Stories by Matt Goodman
Local News
Can Dallas Keep Austin and Houston From Prying Away Its Police Chief?
Interim City Manager Kim Tolbert told our neighbors to "go back home," but let's unpack her odd statement and why all eyes are suddenly on Chief Eddie Garcia.
Urbanism
Dallas: The City That Hates Pedestrians, Pt. 51
At some point, Hi Line Drive will be an important connecting point between the Katy Trail and the Trinity River. Until construction is finished, maybe just stay in your car.
Dallas History
D Magazine’s 50 Greatest Stories: When Will We Fix the Problem of Our Architecture?
In 1980, the critic David Dillon asked why our architecture is so bad. Have we heeded any of his warnings?
Stories by Matt Goodman
Government & Law
The Lawyer Who Landlords Don’t Want to See in Court
Attorney Mark Melton started helping people on Facebook during the pandemic. Before he knew it, he’d assembled the country’s only group of lawyers focused full time on stopping illegal evictions—and saving taxpayers millions.
Local News
In Dallas, Even the Sidewalks Are for Sale
The city of Dallas is pushing a plan to raise revenue by allowing digital kiosks on public right of way. Few seem happy about it.
Local News
Dallas Gets Its Wings, But ‘Project X’ Still Hovers
The City Council last week made a big move to lure the Dallas Wings away from Arlington. But the private matter about recruiting or retaining a pro sports team is still lingering at City Hall.