Stories by Bethany Erickson
Local News
Wherein We Ask: WTF Is Going on With DCAD’s Property Valuations?
Property tax valuations have increased by hundreds of thousands for some Dallas homeowners, providing quite a shock. What's up with that?
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Leading Off (4/18/24)
Your Thursday Leading Off is tardy to the party, thanks to some technical difficulties.
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Texas Lawmakers Look to Take Zoning Changes Out of Dallas’ Hands
Dallas is taking resident input on its ForwardDallas land use plan, and a vocal group is leading the opposition. But new talk among conservative Texas policy makers indicates the decision might not be in the city's hands for long.
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Dallas Summers Are Hot. In These Neighborhoods, It’s Even Hotter
Dallas is partnering with NOAA to map the city's urban heat Islands. But what do we do with that information?
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Leading Off (4/11/24)
The rain is gone, and there's nothing but sunny skies for the rest of the week. Enjoy it.
Stories by Bethany Erickson
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Q&A: Megan Kimble, Whose New Book Explores How Highways Changed Dallas and Texas
Texas journalist Megan Kimble's new book tells the stories of communities as she examines the impact three highway projects had on their cities, including Deep Ellum and I-345.
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From Dallas: Great Eclipse. See You In 293 Years.
The weather was (mostly) cooperative for today's eclipse. Here's how some of us celebrated.
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Clouds or No Clouds? Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Monday’s Eclipse
The forecast is dicey, but the city is still expecting nearly half a million people to come stare at the sun. Here's what you need to know about eclipse viewing (and navigating) in Dallas Monday.
Arts & Entertainment
Here’s Who Is Coming to Dallas This Weekend: April 4-7
Awesome weather is forecast for most of the weekend. Find some live musicto enjoy it properly—you can catch Bob Dylan, the Black Crowes, Ledisi, Offset, NOFX, and Kristin Chenoweth, just to name a few.