Today, artists are still finding inspiration in Oak Cliff, whether in the blues tradition that made Vaughan and Walker famous, or in other genres entirely. The following are just a sampling of Cliffites whose albums are available for purchase, and who are performing at neighborhood venues near you.

The Cliffhanger … more

Americans are expected to spend less on travel this year, which means that a lot of us are staying here in Dallas this summer, or we’re only going as far as San Antonio — maybe.

Sitting by the pool, reading novels, and pretending you can hear the waves crashing are … more

The recipes are her grandmother’s, but when Stevens Park resident Rhonda Pickett decided to launch a pie-making business called Crumbs, she sought help from the master — her father. Roger Pickett’s jaw dropped when his daughter, a former special education teacher, announced her new venture. “I guess she just realized … more

This month, make a donation …
… to The Promise House, Dallas’ only homeless shelter exclusively for teenagers. What started as a 16-bed emergency shelter in Oak Cliff has grown into 10 programs for at-risk youth, including a group foster home for teen mothers and their children, and 15 apartments … more

Rick Barton turns a shade of medium rare pink when asked about the origin of his burger joint’s name. “Obviously, we’re on Cedar Springs …”

The fascination – call it a preoccupation – that so many U.S. wine drinkers have with cabernet sauvignon has always surprised me.

The house was a ransacked disaster.

Cindy Perez was returning from work in the afternoon. She carpools, and a woman in her pool had to use the restroom. The woman borrowed the house keys and headed inside, as Perez chatted with friends outside.

She didn’t remain in the house for … more

The crime rate typically flares in July. Why is that? What can neighbors do to protect themselves?

When I was a kid, I hated to lose. If I did something, I wanted to be the best.

If we played cards, I played to win. If we played Monopoly, I wanted to own all of the hotels. Same with Yahtzee. Baseball. Anything, really.

And if I didn’t win, … more

The news was not good for Oak Cliff in the fourth Advocate Home Price Snapshot, compiled with the help of Ron Burch at Coldwell Banker. The average home sale price decreased in all four ZIP codes where we distribute the magazine in Oak Cliff — the second consecutive six-month period … more