2015 Intern Guide

THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS
2015
INTERN GUIDE
Welcome
Dear intern class of 2015,
Welcome to the best newspaper internship program in the country. At The Dallas Morning News, we may
call you interns, but we treat you like full-time staff members from your first day here. Over the next few
months, you will play key roles in our coverage of the major stories this summer. In doing so, you will put in
some long hours. But we also want you to have fun during your stay here in Big D.
So weve put together this guide to eating, drinking and enjoying all that this great slice of Texas has to offer.
Weve also provided you with names and photos of some of the big bosses because we wouldnt want you to
embarrass yourself in front of anyone you should be trying to impress. In addition, weve included photos and
bios of former DMN interns who were later hired, as well as a few friendly faces from around the building.
As with any big city newspaper, things here in our newsroom can get a little hectic at times. But we love having
you here and were happy to help you with anything you need. So dont hesitate to seek us out.
And dont forget to work hard, play hard and eat plenty of barbecue and queso.
gas, take the time to stop and fill up before you leave.
You never know how far youll need to go and whether
theyll be a gas station where you end up. Better to
take the time now than be stranded in rural Texas on
deadline.
5. KNOW THE BOSSES. Dont make the mistake of
meeting the editor or managing editor and asking,
So, what do you do here? Do your research. Weve
even made it easier for you. Just flip to the next page
in this guide.
6. DRESS FOR THE JOB YOU WANT, NOT THE JOB
YOU HAVE. If you dress professionally, people will
take you more seriously. So if youre worried about
sources thinking youre too young, throw on a blazer
or a tie. Oh, and girls, dont wear flip flops. Theyre
unprofessional and LOUD so when we hear whacking
coming from down the hall, well know its you.
7. YOU ARENT TOO GOOD FOR ANY ASSIGNMENT,
NO MATTER HOW MUNDANE OR TRIVIAL. PERIOD.
8. CHALLENGE ACCEPTED. If you are assigned a story
that you think is mundane or trivial, get creative. For
example, if youre assigned a weather story, dont just
1. WORK HARD, BUT DONT KILL YOURSELF. You only
write a story saying its hot. Find the Texas heat lovers
have a few weeks to get clips and make an impression,
club and talk to them. Find the immigrant from Iraq
so take advantage of it. Come in early and stay late when
who wears five layers of sweatshirts because Texas heat
you need to. Work that mundane assignment or weekend
is nothing to them.The best way to make yourself stand
shift with a smile. But dont work so hard that you dont
out? Make something out of nothing.
enjoy your time here. You also only have a few weeks to
enjoy the city and get to know your coworkers. Having
9. MAKE YOURSELF KNOWN. Do you have a special
fun outside of work means youll be more productive
interest in restaurant reviewing? Or maybe you think
when you are in the office and youll enjoy yourself more.
Texas politics are seriously fascinating? Maybe you

have a great personality and can do an on-camera
2. ASK FOR HELP. The newsroom is a goldmine of
interview with no problems. Let people know. It might
expertise. Take advantage of it. Find the people in the
make you more valuable if you have something youre
newsroom that are willing to help interns and if youre
interested in or really good at. And, you might get more
unsure, ask a friendly face and well point you in the right
assignments that involve those special skills/interests.
direction. Many times, people are more than willing to

help talk through a story, get you the right documents or
10. BUT MAYBE NOT TOO WELL-KNOWN ON
find you a source -- you just have to ask.
FACEBOOK. OK, you are Millennials. You hear this all

the time. Be careful what you post on Facebook. Your
3. ALWAYS HAVE YOUR CELL PHONE AND A CHARGER
colleagues are going to friend you. You might friend
ON YOU WHEN YOU GO OUT TO AN ASSIGNMENT.
them. Thats cool. But, maybe delete that photo of you
Send updates and photos while out on breaking news,
scantily clad and showing body or drink in your hand if
and be available in case your editor needs to reach you.
youre under 21. Its unfair, but totally human for people
My phone died is not a good excuse.
around the newsroom to judge you based on those

photos. Also, dont complain or say anything about
4. DONT LET YOUR GAS TANK GET TO E.
your bosses on social media. Just think before you post
If youre headed out on an assignment and are low on
anything about work.
Know Your Managers

JAMES M. MORONEY III
MIKE WILSON
BOB MONG
Publisher and
Editor
Editor Emeritus
Chief Executive Officer
The Dallas Morning News
KEITH CAMPBELL
GARRY LEAVELL
ROBERT WILONSKY
Interim Managing
Assistant Managing
Deputy Managing
Editor
Editor
Editor
Sports
Digital
KEVEN WILLEY
TOM HUANG
DENNIS FULTON
Vice President/Editorial
Sunday & Enterprise
Business Editor
Page Editor
Editor
Business News
Editorial
Enterprise
LEONA ALLEN
DENISE BEEBER
ALFREDO
Deputy Managing Editor
News Editor
CARBAJAL
Local News
Universal Desk
Managing Editor
Al Dia
MARK EDGAR
DAVID DUITCH
Editor
Local, State, National
Dallasnews.com
& International
LISA KRESL
Lifestyles
Friendly Faces
Here are a few folks to seek out when you have a question or simply want to chat.
BRUCE TOMASO
KEVIN SHERRINGTON
Assistant Metro Editor, Local News
Sports Columnist
Years at TDMN: 31
Years at TDMN: 30
College: Arizona State
College: University of Houston
Phone number: 214-914-1759
Email: btomaso@dallasnews.com,
Email: ksherrington@dallasnews.com
brucetomaso@gmail.com
KAREN ROBINSON-JACOBS
SARAH MERVOSH
Hospitality Industry Reporter,
Criminal Courts Reporter, Metro
Business News
Years at TDMN: 3
Years at TDMN: 11
College: University of Notre Dame

