All Stories by S. Holland Murphy
Crime & Scandal
This is the Last Time We’ll Write About Who Killed Beverly Jean Hope
An obit for a murder that happened 55 years ago.
Media
When a Lewd Gucci Ad Led to the Destruction of 70,000 Magazines
Twenty-five years ago, a swollen zipper, courtesy of Tom Ford's creative vision, cost D Magazine $60,000.
Mystery
Uncovering the Root of the Round House Rumors
Dallas’ wildest mid-century home has long been linked to revolutionary architect Bruce Goff—until four Belgian students dug up decades of dirt.
News
My Subaru Broke. I Hitched a Ride In an Apocalypse Hellfire 6×6 Just Like Luka Dončić’s
The guys who build insane custom pick-ups for Apocalypse Manufacturing were in town to talk about their new Discovery Channel show, "Truck Dynasty." And I happened to be car-less.
Dallas History
How to Spot an SMU Student
A yellow Camaro, Sperry Topsiders, and wallet bulging with daddy's credit cards. Here's how D Magazine stereotyped the Hilltop cohort in 1976.
Shopping & Fashion
What Do a Piano-Playing Rabbit, a Hot Tub Club, and Actor Ronald Reagan Have in Common?
They were all found in D Magazine’s consumer pages, decades before Amazon and Facebook Marketplace.
Dallas History
Remembering Zac Crain, the Greatest Writer Ever to Work at D Magazine
On the anniversary of his death, we are releasing the never-before-seen master document of the Dallas legend's best moments.
Travel
Inside the Wild Lives of Travel Writers, Before the Social Media Boom
D Magazine’s pro globetrotters explored a secluded Fijan island, enjoyed butler service in London, and hauled a corpse off of a Nicaraguan aircraft.
Western
Was Rex Cauble Really the Cowboy Mafia’s Drug-Smuggling Kingpin?
The answer is one thing writers Tom and Sally Stephenson can agree on.
Guides
The Ultimate Guide to Camps for Kids
We tapped our networks for parent-approved recommendations on the city’s best camps and why their kids love them.
Guides
In Texas, Dallas Takes the Tea Time Crown
From exquisite spreads to playful services, a new wave of afternoon teas lets you sip your way in the city.
Dallas History
This Old Story About Madonna Moving to Dallas Goes So Hard
Bringing the Material Girl to town may have been D Magazine’s wildest stunt.
Dallas History
How to Get Ahead in Advertising—At D Magazine
To get ahead in business at D Magazine in the ’70s, you had to drive a better car, date your friends, and libel the mayor (allegedly).
Dallas History
Remember When Online Dating Was Embarrassing?
Dallas has long been a hub for online dating, well before swiping right.
Books
Colleen Hoover Was My Gateway Drug
Romance novels reminded me that reading could be a pleasure.
Restaurants & Bars
The Best Fried Chicken in Dallas
Whether you are looking for a hot chicken sandwich, saucy Korean platters, or a drive-thru bucket in southern Dallas, our research has you covered.
Dallas History
D Magazine’s Dance With the Personal Ad Fad
In 1986, Dallasites were seeking Eastern pedigree fillies, millionaires for career bumps, and maestros to pluck their strings.
Arts
The Hardest Dallas Celebrity to Shoot
Erykah Badu likes to keep the press on its toes. But she met her match—or soulmate?—in longtime D Magazine photographer Elizabeth Lavin.
Holidays
Dallas’ Most Amazing Christmas Tree Story Ever
Three generations of Pattons celebrate 50 years in business in Dallas. But life hasn't always been pretty.
