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Michaels Stores reports a 43 percent increase in profit as it plans IPO

bizbeatblog.dallasnews.com — Irving-based Michaels Stores Inc., which is planning to issue publicly-traded stock later this year, said Thursday that its profit increased 43 percent. First quarter net income increased to $53 million from $37 million in the same period last year. Operating profit increased almost 10 percent to $148 million and represented 15 percent of sales.
Maria Halkias Retail Reporter, Dallas Morning News @MariaHalkias
Michaels Stores reports 43% profit increase while planning IPO http://t.co/SWhsJIOD

Super PAC targets Eddie Bernice Johnson opponent Taj Clayton

dallasnews.com — WASHINGTON - Congressional hopeful Taj Clayton is crying foul against questionable allegations that his candidacy is a front for conservative backers after a super PAC with ties to his opponent, Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, labeled him "Tea Party Taj Clayton" in a flier mailed to southern Dallas voters. A former
Brad Watson Reporter, WFAA Dallas @watsonwfaa
Murky super PAC targets Eddie Bernice Johnson opponent Taj Clayton in #CD30 http://t.co/67NaNcds

Total Wine & More opens first Dallas store Thursday

dallasnews.com — Dallas is fast becoming a playground for wine connoisseurs, craft-beer tasters and mixed-drink makers. Destination stores are springing up along North Central Expressway, on the way home for tens of thousands of North Texans. Total Wine & More opens its first Dallas store Thursday in 30,000 square feet of space
Maria Halkias Retail Reporter, Dallas Morning News @MariaHalkias
Total Wine & More opens first Dallas store Thursday http://t.co/PsVIUBBs via @dallasnews

Restaurant rents rebounding from recession lows

Karen Robinson-Jacobs Food Industry Reporter, Dallas Morning News @krobijake
Restaurant rents rebounding from recession lows http://t.co/f7P3VzFk via @dallasnews

Romney to get Rick Perry blessing in joint call with Perry donors

trailblazersblog.dallasnews.com — WASHINGTON - Texas Gov. Rick Perry, stepping up efforts to help the GOP nominee, will join Mitt Romney on a call Thursday morning with his own top donors in Texas and around the country. "The purpose of the call -- and both Romney and Perry will be on -- is to reinforce Gov.
Nolan Hicks Reporter, San Antonio Express-News @ndhapple
RT @rjrusak: Scoop from @toddgillman: Perry to give Romney blessing in joint conference call with TX GOP donors Thurs: http://t.co/dERZqntK
Aman Batheja Political Reporter, Fort Worth Star-Telegram @amanbatheja
RT @rjrusak: Scoop from @toddgillman: Perry to give Romney blessing in joint conference call with TX GOP donors Thurs: http://t.co/dERZqntK
Omar Villafranca Reporter, NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth @OmarVillafranca
RT @toddgillman: Romney to get @GovernorPerry blessing tomorrow in joint conf call with Perry donors. http://t.co/ur3WEWdk

It’s official: Dallas is still the (one and only) worst city for bicycling in the entire country

cityhallblog.dallasnews.com — A friend of show wanted to make sure we didn't miss this note from Bicycling magazine dispatched earlier this week, which -- yet again -- names Dallas among the worst cities for bicycling in the country. Which comes as no surprise to those following City Hall's inability to roll out The 2011 ...
Robert Wilonsky Digital Managing Editor, Dallas Morning News @RobertWilonsky
City disputes piece saying Dallas worst for bikes: "We're committed to adhering to [bike plan] goals, recommendations." http://t.co/d6Ks0Ppl
Robert Wilonsky Digital Managing Editor, Dallas Morning News @RobertWilonsky
Congratulations, Dallas! We're the worst city for bicycling in America. Again! http://t.co/d6Ks0Ppl
Terri Langford Investigative Reporter, Houston Chronicle @tlangford
Bicycling names Dallas worst cycling city. Don't get cocky, H-town. IMHO, you're not much better: http://t.co/sAE2estr

Dewhurst makes another cash infusion to his Senate campaign

trailblazersblog.dallasnews.com — UPDATED: Federal Election Commission just posted a new report showing that Ted Cruz loaned his campaign another $400,000 this week. Federal campaign reports show that Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst gave another $1.175 million to his U.S. Senate campaign on May 14, the day early voting began.
Brad Watson Reporter, WFAA Dallas @watsonwfaa
RT @RobertTGarrett: @TedCruz loaned campaign $400K last Fri, @ChristyHoppe reports. Keeping his #txsen TV ads on air? http://t.co/knCKG0rC

Most of the soul in Soul 73 was shown the door today, including Bobby Patterson, as only Willis Johnson remains

popcultureblog.dallasnews.com — The great Joe Nick Patoski just passed the word: There's been a house-cleaning at KKDA-AM (730), better known as Soul 73. That's according to the Radio-Info.com message board, which is usually right about these things. And Bobby Patterson confirms: He was in fact let go today, along with Ernie ...
Robert Wilonsky Digital Managing Editor, Dallas Morning News @RobertWilonsky
I don't need that KKDA Soul 73 preset on car stereo anymore. Bobby Patterson podcast on http://t.co/puH1o38Y? Hmmm ... http://t.co/iRO1T6TM

Dewhurst attacks Leppert, but on website only, not in paid ads

trailblazersblog.dallasnews.com — A week ago, you could've said Senate front-runner David Dewhurst was trying to pick his primary runoff opponent because he and his allies were pounding GOP upstart Ted Cruz only -- and laying off a third Republican mounting a serious bid, Tom Leppert.
Brad Watson Reporter, WFAA Dallas @watsonwfaa
RT @RobertTGarrett: @DavidHDewhurst attacks @TomLeppert as 'liberal' on website, but not in paid #txsen race ads. http://t.co/KkLt1uGc