Email: smervosh@dallasnews.com
College: University of Illinois

Email: krjacobs@dallasnews.com
STEVE THOMPSON
LISA VEIGEL
Reporter, Projects
Associate Art Director, FD Magazine
Years at TDMN: 8
Years at TDMN: 12
College: Bachelors: North Caroline State
College: Ohio University
University, Masters: University of North

Carolina at Chapel Hill

Email: lveigel@dallasnews.com

Email: sthompson@dallasnews.com
REESE DUNKLIN
Staff Writer, Projects and Enterprise
IRWIN THOMPSON
Years at TDMN: 14
Assistant Director of Photography & Video
College: UT Arlington
Years at TDMN: 25
College: University of Louisiana at Monroe
Email: rdunklin@dallasnews.com

Email: ithompson@dallasnews.com
MICHAEL HAMTIL
News Photo Editor
JANIE PALESCHIC
Years at TDMN: 12
Business News, Deputy Business Editor
College: Univ. of Missouri-Columbia
Years at TDMN: 28
College: University of Texas

Email: mhamtil@dallasnews.com
Phone number: 214-977-8938 (w);

214-908-4950 (m)
JAMIE KNODEL
Email: jpaleschic@dallasnews.com
Backfield Editor
Years at TDMN: 15
STEVE HARRIS
College: University of Kansas
Assistant Metro Editor/General
Assignments/Columnists, Metro Dept.

Years at TDMN: 39
College: Eastfield College, SMU
Email: sharris@dallasnews.com
Email: jknodel@dallasnews.com
MARIA HALKIAS
CHUCK STEWART
Staff Writer, Business News
Assistant News Editor, News Desk
Years at TDMN: 31
Years at TDMN: 19
College: Valparaiso University
College: University of New Orleans,
Tulane University
Email: mhalkias@dallasnews.com
Phone: 214-977-8945
Email: cstewart@dallasnews.com
MICHAEL HOGUE
News Art
MICHAEL MERSCHEL
Years at TDMN: 12
Assistant Arts & Life Editor/Books
College: The Wichita State University
and Healthy Living
Phone number: 214 977 8858
Years at TDMN: 21
Email: mhogue@dallasnews.com
College: University of Kansas

Phone: 214-977-8594
JAMIE HUCKABY
Email: mmerschel@dallasnews.com
Art Director, FD Magazine

Years at TDMN: 16 years
ANN PINSON
College: University of Texas at Arlington
Guide Editor, Lifestyles
Years at TDMN: 12
Email: jhuckaby@dallasnews.com
College: University of Oklahoma

JOEL THORNTON
Copy Desk Chief
Years at TDMN: 29
College: University of Kansas 84
Email: jthornton@dallasnews.com
*See me for help on style, grammar, usage and
problems youre having with NewsGate, our
computer system.
Email: apinson@dallasnews.com
Restaurants & Bars

Listed by neighborhood
DEEP ELLUM
impressive on my most recent visit to the Deep Ellum

location. I love the dining room, with red oilcloth on
CANE ROSSO
the tables, Lone Star flag motif booths, vintage pig
2612 Commerce Street
art and Coca-Cola signs on the walls. You can grab
Dallas, TX 75226
a Shiner Bock from the cooler before you order
Staff says: Neapolitan pizza and great wine. Fun

fact, Cane Rosso translates to red dog, apparently
named after the founders hound, Zoli. True story.
BAKER'S RIBS
definitely a plus. The sleeper hit was the outstanding

barbecue chicken and turkey both smoky, moist and
terrific.
CEDARS
Monday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday-Saturday

11 a.m. to 9 p.m. 2724 Commerce St., Dallas;
CEDARS SOCIAL
214-748-5433; see website for other locations.
1326 S. Lamar
www.bakersribs.com.
Dallas, TX 75215
GuideLIVE says: Barbecue can be quite the variable
Staff says: A newsroom favorite. If youre hoping
art, and I've had luscious, smoky brisket and killer
not to bump into any co-workers there on any
ribs at Baker's in the past, but they were less
given night, youre out of luck. Its no wonder. Its an
award-winning, classy bar with seriously unique
GuideLIVE says: Baby Back Shak, which has been
cocktails.
dishing out Memphis- style 'cue in the Cedars

neighborhood since 1995, is hopping at lunchtime
LEE HARVEYS
on a weekday, but orders come out in a flash. The
1807 Gould Street
ribs are extraordinary: highly seasoned, garlicky
Dallas, TX 75215
and peppery, with a good crust and just the right
Staff says: A unique dive bar in a bit of a
tug. I'd never put sauce on these, but the sauce
sketchier part of town. But dont worry, its not
here happens to be exemplary, tangy with a little
nearly as sketchy as it looks. Much of the seating
heat. The brisket was moist, with superb smoky
is outside, the food is surprisingly delicious and
flavor, but it wasn't quite tender, and the fat wasn't
the live music is generally solid.
rendered out. Combo plates come with two sides.

"Shak beans" are tomatoey and chili-like; the
OFF THE BONE BARBEQUE
sweet-pickle-studded coleslaw's dressed with a
1734 S. Lamar St., Dallas. 214-565-9551.
mustard vinaigrette.
www.offthebonebarbeque.com.
Staff says: Good news for clubgoers, Off the
Bone stays open Friday and Saturday till 2 in the
morning. And once the NFL playoffs start, it may
FUEL CITY TACOS

