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Strangeways Fights for its Right to Stay Open

When sibling co-owners Eric Sanchez and Rosie Ildemaro announced they were closing Strangeways in October after 12 years, the news hit many like a 10-ton truck. Since then, countless friends and former regulars have passed through the door for the pleasure and the privilege of saying goodbye to the beloved East Dallas bar. Those farewells may be premature, however.Sanchez and Ildemaro are currently in the process of taking legal action to stop the sale of the building. They cite their first righ
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Strangeways, One of Dallas' Best Bars, To Close

Heaven knows Dallas is more miserable now. After 12 years, Strangeways , the eclectic bar on Fitzhugh with its fantastic selection of spirits and rotating craft beer, is closing. Over the weekend, the bar announced via social media its last day will be sometime in October.While the neighborhood around it has changed dramatically over the years, Strangeways largely persevered due to its unwavering simplicity. Good drinks, good food and good company were the tenets. But an arrangement to buy the b
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Hey, Mavs' Draft Pick Dereck Lively, Here Are the Best Food Spots in Dallas

Dallas is a dining destination. The city has cuisine from around the world, from high-end restaurants to must-try hole-in-the-wall joints. There’s something for everyone. But with so many options, choosing a place to eat can be daunting, especially for newcomers.Dallas Mavericks rookie Dereck Lively II finds himself in such a predicament. The 12th overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft recently asked his nearly 15,000 Twitter followers for recommendations.The replies poured in, but unfortunately, ma

American Red Cross

A selection of my work for the American Red Cross.

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Red Cross Installs Free Smoke Alarms Fort Worth Denton

In January, the American Red Cross North Texas Region and local partners helped make two communities safer from home fires. Volunteers installed smoke alarms in homes during separate Sound the Alarm events in Fort Worth and Denton, Texas, on January 20 and 27, respectively.

Red Cross volunteers, employees and community partners installed 336 smoke alarms, making 121 homes safer from home fires. They installed 137 smoke alarms in 45 Fort Worth homes and 199 alarms in 76 homes in Denton.

“We set
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North Texas Publisher Empowers Communities with Red Cross Blood Drives

Newspaper publisher and professor Cheryl Smith understands what it means to serve. Smith believes a life of service is part of the price we pay for our time on Earth. She works diligently to keep her communities informed while proactively addressing their needs.

Smith's desire to give back led her to the American Red Cross. Working with the biomedical services team from the Red Cross North Texas Region, Smith decided to become a blood drive host. She recently held a drive at the African America
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Red Cross Responds to Extreme Disasters in North Texas

In 2023, people in the U.S. turned to the American Red Cross for help after an all-time high of 25 billion-dollar disasters struck the nation. Red Crossers from Texas deployed to relief efforts in Guam following Typhoon Mawar; Arkansas, after tornadoes struck Little Rock, Florida, in the wake of Hurricane Idalia and Maui after the deadliest wildfire in the U.S. in 100 years devastated the historic community of Lahaina.

The North Texas Region had its share of disasters, too. Hereford and Amarill
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Red Cross Reunites U.S. Army Sergeant with Family

One service member and his family had a holiday surprise they'll never forget. Just before halftime of the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl in Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Samuel Rodrigues surprised his wife, Marisol, and two daughters, Zofia (8) and Laila (5), on the field in a heartfelt moment as they reunited in person for the first time in months in front of a crowd of thousands.

Rodrigues, an electromagnetic warfare specialist, is currently stationed overseas in Wiesbaden,

Red Cross Honors North Texas Pianists Who Helped Save a Life at Cliburn International Event

Heroes are all around us. They are our family members, friends, colleagues and even pianists. No matter their background, they are brave individuals courageous enough to step forward to act quickly and decisively during a crisis.

The American Red Cross North Texas Region honored two North Texas heroes before a concert presented by The Cliburn at the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth, Texas. North Texas Region CEO Linda Braddy presented Kathy Abrahamson and Noah DeGarmo with the Certificate of Ex
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Red Cross East Texas Chapter Celebrates Sound the Alarm Milestone in Tyler

The American Red Cross East Texas Chapter recently celebrated the installation of 50,000 free smoke alarms in the North Texas Region at the home of Joe and Merline Cash on Moore Avenue in Tyler, Texas, on October 7. The event also served as a kickoff for the annual Sound the Alarm events throughout the chapter. Following remarks from Red Cross and local officials, Red Cross and partner volunteers canvased the neighborhood, encouraging people to sign up for free smoke alarms.

“Sound the Alarm is
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Texans Prepare for Spring Storms

A “watch” means that hazardous weather is possible. People should have a plan of action in case a storm threatens, and they should listen for later information and possible warnings especially when planning travel or outdoor activities.

A “warning” is issued when a hazardous weather event is occurring, imminent or likely. A warning means weather conditions pose a threat to life or property. People in the path of the storm need to take protective action.

“Many times, a shift in the wind can sig
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Red Cross Blood Donor Ambassador and Sickle Cell Warrior Dr. Alexia Mays is Passionate About Blood

Dr. Alexia Mays wants your blood. The American Red Cross volunteer blood donor ambassador is passionate about blood donations. Not only does she understand the importance one donation can have in someone’s life, but it’s also an extremely personal matter for her.

She was born with sickle cell disease, a blood disease most common among people of African descent. Blood diseases like sickle cell unfortunately run in her family. She lost her mother to a rare blood disease at age four and her father
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Royse City Resident Receives Red Cross Lifesaver Award After Saving Child’s Life

Friends and family gathered on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, to watch Liz Clifton receive one of the highest honors the American Red Cross can bestow on an individual. In a ceremony in front of the City Council of Royse City, Texas, she accepted the American Red Cross Certificate of Extraordinary Personal Action for her quick response to help save a child’s life.

“I’m blown away — overwhelmed,” Clifton said after the presentation. “It's kind of unnerving a little bit because I didn't want this level
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American Red Cross Phlebotomists Help Ensure a Healthy Blood Supply

American Red Cross phlebotomists are the smiling faces on the front lines of our blood collection efforts. If you’ve donated blood recently or are a regular donor in the North Texas Region, you’ve likely met a few of our blood whisperers as they guide you through the donation process from start to finish.

Phlebotomists are blood specialists. They collect blood and blood platelets while helping to ensure a positive donor experience at every blood drive. Tonya and Jennifer, two of our phlebotomis
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Red Cross SAF Volunteer Willie Cowart is Retiring After a Life of Service

After 14 years of service with the American Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces in North Texas, volunteer Willie Cowart is retiring. The 20-year Air Force veteran from Panama City, Florida, who now calls Garland, Texas home, amassed an impactful legacy of service that touched the lives of many.

“I do quite a few things, but I don't like to brag about what I do,” Cowart says. “I do quite a few things and work out. That's about it. I’m turning 80 this year, so that's one of the reasons I'm reti
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American Red Cross North Texas Region Responded to Numerous Crises in 2022

2022 was a year that found many Americans in crisis thanks to an unforeseen disaster. The American Red Cross responded to 15 billion-dollar disasters that upended lives across the country, including hurricanes Fiona and Ian, flooding in Kentucky and Missouri, tornadoes in the South and wildfires in the West, among others. That is more than twice the number of billion-dollar disasters that struck annually two decades ago.

Closer to home, hundreds of dedicated Red Cross employees and volunteers r
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Red Cross Reunites Friends and Families in Florida after Hurricane Ian

By: Doyle Rader



Losing touch with a loved one can be a terrifying situation for anyone following a disaster. Downed power and phone lines and disrupted cell service can disconnect people for hours, days or longer, breeding worry and fear.

When the American Red Cross deploys to disasters, one of its primary missions is to reunite families that may have become separated. It’s this work that Michael Chancia, a program specialist with Service to the Armed Forces in North Texas, found himself d
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Chris Alban presented with the American Red Cross Certificate of Merit

Emergencies can happen at any time and anywhere. Regardless of when and where they occur, emergency situations usually have one thing in common: a crowd of people standing around, staring at a victim—wondering who should act and trying to remember what to do.

Chris Alban knew what to do. While vacationing with wife in Mexico this past April, the City of Plano Parks and Recreation supervisor noticed a woman floating face down and unresponsive in a pool. Alban reacted quickly, relying on the trai
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North Texans Continue to Help in Red Cross Relief Efforts After Hurricane Ian

The American Red Cross North Texas Region remains committed to Hurricane Ian relief efforts in Florida. To date, more than 40 trained Red Cross disaster responders from the region have deployed to hard hit areas, staffing shelters, delivering essential supplies and providing comfort and care for those that are struggling.

After landing in Orlando, volunteer Olga Marshall deployed to a Red Cross shelter at the Turner Agri Civic Center in Arcadia, Florida before Ian made landfall. This wasn’t the
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Fort Worth Blood Drive Honors Beloved Father and Friend to Many

Paige Kormeluk didn’t know how she wanted to memorialize her father, Peter Quaider, after he passed. One night, as she was telling stories about her dad with a close friend, the two landed on an idea.

Her friend, who works for the American Red Cross, proposed Kormeluk host a blood drive. It was the only suggestion that made sense to her. On a recent Friday, friends and family gathered at the Red Cross office in Fort Worth, Texas to honor the memory of her dad.

“I think when you lose a loved on
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Red Cross Provides Flood Relief Assistance to Residents in Dallas

The historic rains and flooding that North Texas saw in late August affected thousands. As the floodwaters receded, the American Red Cross worked diligently to provide help to people in need as they started the recovery process.

For two days, the Red Cross took part in a multi-agency resource center with other nonprofit groups at the Samuell-Grand Recreation Center in Dallas. Here, organizations connected with flood-impacted residents. The Red Cross was able to provide assistance to almost 240
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Red Cross Volunteers Traverse North Texas Helping Residents After Historic Rain and Flooding

As record rainfall continued its deluge across North Texas Monday, American Red Cross staff and volunteers fanned out across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, responding to those in need. Volunteer Carrolle Cox was on the first on the ground assessing the damage as it happened.

She arrived on the scene in Azle, Texas, where an apartment building had collapsed due to rising floodwaters. She then headed to Samson Park, near Fort Worth, where a home suffered extensive roof damage.

They were the fi
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American Red Cross North Texas Region Hosts 7th Annual Executive Breakfast

The American Red Cross North Texas Region welcomed distinguished guests to the flagship Neiman Marcus location in Downtown Dallas for the seventh annual Executive Breakfast in July. The event celebrated the generosity and compassion of organizations and their leaders who help make the humanitarian mission of the Red Cross possible.

“You are the reason the Red Cross can bring hope and comfort to so many when they need it most,” said Ariane Einecker, interim CEO of the North Texas Region. “It is
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North Texas Volunteers Deploy in Response to Kentucky Floods

Clara Vallejo, a Fort Worth, Texas volunteer answered the call to travel to Kentucky to render aid to those impacted by extreme flooding. She is working at a county-operated shelter at the Floyd County Community Center in Langley, Kentucky, supporting the basic needs of the community.

The Kentucky floods were triggered by a 1-in-1,000-year rain event that has devastated much of Eastern Kentucky, upturning lives, and destroying hundreds of homes. In response, the American Red Cross has mobilized
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Red Cross Responds to Partial Building Collapse in East Dallas

On the afternoon of Sunday, July 24, volunteers from American Red Cross North Texas Region sprag into action responding to a partial building collapse in Dallas, Texas. The roof of the Marquita Court apartments, a well-known residence in the M Streets and Lower Greenville neighborhoods, caved in on several upstairs units.

“When our firefighters arrived, they actually observed that this is a partial building collapse in one of the buildings,” said Jason L. Evans, public information officer, Dall
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Allstate Rewards Red Crosser Carla Signoret with Two Grants for Her Volunteer Service

When you volunteer with the American Red Cross, it can be a win, win! Red Crosser Carla Signoret was able to secure a pair of grants for the North Texas Region thanks to her employer, Allstate Insurance. She works as a reputation manager with Allstate, and the company has a program that rewards employees and agents with grant money for time they spend volunteering.

