last day to register to vote in the upcoming May election. On Dwaine's site, there are several links with respect to the upcoming election. While you're there, check out the 20-point plan and achievements during his first term.
  
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  Posted: April 09, 2009, 8:17am EDT
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• The First Ads from Vote No! aka Build the Hotel

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  We have ads too! And they feature people that live in Dallas! It's on! And the case will be made over the next 31 days as to why you should vote no on Propositions 1 and 2. Link to Vote NO - Keep Dallas working! Here's the ad:
  
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  Posted: April 08, 2009, 2:48pm EDT
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• Brint Ryan Donates $1 Million to UNT-Dallas!

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  UNT alum and philanthropist Brint Ryan has donated $1 million to the University of North Texas-Dallas. This makes Brint the first member of the UNT Dallas Founders Circle. Brint Ryan is the founder of Ryan & Company, a large tax services firm based in Dallas. Brint is also a Dallas City...
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  Posted: April 07, 2009, 9:26am EDT
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• Jessica Chané Waldron: 1/27/85 - 3/29/09

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  As you know, the memorial for Chané Waldron took place last Friday. After the memorial was over, a lot of us stayed at the church for close to an hour. I talked to family and friends that have concerns about everything from patrols to the lack of coverage about this case, [...]
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  Posted: April 06, 2009, 12:10am EDT
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• Chané Waldron - Upcoming Memorials

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  Candlelight Vigil Thursday April 2nd 9PM Southern Methodist University - Laura Lee Blanton Building 6185 Airline Rd (map) (there have been different e-mails out there but I can confirm the vigil is still on) Memorial Friday April 3rd 10 AM St. Luke United Methodist Church 5710 E R L Thornton Fwy...
  
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  Posted: April 02, 2009, 7:36am EDT
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• Reward is now $15,000 in Jessica Chané Waldron murder case

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  The reward is up to $15,000 in the Jessica Chané Waldron murder case. So far, 6,000 people have read the posts on her case - please come forward with the information if you have it. Call the DPD Homicide Unit at 214-671-3661 or the North Texas Crime Stoppers tip line at [...]
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  Posted: March 31, 2009, 5:47pm EDT
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• $10,000 Reward in Jessica Chané Waldron Murder Case

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  There is a $10,000 Reward regarding the Jessica Chané Waldron murder case. Over 2,500 of you have read my post so far - please come forward with the information if you have it. Call the DPD Homicide Unit at 214-671-3661 or the North Texas Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-877-343-TIPS (8477) if [...]
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  Posted: March 30, 2009, 1:29pm EDT
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• RIP Jessica Chané Waldron

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  Police seeking witnesses to fatal shooting outside downtown Dallas club I read this story a few times today thinking this was a person that was in our circle: Jessica Waldron of Dallas was waiting with a friend outside the 2026 Ultra Lounge on Commerce Street in downtown Dallas about 2:20 a.m. for...
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  Posted: March 29, 2009, 4:10pm EDT
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• The District Three Council Race

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  A few readers have asked me about the District Three city council race, and why I haven't written anything about it. I consider Dave and Casey to be good friends, and I'm staying neutral in this race for this reason. I admire the fact that they have both run a respectable, [...]
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  Posted: March 26, 2009, 12:15am EDT
  by Michael Davis-Dallas Progress

• Dwaine Caraway Kicks off 2009 Reelection Campaign

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  As you may have heard, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Dwaine Caraway started of his 2009 Reelection Campaign on Monday. Over 250 people came out, which was greatly appreciated considering it was the first day after Spring Break. Thanks to Eddie Deen for hosting us. Again - here's the website, which has...
  
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  Posted: March 25, 2009, 2:32pm EDT
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• Prime Time Reaches Back to Help Youth

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  Deion Sanders has a dream for kids south of Trinity River That headline says it all; I'm really excited about this project. I've been wanting to write about it, but wanted to hold off until it went public. I'm glad that Deion and his PrimeTime Sports Association is interested in investing' [...]
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  Posted: March 21, 2009, 9:16am EDT
  by Michael Davis-Dallas Progress

• Campaigns are Fun

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  I am standing in front of the home of the challenger for the District Four city council seat. Looking at the signs down both sides of his block, it would seem that his neighbors aren't big fans of his council run. Let the games begin.
  
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  Posted: March 20, 2009, 8:11pm EDT
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• Outdone in My Own Home

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  NCAA Randomness on a Friday Morning: The wife has gotten NCAA tournament fever. After I schooled her on the finer points of bracketology, she proceeded to start her own ladies-only bracket group and then go a stellar 14/16 last night. At one point she was 14/14 and would have 15 if [...]
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  Posted: March 20, 2009, 9:29am EDT
  by Michael Davis-Dallas Progress

• My Take on Unleashed Dog Park

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  A lot has been made out of the decision by the owners of Unleashed to ban pit bulls from their facility. This was a request made by their insurance company. Having met the Acrees I can tell you that they have very high standards for the facility and business, and I [...]
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  Posted: March 19, 2009, 7:21am EDT
  by Michael Davis-Dallas Progress

• New DwaineCaraway.com Site is Up

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  The new dwainecaraway.com site is up. It includes links to Dwaine's Facebook group and current events, as well as a list of achievements during his tenure on the council. For those people that consistently focus on Dwaine's sagging pants efforts like nothing else is being done, I would suggest you...
  
