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In Oak Cliff, Tex-Mex is a sacred tradition

This article is 1 of 11 in the 08.2010 issue.

Before the days of Taco Bueno, Taco Bell and the Jack-in-the Box taco, restaurants and small cafes were the only venues peddling Tex-Mex.

Posted by on July 22nd, 2010 in All Columns, Back Story, Food and Drink, History, Restaurants ( 24 Comments )
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Espumoso Caffe in Bishop Arts District

This article is 2 of 11 in the 08.2010 issue.

This coffee shop fights the flames of summer heat with its extensive list of cold treats like a frappé made with coffee and ice cream.

Posted by on July 22nd, 2010 in Delicious, Food and Drink ( No Comments )
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Oak Cliff residents reminisce

This article is 3 of 11 in the 08.2010 issue.

They share recollections and first-hand stories of the events that shaped their lives and changed the world.

Posted by on July 22nd, 2010 in All Cover Stories, All Feature Articles, All Magazine Articles ( No Comments )
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Q&A: Tranquilo owner Johnny Fantuzzi

This article is 4 of 11 in the 08.2010 issue.

The Tranquilo yoga studio owner was an international scout for the New York Yankees and Mets, and before that, he played for a few years in the minor leagues.

Posted by on July 22nd, 2010 in Launch ( 1 Comment )
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Eco-friendly wines and lemon ice

This article is 5 of 11 in the 08.2010 issue.

Wineries have joined the move toward more eco-friendly products. We offer a list of affordable labels, plus a recipe for a chilly, easy-to-make lemon ice.

Posted by on July 22nd, 2010 in Food and Drink, Wine ( No Comments )
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A ‘clubhouse’ for the mentally ill

This article is 6 of 11 in the 08.2010 issue.

Neighborhood nonprofit the Well Community is committed to helping its low-income members find employment — even if it means covering shifts.

Posted by on July 22nd, 2010 in All Feature Articles ( No Comments )
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Rudyard Kipling poem is a timeless treasure

This article is 7 of 11 in the 08.2010 issue.

We’ve just spent the past few days cleaning a portion of our house that has accumulated stuff for the past 19 years. Among old clothes and our kids’ elementary school papers, I found a long-forgotten, weathered copy of a poem someone exposed me to when I was a 7th grader.

Posted by on July 22nd, 2010 in All Columns, Opening Remarks ( No Comments )
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What Gives: Small ways to help neighborhood nonprofits

This article is 8 of 11 in the 08.2010 issue.

Buy some cool stuff at the annual REACH silent auction event benefitting Hope’s Door, and satisfy your sweet tooth at Dairy Queen’s fifth annual Miracle Treat Day.

Posted by on July 22nd, 2010 in Launch ( No Comments )
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True Crime: Burglary of a vehicle

This article is 9 of 11 in the 08.2010 issue.

Aber Leija’s truck was parked in front of his house with some tools inside. Leija’s 17-year-old son, Jaziel, happened to be walking to the front of the home, and saw someone enter the truck.

Posted by on July 22nd, 2010 in Crime, True Crime ( No Comments )
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Community and education news and notes

This article is 10 of 11 in the 08.2010 issue.

Some buildings in Oak Cliff made it onto the Preservation Dallas list of endangered historic sites in Dallas.

Posted by on July 22nd, 2010 in News and Notes ( No Comments )
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