Signoret is a member of a Red Cross Disaster Action Team (DAT). Because of the hours she has already put in this year helping peopl
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Allen Free Lived Long Enough to See His Daughter Graduate from Nursing School Thanks to Red Cross Blood Donations

Friday, May 13, 2022, is a day bookended by joy and sadness for Kasia Birdwell. That morning, she proudly graduated from nursing school at Collin College. After her commencement ceremony, she rushed to her father’s bedside at Medical City Plano and showed him the video of her crossing the stage at graduation. He had always supported her dream of becoming a nurse. Sadly, it was one of the last moments the two would spend together.

Her dad, Allen Free, passed away an hour after watching the video
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Chamberlain University Nursing Students in Irving, Texas Have Red Cross Training Built into Their Curriculum

Nurses don’t just care for patients; they play a larger role in supporting and maintaining the overall health of communities. That’s something that both the American Red Cross and Chamberlain University recognize. It is what drew the two organizations together in North Texas.

The Red Cross North Texas Region and Chamberlain’s Irving, Texas campus have a mutually beneficial partnership centered on community health nursing. Chamberlain designed its curriculum to not only prepare nursing students
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Central Track

A selection of my work for Dallas-based website Central Track.

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Here's Everyone On Dallas City Council's Phone Number.

Why? Because This Information Is Public Record And Letting Your Elected Officials Know Your Thoughts Is The Best Way To Keep Them In Check.

Earlier this month, Dallasites once again returned to the polls — this time to vote in six city council runoff elections. These votes helped cement the latest Dallas City Council roster — including four new faces — that will sit at the horseshoe at 1500 Marilla Street for the next two years.

Earlier today, those officials were sworn into office at an inaug
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Six Of 14 Dallas City Council Races Will Head To Runoffs.

We Know You Don’t Care — Not Even 10 Percent Of Eligible Dallas County Voters Hit The Polls This Cycle — But Dallas’ City Council Elections Ain’t Done Yet.

Well, after all that, Election Day didn’t really bring any sweeping changes to the Dallas City Council.

Most incumbents comfortably held onto their seats at the horseshoe, and most people in the city didn’t care enough to vote. Just over 67,700 voters went to the polls in the City of Dallas, and fewer than 10 percent of all registered voter
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2021 City Council Voter Guide: Candidate Signatures, Ranked.

We Ranked All 56 Of Dallas’ 2021 City Council Candidates’ Signatures, As Seen On Their Official Filing Paperwork. Why? Because John Hancock, That’s Why.

With early voting in the 2021 Dallas municipal elections kicking off on April 19 and Election Day formally arriving on May 1, Central Track is dedicating a significant chunk of its bandwidth to covering this year’s city council elections. Why? Because, though voter turnout is historically just gobsmackingly low in these races each election cycl
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2021 City Council Voter Guide: Why This Election Matters.

Despite The Power Its City Council Wields, Dallas Historically Ignores Local Elections — Which Is Exactly Why Your Vote Can Make A Huge Difference.

With early voting in the 2021 Dallas municipal elections kicking off on April 19 and Election Day formally arriving on May 1, Central Track is dedicating a significant chunk of its bandwidth to covering this year’s city council elections. Why? Because, though voter turnout is historically just gobsmackingly low in these races each election cycle, th
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2021 City Council Voter Guide: Fresh Blood, Guaranteed.

Incumbent Candidates Are Once Again Running For 11 Of Dallas’ 14 City Council Seats. But In These Three Contentious District Races, It’s All New Faces.

With early voting in the 2021 Dallas municipal elections kicking off on April 19 and Election Day formally arriving on May 1, Central Track is dedicating a significant chunk of its bandwidth to covering this year’s city council elections. Why? Because, though voter turnout is historically just gobsmackingly low in these races each election cycle
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The Issue With How Dallas Discusses Affordable Housing.

A Proposed, Partially Affordable Housing Facility In Lake Highlands Was Exactly What Dallas Needs. So Why Was The Neighborhood So Outspokenly Against It?

The City of Dallas is facing a housing crisis.

It’s not just that there are too few places for people to live. It’s that rents and home prices continue to outpace the incomes of many in city limits, too.

In order to address the needs of its residents, Dallas City Council has been playing catchup of late, seeking to approve the creation of no
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Mark Cuban Sweeps In, Gets Delonte West Off Street.

Long-Rumored To Be Facing Difficult Times, Delonte West Has Entered Rehab After Meeting With The Mavericks Owner At A Dallas Gas Station On Monday.

Since leaving the NBA, former Dallas Mavericks guard Delonte West has fallen on hard times. Most recently, he was seen panhandling on the access road to Central Expressway in North Dallas in a photo that has since gone viral.

Now, though, it looks like he’s getting some help.

According to TMZ, Mavericks owner Mark Cuban was able to come to West’s
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Is Dallas Ready To Finally Stop Honoring R.L. Thornton?

The Former Mayor And Prominent Ku Klux Klansman Has A Statue In Fair Park And A Highway (One That Literally Separates Black And White Dallas) Named For Him.

Their calls alerting our attention to systemic racism and injustice within American society are ceaseless.

In their wake, statues of Confederate leaders, colonizers, and others figures hailing from the nation’s dark past are coming down. The same is true here in Dallas.

Dallas has seen over 60 continuous days of protests following the dea
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The Books Kept On Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson's Shelves.

What Information Can We Glean From The Curated Book Collection That The Mayor Displays On The Bookcase Behind Him In Televised Interviews?

When he isn’t sending glib memos to Dallas City Manager T.C. Broadnax late on Friday evenings, Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson can be found making the rounds on local and national news broadcasts.

In the comfort of his home, he sits in front of a black bookcase and speaks about a range of issues — from catering to Gov. Greg Abbott’s calls to reopen the state to m
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Big Whoop.

Great. The Mavericks Barely Made The Playoffs. Honestly: Who Gives A Crap?

So. The Dallas Mavericks are back in the playoffs.

After failing to reach the playoffs last season, it's safe to say that this accomplishment means that the Mavs have met their goal from an organizational standpoint. But while reaching the postseason looks good on paper — and, sure the Mavericks, as a business, will rake in a considerable amount of money during the additional home games that will come as a result of thi
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Blurring The Lines.

Speedy Devin Harris Is Pulling Mavericks Out of Mediocrity.

Thanks in large part to a soft schedule, the Dallas Mavericks were able to rack up some much-needed wins in the time since we last spoke.

Now, by no means was it a cakewalk. The Mavericks were just four games over .500 over the course of their 20 most recent games, registering a 12-8 record in the third quarter of the season. It was good enough, though. At one point, the team was able to climb into the sixth seed in the West.

Still,

D Magazine

The catalog of my work for D Magazine.

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The Surreal Experience of Watching the Dallas Mavericks Without Fans

It has been nine months since Mark Cuban checked his phone and we watched his jaw go slack, learning in front of the world that the NBA season would be stopped immediately. On Thursday, basketball returned to the American Airlines Center, a preseason game between the Mavericks and the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Music from Migos, Gucci Mane, and Drake soundtracked pregame shooting routines. Members of the media buried themselves in the glow of laptops. It appeared all very routine — except it wasn’
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A Conversation With Mavericks CEO Cynt Marshall About Racism and Protests

As protests over the numerous deaths of Black residents at the hands of police continue across the country, Dallas Mavericks CEO Cynt Marshall knows that her organization cannot remain silent. Last week, the team held its first Courageous Conversations event to spark a dialogue about systemic racism and discrimination. It included staff members and community leaders, like the heads of the police department and the school district. These discussions are important to Marshall, not only because of
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The Dallas Mavericks Posterize Local Artists

This season, the Dallas Mavericks decided to try something off the court. Twenty local artists got a chance to illustrate a home game through the team’s Posterized series. Clay Stinnett imagined a grizzly bear in Elvis garb fighting a horse and a cowboy. (Mavs vs. Grizzlies, Feb. 5.) Skyler Thiot drew a basketball hoop standing tall over the Dallas skyline. (Mavs vs. Kings, Feb. 12.) Mariell Guzman infused Dallas’ landmarks with bright colors, imagining an upside down Brooklyn in black and white
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A Dispatch From TxDOT's First Meeting on I-345's Feasibility Study

The Texas Department of Transportation’s first public meeting on a feasibility study for the future of I-345 featured placards, a brief presentation, and a state senator—but little information on the project itself. The first of three such meetings, held in the gym of the St. Philip’s School and Community Center in South Dallas, attracted about 200 people. State officials say these are to solicit public comment about the future of the roadway.

TxDOT staffers asked attendees to place a red stick
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A Dallas Artist Has Locked Himself In a Cell For Three Weeks. He Wants Your Attention

David-Jeremiah’s “The Lookout” ends this week, and a closing reception is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 28, from noon to 5 p.m. The event is at Plant, at 2611 Cesar Chavez Blvd. Unit 8

Cesar Chavez Boulevard takes on another life once you exit downtown’s neon spectacle. This long-neglected stretch between the Cedars and South Dallas is marked by crumbling streets and train tracks that lead to nowhere. And for the past three weeks, across the street from a salmon-pink motel called the Wayside, i
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DART's Cotton Belt Line Comes Into View, to the Chagrin of North Dallas Residents

I rely on DART. Having not owned a car in a decade—a personal point of pride, especially in this city—its services are my primary method of getting around town. While I have learned to enjoy the benefits that DART provides (and there are benefits) I understand why many people shy away from, or outright dismiss, Dallas’ sole provider of public transit services.

The system can be daunting and confusing. If you are trying to get from Point A to Point B with one or more transfers, you need to time
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Disappointing Nights for McBee and Ablon Put North Dallas Up for Grabs

As poll numbers began to come in shortly after 7 p.m., Lynn McBee excused herself from a conversation with supporters at her reserved election night soiree, held at The Network Bar in Trinity Groves, and headed back to a private room to see the results herself.

For McBee, and eight others vying to be Dallas’ next mayor, Saturday was the culmination of months of campaigning, fundraising, and forum appearances. The night would ultimately end in disappointment for McBee and Mike Ablon, another Nor
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Meet the Candidates Running for the Open City Council Seat in District 9

In the weeks after Councilman Mark Clayton announced he would not seek another term to represent the neighborhoods surrounding White Rock Lake, five candidates declared their intention to succeed him.

Paul Sims, the presumed frontrunner and park board member, quickly dropped out. Remaining is Paula Blackmon, a former strategist for mayors Tom Leppert and Mike Rawlings. There is Sarah Lamb, the relative newcomer to town who became known for her opposition to TxDOT’s plan for the intersection kno
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Thank You, Dirk.

It’s almost impossible to imagine the Dallas Mavericks without Dirk Nowitzki. There were 21 seasons, 31,000-plus points, a league MVP, a Finals MVP, and a championship. About as significant a career as you can ask for. He may be the last superstar to play an entire career with a single team: 41.21.1. When he was drafted in 1998, Ron Kirk was mayor and Bill Clinton was president. The Mavericks billed their Tuesday night game against the Phoenix Suns, the final home game of the season, as a celebr
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Jim Schutze and William Jackson Harper—Chidi From The Good Place—Talk Race in Dallas

On Tuesday night, inside an Oak Cliff coffee shop packed shoulder-to-shoulder with people, the actor William Jackson Harper met the man who influenced the writing of his first play. Or, rather, the man who chronicled the version of Dallas that informed his play. Harper, who plays Chidi on NBC’s The Good Place, was born at Methodist Dallas Medical Center a mile north. He is a graduate of Garland’s Lakeview Centennial High School. Jim Schutze is the longtime columnist at the Dallas Observer and th
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Three Years After Leaving Uptown, the MAC Returns in the Cedars This Weekend

For two years, a former Ford dealership on South Ervay in the Cedars was home to one of the city’s most interesting gallery spaces. The un-renovated, red brick buildings and adjacent courtyard that comprised The MAC were a unique backdrop to a variety of exhibitions, artworks, and adventurous programming. However, they also presented countless problems and, as such, the space never quite felt like a gallery. Instead, it had the air of an ephemeral, DIY pop-up venue. Now, more than three years af
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The Texas Tribune Explores Housing Affordability in Dallas

As Dallas’ glossy skyline lit up the night a few miles away, a panel discussion earlier this week in Oak Cliff addressed the specter of the city’s growing housing crisis. The panel, which was organized by the Texas Tribune, explored many of the foundational reasons that the city is undergoing a housing crisis amid its gilded development spree—generational poverty, a lack of housing affordability, transportation, systemic racism.