Victim identified in fatal hit-and-run accident in east Oak Cliff

crimeblog.dallasnews.com — Staff Writer Andrew Pantazi reports: The victim in an east Oak Cliff fatal car accident late Monday night has been identified as 55-year-old Dwight Leon Jones, authorities said. Jones was identified by the medical examiner's office through fingerprints. Daryl Wayne Sirls, 48, remains jailed on charges in the hit-and-run after his mother called police to turn him in early Tuesday.
Scott Goldstein Crime Reporter and Blogger, Dallas Morning News @DallasCrime
DMN: Fingerprints used to identify victim in east Oak Cliff hit-and-run http://t.co/vYGnaRwp

Armed with new data from toll road critics, Rawlings says he wants answers from TxDOT, could reconsider toll road support

transportationblog.dallasnews.com — Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings said Wednesday it is not too late for the city to change its position on the controversial Trinity River toll road, should new doubts about its benefits raised by three colleagues of his on the city council prove well-founded. Rawlings voiced support for the toll ...
Michael Lindenberger Transportation Writer, Dallas Morning News @Lindenberger
Armed with new data from toll road critics, Rawlings says he wants answers from TxDOT, could reconsider toll roa... http://t.co/Dr9XRMuL

While blasting Cruz's Chinese connections, Leppert has his own

dallasnews.com — Republican Senate candidate Tom Leppert recently helped to pile on opponent Ted Cruz for his purported ties to a "communist company" from China. But Leppert has a history with Chinese officials and Chinese companies as well. As Dallas' mayor, Leppert was feted by communist Chinese political leaders and business leaders
Brad Watson Reporter, WFAA Dallas @watsonwfaa
While blasting @tedcruz Chinese connections, @tomleppert has his own http://t.co/1qmQ20i5 #txsen
Mike Hashimoto Editorial Writer and Blogger, Dallas Morning News @MikeHashimoto
Leppert piles on Cruz's Chinese connections, even as he must explain his own China syndrome. http://t.co/DbfzQwF6

Man accused of setting elderly store clerk on fire appears in court this morning

crimeblog.dallasnews.com — The man accused of setting an elderly Garland store clerk on firehad a brief court appearance today before state District Judge Andy Chatham. Chatham appointed attorneys Kenneth Weatherspoon and Ezekiel Tyson to represent Matthew Lee Johnson, 36, in both cases. Chatham also revoked Johnson's bond in a state jail felony theft case and set it at $282,000.
Scott Goldstein Crime Reporter and Blogger, Dallas Morning News @DallasCrime
DMN: Man accused of setting elderly store clerk on fire appears in court http://t.co/fewhfH7P

Police search for shooting suspect after Dallas man killed outside apartment

crimeblog.dallasnews.com — A Dallas man was shot and killed late Tuesday in the parking lot of an east Oak Cliff aparment complex, police said. The victim, 39-year-old Jeffrey Gilliam, and the suspect both lived at Royal Crest Apartments in the 3500 block of Wilhurt Drive, said Senior Cpl. Kevin Janse, a police ...
Scott Goldstein Crime Reporter and Blogger, Dallas Morning News @DallasCrime
DMN: Dallas police search for shooting suspect after man killed outside Oak Cliff apartment http://t.co/Owg3ctjV

Report: Office break rooms, kitchens worst workplace bacteria offenders

dallasnews.com — Hold off on paying your morning visit to the office break room. A new report released today by Las Colinas-based Kimberly Clark suggests the workplace break rooms and kitchens are some of the worst offenders for bacteria and contamination.
Maria Halkias Retail Reporter, Dallas Morning News @MariaHalkias
Yuk! @tlhudson Report: Office break rooms, kitchens worst workplace bacteria offenders http://t.co/LD3wSVq2

4 things happening today that you might care about

thescoopblog.dallasnews.com — The Dallas City Council will consider a plan to put surveillance cameras on school buses in an effort to catch motorists who illegally pass those buses when they're stopped to drop off or pick up children. The council will be asked to approve an agreement with Dallas County Schools, the ...
Michael Merschel Assistant Arts and Features Editor, Dallas Morning News @mmerschel
Big deal. I know reporters who do this daily. MT @brucetomaso Today in Dallas, PETA will pretend to grill a human. http://t.co/vmtPOKSB

Watch all of Mike Miles’s first press conference as the Dallas Independent School District’s superintendent

educationblog.dallasnews.com — By now you're aware that new Dallas ISD Superintendent Mike Miles named Teach for America's Charles Glover the district's new chief talent and innovation officer during yesterday's press conference; Matthew and Tawnell covered that like a blanket in this morning's paper. But those who can carve ...
Greg Toppo National K-12 Education Writer, USA Today @gtoppo
RT @DallasISD_News: Mike Miles’s first press conf as Dallas Independent School District’s superintendent http://t.co/Ijl6S1qx #disd

White Rock Marathon to change its name to Dallas Marathon

dallasnews.com — The Dallas White Rock Marathon is no more. Moving forward, the area's premier December marathon will be called the Dallas Marathon. The marathon's board voted to drop the "White Rock" reference in their continuing effort to put Dallas on par with other big city marathons.
Karen Robinson-Jacobs Food Industry Reporter, Dallas Morning News @krobijake
White Rock Marathon to change its name to Dallas Marathon http://t.co/UAspRiuF via @sharethis

