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What’s the difference? In the legal realm, it’s the difference between a transitive and intransitive verb, according to Robert H. Thomas, longtime attorney for Dallas ISD in the desegregation case that was recounted in our August cover story.

The story is lengthy, as anyone who read it knows, and believe … more

Many involved in the painful, frustrating and necessary process are still around to share their stories.

Since as long ago as March, the Oak Cliff Chamber of Commerce’s legislative affairs committee has been busy taking stands against a “cuts only” philosophy when approaching the 2012-2013 budget, and instead favoring solely using the Rainy Day Fund to close the gap. Scott Chase, a regular neighborhood blogger who … more

We all know by now that Oak Cliff is bike friendly. Cyclists receive discounts at neighborhood shops and restaurants, and our neighborhood’s new councilman is a cyclist — not to mention it’s what the kids are doing these days.

If you [heart] bicycles, don’t miss these neighborhood shout-outs to cycling:… more

When we published a February story about the future of retail in Dallas, real estate experts said it would be only a matter of time before Trader Joe’s entered the market. Now we know for certain that the eclectic grocer is moving to North Texas.

The question is: Where? Oak … more

This post is coming a bit last-minute, but it’s not too late to attend tonight’s F.R.B.Y. — Farmer to Roaster to Barista to You — the first event of its kind from Oak Cliff Coffee Roasters. Show up at Crooked Tree Coffeehouse at 8 p.m. tonight to hear from Maria … more

Tomorrow is Earth Day, and to some degree or another, all of us are trying to do our small part to reduce our carbon footprint. One common (and trendy) way to do this is to use eco-bags when grocery shopping. Simple enough, right?

Unless you’re like me and you suffer … more

Remember the This Old House magazine contest that Old Oak Conservation League president Michael Amonett entered — and won?

At today’s city council meeting, Amonett was recognized by Councilman Delia Jasso for his preservation efforts in our neighborhood. Here’s the formal whereases:

Whereas, Michael Amonett is a lifetime resident of … more

Any high school students in Dallas ISD are invited to submit retail-themed photos to United Commercial Realty’s “Retail as Art” contest with scholarship prizes: $1,500 for first place, $1,000 for second place and $750 for third place.

You’ve probably seen UCR signs while driving around Dallas — the company manages … more

The Dallas Housing Authority planned to announce the locations for 350 more permanent supportive housing units in December, but when the proposals came in, “it turned out to be impossible to compare them — apples and Chevrolets (never mind apples and oranges),” says Dallas Housing Authority CEO MaryAnn Russ.

“We … more