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13 File for Mayor in Dallas General Election

13 File for Mayor in Dallas General Election

There are thirteen candidates who have officially filed for the office of mayor in Dallas.  Here are those who have filed and their names as they will appear on the ballot. Dallas Mayor (Place 15)  John Cappello        Sam Coats       Zac Crain     Evelyn "Windy-Fitzgerald" Daniel       Jennifer Gale         Gary Griffith          Roger...

Mavericks’ Dirk Nowitzki lacks MVP look vs. Phoenix Suns

Mavericks’ Dirk Nowitzki lacks MVP look vs. Phoenix Suns

Prior to Wednesday night's game between Dallas and Phoenix, I would have argued anyone on why Dirk Nowitzki deserved to be this year's MVP over Steve Nash.  Dirk was the game's MVP for 46 minutes. Unfortunately a regulation game lasts 48 minutes, and then there was the matter of two...

$100 Gift Card on the Line

$100 Gift Card on the Line

It's your last chance to sign up for the Dallas South Challenge.  Fill out your bracket for the College Hoops Tourney and take a chance at a $100 Gift Card from GiftCertificates.com  Here's how:  1.  Start by clicking here or by pasting the following text in your address line: http://dsblog.mayhem.sportsline.com/e ....

Angela Hunt Launches Effort Against Toll Road Placement

Angela Hunt Launches Effort Against Toll Road Placement

On Wednesday, Dallas City Councilwoman Angela Hunt and a group of community advocates came out to launch a campaign against the proposed Trinity River Parkway.  The parkway is part of the larger Trinity River Corridor Project.   Ms. Hunt, flanked by members by a coalition known as Trinity Vote announced...

Enter the Dallas South Challenge

Enter the Dallas South Challenge

Yes it's that time of year.  Spring Break, St. Patrick's Day, and MARCH MADNESS!!! Dallas South Blog gives you a chance to participate in the annual rite of filling out a tournament bracket in the proverbial "office pool."  Will the Florida Gators repeat and continue their two-sport dominance?  Will Ohio...

Playing Catch Up

Playing Catch Up

Man it's good to be back.  I'd been a little under the weather for the last few days.  I wanted to jump back in by touching on some of the stories I've been following over the last week. Tyrone Brown Think what you will of the media, and more specifically...

Dallas Progress Looks At Hot Sheet Motels

Dallas Progress Looks At Hot Sheet Motels

Michael Davis at Dallas Progress broke down the 4th quarter income for some  Dallas' hot sheet motels.  Go to this link to see Mike's zip code level analysis of these "businesses" that are generally accompanied by crime, drugs, and prostitution.

Black Images to Host Book Signing

Black Images to Host Book Signing

Ms. Emma Rodgers has continued to stay busy since she first told Dallas South Blog she would be closing shop in Wynnewood Village.  Mr. Rodgers has been hosting a number of author events and book signings around town. This Thursday March 8, she will host a book signing by Wyntoun...

More on New Fine Arts

More on New Fine Arts

Scott Goldstein of the Dallas Morning News updates the New Fine Arts Store saga at This Link.  He details the role Sen. Royce West is playing in all this.

New Fine Arts Building For Sale

New Fine Arts Building For Sale

According to sources close to the negotiations, the owners of the proposed New Fine Arts store in the Red Bird Area have agreed to sale the building.  They claimed to have invested $1 million dollars in the property. Work is still going on at the site, but the sign designating...