Moderated by Brandon Formby, the panel, held at Jefferson Ave.’s M
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At NorthPark Center, Courtside: Photographs by Bill Bamberger Shows Humanity Through Hoops

It would be wrong to dismiss the photographs of Bill Bamberger as easily understood. On the surface, his pictures are nothing more than basketball hoops. While the locations and scenery changes, they’re just rims, 10 feet in the air, with a backboard. Yet, the exhibition Courtside: Photographs by Bill Bamberger, now on view at NorthPark Center, is much more. The pictures, and the physical location of the show, delve into our humanity and our relation to place.

Tucked into a little-trafficked fo
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In a Critical Part of Soluna, Array's Art Installations Offered More Than Intriguing Selfie Light

Last week, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra kicked off its annual Soluna festival, which runs for almost a month. The event cast off the confines of the downtown Arts District this year in an effort to engage more with the city. Over the weekend, Soluna’s biggest cross-appeal event, Array, took place at The Bomb Factory in Deep Ellum, pairing the symphony with legendary rapper Nas. In Canton Hall next door another element of the festival was on display. Installation artists filled the space with lu
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Everyone in Dallas Is Talking About Gentrification. Now What?

Dallas is changing. Cranes fill the skies like Spindletop derricks. New construction rises throughout the city in their wake. In neighborhoods, older housing vanishes under the treads of heavy machinery, replaced by multistory condominiums and flavorless Texas donuts. To many, this is what progress looks like. It’s the embodiment of a growing city on its way to establishing itself in the 21st century. Others, however, see it differently. They see a city moving haplessly forward without regard fo
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At the MAC, Citizens of the World Get Played In A Golf Game

If your pockets aren’t deep enough to land a tee time at the new Trinity Forest Golf Club, let another South Dallas location quell your desires. This weekend, in conjunction with Cedars Open Studios, the MAC opens its latest exhibition, A-Hole in One by El Paso-based artist Angel Cabrales. The interactive outdoor golf-inspired exhibition engages viewers both politically and socially as they knock out a quick nine.

The course sprawls out on a portion of the MAC’s grassy courtyard. Participants “
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Reconsidering The Open Space At Lee Park

Part of an ongoing discussion as to what should replace the Robert E. Lee statue at the Oak Lawn park where it once stood, this column follows an inquiry into counter-monuments and their possibilities and a piece on the need for art-minded historical soul searching.

The statue of Robert E. Lee is gone and it’s not coming back. Recently, a week after the city council voted to have it removed, the City of Dallas took down the bronze equestrian statue of the Confederate general, and his accompanyi
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At the Confederate War Memorial, a Protest Devolves Into Shouting Match

Thursday evening, a group of roughly 40 people gathered in Pioneer Park Cemetery, steps away from the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, where Dallas’ Confederate War Memorial ascends more than 60 feet in the air. The statues of Robert E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson, Albert Johnson, and Jefferson Davis dominate their surroundings; downtown tends to disappear behind the trees. The group, organized by Eric Ramsey and his In Solidarity Movement, was there to protest the existence of Confederate mon
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Let Artists Transform the Old Dawson State Jail

Leaving Downtown Dallas heading west on Commerce Street, beyond Dealey Plaza and on the other side of the inner loop, sits a banal, rectangular building at the foot of the Trinity River’s east levee. Were it not for its northern neighbor, the Lew Sterrett Justice Center across the street, the 10-story beige and brown brick building would dominate its surroundings. Now an afterthought, the Jesse R. Dawson State Jail sits empty, a hollow reminder of the nation’s love affair with incarceration.

Th
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Disconnected City: Ambitious Effort to Rethink Trinity and Downtown Appears Dead

This article is part of series on the Connected City Design Challenge, which sought proposals for rethinking the connection between downtown Dallas and the Trinity River. For more articles about the project, click here.

In 2013, the city of Dallas joined up with three of the municipality’s most well-known cheerleading organizations to link arms and create a vision on how to better link downtown to the Trinity River. They orchestrated a competition called The Connected City Design Challenge. It
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President Bush Melds Reverence With Impact of Policy Through Portraiture

People were quick to judge the paintings of former President George W. Bush. At the time the exhibition The Art of Leadership: A President’s Personal Diplomacy opened three years ago, the first public display of his work, many reviews centered more on the policies and decisions the president made while in office, forgoing discussion on the quality of his paintings. If the paintings were addressed, they were either a tertiary element of the critique or dismissed and mocked outright. Now, the Pres
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Dallas Women's March Attracts Thousands in Show of Solidarity

You’d have thought it was State Fair season—the DART trains on Saturday departing from Mockingbird Station grew sardine-packed with people as they zoomed closer to City Hall. At 10 a.m., thousands met at 1500 Marilla to walk in solidarity with 2.5 million others across the country in honor of women’s rights in the age of President Donald J. Trump.

It’s not clear how many attended the Dallas rally, but, for scale, it was possible to stand at an intersection for half an hour and not see the end o
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How a Chance Connection Helped Save Robert Irwin’s Dallas Sculpture

The sculpture was in such disrepair, even the sculptor gave the city permission to remove it. By 2013, artist Robert Irwin’s Portal Park Piece (Slice), a long dark metal wall that ran through Carpenter Park on the east side of downtown Dallas, essentially cutting it in two, had become scarred by years of neglect, graffiti, and half-hearted graffiti removal attempts. When a new vision for a redevelopment of the park didn’t include Irwin’s piece, Irwin himself granted the city permission to scrap
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The Return of the MAC and the Creation of a New Dallas Arts District

On Friday, the Arts District hosts Aurora, the biannual event that invites video, sound, performance, and light artists to illuminate downtown Dallas with their works. The result is a stunning visual and aural scene that encompasses the length of Flora Street and fills the otherwise empty corridor with people eager to engage in what is arguably the Arts District’s most successful event. But the downtown district isn’t the only setting for Aurora this year. A few miles away, in a neighborhood unt
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Strangeways Fights for its Right to Stay Open

When sibling co-owners Eric Sanchez and Rosie Ildemaro announced they were closing Strangeways in October after 12 years, the news hit many like a 10-ton truck. Since then, countless friends and former regulars have passed through the door for the pleasure and the privilege of saying goodbye to the beloved East Dallas bar. Those farewells may be premature, however.Sanchez and Ildemaro are currently in the process of taking legal action to stop the sale of the building. They cite their first righ
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Strangeways, One of Dallas' Best Bars, To Close

Heaven knows Dallas is more miserable now. After 12 years, Strangeways , the eclectic bar on Fitzhugh with its fantastic selection of spirits and rotating craft beer, is closing. Over the weekend, the bar announced via social media its last day will be sometime in October.While the neighborhood around it has changed dramatically over the years, Strangeways largely persevered due to its unwavering simplicity. Good drinks, good food and good company were the tenets. But an arrangement to buy the b
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Hey, Mavs' Draft Pick Dereck Lively, Here Are the Best Food Spots in Dallas

Dallas is a dining destination. The city has cuisine from around the world, from high-end restaurants to must-try hole-in-the-wall joints. There’s something for everyone. But with so many options, choosing a place to eat can be daunting, especially for newcomers.Dallas Mavericks rookie Dereck Lively II finds himself in such a predicament. The 12th overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft recently asked his nearly 15,000 Twitter followers for recommendations.The replies poured in, but unfortunately, ma
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The Great American Hero is Dead. Again.

After a ballyhooed reopening and rebranding of Great American Hero under the ownership of Jacob Cox and Danny Wilson in September 2022, the beloved Dallas sandwich shop has closed.The lone location in Timber Creek Crossing, at the corner of Northwest Highway and Skillman Street, served its last sandwich in late May.“Our bread maker went out of business right after we opened the new location,” Cox said via text. “With lettuce and turkey and other additional items tripling in cost and volume being
Dallas Observer •

Blackjack Pizza Might Have the Most Underrated Burger in Dallas

More than any other food, Dallas is a city defined by burgers. Ask any North Texan for a burger recommendation — lifelong residents and recent transplants — and they’ll likely rattle off five or six places in quick succession that they swear by unequivocally.A few staple joints usually make people’s lists, guided by personal experience or influenced by publicity from publications like this one. Google the best burgers in Dallas , and recent lists from all the major outlets, including the, rare
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First Look: Olivella's Italian Deli in Deep Ellum Pivots to the Lunch Crowd

Everyone knows Olivella’s for its pizza. The Dallas-based franchise has been serving up Neapolitan and Roman-style pies since 2006. Since then, it has branched out from its original location across from Southern Methodist University. Its newest site offers something a bit different, though.Deep Ellum seemed like a sure-fire spot for expansion in September 2022, but it didn’t quite work out that way at first. The late-night crowds clashed with Olivella’s operating hours when it first opened in th
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First Look: The Wounded Ostrich in Deep Ellum has Dive-Bar Vibes

Finding a low-key watering hole in Deep Ellum most weekends can be difficult. The vibrant neighborhood pulses from every street corner. In the middle of it all lies a laid-back bar with a quirky name offering a respite from the activity outside. The Wounded Ostrich is a new addition to Main Street, between Crowdus and Malcolm X. Despite being new to the neighborhood, the no-frills venue feels like a well-worn staple. Given its near-dive appeal, it could quickly become a favorite destination on t
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First Look: The Great American Hero Reopens in its New Digs

Jacob Cox and Danny Wilson garnered a lot of attention — and praise — when they stepped in to buy Great American Hero last year, keeping the beloved Dallas sandwich shop from closing its doors for good. However, they knew they could not call the colorful building on Lemmon Avenue home forever.Great American Hero served its last sandwich on Lemmon in late August and reopened in its new location near Skillman Street and Northwest Highway in early September. While the yellows, pinks and blues that
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In Stores Now: Peticolas Brewing

North Texas beer drinkers rejoice. The long wait is finally over. Peticolas, the beloved Dallas brewery, is making three of its beers available in stores throughout North Texas. This is the first time in its 10-year history that the beerkmaker is branching out and embracing retail distribution of its beer.The decision to sell canned beer beyond the brewery’s walls is something Michael Peticolas, the brewery’s eponymous founder and owner, has always envisioned. But why start now after a decade in
Dallas Observer •

Down The Rabbit Hole for the Fried Mozzarella Cheese Sticks of Your Childhood Dreams

There’s something comforting about fried mozzarella cheese. Served as an appetizer or standalone dish, it's a staple of Americana and our penchant for fried food. Aside from the delectable gooey interior and crispy, golden-brown coating, fried mozzarella sticks — the good ones at least — also carry a sense of nostalgia.When I was growing up, the local Italian restaurant in my neighborhood served massive, hand-breaded fried mozzarella sticks. I still remember them fondly. Sadly, that attention to
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Great American Hero Lives On; New Owners Plan to Expand

Everybody needs a hero. When Dominick Oliverie decided to retire at the end of December after working tirelessly for 47 years, he thought it would be the end of his beloved sandwich shop, The Great American Hero.Oliverie officially closed The Great American Hero’s doors Thursday, Dec. 30, but they will open again. A pair of investors are saving the iconic brand from permanent closure and will keep The Great American Hero going in 2022 and beyond.Jacob Cox and Danny Wilson are the men responsible
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One Less Great American Hero; The Iconic Dallas Sandwich Shop to Close After 47 Years

When the calendar rolls over to 2022, Dallas will have lost three of its more iconic restaurants. The first to fall was Wild About Harry’s. The hot dog and frozen custard eatery off Knox Street shuttered in July after 25 years in business. More recently, Cosmic Café, which delighted vegetarian and vegan diners in Oak Lawn since 1992, served its last meal in October. Great American Hero will soon follow them.Great American Hero, one of Dallas’ signature sandwich shops , will close its final locat
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First Look: Parry Avenue Barbecue Co.'s Ribs Deliver

Pitmaster Leo Morales boasts that his new barbecue joint, Parry Avenue Barbecue Co. (PABC), serves the best ribs in Texas. His claim comes from a place of confidence — he’s won awards — rather than bravado.On a recent visit to his newly opened restaurant, it was easy to see why he’s so proud of his ribs. They’re worth the hype.The meaty pork ribs are juicy with a flavorful, rich bark with noticeable notes of smoky pepper throughout. A two meat and two sides plate cost $18 — it’s enough to share
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Parry Avenue Barbecue Company Readies to Open

