Dallas Progress

It has been known for some time that Smashburger is coming to Dallas. Everybody that knows me knows that I search high and low for the best burgers in Dallas. With that in mind, I got an invite to the pre-opening for Smashburger.

After five years, Chief Kunkle is stepping down as Dallas Police Chief. This is a time of mixed feelings for me. When somebody does a great job, you hate to see them go. However, you have to ...

This week has brought news that the City of Dallas is being sued to fight the sign blight ordinance that was enacted last year. Apparently the plaintiffs feel that their free speech is being violated, ...

I have been following and looking forward to the installation of gunshot detection systems in Dallas. While it was looked at some years ago by DPD, the company that was used produced an inferior product. A different company is being used in this trial.

Here are excerpts from the press release for the GMC Terrain Charity Challenge.‘GMC Terrain Charity Challenge’ on Facebook Will Pick 3 DFW Ambassadors and 3 Charities to Compete for $20,000 ...

Having been to the hospital when a officer is killed, I'm still grateful for the actions of SWAT Team Doctor Dr. Alex Eastman and Dr. Jeff Metzger. They saved Lt. Marshall's life when he was shot during a raid.

Named "Best of Big D" New Media Star by D Magazine, I write about politics, development, business, and whatever else comes to mind. The blog front page is here. I am also Vice Chair of the Dallas City Plan Commission, and Chair of the CPC's Urban Design Advisory Committee. ...

There is always a lot of talk about what needs to happen to keep the momentum going in Downtown Dallas. But what you inevitably hear and read are an undercurrent of naysayers bemoaning the same factors for why downtown will never return to its past glory. ...

The lead story focused on DPD Lt. Regina Smith, wife of slain officer Senior Corporal Norm Smith. She had a comfortable position working in Chief Kunkle's office, but she has made a change. Lt. ...

Today at 4pm, the Downtown Dallas 360 Community Forum will take place at the Convention Center. The purpose is to hear more about the plans for downtown and participate in an interactive discussion focused on our priorities for future Downtown development.

Anything written by Rev. Gerald Britt will command my attention. He has been in the trenches, working on behalf of the community for decades. With that in mind, make sure you read his post on his Change the Wind blog.

Last Friday, I was one of the lucky people that got to attend the grand opening of Tucker’s Blues in Deep Ellum. I say that because it was one of the best shows that I had been to in a long time.Though I don't profess to be an expert on blues music, I know most of the popular songs. ...