801 S. Riverfront
Dallas, TX 75207
open Sundays, too. Monday-Wednesday 11 a.m. to
Staff says: Some argue the best tacos in Dallas,
6 p.m., Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday-Saturday
from an unlikely place: a gas station and car wash.
11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
GuideLIVE says: The Cedars neighborhood is
home to some of Dallas' best barbecue, and
that includes this friendly 2 -year-old spot in a
smart little space refashioned from a gas station.
Pitmaster Dwight Harvey turns out terrific babyback ribs juicy, well-seasoned and redolent of
UPTOWN
COMPANY CAFE
3136 Routh St
Dallas, TX
pecan smoke. Haven't been there yet? You'll be
Staff says: Located just off the Katy Trail with both
offered a sample before deciding. But taste them,
indoor seating and a dog-friendly outdoor patio.
and the decision's a no-brainer. Take a seat on
Delicious breakfast and lunch food with several
the patio or at one of the tables inside, and they'll
healthy and vegetarian options.
bring out your ribs and whatever else you

choose. There's no sliced brisket, only chopped,
KATY TRAIL ICEHOUSE
and it's rich, moist, smoky and flavorful. And
3136B Routh St
the fine-grained sausage is a snappy standout.
Dallas, TX
Nothing needed sauce, but that sauce is quite
Staff says: As the name implies, this is a bar/
good, with a welcome dusky note of molasses.
restaurant on the Katy Trail. Large outdoor seating
The sides at Off the Bone have no shortage of
area thats great for after work drinks on a nice
personality. I particularly loved the coleslaw,
night. Also has large TVs for game watches. Right
enriched with blue cheese and topped with a
next to Company Cafe, so if ones filled up on the
bit of crumbled bacon. I tried to order a smoked
weekend, just hop over to the other.
chicken to go, but they were out of it. Must be

good, and I'll be back. For dessert, don't miss
BLACKFRIAR PUB
the house-made lemon poundcake with its
2621 McKinney Ave
wonderfully bright, lemony glaze.
Dallas, TX
BABY BACK SHAK

Monday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 5:45 p.m., FridaySaturday 11 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. 1800 S. Akard,
Dallas. 214-428-7427. www.babybackshak.com/.
Staff says: A staple bar for the college and young

professional crowd. Its right on the main strip
of bars in Uptown and a good starting place for
a night out. Can also head over to Trophy Room
nearby, which has a mechanical bull.
NICK AND SAMS GRILL
MIAS TEX MEX
2816 Fairmont St
4322 Lemmon Ave
Dallas, TX
Dallas, TX 75219
Staff says: A classic Dallas brunch location for
Staff says: Great Tex Mex known for its brisket
a young crowd. With great food and cheap
tacos. Sometimes theres a bit of a wait on weekend
mimosas, it gets super crowded on the weekend,
nights, but if youre 21, theres a bar in the lobby for
so get there early or order a pitcher of mimosa
that.
and hang out outside until your tables ready.

CAFE BRAZIL
(locations near SMU, Oak Lawn, Deep Ellum and
OAK LAWN/DESIGN DISTRICT
Bishop Arts District)

Staff says: Get the Brazilian breakfast and sit
THE MEDDLESOME MOTH
down to read a book or do some work with their
1621 Oak Lawn Ave., Dallas. 214-628-7900.
bottomless cups of coffee. Try the B-52 and follow it
mothinthe.net.
up with French Vanilla and the Snickerdoo flavor for
GuideLIVE says: With an incredible collection of
your last one.
beers from around the world on tap, in bottles,

offered by flights or even hand-pumped from the
OFF-SITE KITCHEN
cask, all served by knowledgeable, enthusiastic
2226 Irving Blvd
bartenders and servers the Moth was already a
Dallas, TX 75207
beer-lovers dream. Now with chef David McMillan
Staff says: This is a great dive place for burgers
in charge of the kitchen, Shannon Wynnes
near downtown. You might miss it if it wasnt for
vibrant, 3-year-old Design District spot is a Dallas
the giant burger sitting out in the front of the
treasure. The chicken liver pt delivers, the fish
restaurants parking lot. Some argue this is the best
and chips are crisply correct and the burger is
burger in Dallas. Its only open for lunch (til 3 p.m.).
much improved. Mussels appear in an array of
Off-site can get away with that. Their burgers are
beer-friendly preparations. With the food, drink
that good. Try one with fried egg or green chiles.
and atmosphere-colorful stained-glass panels

depicting the kings of rock n roll- no wonder the
COSMIC CAFE
place is always busy: It has a great vibe.
2912 Oak Lawn Ave

Dallas, TX 75219
LUCKYS DINER
Staff says: No doubt, this is just a great hangout
3531 Oak Lawn Ave
spot. Lots of ambiance, colorful decorations and
Dallas, TX 75219
they have yoga and meditation on most evenings.
Staff says: Its a chill diner with great biscuits and
But that really isnt the best part. Its their food.
pancakes for brunch. Great chicken fried steak for
Those samosas will only get you started. Try their
lunch and dinner. Service is great, even though
veggie tacos, hummus and dharma bell -- all
its always busy. Also fun to people watch there.
vegetarian food. Parkings a problem here, but youll
Youll see the regulars who have been getting
find spaces if you go on the early side of lunch.
their morning eggs, toast and coffee there for 20

years.
KNOX-HENDERSON
EATZIS
3403 Oak Lawn Ave
VELVET TACO
Dallas, TX 75219
3012 N Henderson Ave
Staff says: A great option when you dont feel like
Dallas, TX
making dinner and want something quick. Make
Staff says: If youre not already a taco fan, this could
your own salad or sandwich, get a hot dinner
be the place to convert you. Open late and a menu
or make your own with a combo of their many
that goes beyond your typical TexMex cuisine to
side dishes. They also have a bakery and other
include everything from brisket, breakfast, Indian,
grocery-type food for sale.
Middle Eastern and Asian tacos.
WILD ABOUT HARRYS
Village. Equally colorful is the menu, which looks
3113 Knox St
like it was designed by a 10-year-old in a great
Dallas, TX
way. From Wing Dings to a classic grilled cheese
Staff says: There are surprisingly few locally
and eight different varieties of hot dogs excuse
owned ice cream shop in Dallas. This is a great
us,coneys Pop Diner serves comfort food that
option with a homey sit-down atmosphere inside
seems ideal for 3 a.m. In keeping with the diner
and delicious sundaes. Also, they serve hot dogs.
theme, breakfast items like chocolate chip pancakes