Leo Morales is serious about ribs. Not even a thick beard can hide the excitement and toil on his face when he talks about ribs. It comes from a labor of love developed through years of experimentation and cooking. In fact, he’s so proud of his ribs that he's willing to make a bold claim.“I tell everybody around, I feel like our ribs are some of the best you’re going to get in Texas,” Morales says. “I proclaim they’re the best in Texas, but that’s just my confidence. That’s just me.”He doesn’t s
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Food Not Bombs Brings Food Pantries to South Dallas Neighborhoods

Free food is now available in a South Dallas food desert. On a recent balmy Saturday afternoon, half a dozen people gathered on the corner of Second Avenue and Scyene Road, a few blocks south of the South Dallas Cultural Center and Fair Park. They were there to set up the second of two free food pantries in the area.The pantry is part of the efforts of the local chapter of Food Not Bombs , an organization that draws its name from a Martin Luther King Jr. quote about military spend outweighing so
Dallas Observer •

The Nine Best Places to Get Boilermakers in Dallas

There are few alcoholic pairings more iconic than a cold beer and a shot. While commonly called a boilermaker, that term technically refers to the process of dropping a shot into a beer and then quickly consuming it. No matter what you call the duo — a shot with a beer back, a two-step, a side-by-side or a boilermaker — it’s an archetypal American “cocktail.”In Dallas, you can order a beer and a shot pretty much anywhere they serve alcohol. What really makes the combination special are the estab
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Chubby Dog Farm Changes Hands to Driftwood Meadows

When Karyn and Calvin Medders decided to move closer to family after their fourth grandchild was born last year, it meant putting their farm in East Texas up for sale . Since 2013, the couple has owned and operated Chubby Dog Farm, a renowned supplier of pork to restaurants throughout the state.Multiple inquiries came in when the Medders announced they were selling the farm. Several Dallas chefs contacted them as well as a chicken farmer from New York. However, one potential buyer stood out.Drif
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BarNone Aims to Serve Its East Dallas Neighbors

Old Lake Highlands is a sleepy neighborhood. Perched on a hill overlooking the city, it’s known more for its views and proximity to White Rock Lake than anything else. That may be changing.At the intersection of North Buckner Boulevard and Northcliff Drive lies White Rock Center, a small strip mall that sat virtually empty for years. Over time, businesses and restaurants returned, staking out space and filling a void in the community. BarNone is the latest to open its doors, aiming to welcome th
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While Trends Continue, Chicken House Remains a Standby

It’s safe to say Nashville-style hot chicken is having a moment in Dallas and the surrounding area. Seemingly every week, a new spot either opens its doors or announces plans to do so.Food trends are nothing new, but they serve as a distraction. With hot chicken garnering so much attention, it can be easy to forget the foundational chicken joints that have sated Dallasites’ craving for crispy yardbird for years.At the intersection of Gaston and North Fitzhugh avenues in Old East Dallas is one of
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Dallas City Council Debates, Approves Funding to Get Food Boxes to Residents

On a recent Sunday afternoon, volunteers gathered at Kirkwood Temple CME in the Wolf Creek neighborhood of southern Dallas. They were there with local nonprofit Services of Hope to help register people to vote and deliver 25-pound “Hope Community Food Boxes” filled with healthy food to families in need.Despite the volunteers showing up to work, the organization’s food box program recently found itself at the center of a controversy at Dallas City Hall.How the city of Dallas distributes COVID-19
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Restaurateurs Discuss the Hardship of Third-Party Delivery Services

Fed up with his current situation, Omar Yeefoon took to Facebook to express himself. There, the owner of Shoals Sound & Service in Deep Ellum posted his thoughts on what has become a staple industry during the pandemic.“Food delivery apps are pimps,” Yeefoon wrote . “Your favorite restaurants are being trafficked.”Given the ubiquity of food delivery apps such as Uber Eats, DoorDash and Grubhub, his comments may come as a surprise. In the early days of the COVID-19 crisis, when restaurants closed
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Stan's Blue Note Uses Restaurant Permit To Reopen on Lower Greenville

Before now, the televisions were dark, the patios were deserted, the mason jars sat empty and the regulars stayed home.That all changed Friday.Stan’s Blue Note, the Lower Greenville Avenue staple that opened in 1952, is welcoming customers again.Mid-August, Mike McRae, the proprietor of Stan’s, which is one of five places he operates with business partner Gabe Nicolella, filed for a food and beverage certificate from the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. It’s a popular tactic for bars trying
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How an Important Dallas Pork Supplier to Restaurants Is Weathering the Pandemic

The fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic touches everything. Restaurants are particularly hit hard. Making things worse, their plight sets off a chain reaction in the food industry. As long as restaurants continue to struggle through the crisis, so too will the farms that supply them, leaving an uncertain future for many people.Chubby Dog Farm, owned and operated by Karyn and Calvin Medders, specializes in ethically raised heritage pigs. Although the farm is in Grapeland — off U.S. Route 287 betwe

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Letters to the Editor - Three cheers Red Cross donors, Annunciation House, Cupid’s Case 5K

1 American Red Cross volunteers an donors — The American Red Cross depends on the generosity of humanitarians who contribute their time, talent and resources to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies. We could not deliver on our mission without these volunteers and donors who support fellow North Texans as they face some of their worst days. Each year in March, we continue the time-honored tradition President Franklin D. Roosevelt started in 1943 when he designated Marc
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From Higher Ed to Red Cross CEO: Linda Braddy One Year In

In one year, Dr. Linda Braddy went from serving as the president of Dallas College’s Brookhaven Campus to becoming the CEO of the American Red Cross North Texas Region – overseeing more than nine million people in 121 counties. Braddy encountered tornadoes, flooding, and two national blood shortages during her first year. Yet, even after a chaotic first year, Braddy’s attitude toward her job is as bright as her festive nails painted just in time for Valentine’s Day.

Braddy is no stranger to ser
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Amidst blood shortage, North Texas' woman's near death experience is a testament to the importance of blood donation

Kenisha Harding nearly bled to death after delivering her son 23 years ago.

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DALLAS — A blood drive at the American Red Cross in Dallas is the last place Kenisha Harding ever expected to be.

“No,” Harding said. “Never thought about it. Was never on my radar.”

Harding shouldn’t even be here. She really shouldn’t be here.

“They told my husband if I didn’t have a hysterec
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Red Cross pleads for donations amid emergency blood shortage

The American Red Cross declared an emergency blood shortage this week as the number of people giving blood dips to a 20-year low.

It’s not uncommon for blood donations to fall in December and January as people navigate winter illnesses and holiday travel. But this year finds the state of blood donations in particularly bad shape: Nationwide, the Red Cross saw a 7,000-unit shortage in the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day. Collection in the North Texas region fell 12% during the holidays
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Red Cross declares emergency blood shortage, says donations lowest in 20 years

The American Red Cross announced an emergency blood shortage as it experiences the lowest number of people donating blood in the past 20 years.

During that time, the number of people donating has decreased by over 40%.

The Red Cross must collect over 13,000 blood donations daily to meet the needs of patients at about 2,500 hospitals and transfusion centers across the country. The organization experienced a nearly 7,000-unit shortfall in donations between Christmas and New Year’s.

“One of the
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Welcome home surprise planned for military family at Amon G. Carter Stadium

Tomorrow afternoon, north Texas plays host to the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth.

It'll be the Air Force Academy against James Madison University. But, there's something else that's coming that will make it a memorable day for at least one family.

The American Red Cross is doing one of those reunions. It's bringing a family together for the first time in more than a year, and the family doesn't know about it.

Army Staff Sergeant Samuel Rodrigues is h
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Electric hoverboard blamed for Balch Springs apartment fire that displaced more than 60

Fire investigators in Blach Springs say a popular gift item caused an apartment fire this week that forced dozens of people from their homes, including 20 children, the youngest just 3 months old.

Video shared with NBC 5 from a mobile phone showed flames shooting through the roof of the Spring Oaks Apartments along Shepherd Lane late Wednesday night.

Several area agencies responded to the fire, putting out the blaze and ensuring everyone got out safely.


Vivian Rodriguez, her son and sister
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North Texas blood donors needed. Here’s where to give this month in Tarrant County

During the early weeks of August, Doyle Rader was worried.

Rader, who serves as communications manager for the American Red Cross North Texas region, received word that the organization was experiencing a low rate of blood donations nationwide.

The Red Cross must collect over 13,000 blood donations daily to meet the needs of patients at about 2,500 hospitals and transfusion centers across the country.

The organization experienced a shortfall of about 25% nationally through October, said Melis
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Heroes honored after saving life of Cliburn competitor

Ken Iisaka suffered a major heart attack at last year’s Cliburn Competition in Fort Worth

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FORT WORTH, Texas — It is one of the most prestigious contests in classical piano, but after last year’s amateur Cliburn Competition in Fort Worth, the most notable moment happened once the music stopped.

Moments after he finished playing Ken Iisaka, a participant from California, walked off stage and suffered a major heart attack. Doctors said it was a wid
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Mesquite apartment fire forces families out of their homes

The American Red Cross spent the day helping 16 individuals and families whose apartments were destroyed in a large fire Wednesday.

The fire happened at The Place apartments in Mesquite near I-635 and I-30.

The Mesquite Fire Department is still working to figure out what started the fire.

"I actually thought it was occurring in the restaurant I work at across the street. That is how thick the smoke was," said Taylor Wallace, who lives at the apartments.

The smoke was thick when Wallace stepp
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50,000 fire alarms installed in Oak Cliff, North Texas homes by Red Cross

Editor’s Note: A previous version of this story stated the 50,000 fire alarms had been installed in Oak Cliff and Southern Dallas homes. While the 50,000th alarm was installed in a Southern Dallas home, homes in other North Texas counties have also had fire alarms installed during the campaign.

Dallas residents who live south of I-30 are more likely to be vulnerable to home fires than residents who live north of the highway, Red Cross census tract data shows.

Which is why the American Red Cros
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Blood Shortage: North Texans asked to give blood amid nationwide shortage

The American Red Cross said it is in need of blood donations across the country.

When natural disasters hit, like Hurricane Idalia, it puts a further strain on the supply.

There are several opportunities across North Texas to give blood this month.

The North Texas region, like the nation, is in the middle of a blood shortage.

One whole blood donation can save up to three lives.

The American Red Cross is once again in desperate need of blood donations.

"We're seeing a shortage of blood nati
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North Texans among volunteer efforts in Lahaina following wildfires

As the search for more than 1,000 missing people continues on Maui, North Texans are among the army of volunteers rushing to help.

“It’s hard to describe because talking to a bunch of people who were able to survive and then seeing what happened to Lahaina, it’s pretty terrifying,” said Doyle Rader.

As a regional communications manager for the American Red Cross, Rader just returned home.

After coordinating with hundreds of volunteers from around the country to assist survivors across three e
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Amercian Red Cross continues to keep shelters open

AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The American Red Cross continues to provide shelter for Amarillo and Perryton residents following severe weather seen in the Panhandle. CEO of American Red Cross North Texas Region, Linda Braddy said that the shelters will continue to stay open as long as there is a need.

“We don’t set we don’t predetermine dates on that. Because we want to make sure we’re here as long as the community needs us to be here. And for some people that will take a little longer to get t
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Here to help: Nonprofits aid Panhandle communities after recent disasters

Here to help: Nonprofits aid Panhandle communities after recent disasters

Area nonprofits have been calling in more hands to help people in need following recent natural disasters from flooding around Amarillo and Hereford and last week's deadly tornado in Perryton.

According to the American Red Cross of the Panhandle Plains, they in partnership with additional area non-profits have been offering shelters, washing stations, pet shelters, feeding stations, and necessity items to individuals acr
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Perryton Community ‘overwhelmed’ by love and support after tornado

AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The Perryton community is overwhelmed by all the love and support received after last week’s devastating tornado.

The Global Empowerment Mission donated 26 pallets of GEM kits full of essential items for those in need.