Watch all of Mike Miles’s first press conference as the Dallas Independent School District’s superintendent

educationblog.dallasnews.com — By now you're aware that new Dallas ISD Superintendent Mike Miles named Teach for America's Charles Glover the district's new chief talent and innovation officer during yesterday's press conference; Matthew and Tawnell covered that like a blanket in this morning's paper. But those who can carve ...
Robert Wilonsky Digital Managing Editor, Dallas Morning News @RobertWilonsky
Got half an hour? Watch Mike Miles’s first press conference as the Dallas Independent School District’s superintendent. http://t.co/nZk8ZywW

Romney coming to Texas for fundraisers next month

dallasnews.com — WASHINGTON - A week after Texas' GOP primary, Mitt Romney plans a two-day fundraising blitz next month, with high-dollar events in Dallas, San Antonio and Houston. Potential donors have received emails in the last few days inviting them to an evening event June 5 at the Belo Mansion in downtown
Nolan Hicks Reporter, San Antonio Express-News @ndhapple
RT @rjrusak: Romney coming to Texas -- AFTER primary --to raise cash-a @toddgillman exclusive: http://t.co/3awpSQws

Donation fund set up for Garland store clerk set on fire during robbery

crimeblog.dallasnews.com — A bank account has been set up for people wishing to donate to a woman set on fire during a Garland gas station robbery on Sunday. Just tell any Chase Bank teller that you want to donate to the "Nancy J. Harris Donation Fund of Garland Texas," according to a city spokesman.
Scott Goldstein Crime Reporter and Blogger, Dallas Morning News @DallasCrime
BLOG: Donation fund set up for Garland store clerk set on fire during robbery http://t.co/sPUqprUd

Kennedale council accepts mayor’s resignation after girls allege inappropriate touching

crimeblog.dallasnews.com — The Kennedale City Council grudgingly accepted the resignation of Mayor Bryan Lankhorst on Tuesday night. Lankhorst, 54, stepped down this week amid allegations that he touched several sixth-grade girls inappropriately during a game of tag at an Arlington elementary school where he worked as a substitute, according to WFAA-TV.
Scott Goldstein Crime Reporter and Blogger, Dallas Morning News @DallasCrime
BLOG: Kennedale council accepts mayor’s resignation after girls allege inappropriate touching http://t.co/HbU4Rq19

Pizza if you ‘por favor’: Pizza Patrón’s giveaway for Spanish speakers angers some

thescoopblog.dallasnews.com — Dallas-based Pizza Patrón is back in the news again over a controversial marketing campaign. The pizza chain is offering a free large pepperoni pizza on June 5 to anyone who orders (politely) in Spanish. Just say "por favor" and it's yours.
Omar Villafranca Reporter, NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth @OmarVillafranca
RT @dallasnews: Pizza if you ‘por favor’: Pizza Patrón’s giveaway for Spanish speakers angers some http://t.co/iIoHcAME

TI's Delagi gives insight into wireless future

bizbeatblog.dallasnews.com — Greg Delagi, head of wireless for Texas Instruments Inc., sees the future in the many types of products and services that will be connected to smartphones as a computing hub. Today at Barclays industry conference in New York, he talked about TI chips being used in smart ski goggles, marine navigation, automotive, home automation and medical devices.
Sheryl Jean Reporter, Dallas Morning News @SherylJeanDMN
TI's Delagi gives insight into wireless future - http://t.co/En9Oslwh

Medical device maker Greatbatch relocating HQ to Frisco

dallasnews.com — Greatbatch Inc., a medical device company based near Buffalo, N.Y., said Tuesday that it would move its corporate headquarters to Frisco. Chief executive Thomas J. Hook said the move will put the fast-growing company in proximity to other leading medical technology firms and academic research institutions. Greatbatch also was attracted
Sheryl Jean Reporter, Dallas Morning News @SherylJeanDMN
Medical device maker Greatbatch relocating HQ to Frisco - http://t.co/qsdMaQfD

Parkland behind schedule on two critical patient safety requirements

dallasnews.com — The hospital has made progress on most federal mandates, its CEO says, and will hire temporary doctors to plug gaps.
Charles Ornstein Senior Reporter, ProPublica @charlesornstein
MT @DMNInvestigates: Dallas' Parkland hospital behind schedule on 2 critical patient safety requirements. http://t.co/dPkpo3Dk

The Trust for Public Land says Dallas’s parks system is OK, but not yet “world class”

cityhallblog.dallasnews.com — As we were leaving Fair Park and Earth Day Dallas last month, we espied the map you see above affixed to a white tent erected in front of Hall of State. I introduced myself, asked The Trust for Public Land'ers to explain its significance and began to take a photo of the map, at which point they ...
Robert Wilonsky Digital Managing Editor, Dallas Morning News @RobertWilonsky
Trust for Public Land plants Dallas smack in middle of big cities' parks list. We're not yet (ahem) "world class." http://t.co/OhppJs8P

Editorial: Bowl deal with SEC positions Big 12 for big future

dallasnews.com — Since editorial writers are (almost) never wrong, it seems redundant to point out that we were right in forecasting months ago the "inexorable shift to four super conferences dominating the college football landscape." The Big 12 Conference, you'll recall, was bleeding members faster than you could drive from Nebraska to Colorado to Missouri to College Station.
Mike Hashimoto Editorial Writer and Blogger, Dallas Morning News @MikeHashimoto
Today's DMN editorial, with requisite crow eaten: Bowl deal with SEC positions Big 12 for big future http://t.co/92qfhTgr