will be served all day, and Gjonaj has created a wild
TOULOUSE CAFE AND BAR
spin on the traditional Indian naan sandwich by
3314 Knox St. 214-520-8999. www.
creating panini-style hybrids called Naanis.
toulousecafeandbar.com.
GuideLIVE says: From the typeface on the menu,
to the well-mixed French 75 aperitif, to the frites
served in a cone, Toulouse looks and feels like a
URBAN TACO
3411 McKinney Ave.,
Dallas, TX, 75204
sleek brasserie somewhere in France. And much
GuideLIVE says: Best to stick with tacos at the
of what chef Yoann Lardeux turns out happens
stylish Uptown branch of the Mockingbird Station
to be deliciously correct: a silky foie gras terrine
original. Saucier and more heavily laden with
with rhubarb confit; soul-satisfying, flaky-crusted
ingredients than their Mexico City image might
quiches; a very respectable bouillabaisse even
suggest, theyre better than heavy platillos.
that most elusive of dishes, a beautiful, simple,
Margaritas, made using top-drawer tequilas, are
perfectly dressed bibb salad.
tangy and well-mixed. Full bar.
WEST VILLAGE
LOWER GREENVILLE
GRIMALDIS PIZZA
NORA
3636 McKinney Ave
1928 Greenville Ave
Dallas, TX
Dallas, TX 75206
Staff says: NY style pizza that originated under
Staff says: A surprisingly delicious Afghani
the Brooklyn Bridge. The line at the original
restaurant, albeit a bit pricy. Sort of a combo
location can be 45 minutes out the door, but this
between Middle Eastern and Indian cuisine, with a
Dallas location gives you great pizza without the
nice atmosphere. May be the sort of place youd go
hassle.
on a nice date or when your parents come in town.
PACIUGO
SHIPS LOUNGE
3699 McKinney Ave
1613 Greenville Ave
#101B
Dallas, TX 75206
Dallas, TX 75204
Staff says: A true dive bar. Fourth of July
Staff says: Do you like gelato, and who doesnt?
decorations grace the walls year-round. They have
Then youll love this place. So many flavors,
beer, but its bring your own liquor and buy the
free samples and the gelato is smooth, creamy
chaser. Not the place you want to go if youre trying
and flavorful. Yum! Park across the street in the
to meet people, but a funny place to go for a night
parking garage.
with friends.
POP DINER
THE GRAPE
3600 McKinney Avenue
2808 Greenville Ave., Dallas. 214-828-1981.
Dallas, TX,75204
thegraperestaurant.com. Full bar.
GuideLIVE says: From the '80s-themed pop art
GuideLIVE says: Chef Brian Luscher gives his
referenced in its name to its otherwise '50s-style
famous cheeseburger ($14) the bistro treatment,
diner quality, Pop Diner is a burst of color in West
setting the outsized (10-ounce) patty on a soft
pain au lait bun daubed with Dijon-mustard-
norteo dish, asado de puerco, tender chunks
spiked mayonnaise and melting a thin layer
of pork in ancho chile sauce, is very good,
of Vermont cheddar on top. Well-seasoned,
too. Or if youre up for spicy seafood, try the
nicely seared to your desired doneness, the
camarones enchipotlados: plump shrimp in a
meat has rich, generous flavor. Its an excellent
fiery chipotle sauce. For dessert, El Ranchitos
burger. Lettuce, tomato and horseradish
thick, rich flan is uncommonly good.
pickles come on the side, along with fries

(which I wont vouch for they sometimes
HATTIES
arrive limp). The fact that the burger is
418 N. Bishop Ave.,
available only on Sunday and Monday adds to
Dallas, TX, 75208
the allure.
(214) 942-7400
GuideLIVE says: This graceful Bishop Arts
OAK CLIFF
GLORIAS
600 N. Bishop Ave.,at Davis Street,
Dallas, TX, 75208
(214) 942-1831
*Other locations include Uptown, Oak Lawn,
Greenville Avenue and Addison. See website
for other locations.
District restaurant has been serving up superb

Southern cooking and hospitality since 2002.
These days, chef Estevan Galindo mans the
stoves with aplomb. Shrimp and grits, fried
oysters wrapped in bacon, and quail stuffed
with jalapeo are standouts.
VERACRUZ CAFE
408 N Bishop Ave
Dallas, TX 75295
GuideLIVE says: Small, popular, family-owned
Neighborhoods: Oak Cliff, Bishop Arts District
chain of smart, individually styled restaurants
(214) 948-4746
serving Tex-Mex, Mexican, Salvatex and
http://www.cafeveracruzdallas.com/
Salvadoran cuisine. The 1986 original moved

in 2011 to a repurposed firehouse. Top-notch
service and patio, with excellent Salvadoran
pupusas and caramelized plantains, but
inconsistency in other dishes, such as brisket
tacos and Salvadoran tamales. Full bar, with
good tequila selection.
EL RANCHITO
610 W. Jefferson Blvd., Dallas. 214-946-4238.
elranchito-dallas.com.
The restaurants website says: Today, the

state of Veracruz is one of Mexico's bestkept secrets. The landscape ranges from a
six-hundred-mile tropical coastline to rugged
mountains and snow-capped volcanoes; there
are archaeological sites that date back 5,000
years and cities as modern and sophisticated
as any in the world. The wonderful climate
and rich soil support an amazing variety
of herbs, spices, fruits and vegetables, all
combining to create a cuisine a lot like the
GuideLIVE says: Venture into this Oak
people themselves: subtle and spicy, exotic
Cliff institution specializing in the foods of
and welcoming.
northern Mexico at dinnertime only if youre

up for a rollicking good time: The mariachis
are loud. Skip the margaritas (the giant
drinks taste more like commercial mix than
tequila) in favor of a dark, nutty Santos beer
on tap. A botana platter is a nice way to
warm up for the main event: cabrito al horno
grilled baby goat served family-style, with
charro beans, rice and more. Wrap some of
the savory meat in a good handmade corn
tortilla, add a dab of guacamole and a drizzle
of salsa cabrito (a medium-hot cooked
red salsa), and happiness follows. Another
How To Spend The Weekend