The kits include non-perishables items, water, hygiene products and more.

“In addition we also have our “flew the coop” animal boxes and water, tarps, there’s no shortage of needs. We are bringing in aide consistently,” said Kimberley Bentley, Director
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Red Cross provides Perryton residents with shelter

PERRYTON, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The Red Cross arrived in Perryton Thursday evening to provide relief for tornado victims.

Before Red Cross officials arrived the community established Perryton High School as a shelter and began bringing food and donations.

“When our team got here last night to set up the shelter, the town had already assembled,” said Doyle Rader, Regional communications manager for the American Red Cross North Texas. “There were just plates of food ready for anyone who needed it.
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Red Cross sheltering flood evacuees and their pets

AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The American Red Cross still has an emergency shelter open to flood victims and their pets at the Amarillo Civic Center.

Regional Communications Manager, Doyle Rader, said the shelter is open to anyone whose home has flooded, and resources are available through the Red Cross and partner organizations to help get people back on their feet.

Rader said on Thursday, about two dozen pets were being housed in the shelter that came with their owners when they were forced
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Royse City woman receives Red Cross Lifesaving Award for saving local child

A Royse City woman has been recognized by the American Red Cross for helping save the life of an infant child late last year.

The American Red Cross presented Liz Clifton of Royse City with a Certificate of Extraordinary Personal Action during the Royse City City Council meeting on March 14.

According to an account of the incident, Clifton was shopping at the Walmart on Dec. 7, 2022 when she heard Matthew and Brooke Beddow of Royse City in distress in a nearby aisle. She raced to the couple an
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Royse City woman honored for saving choking baby's life

A Royse City woman was honored on Tuesday for helping save the life of a choking baby.

The Red Cross gave Liz Clifton a "Certificate of Extraordinary Personal Action" at Royse City's city council meeting on Tuesday night.

Clifton heard a couple screaming for help while shopping at a Walmart in December.

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Clifton rushed over and noticed the baby was losing color.

"I'm not sure really why I did it, but I w
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Forbes

A selection of my work for Forbes.com.

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Daniel Gafford And P.J. Washington Impress In Dallas Mavericks Debuts

It did not take long for the Dallas Mavericks’ newest additions to prove their worth. Two days after joining the team in separate trades, center Daniel Gafford and forward P.J. Washington Jr. came off the bench, helping Dallas blow out the Oklahoma City Thunder, 146-111.

"They were great, they were great,” Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd said in a postgame press conference. “Offensively, defensively, they didn't seem nervous. They were really good. That first quarter, I think [the Mavs] set a f
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Charlotte Hornets Trade P.J. Washington To The Dallas Mavericks For Grant Williams, Seth Curry And First-Round Pick

The Dallas Mavericks are acquiring forward P.J. Washington in a trade with the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for forward Grant Williams, guard Seth Curry and Dallas’ 2027 first-round draft pick, according to multiple reports. The draft pick includes light protections.

This season, Washington, 25, is averaging 13.6 points on 44.6% shooting and 32.4% on three-pointers. He has appeared in 44 games, starting 17, and is also averaging 5.3 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 29.4 minutes per game for the bel
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Washington Wizards Trade Center Daniel Gafford To The Dallas Mavericks

The Dallas Mavericks and the Washington Wizards have agreed to the parameters of a trade that would send center Daniel Gafford to Dallas in exchange for Richaun Holmes and draft compensation, according to multiple reports.

Now in his fifth season in the league, the 6-foot-10 Gafford has started 45 games for Washington and averages 10.9 points on 69% shooting, 8.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.0 steals and 2.2 blocks in 26.5 minutes.

The addition of Gafford will give the injury-plagued Mavericks som
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Before Amazon Bought Stake In Bally Sports, Mark Cuban Was Looking For Ways To Expand Mavericks Viewership

Amazon will partner with Diamond Sports as part of a proposed debt restructuring agreement in which Amazon would be a minority stakeholder in the company, Diamond announced Wednesday. Diamond owns Bally Sports whose networks own the broadcast rights to 37 professional sports teams, including the Dallas Mavericks.

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, where Diamond Sports filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in March 2023, must approve the agreement first, but it ha
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Mark Cuban Sells More Assets To New Dallas Mavericks Owners

Mark Cuban is selling more of his assets to Miriam Adelson and Sivan and Patrick Dumont, the majority owners of the Las Vegas Sands Corp. A company set up by the Sands Corp., Village Walk RE 2 LLC, purchased more than a dozen acres from Cuban directly across Interstate 35 from the American Airlines Center, where the Dallas Mavericks currently play, the Dallas Morning News reports.

Cuban has owned this parcel of land in the Dallas Design District since 2016 and confirmed the sale of the property
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Dante Exum Has Rejuvenated His NBA Career With The Dallas Mavericks

Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison gambled when he offered guard Dante Exum a contract last summer. The former No. 5 overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft had played in Europe since 2021, for Barca in Spain and KK Partizan in Serbia, after his NBA career, pock-marked by injury and disappointment, seemingly fizzled out.

In Europe and with the Australian national team during the 2021 Olympics and 2023 FIBA World Cup, Exum rejuvenated his career and caught the eye of Harrison. With the Ma
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What Selling The Dallas Mavericks Means For Mark Cuban And The Future Of The Team

Mark Cuban’s sale of the Dallas Mavericks is official. On Wednesday, the NBA Board of Governors voted 29-0 to approve Cuban’s sale of the majority stake in the Mavericks to the families of Miriam Adelson and Sivan and Patrick Dumont, who own and operate the Las Vegas Sands Corp.

The sale of the Mavericks began a new era for the franchise after Cuban helmed the organization for 23 years. Cuban expressed his excitement about the deal Wednesday night, but what exactly is his role with the team now
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What The Sale Of The Dallas Mavericks Means For Casino Gaming In Texas

Mark Cuban’s blockbuster sale of his majority ownership stake in the Dallas Mavericks to Miriam Adelson and the Dumont family is shaking up the sports world. In a joint statement issued Wednesday afternoon, Adelson and her son-in-law Patrick Dumont, president and COO of Las Vegas Sands Corp., confirmed that they have “entered into binding purchase agreements to acquire majority ownership and the right to serve as Governor of the Dallas Mavericks.”

Once agreed upon and finalized by the NBA Board
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Mark Cuban Selling Majority Stake In Dallas Mavericks To Miriam Adelson

Mark Cuban is selling a majority stake in the Dallas Mavericks to Miriam Adelson and the Adelson family, NBA insider Marc Stein reports. The valuation of the sale is in the range of $3.5 billion, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium.

Cuban will keep his shares of the team as part of the deal. He will also retain complete control over the Mavericks’ basketball operations despite Adleson owning a greater than 50% share of the team.

The pending deal must be finalized and approv
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Luka Doncic And The Dallas Mavericks Don’t Like The NBA In-Season Tournament Courts

Eye-catching courts have been the talk of the NBA in recent weeks. The league rolled out colorful, striped courts as part of its new in-season tournament. While the courts might be grabbing a lot of attention, not everyone is happy with them.

After getting blown out by the New Orleans Pelicans, 131-110, on the Pelicans' Mardi Gras-themed green and purple in-season tournament court, some of the members of the Dallas Mavericks voiced their displeasure with the floor.

“Outside of all the colors,
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Luka Doncic And Kyrie Irving Lead The Dallas Mavericks’ Fast-Paced Offense

Winning makes everything better. The Dallas Mavericks notched another victory Sunday night, knocking off the New Orleans Pelicans in the Big Easy, 136-124, bringing their record to 8-2. Kyrie Irving scored 35 points, and Luka Doncic poured in 30 to pace Dallas’ potent offense.

In a departure from previous seasons, the Mavericks are playing faster. They are getting out in transition, knocking down outside shots and leaning on their two superstars to create for themselves and others. It has trans
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Luka Doncic On Record-Setting Pace As Mavericks Begin Season 3-0

Luka Doncic is in rare company. Again. As the Dallas Mavericks close out October with a 3-0 record, the Slovenian superstar is putting on a dazzling basketball skill and shotmaking display that has Dallas off to its best start since 2004.

Doncic is now the third player in NBA history to have multiple 30-point triple-doubles through the season's first three games—Oscar Robertson had three in 1961 and Russell Westbrook had two in 2016. He is also the first player to lead his team outright in poin
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Dallas Mavericks’ Josh Green Agrees To 3-Year, $41 Million Extension

Josh Green is getting paid. After a breakout year last season, the 22-year-old Dallas Mavericks forward has agreed to a three-year contract extension worth $41 million, the Mavericks announced Monday.

Dallas drafted Green with the eighteenth overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. He is the twelfth first-round draft pick from the 2020 draft to secure a rookie-scale extension. The deadline for extensions for the 2020 rookie class is Monday evening.

“We have seen Josh work extremely hard over his ti
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Injuries To Luka Doncic And Kyrie Irving Loom Over Dallas Mavericks In Preseason

The Dallas Mavericks could not notch their first win of the preseason Tuesday, falling to Real Madrid. The loss marked the end of Dallas’ three-game globetrotting trek through the United Arab Emirates and Spain. While the loss is enough to cause some concern, the team faces more significant issues.

Luka Doncic logged less than five minutes against his former team Tuesday before checking out and joining fellow All-Star Kyrie Irving on the bench. Irving has missed two games with left groin sorene
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Russ Bengston Chronicles The History Of 15 Iconic Basketball Sneakers In New Book

The story of basketball and the story of sneakers are forever intertwined. One cannot exist without the other. That’s the premise that compelled Russ Bengston, the former editor-in-chief of SLAM magazine and long-time sneaker editor at Complex, to write his new book, A History of Basketball in Fifteen Sneakers.

Through thoughtful research and interviews, Bengston artfully chronicles iconic silhouettes like the Converse All-Star Chuck Taylor, Nike Air Jordan, Reebok Pump, and others, birthed and
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Dallas Mavericks Rookies Lively And Prosper Will Start First Preseason Game

Dereck Lively II and Olivier-Maxence Prosper are getting plenty of attention during the Dallas Mavericks’ training camp. Dallas drafted Lively and Prosper with the No. 12 and No. 24 picks in the 2023 NBA Draft, respectively. The pair could see significant minutes this season after strong performances during Summer League in July.

According to Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd, there’s an expectation that Lively and Prosper will start the season as members of the regular rotation. More than that,
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Dallas Mavericks Sign Undrafted Texas A&M Standout Dexter Dennis, Finalize Training Camp Roster

The Dallas Mavericks finalized their training camp roster Friday. The team announced the signing of Dexter Dennis, bringing their roster to 21 players.

Dennis, a 6-foot-5 guard, went undrafted in the 2023 NBA Draft. He last played for Texas A&M as a graduate transfer, where he started 34 games and averaged 9.5 points, a team-high 5.8 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 28.7 minutes per game.

Before joining the Aggies, Dennis played four years at Wichita State. He appeared in 112 games, including 94 st
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Multiple Dallas Mavericks Summer League Players Sign NBA Contracts

The Dallas Mavericks won’t be playing for a championship in Las Vegas. Dallas players had lofty goals of bringing home an NBA Summer League title before heading to Nevada, but after losing their opener, the odds of making the playoffs were against them. With a 3-1 record, the Mavs will close Summer League with a consolation round game on Sunday.

While their dreams of hoisting a trophy at the conclusion of Summer League on Monday may be dashed, a few of the Mavericks players realized an even gre
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Portland Trail Blazers Match Dallas Mavericks’ Offer Sheet For Matisse Thybulle

Restricted free agent wing Matisse Thybulle isn’t going anywhere. Thursday morning, the Portland Trail Blazers matched the offer sheet the Dallas Mavericks extended to Thybulle. According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Dallas offered him a three-year, $33 million contract with a player option worth $11.5 million in the third year.

According to ESPN’s Bobby Marks, the Mavericks offered Thybulle a very favorable deal. Along with the third-year player option, Thybulle would receive a 15% trade bonu
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Dallas Mavericks Acquire Grant Williams In Four-Year, $54 Million Sign-And-Trade From Boston Celtics

The Dallas Mavericks are acquiring forward Grant Williams in a four-year, $54 million sign-and-trade deal with the Boston Celtics. The agreement is part of a multi-team trade that includes the San Antonio Spurs, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium.