Zale's quarterly loss narrows as its sales climb

bizbeatblog.dallasnews.com — Zale Corp. on Wednesday cut its third-quarter loss from a year ago and reported its sixth consecutive quarter of positive sales gains. The Irving-based jewelry retailer said sales improved as it added new brands that included Vera Wang bridal, integrated its online and store infrastructure, store employees improved customer service and new marketing was more effective.
Maria Halkias Retail Reporter, Dallas Morning News @MariaHalkias
$ZLC Zale cut its loss as sales climbed #retail http://t.co/bXJH2R9u

Uptick in property rolls probably means no Dallas County tax rate increase

dallasnews.com — An uptick in Dallas County's property values means residents probably won't see a tax rate increase this year, and commissioners are likely to avoid any mass layoffs. Although preliminary residential values were down slightly, the county's preliminary overall property tax rolls increased by more than 5 percent over final rolls
Mike Hashimoto Editorial Writer and Blogger, Dallas Morning News @MikeHashimoto
Better property value news in Dallas and Dallas County. Still no word on giving back past tax increases. http://t.co/X9UQHcEd

Former NFL head coach: Cowboys have a Super Bowl offense

dallasnews.com — A more talented defense should help the Cowboys be an improved group this year, according to former Chiefs and Jets head coach Herman Edwards. Recently, the ESPN NFL analyst spoke with SportsDayDFW.com about the expectations for the Cowboys in 2012 and he said improving from an 8-8 season will heavily rely on the impact of Rob Ryan's defense.
Mark Hayes Anchor, Fox 5 Atlanta @MORNINGMANIAC
Former NFL head coach: Cowboys have a Super Bowl offense http://t.co/8g1OZlbd via @sharethis

We were there: Rammstein blazes through a fiery, theatrical performance at American Airlines Center

popcultureblog.dallasnews.com — Rammstein emerged from the top of section 105 Tuesday night, the six band members solemnly marching down the steps armed with a torch, a Texas flag and their own signature red logo. The guys made their way to a small stage slightly in front of the soundboard on the floor of the American ...
Mario Tarradell Music Critic, Dallas Morning News @MarioTarradell
We were there: Rammstein blazes through a fiery, theatrical performance at American Airlines Center http://t.co/dIeVhfo9 via @sharethis

Stephan Pyles names chef, dishes up details on Stampede 66

eatsblog.dallasnews.com — Jon Thompson, who's currently top toque at Samar, will head the kitchen at Stampede 66, the restaurant Stephan Pyles plans to open in mid-September. That's good news, I think -- Thompson's cooking at Samar has been terrific. "He's not moving over until I replace him," Pyles told me in a phone interview.
Robert Wilonsky Digital Managing Editor, Dallas Morning News @RobertWilonsky
Stephan Pyles talks to @lesbren about chef at new Stampede 66, which will serve up "the history and heritage of Texas." http://t.co/RkbTMsqe
Leslie Brenner Food Critic, Dallas Morning News @lesbren
Pyles names chef, dishes up details on Stampede 66 http://t.co/9bN7gMGz

Dallas-area casket salesman pleads guilty to Handsome Bandit robberies

dallasnews.com — A bank robber dubbed the Handsome Guy Bandit for the latex mask he wore during heists admitted his role in a spree of holdups last year. Steven Ray Milam, 44, pleaded guilty Tuesday to one count of brandishing a firearm during or in relation to a crime of violence and
Scott Goldstein Crime Reporter and Blogger, Dallas Morning News @DallasCrime
DMN: Dallas-area casket salesman pleads guilty to Handsome Bandit robberies http://t.co/6kkjLVHd

Man’s execution date in Dallas County murder case delayed to allow DNA testing

dallasnews.com — The execution of a man convicted in a Dallas County murder more than two decades ago has been delayed at the request of the district attorney's office to allow further DNA testing. Bobby Lee Hines was scheduled for lethal injection June 6 for the murder of 26-year-old Michelle Wendy Haupt at her Carrollton apartment.
Pamela Colloff Senior Editor, Texas Monthly @pamelacolloff
RT @dallascourts: Execution of Dallas County man halted at request of DA's office to allow DNA testing. http://t.co/5eUAnFrf

Texas ‘Bachelorette’ contestant has an ‘American Psycho’ bent

dallasnews.com — Arriving by helicopter? Yes, that was the first clue that cocky, chiseled "Kalon" from Houston was about to stir things up on the eighth season of ABC'sThe Bachelorette. His full name is Kalon Joseph Reid McMahon, but in a self-consciously trendy move he's been known to go by
Christopher Wynn Interim Editor, Dallas Morning News @christopherwynn
#TheBachelorette hunk Kalon channels the narcissistic, yuppie antihero of @BretEastonEllis's American Psycho http://t.co/6JBXD8A7

One more reason to drive very carefully through Highland Park: No license or insurance will get your car impounded

crimeblog.dallasnews.com — Just got an intriguing heads-up from the Highland Park Department of Public Safety (fancy!), which warns: If you're thinking driving through The Bubble without a valid driver's license or insurance, guess again. Your car's not going anywhere, except to the impound (in Plano). That's a brand-new ...
Aida Ahmed Reporter, Las Vegas Sun @aidaahmed
One more reason to drive very carefully through Highland Park: No license or insurance will get your car impounded http://t.co/xrTrJn8h
Robert Wilonsky Digital Managing Editor, Dallas Morning News @RobertWilonsky
One more reason to drive very carefully through Highland Park: No license or insurance will get your car impounded http://t.co/9Wbr0DUe