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  Posted: March 17, 2009, 7:56am EDT
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• The Race is On

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  At the last second, a challenger appeared for Council District Four. REALLY? Really. No neighborhood is really disappointed at the work that's been done. The new website is coming this week. I may have more to say at a later date. I do feel like they could have found someone that has [...]
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  Posted: March 11, 2009, 7:33am EDT
  by Michael Davis-Dallas Progress

• Tragedy among Teens

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  Stomp Wars went well, somewhere between 5-6,000 kids attended the event at the convention center arena with zero incidents. The whole time, my mind kept drifting back to this story. Friends, family grieve for girls killed in crash These three Adamson High School teens died in a car accident near...
  
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  Posted: March 08, 2009, 2:10pm EDT
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• It's Them or Me

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  As I predicted about a week ago, this switch to the new feedburner is causing some issue with my readers. I have lost at least 100 subscribers since the switch. There are one of two reasons: my writing fell off new Feedburner is killing my readership. Judging by the increased number of hits, [...]
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  Posted: March 08, 2009, 1:50pm EDT
  by Michael Davis-Dallas Progress

• My Take on Metal Recyclers in the Trinity River Corridor

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  I listened and watched very intently to today's City Council Briefing, regarding the issue of metal recyclers in the Trinity River Corridor. Some went on and on about the metal businesses and how they should stay in the same place. 95% of the focus was about how wrong the city is [...]
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  Posted: March 03, 2009, 6:03pm EST
  by Michael Davis-Dallas Progress

• Final Count: 147 Guns

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  I felt that the gun buyback went pretty well. You never know what to expect. UPDATE: The youtube clips are up right here (btw, I also had no idea that Dwaine had over 65,000 youtube hits): No one said it was the cure-all, but you have to respect the fact Dwaine is [...]
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  Posted: February 28, 2009, 2:53pm EST
  by Michael Davis-Dallas Progress

• Transfer of RSS Feed is Here (BOO!)

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  For those of you that subscribe to Dallas Progress via feedburner or other reader tools (live bookmarks, RSS, etc) , some changes are afoot. Those of you that write blogs also know what I'm talking about. Google bought FeedBurner, and now I have to switch everything over. I've been avoiding it [...]
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  Posted: February 27, 2009, 7:59pm EST
  by Michael Davis-Dallas Progress

• The Trinity River Project - So Much Work to be Done

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  It's been a while since the Trinity Trust model was unveiled, but I saw it for the first time yesterday. As you know, I was an early critic of the project. I realized that the voters have spoken and we are moving forward. But as I began to look at the' [...]
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  Posted: February 27, 2009, 8:44am EST
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• Press or B.S.? - What's the Motivation?

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  I have been aware of a group that has a problem with the Gun Buyback program that is occurring on Saturday. If this group that is complaining about the Gun Buyback is really sincere about helping to clean up the community and about public safety, the opportunity is available to sit [...]
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  Posted: February 26, 2009, 7:13am EST
  by Michael Davis-Dallas Progress

• Cutting the DA's Budget is a Big Mistake

  This article, which talks about the Dallas County Commissioners pushing Craig Watkins to cut money and staffing in his office, is quite troubling. When crime goes up and families can't get closure because violent offenders can't get prosecuted, most of the commissioners will be AWOL and silent....
  
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  Posted: February 24, 2009, 7:14am EST
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• Dwaine Caraway Filing is Official

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  Today, Dallas Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Dwaine Caraway officially filed for reelection for City Council District Four. There are no challengers. I doubt anybody else running could draw 10%. Some additional things are also in the works, like the entire redesign of the website. Look for it soon. Tell...
  
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  Posted: February 20, 2009, 5:16pm EST
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• The One Article You Must Read this Month

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  District Attorney Craig Watkins is on the cover of D Magazine's March Issue. I've known he was going to be on the cover for a while, but I figured I'd keep it under wraps as long as I could. No more. In writing a feature article about Craig, Zac Crain did' [...]
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  Posted: February 19, 2009, 10:15am EST
  by Michael Davis-Dallas Progress

• A Mayor and Council that Shows Leadership

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  Sometimes, watching items like the Convention Center Hotel unfold can be an event in itself. Why are people shocked that we are pursuing this venture? When Mayor Leppert campaigned, he talked about the same issues that he's working on now. In his inauguration speech, he talked about the Trinity...
  
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  Posted: February 19, 2009, 6:31am EST
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• Hotel Agreements Approved

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  The City Council voted 10-2 (2 had a conflict, 1 absent when vote was taken) to approve the development and operating agreements for the Dallas Convention Center hotel. Omni will be the hotel operator, and Matthews Southwest will develop the center.
  
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  Posted: February 18, 2009, 2:01pm EST
  by Michael Davis-Dallas Progress

• Hotel Request Denied...and what Debate are they waiting for?

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  Before the anti-hotel folks could even begin crowing about their attempt to get an injunction against the hotel moving forward, a funny thing happened. Their request was denied. That didn't take long. Fox News The Dallas Observer keeps writing that Anne Raymond is waiting for a debate with Mayor...
  
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  Posted: February 18, 2009, 12:02am EST
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• More Tax-Credit Apartments?

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  Now that the moratorium has been lifted on tax-credit applications in Dallas, the floodgates are starting to open. The City Council is now considering applications for 13 such complexes. I know there are different types of units; I do support single room occupancy (SRO) units in moderation as a...
  
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  Posted: February 16, 2009, 7:40am EST
  by Michael Davis-Dallas Progress