As part of the deal, Dallas is sending forward Reggie Bullock and an unprotected 2030 draft pick swap to San Antonio. According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Boston and Dallas will receive two second-round draft picks.

Acquiring
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Matisse Thybulle Intends To Sign Offer Sheet From The Dallas Mavericks

Portland Trail Blazers restricted free agent forward Matisse Thybulle intends to sign an offer sheet from the Dallas Mavericks, according to TNT and Bleacher Report reporter Chris Haynes.

Thybulle played 22 games with the Blazers last season — all starts — after being traded to Portland by the Philadelphia 76ers as part of an extensive four-team deal involving the Charlotte Hornets and New York Knicks. He averaged 7.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.7 steals in 27.7 minutes with the Bla
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Dallas Mavericks Sign Undrafted Prospects Jordan Walker And Mike Miles Jr.

The Dallas Mavericks weren’t done making moves when the 2023 NBA Draft was over. In addition to trades that netted them draftees Dereck Lively Jr., Olivier-Maxence Prosper and veteran Richaun Holmes, Dallas signed undrafted prospects Jordan Walker from UAB to a one-year deal and TCU’s Mike Miles Jr. to a two-way contract.

Walker, 23, is a 5-foot-11 guard with a standout 2022-23 season at UAB. Affectionately called “Jelly,” he averaged 22.3 points, 2.8 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.2 steals in 33
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Dallas Mavericks Trade For Richaun Homes, Draft Rights To Olivier-Maxence Prosper

The Dallas Mavericks weren’t content with taking Dereck Lively II in the first round of the 2023 NBA Draft. Dallas is acquiring Richaun Holmes and the No. 24 overall pick from the Sacramento Kings.

Sacramento drafted 20-year-old 6-food-8 Marquette forward Olivier-Maxence Prosper with the twenty-fourth pick. Prosper gives the Mavericks versatility and depth at the wing position with his ability to knock down shots and play solid defense.

Dallas is using the traded player exception it created wi
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Dallas Mavericks Trade Back, Select Dereck Lively II In 2023 NBA Draft

The Dallas Mavericks selected Dereck Lively II from Duke University with the No. 12 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. The 7-foot-1 forward gives the Mavericks another body in the middle as the team looks to address its interior defense and rebounding.

Lively, 19, averaged 5.2 points on 65.8% shooting, 5.4 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 2.4 blocks in 20.6 minutes per game while starting 24 of his 34 appearances in his one season with Duke. He was named to the 2023 ACC All-Freshman Team and ACC All-Defensiv
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A selection of my work SB Nation's Mavs Moneyball.

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AJ Lawson scores career-high 17 points against the Spurs

AJ Lawson is making the most of his opportunities. The Dallas Mavericks’ two-way wing is seeing additional playing time with a slew of injuries befalling the team. He walked away from Saturday night’s 144-119 win over the San Antonio Spurs, having notched one of the best performances of his career.

He recorded career highs in points, field goals made, rebounds, assists, and minutes played, finishing the game with 17 points, seven field goals made, seven rebounds, and three assists in 30:35 minu
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Dante Exum erupts for 17 fourth quarter points against Lakers

Dante Exum has been a bright spot for the Dallas Mavericks. In Wednesday night’s 127-125 win over the NBA In-Season Tournament champions Los Angeles Lakers, Exum showed that he can be more than just a role player filling spot minutes. He showed that he can step up and help carry the team in big games.

Exum erupted against L.A. in the fourth quarter. Knocking down shot after shot, LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the rest of the Lakers must have felt like they were in Dante’s Inferno. Exum poure
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Olivier-Maxence Prosper is making the most of his opportunities

Opportunities are coming more regularly for Olivier-Maxence Prosper. On Monday night, the rookie wing played valuable minutes for the shorthanded Dallas Mavericks in the team’s 120-113 win over the Memphis Grizzlies.

While some of Prosper’s increased playing time can be attributed to a slew of injuries befalling the team, he’s proven capable of playing within himself and handling the workload. He showed that same capable poise again on Monday.

“It’s all about being ready and next-man-up mental
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Derrick Jones Jr. deserves consideration for Most Improved Player

Derrick Jones Jr. continues to impress as a member of the Dallas Mavericks. Now in his eighth season at age 26, the veteran journeyman is coming alive. Playing alongside All-Stars Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving in Dallas’ starting lineup, Jones looks comfortable and is making head-turning plays.

Known for his athleticism and defense, he has been a force on both sides of the ball this season. He’s the team’s primary wing defender and is helping fuel a potent offense, knocking down open shots from
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Derrick Jones Jr. has his best scoring game since 2020

Derrick Jones Jr. came alive Monday night. The 26-year-old NBA veteran, now in his eighth season, isn’t known as a scorer. Instead, he’s considered a defensive-minded Swiss Army knife with the ability to guard multiple positions. Last night, he bucked that one-dimensional perception.

Against the Memphis Grizzlies, Jones had one of the best scoring performances of his career. He had 22 points, helping the Dallas Mavericks improve their record to 3-0 with a 125-110 victory on the road.

“For me p
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Dereck Lively II is set to begin his NBA journey as a starter

Dereck Lively II played one of the best games of his life in the Dallas Mavericks’ preseason finale against the Detroit Pistons. Lively had 14 points, five rebounds, two assists and a block in 24 minutes of action as Dallas beat Detroit, 114-104. His 14 points were a preseason career-high. It was also the most points he has scored in a game since high school. Too bad none of it counts.

Lively will get a chance to record meaningful statistics and prove himself in the regular season soon enough.
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Mavericks looking at positives as they depart Abu Dhabi for Madrid

The Dallas Mavericks wrapped up their trip to the United Arab Emirates and play in the NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2023 on Saturday. Despite dropping both games to the Minnesota Timberwolves thanks to a lackluster effort on both ends, the team is looking at the positives from the trip before it flies to Madrid to take on Real Madrid Tuesday.

“I thought the trip was a positive in so many ways when you look at the health [of the team],” Mavericks coach Jason Kidd said. “We leave here healthy and headed t
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Mavericks hope to get Doncic close to 100% healthy before regular season

Luka Doncic’s health was a primary concern as the Dallas Mavericks began training camp this week. The Slovenian superstar sustained a thigh injury while playing for his home country in the FIBA World Cup earlier this summer.

Initially, Doncic indicated that the injury might be serious, raising the question of what he can and can’t do in camp, especially as the Mavericks underwent two-a-days the first two days of practice. However, as he spoke with the media on Wednesday, he said he’s still unde
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Jordan ‘Jelly’ Walker is grateful for the chance to compete for a roster spot

Jordan Walker is in the midst of the busiest year of his life. The 23-year-old guard from the University of Alabama-Birmingham helped lead the Dragons to the NIT Championship game in March, signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Dallas Mavericks in June, played in Summer League in July, and became a father for the first time just days ago.

Despite everything already happening this year, there’s still more to come. Walker, who goes by the nickname Jelly*, will compete for a roster spot during tr
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The Mavericks arrive in Las Vegas seeking personal growth, Summer League championship

The Dallas Mavericks begin NBA Summer League play Saturday afternoon. Dallas will face an Oklahoma City Thunder team loaded with young talent in its opening game in Las Vegas. Unlike in previous years, the Mavericks have a team built around a core of players already under contract.

Dallas is led by second-year guard Jaden Hardy; first-round draft picks Dereck Lively II and Olivier-Maxence Prosper; two-way players AJ Lawson, Mike Miles Jr., and McKinley Wright IV; and undrafted guard Jordan “Jel
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The Mavericks should embrace the chaos and pursue LeBron James

Recent reports indicate that Kyrie Irving contacted LeBron James to encourage the superstar to leave the Los Angeles Lakers and join him and Luka Doncic on the Dallas Mavericks. If true, it’s an unbelievably bold move from the free agent to be, signaling the start of an eventful month for the Mavericks.

Ordinarily, the outlandishness of James joining the Mavs is an idea reserved for click-bait stories from content mill websites. These aren’t ordinary times, however. The reports are credible. As
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Mavericks workout Dick ahead of possible Dick pick at No. 10

University of Kansas sharpshooter Gradey Dick had a pre-draft workout with the Dallas Mavericks this week. While the team won’t officially confirm the workout — per team policy, Dallas doesn’t release the names of players it brings in for workouts — Dick recently posted a video from the Mavericks locker room inside the team’s training facility on Instagram.

Dick, the 6-foot-8 shooting guard from Kansas, is a projected lottery pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. The Mavericks currently hold the No. 10 p
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The No. 10 pick gives the Mavericks options

Homeowners find themselves at a crossroads in the hit HGTV series Love It or List It. After living in their home for years, they’ve reached an impasse and must weigh the viability of staying in their current home or finding a new one that better suits their needs. Designer Hilary Farr and realtor David Visentin help sway the homeowners one way or the other in a friendly competition.

Farr takes stock of the current home and remodels it to improve its functionality, while Visentin shows them avai
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The Spurs drafting Victor Wembanyama is a worst-case scenario for the Mavs

Tuesday night’s NBA Draft Lottery was an omen of bad things to come. While the Dallas Mavericks were able to keep their first-round pick, thanks in part to some strategic late-season tanking, they didn’t move up from their pre-lottery position despite having a better than three percent chance of doing so. It’s a tale as old as time.

Because they didn’t move up, Dallas will miss out on selecting teenage French sensation Victor Wembanyama, the consensus No. 1 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. The San A
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The Mavericks’ failed 2022-23 season is finally over

Despite the spin from the front office and various media members, it was clear early on that the Dallas Mavericks’ season was destined to end in disappointment. What no one predicted, however, was just how much of a failure it would be.

With their 115-112 loss to the Chicago Bulls Friday night, Dallas was eliminated from play-in contention with one game to go in the regular season. It will be the first time the Mavericks have missed the postseason since the 2018-19 season, and it will go down a
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Christian Wood getting less minutes doesn’t make sense

Christian Wood rodethe bench, watching the Dallas Mavericks squander another double-digit lead. This time it came at the hands of the Memphis Grizzlies, who rallied from down 11 points in the fourth quarter to notch a 112-108 win.

Wood helped build the 11-point lead but subbed out with 7:28 remaining in the final frame and the Mavericks up 92-87. He never checked back in. After the game, Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd explained his approach to managing Wood’s minutes.

“You look at just the de
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Mavericks collapse to Lakers shows urgent need for both players, coaches to get serious

The Dallas Mavericks lost embarrassingly — again — on Sunday afternoon. The rebuilt Los Angeles Lakers were in town, fighting to improve their seeding. After falling behind by 27 points, things looked grim for the Lakeshow. It wouldn’t matter.

Over 28 minutes, spanning the last few minutes of the second quarter and the entire second half, the Mavericks squandered their lead as the Lakers chipped away. L.A. walked away with a 111-108 win.

There were a lot of factors playing into Dallas’ abysmal
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‘It’s disrespectful’ — Mark Cuban doesn’t like the latest Luka Doncic mural in Deep Ellum

A new painting in Deep Ellum is causing quite a stir. On the side of St. Pete’s Dancing Marlin, a neighborhood bar and grill, muralist Preston Pannek hung a painting of Dallas Mavericks phenom Luka Doncic. Rather than just featuring a likeness of the Slovenian superstar, it includes a message.

The painting shows Doncic holding a sign over his head that reads, “PLEASE SEND HELP,” with some of Doncic’s recent astonishing stat lines surrounding it. It’s a sentiment that many Mavericks fans have ex
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Scenes from the Mavericks’ Dirk Nowitzki statue unveiling ceremony

On a chilly Christmas morning in front of the American Airlines Center, the Dallas Mavericks, current and former players, fans, and city officials gathered to pay tribute NBA legend Dirk Nowitzki. In a 20-plus minute ceremony, the team unveiled a statue honoring the future Hall-of-Famer.