THE DALLAS ARTS DISTRICT Venues
presidency, assassination and the aftermath.
include the Dallas Museum of Art, the Nasher
Located downtown at the corner of Elm and
Sculpture Center, City Performance Hall, Wyly
Houston. One of the best museums youll ever see.
Theatre, Winspear Opera House, the Meyerson
(Be sure to get the audio tour)
Symphony Center, Annette Strauss Square and

the Crow Collection of Asian Art. Highlights
NATIONAL SCOUTING MUSEUM State-of-the-art,
include the Nashers serene sculpture garden,
high-tech museum with virtual-reality adventures
free general admission at the DMA and Crow,
and hands-on stuff. Youre never too old for that.
and the reflecting pool you can splash in by the
Worlds largest collection of Norman Rockwall
Winspear.
paintings is here. 1329 W. Walnut Hill Lane in

Irving.
PEROT MUSEUM OF NATURE & SCIENCES

interactivity is its best calling card: Visitors get
GEORGE W. BUSH PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND
the chance to make their experience unique,
MUSEUM The facility sits on approximately 23
whether its through racing a dinosaur, creating
acres on the campus of Southern Methodist
colors, building robotic vehicles or examining
University and holds more than 29,000 cubic
their own cheek cells in the Bio Lab.
feet of textual records and 1,200 cubic feet

of audiovisual records about Americas 43rd
OLD RED MUSEUM OF DALLAS COUNTY
president. It also contains a restaurant. The library,
HISTORY & CULTURE is in the Old Red
which opened to the public on May 1, 2013, is open
Courthouse, built in 1892. It features Dallas
seven days a week. For more information go to
history exhibits - you can Dallas character J.R.
www.georgewbushlibrary.smu.edu.
Ewings Stetson, a mammoth tusk, and the first

stop light in Dallas.
ANIMALS Check out Dallas World Aquarium.

Lots more than just fish. They have monkeys and
HEARD NATURAL SCIENCE MUSEUM &
sloths! Also, Dallas and Fort Worth both have
WILDLIFE SANCTUARY Encompassing 289
amazing zoos.
acres in McKinney, the Heard offers five types

of habitats, nature trails, a Texas native plant
SOUTHFORK RANCH Back in the 80s, this is
garden, wildlife, educational programs, natural
where Sue Ellen used to throw drinks at hubby
science collections and exhibits. More than 200
J.R. and Bobby would fret over his half of the
species of birds live there or migrate through,
familys oil empire. Now a new generation of
making it a popular site for birding enthusiasts.
Ewings is making this one of the most famous
Current exhibits include Animals of the World,
landmarks in the Metroplex, even if it is on the
(a permanent outdoor exhibit) and Animal
outskirts of civilization. Call ahead for information
Superheroes (running through 2013). Dinosaurs
on tours and events. 3700 Hogge Road in Parker,
Live! is featured through Feb. 3, with nine life-
east of Plano.
size animatronic dinosaurs out on the nature

trail, along with two static dinosaur figures for
DALLAS FARMERS MARKET Youll find plenty of
kids to play on. Also planned for exhibit in 2013:
produce, flowers and great people-watching.
a 40-foot Mosasaur fossil that was found in
Its at 1010 S. Pearl St.
Garland.
SANDY LAKE AMUSEMENT PARK Sure theres
SIXTH FLOOR MUSEUM The worst moment
Six Flags, but the real kid in you craves this
in Dallas history provided the impetus for an
carnival-like local staple in Carrollton. Hot date?
interesting, in-depth and balanced look at JFKs
They got paddleboats. www.sandylake.com
LA BUENA VIDA VINEYARDS Wine tasting,
KLYDE WARREN PARK Klyde Warren Parks a
vineyards and relaxation in heart of Grapevines
bustling 5.2-acre gem where you can find free
Historic District. Wine classes (and glasses)
activities just about every day (music, fitness
available. 416 E. College St.
classes and more), food trucks, lots of green space

for lounging, a dog park and water features. Plus,
FRISCO ROUGHRIDERS AND FC DALLAS Even if
its right by the Dallas Arts District.
you dont like minor league baseball or pro soccer,

both Dr Pepper Ballpark and Pizza Hut Park are
COWBOYS STADIUM The $1.2 billion, 3 million-
fun venues in Frisco to take in a day.
square-foot palace of pigskin is where the Dallas

Cowboys play, plus its home to big-name concerts
KATY TRAIL The 3.5-mile running and bike path
and other sporting events. Tours are a fun way to
goes from the West End and American Airlines
see the field, Cowboys and Cowboys Cheerleaders
Center area through the heart of Urban Dallas.
locker rooms, the post-game interview room and
Stop at the Katy Trail Ice House to enjoy the great
more. Located in Arlington.
patio atmosphere.
FAIR PARK Sure, its home to the awesome State
TRADERS VILLAGE Texas-sized flea market with
more than 3,000 dealers in Grand Prairie.
WHITE ROCK LAKE 1,015-acre lake with a running
path, bike trails and picnic areas.
SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY Beautiful
campus worth walking around in University Park.
If youre still around in the fall, visit the day of an
SMU football game for cool tailgating, parades
and all sorts of revelry.
Fair of Texas in the fall and interesting art deco
architecture, but theres also the seasonal Summer
SHOPPING
Adventures in Fair Park slate of attractions, such
What Dallas lacks in natural beauty it makes up
as boogie-board and log rides, swan-shaped
for in shopping. Check out the nations oldest
paddle boats, karaoke and animal shows. Summer
shopping center at the upscale Highland Park
Adventures admission also gets you into Fair Parks
Village where you can window-shop Chanel
aquarium, Texas Discovery Gardens and the African
and grab a legendary Mambo Taxi margarita
American Museum.
at Mi Cocina. The sprawling NorthPark Center