Police shoot suspect during West Oak Cliff drug sting; police say officers were robbed; witness describes gunfight in parking lot

crimeblog.dallasnews.com — A suspect was shot Tuesday during a drug sting at a West Oak Cliff apartment complex. Police said two undercover officers bought drugs from two male suspects about 4 p.m. at the Mountain Valley Apartments - a sprawl of townhouses next to an elementary school in the 5900 block of Keeneland ...
Scott Goldstein Crime Reporter and Blogger, Dallas Morning News @DallasCrime
BLOG: Police shoot suspect during West Oak Cliff drug sting; police say officers robbed; witness describes gunfight http://t.co/p8qCM6H7

In new report, Electric Reliability Council of Texas sees "potential electricity shortages" in coming decade

bizbeatblog.dallasnews.com — The Texas electrical grid operator expects "potential electricity shortages" in the coming decade as people use more and more juice. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas released a report today, which you will find below, showing the state will not have enough electricity in 2022 unless power companies build more plants or people conserve.
Peggy Heinkel-Wolfe Staff Writer and Area Reporter, Denton Record Chronicle @phwolfeDRC
Texas doesn't have enough juice in the summertime. http://t.co/xdjYdnFZ
Robert Wilonsky Digital Managing Editor, Dallas Morning News @RobertWilonsky
ERCOT says Texas should have enough juice to power through this summer. Or not. But for sure, '14 and on will be rough. http://t.co/N1xunikM

New Dallas ISD Superintendent Mike Miles to hire Teach for America executive for cabinet position

educationblog.dallasnews.com — New Dallas ISD Superintendent Mike Miles announced in first news conference Tuesday that he has hired a Teach for America executive for a new cabinet position. Charles Glover, who oversees Teach for America's Dallas-Fort Worth region, will become the chief talent officer, a new Dallas ISD ...
Matthew Haag Reporter and Blogger, Dallas Morning News @matthewhaag
#DISD hires Teach for America executive for new cabinet position to recruit principals, top employees http://t.co/pu0w4jJi
Robert Wilonsky Digital Managing Editor, Dallas Morning News @RobertWilonsky
Teach for America's local director to become Dallas ISD's chief talent officer, per new super Mike Miles this morning. http://t.co/ChBNNyD2

Woman turns in adult son to Dallas police in fatal hit-and-run in east Oak Cliff

crimeblog.dallasnews.com — A Dallas woman called police this morning because she suspected her 48-year-old son was the motorist involved in a fatal hit-and-run in east Oak Cliff last night. Investigators confirmed her suspicions and arrested convicted felon Daryl Wayne Sirls at the home he shared with his mother on ...
Scott Goldstein Crime Reporter and Blogger, Dallas Morning News @DallasCrime
BLOG: Woman turns in adult son to Dallas police in fatal hit-and-run in east Oak Cliff http://t.co/hulxzBTF via @sharethis

What Obama said -- and didn't say -- about same-sex marriage

dallasmorningviewsblog.dallasnews.com — So where does The Dallas Morning News Editorial Board come down on the issue of same-sex marriage, or, more specifically, President Barack Obama's recent expression of support? We haven't said, so far, and it's not clear when we will. No villains here; the news hit us at a tough spot, when we had few non-election-recommendation slots to allot.
Mike Hashimoto Editorial Writer and Blogger, Dallas Morning News @MikeHashimoto
What Obama said -- and didn't say -- about same-sex marriage | Opinion Blog http://t.co/LFz6LjYs

10 fabulous salads

eatsblog.dallasnews.com — Swimsuit season is here, and with it, for many of us, the realization that it might be nice to drop a few pounds. Bring on the salads! Here are 10 I've loved lately: 1. Grilled hearts of romaine with Jonah crab, charred tomatoes and roasted shallot dressing at Nosh Euro Bistro in Plano.
Leslie Brenner Food Critic, Dallas Morning News @lesbren
Lighten up: It's salad season. Here are 10 to love http://t.co/A4lUGD07

State Fair foodie to deep-fry Girl Scouts’ Samoa cookie

dallasnews.com — The Samoa, the classic Girl Scout cookie, has a hot date with the deep fryer this fall. The deep-fried Samoa will be served at this year's State Fair of Texas to help celebrate the Girl Scouts' 100th anniversary. As any frying expert knows, dunking food into the deep fryer can
Bud Kennedy Columnist, Fort Worth Star-Telegram @budkennedy
Watched HBO show about childhood obesity epidemic. Then saw top headline: "Stare Fair to Deep Fry Girl Scout Cookies" http://t.co/Fp1YdAn7
Maria Halkias Retail Reporter, Dallas Morning News @MariaHalkias
Ahaaa! Texas State Fair foodie to deep-fry Girl Scouts’ Samoa cookie http://t.co/XONxXbjx via @sharethis

Dewhurst recalls battling back after business bust left him eating peanut butter

dallasnews.com — AUSTIN - Even after all his years of good fortune as a multimillionaire businessman and longtime lieutenant governor of Texas, David Dewhurst recalls his time at the bottom. In 1984, Dewhurst found himself living in a Houston motel room, surviving on peanut butter during the day and restaurant freebies at
Sonia Smith Associate Editor, Texas Monthly @sonia_smith
Did you know David Dewhurst once survived on peanut butter? http://t.co/3sIBG6Ml

Blackstone Group buys Motel 6, sister brand, for $1.9 billion.

bizbeatblog.dallasnews.com — An affiliate of Blackstone Real Estate Partners signed a deal Tuesday to buy Carrollton-based Motel 6 and the rest of the U.S.-based economy division of French hotel giant Accor. The sale price was $1.9 billion, Blackstone said in a news release.
Karen Robinson-Jacobs Food Industry Reporter, Dallas Morning News @krobijake
Blackstone Group to pump money into Motel 6 after $1.9 billion purchase. http://t.co/dtARumlV

