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Nanette Lee-less K104 continues to slip in the ratings

Nanette Lee-less K104 continues to slip in the ratings

The latest Arbitron radio ratings were released today and though I have not seen them, I've been briefed on how the preliminary numbers are looking.  According to sources, K104 is trending towards #6 overall in the Dallas-Ft. Worth market. Dallas-Ft. Worth is the #5 radio market in the country Radio...

My Favorite Posts #10 and #9

My Favorite Posts #10 and #9

I thought I'd share some of my favorite posts from the past year.  #10  10 Things the BCS Taught Us This Year In my heart I feel like I could publish a good sports blog, but unfortunately there are only 24 hours in a day.  This post was a lot...

THANKS

THANKS

I'd ask that everyone indulge me over the next week as I attempt to publish quality posts and at the same time celebrate Dallas South's one year anniversary.  It's really a celebration of readers and the folks that have kept this thing running.   I have to thank my wife...

Oakley goes negative in bid to become Dallas Mayor

Oakley goes negative in bid to become Dallas Mayor

I was surprised when I got a 9 X 12 color flyer in the mail this week asking:"What do you really know about Tom Leppert?"  On the front side of the page below a plasma TV screen with Leppert's picture are the words Pol. Adv. Paid by Ed Oakley for...

Dallas South To Celebrate One Year Anniversary

Dallas South To Celebrate One Year Anniversary

It's time to celebrate the 1 year anniversary of DALLAS SOUTH BLOG!!! I have been so blessed over the last year to have this vehicle to voice my thoughts and concerns regarding the African-American community.  It has been even more of a blessing to attain a wonderful readership of concerned...

Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson Presents Youth Crime Prevention Summit

Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson Presents Youth Crime Prevention Summit

CONGRESSWOMAN JOHNSON TO PRESENT YOUTH CRIME PREVENTION SUMMIT  On Saturday, June 9th, Congresswoman Johnson will be presenting a Youth Crime Prevention Summit in Dallas, Texas.  This event will consist of two panels that will explore the challenges that young people face and discuss programs that offer positive alternatives and constructive...

New York Times profiles Dallas County District Attorney Craig Watkins

New York Times profiles Dallas County District Attorney Craig Watkins

Pegasus News and Grits for Breakfast site an article in the New York Times that highlights Dallas County District Attorney Craig Watkins' efforts towards reversing and preventing wrongful convictions. See Pegasus News coverage here . See New York Times story here .  The Times article has a quote from a...

Real Men Cook to be held on Father’s Day at Dallas Convention Center

Real Men Cook to be held on Father’s Day at Dallas Convention Center

Did you know that real men cook?  Well they do, and there’s no better place to find out than at the Real Men Cook Annual Father’s Day Celebration.  Real Men Cook honors men from all walks of life who demonstrate extraordinary commitment to their families and communities.  On Father’s Day,...

Dallas Morning News Makes “Non-Issue” an Issue

Dallas Morning News Makes “Non-Issue” an Issue

Sherry Jacobson writes an article today about Ed Oakley's bid to become the first openly gay mayor of a large U.S. city.  See article here.  I've been surprised how little this has been reported on, but it's great that Mr. Oakley has been able to run on his record.  By...

Min. Louis Farrakhan visits Father Michael Pfleger and St. Sabina

Min. Louis Farrakhan visits Father Michael Pfleger and St. Sabina

Last week the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan spoke at The Faith Community of St. Sabina, which is pastored by Father Michael Pfleger. The May 25 speech was Min. Farrakhan’s first time speaking publicly since Mother’s Day. See Chicago Sun-Times coverage here. See CBS 2 Chicago coverage with video here ....