(dont call it a mall) is filled with significant
MESQUITE CHAMPIONSHIP RODEO You gotta
artwork and sculptures and has plenty of
go at least twice. On Friday and Saturday nights
wallet-friendly, fashion staples such as H&M.
from April to September, Resistol Arena is home
Galleria Dallas in North Dallas has the citys
to the highest-level professional rodeo. Near LBJ
only Zara store. Mockingbird Station is on the
and Military Parkway exit in Mesquite. Many of the
DART train line and mixes shops, restaurants
rodeos are televised.
and the Angelika Film Center. The nearby

West Village shopping center mixes more
WHIRLYBALL Picture this: Youre driving a bumper
familiar names (Banana Republic) with some
car trying, carrying a lacrosse stick, trying to throw
great indie shops and the Magnolia Theatre &
a ball into a basketball hoop. Got it? Its awesome.
Bar. Our favorite indie shops are in Oak Cliffs
3641 Northwest Hwy. near I-35E. in Dallas
Bishop Arts District. Our favorite thrift clothing

shop is Buffalo Exchange on Greenville Avenue.
THE RANGERS Theyre fun to watch, tickets
Favorite shopping road trips include Fort
are cheap and its a beautiful place to watch a
Worths Montgomery Street Antique Mall and
ballgame. Try the 24-inch Boomstick chili dog (if
the historic downtown square in McKinney,
you dare). Or get a closer look at the batting cages,
Texas, an hour north of Dallas. Oh, and ladies:
press box, dugouts and more during ballpark tours.
Dont miss V.O.D. (as in Valley of the Dolls) in
Located in Arlington.
nearby Victory Park.
REUNION TOWER This spherical wonder is one
CONCERT VENUES Dallas-Fort Worth gets
of Big Ds most recognizable landmarks. You can
nearly every major concert tour, and we also
enjoy fine dining at Five Sixty by Wolfgang Puck
have a bustling local-music scene. For major
or just get drinks in the cocktail lounge. It revolves
concerts, the venues are Cowboys Stadium in
to show you the whole city from 50 floors up. Visit
Arlington (between Dallas and Fort Worth),
www.reuniontower.com for more info.
American Airlines Center downtown, Gexa

Energy Pavilion (outdoor venue at Fair Park,
JUMPSTREET Local college students have been
southeast of downtown), Verizon Theatre in
known to enjoy playing trampoline dodge ball,
Grand Prairie (just off Interstate 30 on the
riding a mechanical bull, jump into an enormous
way to Fort Worth, about 15 minutes from
foam pit and more. There are two locations: 11250
downtown) and House of Blues downtown.
N. Central Expressway and 6505 W. Park Blvd.,
Smaller venues that often feature big stars
Plano.
are Billy Bobs Texas in the Stockyards in

Fort Worth, Poor Davids Pub just south of
VICTORY PARK American Airlines Center is home
downtown Dallas, the Granada Theater in East
to huge concerts (and the Dallas Mavericks and
Dallas and the Kessler Theater in Oak Cliff. For
Dallas Stars during their seasons) and the plaza
local music, the clubs in Deep Ellum cant be
outside features big screens. You can also catch
beat, and Trees and Club Dada there often get
live news broadcasts of WFAA-TV.
fairly major acts, as well. If you want to drive a

ways and youre at least 21, major acts also go
SIX FLAGS OVER TEXAS/HURRICANE HARBOR
to the casinos in Oklahoma just across the Red
Ride roller coasters, eat corn dogs and cotton
River (about 90 minutes from Dallas). Choctaw
candy, get wet, ride more roller coasters, throw up
Casino Resort in Durant and WinStar World
and repeat. Located in Arlington.
Casino in Thackerville are two of those.
TOP GOLF Just picture a 240-yard outfield
shoppings great, with the only local Ikea
with dartboard-like targets in the ground. The
home furnishings store, bag and accessories
closer to the center or bulls-eye you get and
emporium Sam Moon, Stonebriar Centre
the farther out you hit your microchipped balls,
mall and more. You can catch minor league
the more points you receive. Check out topgolf.
baseball from the Frisco RoughRiders, pro
com/dallas/ for more details and the food and
soccer from FC Dallas and sporting and
beverage menu. If you prefer minature golf, you
entertainment events at Dr Pepper Arena.
can find it here as well, along with batting cages

GRAPEVINE Old-timey charm is big in the
BOWL & BARREL A modern American tavern
red-brick downtown, where theres a vintage
featuring house-made specialties, a first-class
railroad, plenty of eating and boutique
beer hall, and the best in Dallas boutique
shopping, and the Palace Arts Center. But
bowling. Visit bowlandbarrel.com to find out
Grapevine also features the Gaylord Texan
more.
resort (sort of like a Vegas hotel without the

gambling), Great Wolf Lodge hotel-water
DEEP ELLUM The area east of downtown was
park and Grapevine Lake. Located about 30
known for its jazz and blues scene in the 1920s.
minutes north of downtown Dallas in Tarrant
Now the old buildings are home to a funky mix
County.
of nightclubs, tattoo parlors, bars, restaurants

(AllGood Cafe is home to Texas-style comfort
KNOX-HENDERSON West of Central
food and live music), galleries and more. Vicinity
Expressway is Knox, known for its restaurants,
of Elm at Crowdus.
shopping and the Katy Trail. The hotspot is