Texas Faith: Are we a nation of Osteens & Obamas? Is that the state of religion in America?

religionblog.dallasnews.com — A German Protestant clergyman once approached Martin Buber and declared, "Herr Buber, I have read your work and I believe you are a heretic!" Buber reportedly replied, "To be a heretic, I must first be a Christian...but I am a Jew, so correctly, I am an infidel."
Erica Grieder Southwest Correspondent, The Economist @EricaGrieder
RT @WayneSlater What's the state of religious faith in America? Our Texas Faith panel weighs in http://t.co/9vWFn91F

Dallas man gets 15 years in prison for trading sadistic child porn online

crimeblog.dallasnews.com — A Dallas man who pleaded guilty to trading child porn online has been sentenced to 15 years in prison, according to the U.S. attorney's office. Jeffrey Wayne Day, 24, has been in custody since his arrest last September. The following month he pleaded guilty to transporting and shipping child ...
Scott Goldstein Crime Reporter and Blogger, Dallas Morning News @DallasCrime
BLOG: Dallas man gets 15 years in prison for trading sadistic child porn online http://t.co/kmAeZ3Ue

University of Texas’ LBJ School apologizes for ‘inexcusable’ typo on graduation program

dallasnews.com — First, I think Evan Smith, CEO & editor-in-chief of The Texas Tribune, deserves credit for being the first person to flag this broadly on the Interweb (though when he did, on Sunday afternoon, he wasn't sure it was legitimate). Second, I'm typing VERY carefully as I write this.
Kevin Kiley Reporter, Inside Higher Ed @kkiley
.@TheLBJSchool does the old public/pubic typo on its graduation program: http://t.co/AIxi0IiI

Dallas school district’s website: Living in the past

thescoopblog.dallasnews.com — On Monday night, I wasted a half hour of my life -- 30 minutes that I will never, ever get -- searching the Dallas Independent School District's website for the time of Superintendent Mike Miles' first news conference this morning. (It's at 10:30 a.m., but you can thank Tawnell Hobbs for that ...
Mike Hashimoto Editorial Writer and Blogger, Dallas Morning News @MikeHashimoto
Your tax dollars at work. MT @brucetomaso: Someone should maybe tell folks who run DISD website they have a new boss. http://t.co/g3ThiuTl

J.C. Penney shareholders told retailer will be in the wilderness for a while

bizbeatblog.dallasnews.com — J.C. Penney Co. shareholders voted in favor of executive pay proposals at its annual meeting, including what governance firm Institutional Shareholder Services called the "large exit package" granted to former CEO Myron "Mike" Ullman. Penney reported Friday's annual meeting voting results in a Securities and Exchange Commission filing yesterday.
Maria Halkias Retail Reporter, Dallas Morning News @MariaHalkias
Penney CEO Johnson said $JCP will be "in the wilderness" for a while, @womensweardaily #retail http://t.co/bxsHqfBX

Killer of 2 Dallas brothers gets death penalty

dallasnews.com — Dallas County jurors deliberated for two days before deciding Monday that there was nothing in killer Roderick Harris' background that would warrant sparing him from death. Harris, 27, stood looking down at the defense table with his hands in his pockets as state District Judge Mike Snipes read the jury's
Mike Hashimoto Editorial Writer and Blogger, Dallas Morning News @MikeHashimoto
Defense atty calls death penalty "archaic, barbaric, immoral." And, Dallas Co. jury adds, justified for this killer. http://t.co/dQJzpVcI

Man arrested in Katy Trail robberies bragged to friends, police say

dallasnews.com — A 22-year-old man accused in connection with a trio of robberies last weekend on and near the Katy Trail bragged to friends about holding up people, according to police documents released Monday. Police linked Dominique Thornton to the robberies through fingerprints lifted off of a stolen purse. He remains in
Christopher Wynn Interim Editor, Dallas Morning News @christopherwynn
Man bragged about Katy Trail holdups, police say http://t.co/dcFTvYSp

Man arrested in Katy Trail robberies bragged to friends, police say

dallasnews.com — A 22-year-old man accused in connection with a trio of robberies last weekend on and near the Katy Trail bragged to friends about holding up people, according to police documents released Monday. Police linked Dominique Thornton to the robberies through fingerprints lifted off of a stolen purse. He remains in
Scott Goldstein Crime Reporter and Blogger, Dallas Morning News @DallasCrime
DMN: Man arrested in Katy Trail robberies bragged to friends, police say http://t.co/HQU4yTxN

Another teenager’s death sparks concerns of resurgent Dallas-area heroin problem

dallasnews.com — GARLAND - Charanay Suos loved her boyfriend's energy. Manny Capetillo was always hyper. Then he turned 17, and started to slip away: He slept all the time, stopped showering and didn't seem to care about anything. "He'd start acting slow," said Charanay, also 17. "His eyes weren't open. He was
Scott Goldstein Crime Reporter and Blogger, Dallas Morning News @DallasCrime
DMN: Another teenager’s death sparks concerns of resurgent Dallas-area heroin problem http://t.co/qOPMOd8x

Killer of 2 Dallas brothers gets death penalty

dallasnews.com — Dallas County jurors deliberated for two days before deciding Monday that there was nothing in killer Roderick Harris' background that would warrant sparing him from death. Harris, 27, stood looking down at the defense table with his hands in his pockets as state District Judge Mike Snipes read the jury's
Scott Goldstein Crime Reporter and Blogger, Dallas Morning News @DallasCrime
DMN: Killer of 2 Dallas brothers gets death penalty http://t.co/Hx5HAqkh