The statue was created by artist Omri Amrany, who worked closely with Nowitzki and Holger Gerschwinder to accurately capture Dirk’s signature one-legged fadeaway jump shot. Inscribed on the base of the statue a
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Spencer Dinwiddie puts the Mavericks’ loss to the Bucks into perspective

From the outside looking in, the Dallas Mavericks appear to be spiraling. The team completed a winless three-game road trip through the Eastern Conference, losing four-in-a-row overall, and dropped below .500 for the first time since October 29. Now, Dallas is pursuing Kemba Walker to try and help right the ship.

While the Mavericks showed some fight against the Bucks, the loss magnified the team’s struggles. The loss may not sting so much had Dallas not squandered opportunities throughout the
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The Dallas Mavericks look a lot like last season’s Dallas Mavericks

It’s Deja vu all over again. The Dallas Mavericks have started the season flat. Although some of the faces may have changed, this year’s team looks almost like a carbon copy of last season’s team that sputtered in the opening months. Their record reflects it.

Sixteen games in the regular season, Dallas sits at 9-7 with several bad losses under its belt. The Mavericks held the same record after 16 games last season. They again look like a team struggling to find an identity, but after a run to t
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Dwight Powell is the unsung hero of the Mavericks

Dwight Powell gets a rap. The Dallas Mavericks’ ninth-year big man out of Stanford frequently draws the ire of fans for one play or another and is often the butt of jokes because he gets hit in the head or face seemingly every game, thanks to his physical play. The hits never stop coming, too—on the court and off.

Powell immediately lost his job when the Mavericks signed JaVale McGee over the summer. He had been the team’s starting center for 71 regular season games and all 18 playoff games in
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How Jason Kidd approaches closing games

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd raised a lot of eyebrows when he pulled forward Christian Wood with 6:41 to play in the fourth quarter of Dallas’ first game of the season. Wood was playing well, having just rattled off 16 points in a row. Still, Kidd saw fit to make a defensive substitution.

We know what happened next. The Phoenix Suns got hot, went on a run, and eventually took home a 107-105 win to open the season. Kidd’s decision called into question how he and the coaching staff appr
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Team USA head coach Jim Boylen on Mavs prospect McKinley Wright IV

McKinley Wright IV is a player fighting for his NBA future. The Dallas Mavericks brought in Wright for training camp and preseason after a busy summer. Wright played for the Phoenix Suns in Summer League, making solid contributions to the team. He then found a place on Team USA during their FIBA World Cup qualifying games in August. Now, he has a chance to land an NBA contract.

To get a better insight on Wright, his game, and his potential, I spoke with Team USA head coach Jim Boylen. Boylen is
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A selection of my work for WFAA-TV, Dallas' ABC affiliate.

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The story behind the custom sneakers Luka Doncic got his teammate Dorian Finney-Smith's horse for Christmas

WFAA spoke with Finney-Smith and the special edition sneakers' creator, Marcus Floyd, to learn how the horse shoes came to be -- and what makes them so special.

DALLAS — What do you get an NBA player for Christmas? Especially one who has seemingly everything after signing a multimillion-dollar contract extension mere months ago? Well, if you’re his superstar teammate, you find an enterprising, unexpected and singularly unique gift.

"He did a good job of keeping the secret," Finney-Smith told W
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Mavs' Jalen Brunson: 'I'm confident' despite Summer League struggles

Jalen Brunson, a second-round steal in last month's NBA Draft, isn't letting Summer Leauge shooting struggles affect his confidence.

LAS VEGAS – The Dallas Mavericks appeared elated when they drafted Villanova standout Jalen Brunson in the second round. To a person, the trio of Donnie Nelson, Rick Carlisle, and Michael Finley was surprised that Brunson was still available when the team took him with the 33rd overall pick in this summer's NBA Draft. They praised him for his leadership at the col
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The whirlwind draft night that landed Luka Doncic (and 3 others) in Dallas

A deal that almost fell through was revived minutes before the Atlanta Hawks' third-overall pick, which was dealt to Dallas in the form of Slovenian superstar Luka Doncic.

Uncertainty filled the air Thursday night. As the NBA Draft got underway, the reporters gathered at the American Airlines Center were abuzz refreshing Twitter. The Dallas Mavericks held the fifth pick and with it a glimpse of the future. Rumors about their interests, intentions, and priorities had swirled since the end of the
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Mo Bamba and the Mavs' big man plan: A frenzy of speculation

Mo Bamba makes a lot of sense for the Mavericks at No. 5 in the June NBA Draft, but a development project may not make for the fastest route back to the playoffs.

Mohamed Bamba is the consensus pick for the Dallas Mavericks at No. 5 in this year’s draft. At least that’s an assumption you can make after reading columns from various members of the local media.

Nationally, though, the story is quite different. There, reports say that the Mavs aren’t interested in the freshman center from the Univ
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The rebuild is on: Mavs get younger at deadline, look toward future

While the moves didn't make national headlines, they have the potential to help the team build toward the future.

Last week, the Dallas Mavericks made two moves that helped the team get younger. They traded Devin Harris, one of the most respected veterans on the roster, to the Denver Nuggets as part of a three-way deal that netted them Doug McDermott from the New York Knicks and a second-round draft pick from Denver that was originally the Portland Trail Blazers’. They also waived veteran big m
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Did the Mavs' best center just get called up from the G-League?

Baylor product Johnathan Motley, the G-League's player of the Month, has been called up to help out the Mavericks

Johnathan Motley is quickly making a name for himself. With all eyes rightfully trained on this summer’s NBA Draft Lottery and a potential top-five pick for the Dallas Mavericks, it’s easy to overlook the assets the franchise already has on hand. The Texas Legends, Dallas’ G League affiliate, are one of the best teams on the minor league circuit, with a record of 20-12. Leading the
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Mavericks victimized by slow starts

The Mavericks have played good basketball lately, but that's despite some of the league's worst first-quarter numbers. Can they fix their sluggish starts?

The Dallas Mavericks have a problem. That’s easy to say about a team with a 15-29 record but the problem, at the moment, is pervasive. It reared its head again Saturday during a matinee match with the Los Angeles Lakers. Dallas fell behind early, minutes after the opening tip. By the time the first quarter ended, Los Angeles led by 11 points,
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Even the Warriors are noticing Mavs' winning formula

What’s gotten into the Dallas Mavericks of late? If you tuned the team out because of mounting losses, now might be a good time to tune back in.

What’s gotten into the Dallas Mavericks of late? If you tuned the team out because of mounting losses, now might be a good time to tune back in. Right now, the Mavericks are fun to watch. In addition, if that’s not enough, they’re winning games. Dallas won four straight games, its longest win streak of the season, before falling to the Golden State War
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Dennis Smith Jr. capitalizing on chances in the clutch

"I've been on the floor in crunch time and we've won both," Smith said, apparently laughing. "It's not rocket science."

Dennis Smith Jr. is the face of the Dallas Mavericks’ future. That’s been true since the team drafted him in June. Even though that fact is undeniable, situations haven’t always yielded themselves to his benefit. Perhaps the most noticeable challenge facing Smith is his lack of playing time closing out games. In close games, head coach Rick Carlisle often defers to his veteran
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Don't look now, but J.J. Barea is actually really good

Perhaps the reason the Mavs find themselves in games is because J.J. Barea plays like he’s the best player on the team.

Even though they aren’t winning with regularity, the Dallas Mavericks aren’t throwing in the towel. Nightly, they compete, play hard, and make opponents work to beat them. One of the reasons the Mavs are able to push teams is the performance of its playmakers. Harrison Barnes is a consistent workhorse who can score and rebound. Wesley Matthews is a dogged defender with a dange
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The greatest coach in Mavs history now has 700 NBA wins

It’s almost unquestionable whether Carlisle will go down as the greatest coach in Mavericks’ history.

On Saturday, Dec. 2, Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle won his 700th career game as the Mavs defeated the Los Angeles Clippers, 108-82. Carlisle now ranks 18th all-time in wins. Only two active coaches, San Antonio’s Gregg Popovich and the Clippers’ Doc Rivers, have more.

Carlisle notched his first victory on November 2, 2001 as the coach of the Detroit Pistons. They beat the Memphis G
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Mavericks slowly rounding into form as Not the Worst Team in the League

The Mavericks were flat-out awful in the beginning of this season, but after a strong four-game stretch they're poised to play competitive basketball going forward.

Three wins in four games. That’s what the Dallas Mavericks were riding heading into Monday night’s game against the Spurs, a rivalry game they lost narrowly in Tony Parker’s return to the court for San Antonio. For a team that shouldn’t be competing, it’s impressive. While they’re still last in the Western Conference, with a 5-16 re
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The Mavericks are bad. Do we know why?

The Mavericks are 1-10 early this season - and they're struggling in ways they rarely have before.

The Dallas Mavericks were going to be bad. Everyone knew that coming into the season. A young roster buoyed by a handful of veterans isn’t a recipe for success in a loaded Western Conference. However, they weren’t supposed to be this bad. With an eighth of the season over, the Mavs sit at the bottom of the NBA’s basement, off to a worse start than Dallas team that stumbled out of the gates last ye
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On a team full of Boo-Boos, Mavs' Ferrell emerging as Yogi

What’s clear so far is that the undrafted, second-year player has solidified his spot in the rotation.

With four seconds left in the game, Yogi Ferrell grabbed a defensive rebound and raced down the court. The Dallas Mavericks were down two. On the other end, the Philadelphia 76ers blanketed Ferrell’s teammates. In doing so, they left a lane open to the rim. Ferrell attacked. The defense collapsed on him. Driving the lane, Ferrell drew contact as he went for a layup. With time ticking down, he
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The Mavericks' fatal flaw: Rebounding

The Dallas Mavericks aren’t off to a great start. Dropping their first few games and facing a daunting schedule, the team needs to start improving and fast. While a number of areas need work, perhaps the most pressing issue facing Dallas is rebounding.

The Dallas Mavericks aren’t off to a great start. Dropping their first few games and facing a daunting schedule, the team needs to start improving and fast. While a number of areas need work, perhaps the most pressing issue facing Dallas is rebou
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It's time for expectations to meet reality for Mavs' Dennis Smith Jr.

As preseason play gets underway, all eyes are on Dennis Smith Jr.

As preseason play gets underway, all eyes are on Dennis Smith Jr. The Dallas Mavericks’ first-round draft pick electrified crowds in Las Vegas during Summer League with his effortless athleticism. Now, though, he’ll be facing NBA talent night in and night out. How he responds is everything. While expectations are high, making the leap from college to the pros is anything but easy.

“I’ve rarely seen an athlete like this at the po
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Mavs schedule released: Here are the biggest games at the AAC

Are you ready to watch Dennis Smith Jr. in person? Do you want to see him throw down vicious dunks live? Well, the NBA released its schedule, so start marking your calendars. The Dallas Mavericks kick off their season in two months.

The Mavs begin their 38th season at home against the Atlanta Hawks on October 18 and wrap it up April 10 at home against the Phoenix Suns. This season, Dallas will play 11 back-to-back games and have 11 games televised nationally. If you’re looking to attend a game
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Nowitzki signs bargain extension with Mavs

The greatest Dallas athlete of all time does his team another massive favor.

Dirk Nowitzki is too unselfish. Heading into his 20th season in the NBA, the Dallas Mavericks are working to finalize a two-year deal with their franchise player worth $10 million, according to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon.

The deal is structured like the previous one Nowitzki signed last summer. The two-year, $50 million contract came with a team option for the second year. The Mavs exercised that option earlier this summer.
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Is it time to bring Dirk off the bench?

Harrison Barnes has surpassed every expectation for the Mavericks this year, and he plays his best at Dirk Nowitzki's natural position. When Dirk returns from injury, it time for the greatest player in Mavericks history to come off the bench?

Harrison Barnes has exceeded the expectations of many thus far this season. Many questioned whether he could excel in Dallas but he has been nothing but superb. So far, he has scored at least 30 points in three games after just one previous 30-point outing
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Dirk at Center? It's not as crazy as you think

Last year's Mavericks played extremely well with Dirk Nowitzki at Center. He won't get heavy minutes there - but it's a trick you'll likely see more of in 2016.

Barring any unforeseen setbacks, we know who the Dallas Mavericks’ starting five will be on opening night. That unit will be Deron Williams, Wesley Matthews, Harrison Barnes, Dirk Nowitzki, and Andrew Bogut. While it’s foolhardy to put much weight behind preseason predictions, it stands to reason that this will likely be Rick Carlisle's
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Mavs' Parsons flirting with lofty expectations

Chandler Parsons looks healthy and confident - and he's playing his best basketball of the season right now.