Chuys - great Mexican food. East of Central
UPTOWN Its all about trendy, upscale
is Henderson, another cluster of bars, like
apartments, bars and restaurants. Food and
Cuba Libre and the Old Monk. But beware: If
drinks may be pricey, but its where the early
you start late, parking is scarce.
20s crowd in Dallas comes to play. McKinney

Avenue is Uptowns lifeline and a streetcar runs
LOWER GREENVILLE Next to Knox-
up an down the stretch. Check out Gingerman,
Henderson, its Dallas other well-known
Breadwinners and Primos.
entertainment spot, but this one is more for

the locals. Great mix of bars and restaurants
WEST VILLAGE A young and sophisticated
- some cheap, some upscale, some with a
crowd flocks to this area, just north of Uptown.
cover. Parking is either valet or on a poorly
Expect shops, hip eateries, the Magnolia art-
lit side street. There are three parts of Lower
house theater, a wine bar and a very short
Greenville between Mockingbird and Ross.
supply of parking.
(The largest one is closer to Ross.) Check out

Stans Blue Note, the Dubliner, Poor Davids
MOCKINGBIRD STATION Its not as trendy as
Pub, Simply Fondue, Coconuts and Snuffers.
West Village, but you can find the Angelika arthouse movie theater, shops like Urban Outfitters
WEST END West End is Dallas tourist
and West Elm, and a Dallas Area Rapid Transit
mecca. The renovated warehouse district
spot.
has popular restaurants like On the Border

and Spaghetti Warehouse. Definitely worth
OAK CLIFF The Dallas area is home to the
exploring, but it wont take you long. Its
charming shops and adorable eateries of the
within walking distance from the DMN so
Bishop Arts District (Emporium Pies is straight
dont pay for parking.
out of Pinterest), in addition to intimate concert

venue the Kessler Theater, funky-cool Texas
ADDISON Just north of Dallas off the
Theatre and art-class venue Oil and Cotton.
Tollway, Belt Line Road in Addison is lined

with great restaurants and bars. There are
FRISCO Yes, its way up north in Collin
other great spots north of Belt Line, like an
County, but its easy to make a day of it. The
amphitheater.
Fort Worth
Head over to Fort Worth to see how the West was won.
STOCKYARDS NATIONAL HISTORIC
over the streets of the Stockyards for just a
DISTRICT Spend the day at the Stockyards
bit. They even have a Facebook page (Fort
and the night at Billy Bobs. Cant beat that.
Worth Herd).
At the Stockyards, check out the historic

district and all the shops, museums, eateries
BILLY BOBS TEXAS bills itself as the Worlds
and saloons. Maybe buy yourself some boots.
Largest Honky-Tonk, with room for 6,000-
Time your visit for one of the two daily cattle
plus people, a concert stage, dance floor,
drives (11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.), with cowboys
restaurant, arcade, casino and arena. Big
and a small herd of Texas Longhorns taking
names play here some nights, but you can

stop in any time to check the place out.
VISIT JOE T. GARCIAS for Tex-Mex on the
sprawling patio. The menu is short, and be
advised: They dont take credit cards.
CULTURAL DISTRICTFort Worths museum
gems are conveniently clustered just west of
downtown. Pick a couple or make a day of
open bar, seated dinner, a little face time
it and hit them all.
with some of the tamer zoo residents.

Proceeds benefit the zoo.
MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND HISTORY A

hands-on, kid-friendly museum. Check out
BASS HALL The Bass family put big bucks
whats showing on the Imax Dome at the
into downtown Fort Worth, back when
Omni Theater.
everyone was calling it dead. The crown

jewel is Bass Performance Hall, home to
AMON CARTER MUSEUM OF AMERICAN
symphony, opera, the Van Cliburn Piano
ART This free museum specializes in
Competition (through June 9; see the
American photography as well as art of
next big classical star on a relatively
the American West. Dont miss the view of
cheap ticket) and touring performers.
downtown from the front entrance.
Rufus Wainwright plays here June 13, and

Performing Arts Fort Worth presents Life
KIMBELL ART MUSEUM The far-ranging
in a Marital Institution; supposed to be a
collections and the architecture are equally
hilarious comedy. Starts June 26.
stunning.
SUNDANCE SQUARE In the heart of
MODERN ART MUSEUM OF FORT WORTH
downtown, Sundance Square shelters fine
Another architectural stunner housing
art galleries, excellent restaurants, a jazz
modern and contemporary art from around
lounge, a comedy nightclub, legitimate
the world. The cafes dining room edges the
theaters and Bass Performance Hall. In
outdoor reflecting pool, making it feel like
car-centric North Texas, folks actually
youre eating on water.
stroll around this area. Therapeutic

chocolate can be had at Schakolad
NATIONAL COWGIRL MUSEUM AND HALL
Chocolate. Park the car and give yourself
OF FAME Dedicated to cowgirls of all
time to explore.
types, plus one of the best gift shops in the

district.
TCU Texas Christian University, home of

nationally ranked Horned Frogs football
THE BOTANICAL GARDENS Although
team, offers the array of cultural activities
much of Texas is parched by drought, flora
you expect on and near a college campus.
flourish in the gardens, tucked between

Interstate 30 and the TCU campus. Every
THE WATER GARDENS Amid the
weekend from June 7 through July 6, treat
daunting Texas drought, relief can be
yourself to a broad range of swell music al
had at Fort Worth Water Gardens, truly
fresco, provided by the FW Symphony and
an oasis on the south side of downtown.
some guest performers. Sit on the lawn,
Walk down broad steps, over rushing
sit at tables. The gardens take up 110 acres
water to the pool at the bottom of -- ta
that youd swear couldnt possible be in
da! -- an inverted pyramid. Sounds of the
the town Where the West Begins. Dont
city fade in this giant fountain. No charge.
miss the Japanese Garden and the Rose