Oak Cliff Film Festival announces full lineup. Highlights within.

popcultureblog.dallasnews.com — After a couple rounds of announcements the inaugural Oak Cliff Film Festival has announced its full lineup. As promised, the fest, which runs June 14-17 at various Oak Cliff venues (chiefly the Texas Theatre), will offer screenings, live music, workshops, and, of course, parties.
Chris Vognar Movie Critic, Dallas Morning News @chrisvognar
Some highlights of the inaugural Oak Cliff Film Festival, including an opening night jam by The King Bucks. http://t.co/1qfl1G1b

Man’s execution date in Dallas County murder case withdrawn to allow DNA testing

dallasnews.com — HUNTSVILLE - The execution of a man early next month for the slaying of a Dallas woman at her apartment more than 20 years ago has been delayed. Dallas County prosecutors asked a judge to withdraw the June 6 execution date for 39-year-old Bobby Lee Hines because results of additional DNA testing in his case won't be available by then.
David Schechter Reporter, WFAA Dallas @DavidSchechter
RT @DallasCrime: DMN: Man’s execution date in Dallas County murder case withdrawn to allow DNA testing http://t.co/td3FYsVZ
Scott Goldstein Crime Reporter and Blogger, Dallas Morning News @DallasCrime
DMN: Man’s execution date in Dallas County murder case withdrawn to allow DNA testing http://t.co/td3FYsVZ

Neftali Feliz headed to disabled list with elbow injury

rangersblog.dallasnews.com — SEATTLE - The Rangers have placed RHP Neftali Feliz on the disabled list Monday afternoon with an undisclosed elbow injury three days after he had bouts of wildness in a start against Houston. Feliz did not travel with the team to Seattle and instead underwent an MRI in Arlington, the results of which have not been disclosed.
Janie Paleschic Deputy Business Editor, Dallas Morning News @JaniePaleschic
RT @dmn_rangers: Rangers starting pitcher Neftali Feliz goes on DL with elbow injury: http://t.co/cUwXDQKX

Jeff West, an advocate for the arts and downtown Dallas, has died

cityhallblog.dallasnews.com — Jeff West, who worked behind the scenes for many years to better downtown Dallas and improve the city's arts, died today at 54. West's work included 11 years as executive director of the Sixth Floor Museum and five years as managing director of the Dallas Theater Center. At the time of his ...
Robert Wilonsky Digital Managing Editor, Dallas Morning News @RobertWilonsky
Just saw Jeff West at Trinity toll road public hearing. Shocked to find out the downtown, arts advocate died today. http://t.co/rjRTGIxs

CD reviews: John Mayer travels to ’70s Southern California on ‘Born and Raised’

dallasnews.com — B+ Born and Raised Columbia Born and Raised, singer, songwriter and guitarist John Mayer's paean to the Southern California folk-country sound of the early 1970s, hits you as a refreshing respite from the overly busy, hyperproduced pop so prevalent on the radio today.
Mario Tarradell Music Critic, Dallas Morning News @MarioTarradell
CD reviews: John Mayer travels to ’70s Southern California on ‘Born and Raised’ http://t.co/EmDE7WeA via @sharethis

Arlington-formed Pantera’s influential ‘Vulgar Display of Power’ still packs a punch

dallasnews.com — The year: 1992. The band: Arlington-formed Pantera, a ferocious metal outfit featuring lead singer Philip Anselmo, bassist Rex Brown, drummer Vinnie Paul and his brother, guitarist Dimebag Darrell. The album:Vulgar Display of Power, an influential opus that not only put Pantera on the national map but turned the
Mario Tarradell Music Critic, Dallas Morning News @MarioTarradell
Arlington-formed Pantera’s influential ‘Vulgar Display of Power’ still packs a punch. Sure does. http://t.co/qOKrhYUe via @sharethis

A woman in a Loki is unhappy about the crowds at Dallas Comic Con. And she's got the 66-minute rant to prove it.

popcultureblog.dallasnews.com — As I noted yesterday and in today's paper product, Dallas Comic Con, which was held over the weekend at the Irving Convention Center in Las Colinas, has already outgrown its new digs.
Robert Wilonsky Digital Managing Editor, Dallas Morning News @RobertWilonsky
It was very crowded at this year's Dallas Comic Con. How crowded? A woman in a Loki costume explains. For 66 minutes. http://t.co/R1c6v3Pf

Blast From the Past: Chic sophistication ruled the dance floors

popcultureblog.dallasnews.com — Chic's second album, C'est Chic, arrived in 1978 at the height of disco armed with a monster smash dubbed "Le Freak." With its indelible chant - "Ah, freak out! - the song instantly became a staple on dance floors across the country.
Mario Tarradell Music Critic, Dallas Morning News @MarioTarradell
Time travel to 1978 for Chic's sophisticated second album, "C'est Chic." Ah, freak out! http://t.co/3QqhO0yR

Garland police identify woman set on fire, critically injured in Sunday robbery

crimeblog.dallasnews.com — A 76-year-old woman who was doused with flammable liquid and set on fire during a robbery Sunday morning has been identified as Nancy Harris of Garland. Police tell us she remains in critical condition at Parkland Memorial Hospital. She suffered burns over 40 percent of her body in the attack ...
Scott Goldstein Crime Reporter and Blogger, Dallas Morning News @DallasCrime
BLOG: Garland police identify woman set on fire, critically injured in Sunday robbery http://t.co/yA0aaYJp via @sharethis

