Having a young child, it's not often that my wife and I are able to get out and enjoy the city. Over a 24 hour stretch on Saturday and Sunday, we were able to hit 4 Dallas locations near downtown and just outside the loop. I'd like to recommend all...
“I’m a black guy running for President named Barack Obama. You’ve got to have hope.” Barack Obama, Democratic Presidential candidate The quote above is not direct, but it was relayed by CNN correspondent Suzanne Malveaux from the campaign trail. On the same set, Donna Brazile said “African-Americans have always lifted...
Larry James and Central Dallas Ministries hosted their first Urban Engagement Book Club meeting of 2008. The discussion was held at Highland Park United Methodist Church. This month, the group discussed two books: The Foundation: A Great American Secret —How Private Money is Changing the World by Joel Fleishman The...
The Iowa Caucuses really are making for amazing television tonight. CNN is giving an inside look at what's going on at the caucus sites. One of the striking images came from Persia, Iowa. At the Persia caucus, 48 people gathered in the Raines family living room. 16 people supported Clinton...
The country that many have viewed as Africa's most stable is rapidly descending into political and tribal anarchy. Violence erupted in Kenya after incumbent President Mwai Kibaki was declared winner in the country's recently held elections. After four days of rioting, at least 300 people have been killed. In addition,...
Dallas County's record-setting list of innocent inmates cleared by DNA testing grew on Wednesday when officials learned that Charles Allen Chatman could not have committed a rape for which he has served almost 27 years in prison. Dallas County will set another innocent man free, as officials have learned that...
According to The Des Moines Register's final Iowa Poll before the 2008 nominating contests, Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama has widened his lead over Hillary Clinton and John Edwards. The phone survey of 800 likely Democratic caucusgoers was taken Dec. 27-30. Obama was the choice of 32 percent of likely...
Craig Watkins You can read the recent post below outlining what Texas Monthly says about Craig Watkins, naming the Dallas Co. District Attorney "Impact Player of the Year ." I remember Watkins campaigning for DA 5 years ago when no one, including myself, thought he had much of a chance. ...
All accounts say that grocery chain Aldi is locating a store in Dallas – Oak Cliff to be exact. The new store is said to be part of a shopping center that is coming up off I-20 near Wheatland and Hampton. The retail center is anchored by a Target store...