Gardens.
COYOTE DRIVE-IN patrons get a double

feature on each screen every night, plus
THE ZOO All the beasts are here, of course,
the bonus of Fort Worths skyline just
but this zoo has features you wouldnt
beyond. Youve never seen a drive-in
expect, such as a climbing wall and
movie, much less been to one? No old-
hurricane and tornado simulators. For $2,
timey movie projectors here; everythings
you can feel the power of high-force winds.
digital. A beer garden adds to the casual
Want an upscale evening? Caribbean Night
vibe (it was BYOB back the in day).
at the zoo is June 27 hors doeuvres,
Tickets $8, drinks $4.
Former Interns Hired

CHERYL HALL
DAVID MOORE
Business Columnist
Cowboys Beat Writer
Business News intern, Summer 1972
Sports internship, 1979
VERNON BRYANT
JAMIE KNODEL
Staff Photographer
Backfield Editor
Photo intern, Fall 2000
Universal Desk intern,

Summer 2000
JEFF MEDDAUGH
CHRIS VOGNAR
Features Designer
Movie Critic
Police reporting intern,
Intern, 1996
Arlington Morning News,

Summer 1999
SUE GOETINCK AMBROSE
MARINA TRAHAN
Special Writer
Editorial Assistant, Watchdog Column
Science section intern,
Intern, Arlington Morning News, 2000
Summer 1994
MATTHEW HAAG
CAMERON MAUN
Metro Reporter
Copy Editor
Reporting intern,
Intern, Arlington Morning News,
Summer 2006 and 2007
Sept. 1996 - June 1997
RYAN RUSAK
JAMIE HUCKABY
Political Editor
Art Director, FD magazine
Universal Desk intern,
News Art intern, November 1998 -
Summer 1997
March 1999
CAROL TAYLOR
SARAH BLASKOVICH
Assistant News Editor
Digital Entertainment Editor and Music
Universal Desk intern, 1995
Editor, The Dallas Morning News

High School intern,
Summer 2003
LESLIE BARKER
MELISSA REPKO
Special Writer, Health & Fitness
Metro Reporter, Park Cities
Intern, 1976, 1977
Reporting intern, Summer 2010
JENNIFER EMILY
JULIE FANCHER
Public Safey Reporter
Backfield Reporter
Intern, 1999
Intern, 2013
TOM BENNING
CHARLIE SCUDDER
Austin Bureau Reporter
NeighborsGo Section Editor
Washington intern, 2009-2010
Enterprise intern, 2014
ANN PINSON
NAHEED RAJWANI
Guide Editor
Breaking News Reporter
Lifestyles intern, 2001
Public Safety intern, 2014
TODD GILLMAN
HANNAH WISE
Washington Bureau Chief
UI Designer and Developer
Intern, 1989
for GuideLive.com
Interactive intern, 2013
MARILYN BISHKIN
LIZ FARMER
Design Editor, Lifestyles
Reporter, NeighborsGo
Intern, Dallas Life magazine, the now
Breaking News intern, 2013
defunct Sunday magazine, 1987
AVI SELK
Metro Reporter, Irving
Reporting intern, 2009-2010
SARAH MERVOSH
Criminal Courts Reporter
Enterprise intern, Summer 2012
TRISTAN HALLMAN
Metro, Public Safety
Intern, local news and politics,
Summer 2012
Intern, Washington bureau, Summer 2011
CLAIRE CARDONA
Backfield Reporter
Intern, Austin bureau, 2013
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Lisa Veigel
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have a few weeks to get clips and make an impression,

club and talk to them. Find the immigrant from Iraq

so take advantage of it. Come in early and stay late when

who wears five layers of sweatshirts because Texas heat

you need to. Work that mundane assignment or weekend

is nothing to them.The best way to make yourself stand

out? Make something out of nothing.

9. MAKE YOURSELF KNOWN. Do you have a special

fun outside of work means youll be more productive

interest in restaurant reviewing? Or maybe you think

Texas politics are seriously fascinating? Maybe you

2. ASK FOR HELP. The newsroom is a goldmine of

interview with no problems. Let people know. It might

expertise. Take advantage of it. Find the people in the

make you more valuable if you have something youre

newsroom that are willing to help interns and if youre

interested in or really good at. And, you might get more

assignments that involve those special skills/interests.

direction. Many times, people are more than willing to

10. BUT MAYBE NOT TOO WELL-KNOWN ON

find you a source -- you just have to ask.

FACEBOOK. OK, you are Millennials. You hear this all

3. ALWAYS HAVE YOUR CELL PHONE AND A CHARGER

colleagues are going to friend you. You might friend

ON YOU WHEN YOU GO OUT TO AN ASSIGNMENT.

them. Thats cool. But, maybe delete that photo of you

Send updates and photos while out on breaking news,

scantily clad and showing body or drink in your hand if

and be available in case your editor needs to reach you.

My phone died is not a good excuse.

around the newsroom to judge you based on those

4. DONT LET YOUR GAS TANK GET TO E.

your bosses on social media. Just think before you post

If youre headed out on an assignment and are low on

anything about work.

Know Your Managers

Chief Executive Officer

The Dallas Morning News

The Dallas Morning News

The Dallas Morning News

The Dallas Morning News

Sunday & Enterprise

Deputy Managing Editor

Deputy Managing Editor

Local, State, National

Assistant Metro Editor, Local News

College: Arizona State

College: University of Houston

Phone number: 214-914-1759

Phone number: 214-549-1644

Hospitality Industry Reporter,

Criminal Courts Reporter, Metro

College: University of Notre Dame

College: University of Illinois

Associate Art Director, FD Magazine

College: Bachelors: North Caroline State

College: Ohio University

University, Masters: University of North

Phone number: 214-977-8434

Phone number: 214-766-8813

Assistant Director of Photography & Video

Phone number: 214-577-9124

College: University of Louisiana at Monroe