Acme F+B and Pepper Smash a Cocktail Kitchen are close to opening

eatsblog.dallasnews.com — I just got off the phone with Jeana Johnson, half of the team behind Good 2 Go Taco (the other half is Colleen O'Hare). Johnson tells me that staff orientation at the duo's new restaurant -- Acme F+B -- started this morning. "This week is full-blown pedal to the medal," she says, "wine training, cocktail training, food training...."
Leslie Brenner Food Critic, Dallas Morning News @lesbren
Acme F+B and Pepper Smash a Cocktail Kitchen are close to opening. http://t.co/iMVykr48

Dallas police briefly evacuate headquarters after small fire fills building with smoke

crimeblog.dallasnews.com — Dallas police headquarters was briefly evacuated this morning after a small fire filled the building with smoke. Dallas Fire-Rescue were called about 11:40 a.m. when a generator malfunctioned at the rear of the building, 1400 S. Lamar St. No injuries were reported.
Scott Goldstein Crime Reporter and Blogger, Dallas Morning News @DallasCrime
BLOG: Dallas police briefly evacuate headquarters after small fire fills building with smoke http://t.co/gaf9Nttw via @sharethis

A former Cranbrook classmate casts Romney story in new light

dallasmorningviewsblog.dallasnews.com — The Mitt Romney-as-homophobic-bully story has mostly faded away as a top-of-mind issue in this presidential campaign. Its supporters -- which I'd presume includes much of The Washington Post's staff -- would call that unfortunate, that a five-decade-old story lifted out of any reasonable context still should resonate.
Mike Hashimoto Editorial Writer and Blogger, Dallas Morning News @MikeHashimoto
A former Cranbrook classmate casts Romney story in new light | Opinion Blog http://t.co/8Rx6FaeC

Wes Anderson will reteam with Owen Wilson for next project

popcultureblog.dallasnews.com — Just got off the phone with Wes Anderson, unwinding from the Cannes Film Festival with some friends in Italy. (Tough life). Moonrise Kingdom, his strongest film in years, is set to open June 1 in Dallas. He feels good about it, but acknowledges something (or someone) is missing.
Chris Vognar Movie Critic, Dallas Morning News @chrisvognar
Wes Anderson, fresh from Cannes, says his next film has a part for Owen Wilson. http://t.co/473gxw9z

Next month, the Discovery Channel's 'Fast N' Loud' revs up Dallas's Gas Monkey Garage

popcultureblog.dallasnews.com — One of my former colleagues, Leslie Minora, wrote a year ago about Aaron Kaufman and Richard Rawlings's attempts to get some of that national spotlight directed toward their local auto-body shop, the Cannonball Run-in', hot-roddin' Gas Monkey Garage.
Robert Wilonsky Digital Managing Editor, Dallas Morning News @RobertWilonsky
Discovery Channel makes it official: Dallas's Gas Monkey Garage sent to rev it up in Fast N' Loud beginning June 6. http://t.co/q87W8g6A

Who's Who unveils book of notable black Dallas leaders

bizbeatblog.dallasnews.com — Who's Who Publishing Co. on Thursday will unveil its inaugural edition of Who's Who in Black Dallas at the Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas. The 300-page Dallas book features more than 200 people, including Bishop T.D. Jakes, leader of The Potter's House; U.S. District Court Judge Sam A.
Sheryl Jean Reporter, Dallas Morning News @SherylJeanDMN
Who's Who unveils book of notable black Dallas leaders - http://t.co/mWRtLdYE

Arkansas launches new tech accelerator

bizbeatblog.dallasnews.com — The ARK Challenge in the Ozarks is a tech accelerator that's launching this year to provide more than $18,000 in seed funding, mentoring, networking and free office space. The ARK has produced a Cluster Assessment Report about the retail, food and logistics industries it's focusing on as part of the U.S.
Sheryl Jean Reporter, Dallas Morning News @SherylJeanDMN
Arkansas launches new tech accelerator - http://t.co/P8fgERgn

SBA offers free forums during National Small Business Week

bizbeatblog.dallasnews.com — Starting today in honor of National Small Business Week, the U.S. Small Business Administration will host a series of free educational forums in Washington, D.C., and webcast them live. The free forums include a town hall meeting with SBA Administrator Karen Mills, social media best practices for small businesses, finding export customers, federal contracting, selling to large companies and business matchmaking with large corporations and government agencies.
Sheryl Jean Reporter, Dallas Morning News @SherylJeanDMN
SBA offers free forums during National Small Business Week - http://t.co/cBun5T3N

Laid-off workers are becoming their own bosses

dallasnews.com — One in an occasional series Karen Kern has traveled the full circle of employment evolution - from full-time mom to employee to unemployed to entrepreneur - in about a year. Last month, she lost her job as catering coordinator for a local restaurant. The owners offered her a job at
Sheryl Jean Reporter, Dallas Morning News @SherylJeanDMN
#entrepreneur: Laid-off workers are becoming their own bosses - http://t.co/zN7SvWqd

Drive-by shooting kills 2, wounds 2 in South Fort Worth

crimeblog.dallasnews.com — Two people were killed and two others were wounded in a drive-by shooting late Sunday in Fort Worth. All four victims were driving south on the South Freeway's frontage road about 9:20 p.m. when a second car pulled up beside their white Toyota Camry and opened fire as they exited onto ...
Scott Goldstein Crime Reporter and Blogger, Dallas Morning News @DallasCrime
DMN: Drive-by shooting kills 2, wounds 2 in South Fort Worth http://t.co/HRMnqH9k