Posted on September 22, 2008 at 12:06 p.m.

You missed part of the charm of downtown Arlington. That's all of the small bars along Division Street. I've dropped in on a handful of these and my first impression is, "Who would go here?" But you will find that most have a group of regulars of 8-10 people. Kind of like the TV show Cheers.

They don't have liquor stores in Arlington, but you can go about anywhere and get liquor by the drink. That's one key thing that separates Arlington from the rest of the DFW suburbs.

On Downtown Showdown, a Photo Series: Arlington

Posted on September 16, 2008 at 2:53 p.m.

Just like I've had bad tex-mex in Dallas, I've had bad cheesesteaks in Philly.

On Texadelphia (Dallas)

Posted on September 15, 2008 at 1:54 p.m.

The notion that LHO acted alone is every bit as farfetched as any conspiracy theory. Al that we do know is that JFK was shot in broad daylight, downtown in a major city, with thousands watching and we still aren't sure exactly what happened.

On Scientist publishes "new" JFK theory, wackos come out to play

Posted on September 15, 2008 at 1:46 p.m.

I live in Plano and I've passed this place several times. My general rule of thumb for a barbecue joint is that the smell of smoked meat must drive you inside. I don't get that from Ricky Rays but there may be a city or neighborhood ordinances that put a stop to that. Based on the story, I'll give it a try.

On Ricky Ray's Barbeque brings "down home cooking" to Plano

Posted on September 15, 2008 at 1:32 p.m.

The end of an era. Many good memories of going to see Rev. Horton Heat or the Potatoes for free in the years before I got married and had kids. All things must pass.

On Bar of Soap, venerable rock bar-laundromat in Dallas' Exposition Park district, closes

Posted on September 6, 2008 at 4:26 p.m.

I didn't do it, but wish I did. I'm sure the PISD is careful about not offending any aerial tourists.

On Plano mega-graffiti artist tops Britain's Cerne Abbas giant for phallic rudeness

Posted on September 4, 2008 at 10:04 a.m.

Is there a schedule of when the bands perform?

On Beardathon featuring Cas Haley / The Slack / Queen for a Day / Naked Lunch / Backsliders

Posted on September 2, 2008 at 1:03 p.m.

In 84, the Dead Kennedy's played a free show outside the RNC in Dallas. They too railed against the 2 party system. Lot of good the ranting of an alternative rock band does. It's very convenient for either of the major parties, to dis a single opponent than to actually say what they stand for. It's in their interest not to allow the voters more choices than us or them.

On Kay Bailey Hutchison discusses McCain's VP choice

Posted on August 28, 2008 at 12:07 p.m.

What's so bad about East Plano? If Plano has any "soul" it resides in the older East Plano. Apparently, soul takes time to mature. Homes need to be re-sold several times and commercial space need to be on their 3rd or 4th different business venture to have any soul. The brand new west side Plano is completely void of soul.

And about Murphy, it should be a nice town when they finish building it. Check back in ten years

On Census Bureau report determines that most affluent city in the U.S. is Plano

Posted on August 27, 2008 at 4:53 p.m.

Median income of only $84,492! Who's bringing the average down?

On Census Bureau report determines that most affluent city in the U.S. is Plano