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S. Holland Murphy

S. Holland Murphy

Executive Editor

Holland Murphy is the executive editor of D Magazine. In her years at D, Holland has sniffed a Cowboy kicker’s cleat, watched a Vogue model get ready for prom, walked with baby elephants, and investigated a cat show controversy. Her blog post cataloging the many deaths in Adolphus Hotel history became fodder for My Favorite Murder. She lives in East Dallas with a bunch of dudes, including a 90-pound mutt named Cutty Wagstaff.

All Stories by S. Holland Murphy

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.
Entertainment

The Mall Rats of Suburbia

We visited three "dead" malls for proof of vibrant life.
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.
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