Chandler Parsons is playing his best basketball of the season right now. After months of rehabilitation and frustration, he finally looks healthy and confident. Parsons, you may recall, underwent hybrid microfracture surgery on his right knee last May. Despite this, Parsons surprised many when he returned to action in the third game of the season. Even though he's played heavy minutes, e
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Rick Carlisle is a table tennis enthusiast

Carlisle follows the world tour because of a friendship with the No. 9 player in the world.

Rick Carlisle doesn't like to divulge much in the way of his game plan in his pregame pressers. He jokes and smirks when he gives answers and refuses to indulge any hypothetical questions lobbed his way.

Information concerning the status of players for the evening's game is voluntarily given up only if mandated by NBA rules and regulations. Carlisle, though, can be a little more forth-coming when it com
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Mavs make a deal to keep Devin Harris

On Saturday afternoon, it was reported that the Mavericks and Harris came to verbal terms on a three-year deal similar to the one the team extended to him last summer. That deal was worth approximately $9 million over three seasons.

On Saturday afternoon, it was reported that the Mavericks and Harris came to verbal terms on a three-year deal similar to the one the team extended to him last summer. That deal was worth approximately $9 million over three seasons.

However, a toe injury led to a r
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Misc. Writing

A selection of my work for various employers and outlets.

State Fair of Texas •

One Million Servings Goal within Reach for the Big Tex Urban Farms

Big Tex Urban Farms has been growing fresh fruits and vegetables since 2016. In 2018, the Farms established a goal of providing one million servings of food to its neighbors in the South Dallas community. Now, that goal is in reach.

More than 850,000 servings of food have now been provided to the local community by Big Tex Urban Farms since 2017. That amounts to more than 80,000 pounds of fruit and vegetables. In total, 884,180 servings have been distributed and 81,297 pounds of food have been

No. 17 Simeon, National Powers Swat Away Area Greats At National Hoopfest - FloHoops

HIGHLAND PARK, Texas -- A quadruple-header clash in a legendary series is in the books, and the first-ever stop in the area for the ARS Rescue Rooter National Hoopfest will be one to remember.


From high-flying dunks to tough defense to host Highland Park pushing No. 17 Simeon, let's take a look at the four-game showcase and how the national powers upended the local greats on Saturday.




One might think Creating Young Minds Academy, the replacement for Grand Prairie, which went 7-21 last s
Daily Review: Film, stage and music reviews, interviews and more. •

George W. Bush turns his hand to painting, but is he any good?

The Art of Leadership: A President’s Personal Diplomacy opened to the public on April 5 at the George W. Bush Presidential Library on the campus of Southern Methodist University in the affluent town of Highland Park, a suburb of Dallas, Texas. While Dallas is familiar with the comings and goings of art exhibitions (the city and region are home to well renowned art institutions), there has never been a show quite like this one. Each of the paintings in The Art of Leadership was painted by George

Celebrating 'Jason Terry Day' - Dallas Mavericks, NBA | The Two Man Game

Tribute to an Aviator: Welcome to ‘Jason Terry Day’

Although Jason Terry only agreed to contract terms with the Boston Celtics a few short weeks ago, he had been outbound from Dallas for months. He auditioned and he campaigned, but only because he knew that the writing was on the wall; it was time for him to go, and time for him to leave the franchise he had helped make whole.

It’s been noted once or twice that the NBA is a business, but in this instance that fact is inescapably true. The deci

Media Mentions & Public Speaking

My mentions in the press and public speaking appearances.

The Dallas Morning News •

DART claws its way back after COVID, crime and other setbacks hit ridership hard

Dirty buses. Late buses or ones that don’t show up at all. Suspicious loitering. Even people shot dead on trains or at light rail stations.

These are some of the worrisome complaints North Texans cite as DART ridership has plummeted by almost half during the pandemic, and it is still 28 million rides below what it was in 2019, according to the transit system’s most recent financial report.

DART knows it has a problem beyond the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. And DART’s top officer is det
D Magazine •

Dallas: The City That Hates Pedestrians, Pt. 44

It’s time we brought this series back (… for the second time ). The city is buzzing and the sidewalks aren’t always accommodating. We’re back this week in Deep Ellum and both of the below images are along Main Street, the first at Trunk Avenue and the following at 2nd Avenue. Construction has torn up the sidewalks, pushing walkers into the street. And considering how walkable Deep Ellum should be, it’s a shame that there aren’t safe alternatives for pedestrians who are looking to get past this s
The Dallas Morning News •

In booming region, will DART overhaul give Dallas a bus system that connects people with jobs?

The long-promised and even longer-overdue overhaul of DART’s bus system — neglected for decades while the transit agency focused on flashy rail projects — will finally roll out in January.

The new network plan, unanimously approved last week by DART’s board of directors, won’t fix nearly everything in a system that too often strands those most dependent on its services.

But the system redo is a decent start — albeit five years after the Dallas City Council at last snapped to DART’s misaligned
Dallas Observer •

The Death, Life of Dallas Transit Discussed During Public Symposium

Before Dallas can build a new plan for its public transit infrastructure, it must decide what kind of system it wants: one that attracts the largest number of riders possible, or one that serves everyone in the city equally, a transit expert told a crowd of 200 people at a public forum Friday.The event, The Death and Life of Dallas Transit Symposium, was held Friday morning at Old Parkland. The forum was divided into three panel discussions featuring city leaders such as Dallas Area Rapid Transi
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth •

Tuesday Evenings at the Modern - Dr Noah Simblist and lauren woods

Curator, writer, and artist Dr. Noah Simblist is joined by artist lauren woods as he leads a panel discussion titled “Reading Monuments: An Introduction” in conjunction with the national project Reading Monuments. Reading Monuments is a coalition of reading groups that explores the legacy and future of Confederate monuments in four significant southern US cities: Dallas/Fort Worth; Richmond, Virginia; Atlanta, Georgia; and New Orleans, Louisiana. Simblist serves as artistic director for this national initiative and woods is discussion leader for the program locally.

As an institutional site for Reading Monuments, the Modern is proud to collaborate with Simblist and woods in launching the 2019–2020 program with this special Tuesday Evenings presentation, in which Simblist and woods introduce the program and the DFW discussion group members while leading an engaging conversation about Confederate monuments between participants and the Tuesday Evenings audience.
D Magazine •

Dallas: The City That Hates Pedestrians, Pt. 16

This is another one close to our office on the border of the Arts District, at Harwood and Flora, near the side entrance of the Dallas Museum of Art. It comes from FrontBurnervian and habitual walker Doyle Rader.

There’s a few things going on here. There’s the utility work, which requires the full-on construction tape and orange cone blockade. But just out of view to your left is the Trammell Crow expansion construction, which has already wiped out the adjacent sidewalk. I told you about that l

Podcast Appearances

A selection of my guest spots on various podcasts.

Locked On Mavericks •

What Mark Cuban Selling The Mavs Means + Dereck Lively II & Dallas Mavericks Biggest Surprises

The Dallas Mavericks are 11-6 and 3rd in the West just about 20% of the way through the season, but the most surprising thing has been Mark Cuban selling the Mavs.

Nick Angstadt is joined by Doyle Rader (Forbes) to discuss Mark Cuban selling the Dallas Mavericks and then shares the most surprising things he's seen from the Mavs so far.

0:00 How Cuban's Sale Will End
10:43 Dereck Lively's Early IMPACT
19:40 Other Surprising Mavs Things

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Spotify •

Living Car Free in Dallas: Three Stories of People Who Chose To Drive Less

Listen to this episode from By Way Of Dallas on Spotify. What's it like living in Dallas without a car? For whom is a car-free or car-light lifestyle possible? If we must have a car in Dallas, are there ways we can drive less in our daily lives? This episode features stories of three people living in Dallas without a car. The Lone Star State has the largest highway system in the country Greater Dallas Area has a terrible case of "spatial mismatch" Dallas - Fort Worth Metroplex cities have t
Locked On Mavericks •

Frank Ntilikina & the Dallas Mavericks Beat the Kings

Isaac Harris is joined by Doyle Rader (Forbes/MavsMoneyball) to discuss the bounce back win for the Mavs, Porzingis, and how good Frank Ntilikina can be

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Mavs Moneyball •

Kirk Your Enthusiasm: Doyle Rader of Forbes helps with #MFFL Q&A

Current Mavs Moneyball editor and Forbes contributor Doyle Rader joins me on our podcast for the first time ever where we answer mailbag questions that cover the whole range of topics facing the Dallas Mavericks at the moment.

First, we tackle a great question about Luka Doncic’s shooting. Then we pivot to the defensive issues surrounding the Mavericks. Next, we address what we think the biggest missteps were since Dallas drafted Luka Doncic. Then we discuss the possibility of trading Kristaps

Doyle Rader (Forbes) On The Hornets Loss, Luka Doncic & The Current State Of The Mavs

We Can Do Hard Things with Glennon Doyle

I’m Glennon Doyle, author of Untamed – the book that was released at the very start of the pandemic and became a lifeline for millions. I watched in awe from my home while this simple phrase from Untamed – WE CAN DO HARD THINGS – the mantra that saved my life twenty years ago, became a worldwide rally cry. Because we experienced the hardship of the pandemic collectively, many of us finally acknowledged what was true before COVID and will be true after: T
Denver Stiffs •

What can Dirk Nowitzki’s career in Dallas tell us about Nikola Jokic?

In this episode, I am joined by two of my friends and fellow bloggers, Kirk Henderson and Doyle Rader from Mavs Moneyball. The three of us start out by discussing which fanbases annoy us the most and some general NBA chit chat. In segment two, we compare Dirk Nowitzki and his 21 year career (and counting?) in Dallas with Nikola Jokic who is just starting out his career in Denver. Kirk and Doyle provide some perspective on Dirk’s personality in his first few years and how he evolved over time, hi
Mavs Moneyball •

The Podcast, Episode 10: The Mavericks are winning now, with Doyle Rader

Hey, we’re back! Hopefully for good this time. You can’t get rid of us that easy.

This time, there are actually some positive things to talk about. To celebrate the Mavs winning some actual games, fellow editor of the site Doyle Rader has stopped by to offer his takes on Dennis Smith Jr., Harrison Barnes and Rick Carlisle’s weird comments about the DeAndre Jordan stuff. Oh and some jersey talk.

You can subscribe and listen on your favorite services below:

You can also listen right here at the
48 Minutes •

Podcast: Dallas Mavericks 2018-19 Season Preview w/Special Guest, Doyle Rader of Mavs Mon

The Stars at Night, are Big and Bright...... No.

It's time to preview the upcoming season for the Dallas Mavericks and who better to come talk about the Mavericks than Doyle Rader of Mavs Money Ball.

Doyle joins Tim and Sean to discuss many Mavs topics including

- Luka Doncic, and the extremely one sided trade!

- What to expect from Dennis Smith Jr. in year 2 (he was so robbed in the dunk contest)!
Mavs Moneyball •

The Podcast, Episode 2: Covering a tanking team with Doyle Rader

We’ve made it two consecutive weeks! Welcome to the second episode of The Mavs Moneyball Podcast.

This week we have on fellow editor Doyle Rader as we discuss what it’s been like to cover a tanking team. Rader has been credentialed for the past five seasons and myself the last two but we’ve both been writing and covering the Mavericks for a long time. We talk about how it’s changed to cover a team used to winning that is learning how to get used to losing.

We also dip on off-season plans, some
Golden State Of Mind •

"JaVale McGee is a GOD!"

In preparation of tonight's Warriors vs. Mavericks game, we sat down with two great writers from Mavs Moneyball, Doyle Rader and Kirk Henderson. We talk about the Maverick's surprising start, the DeAndre Jordan (non)trade, Klay (Davis?!) Thompson's "awful hair," the Chandler Parson's Orgy Suite, and much more.

Subscribe on iTunes now! We're also now on Stitcher if that's your jam. And you can subscribe to the direct RSS feed here. You can also just listen below!

8:00 - Mavs matching up vs. the