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At the recent memorial service for Atatiana Jefferson, which drew zero local elected officials, several speakers spoke out against DA Sharen Wilson and Mayor Betsy Price for the mishandling of the officer’s criminal charges.
tage that will hopefully one day be abolished through substantive criminal justice reform. Washington, D.C.’s city council recently passed a law requiring bodycam footage to be released within 72 hours of a serious-use-of-force incident. Forcing police to release bodycam footage within one hour would be better, but 72 hours is a start. County-level district attorney offices handle prosecutions once an officer is indicted. Fort Worth police department members often state that they are not beholden to the Tarrant County District Attorney’s office, but that’s B.S. High-ranking police officers and DA leadership have a direct and chummy line of communication that everyday folks are not afforded. At the recent memorial service for Atatiana Jefferson, which drew zero local elected officials, several guests spoke out
against DA Sharen Wilson and Mayor Betsy Price for the mishandling of Dean’s criminal charges. Dean is free on bail, the speakers noted. Until there is justice for Jefferson, they said, there will be no peace. Last week, Fort Worth city council voted to name a stretch of Allen and Maddox (near the scene of Jefferson’s killing) the Atatiana Jefferson Memorial Parkway. “Very much appreciated, but we ain’t settling!” Carr recently posted on Facebook. “This is not justice. This is honoring a life that should still be here.” Victims of police shootings already deal with the trauma of losing a loved one. Add to that the burden of seeking justice from a well-entrenched and well-lawyered system that loses less than 2% of the time, and it’s no wonder Fort Worthians are increasingly calling out Price, Wilson,
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Police shootings of unarmed civilians leave a trail of victims. Atatiana Jefferson’s older sister Amber Carr recently described the feelings that result from the loss of a loved one due to police violence. The African-American Jefferson was shot and killed in her mother’s home by Aaron Dean, a white Fort Worth police officer, just over a year ago. “I’m really numb,” Carr said. “It’s like sitting still, and the world is moving around you, but you are stuck. That’s where I’ve been.” Dean has been indicted for murder, but his trial will probably not take place for another year. Or longer. Without justice, Carr said, her family will never know peace. Kevin Tarver is seeking justice for the death of his 23-year-old son at the hands of police. Darius Tarver, who was completing a degree in criminal justice from UNT, had developed erratic but nonthreatening behaviors following a traumatic head injury during a car accident, Kevin said. Darius was praying out loud when Denton police tased then shot and killed him. “The case still hasn’t gone to a grand jury,” Kevin said. “Right now, we’re still fighting.” Because there has been no justice, Kevin said, the Tarver family cannot know peace. Many families that experience the murder of a loved one rely on the criminal justice system for a semblance of closure, but victims of police violence too-frequently must fight a legal system that protects cops at every step of the prosecutorial process. In a 2019 Time article, a policy analyst with Mapping Police Violence said police are charged with a crime in 1.7% cases of deadly police shootings. The crimemapping nonprofit found that 6,800 civilians were unintentionally or intentionally killed by police between 2013 and 2018. If body camera footage exists, police departments initially maintain full control over that evidence. Having the ability to review and create narratives that frame shootings favorably for police departments is an advan-
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and other elected officials at city council meetings for a criminal justice system that cares more about protecting police officers than victims of police violence. What is being asked for is justice. Because until there is justice, there will be no peace.
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Double Up Food Bucks, a partnership between North Texas Healthy Communities and Blue Zones Project Fort Worth, allows low-income families to essentially buy one item of produce and get one free. The program, designed to address increased food insecurity, especially in parts of Fort Worth that are food deserts, now allows shoppers eligible for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to double their savings on fresh produce at two sites: the Cowtown Farmers Market and Elrod’s Cost Plus Supermarket. The Double Up Food Bucks program started at the Cowtown Farmers Market in May 2020. As of August, about $4,000 in Food Bucks were redeemed by more than 60 SNAP users, according to Matt Dufrene, vice president of Blue Zones Project Fort Worth/North Texas Healthy Communities. “Blue Zones Project worked with Cowtown Farmers Market to accept federal SNAP benefits so that more people could enjoy locally grown produce at the market,” he wrote in an email. The Double Up program matches SNAP spending throughout 2020 at the Farmers Market. It’s a win for both the consumers and the local growers. Consumers are able to buy local produce, and the sellers who accept SNAP reimbursement are paid instantly with a swipe of the Lone Star Benefits Card, which works just like your debit card except purchases are restricted to eligible items only. The expansion in October of the Double Up program to Elrod’s Cost Plus Supermarket on Fort Worth’s North Side increases access for low-income families at a time when the availability of fresh produce wanes. “Elrod’s is a family-owned business that saw this need and is partnering with us to improve the health of this community and make a difference in the lives of its customers,” Dufrene said. Studies have shown that fruits and vegetables provide nutrients like betacarotene, vitamin C, and vitamin E, which may boost immune function. As we roll into flu season, and continue to contend with COVID-19, the availability of produce becomes more critical.
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“We have seen a dramatic increase in those who are struggling to put food on the table, much less being able to afford healthy options like fresh fruits and vegetables,” Dufrene said. Another access challenge is that SNAP participants’ ability to buy fresh fruits and veggies may be limited because of the part of town they live in. The partnership with Elrod’s and parent company G.E. Foodland aligns beautifully with the Double Up program’s mission. The locally owned grocer has a history of supporting charities like local food banks, food pantries, and the global food charity Extreme Response, which help food-insecure people get by. “The most significant part of this partnership is that these Elrod’s Cost Plus Supermarket and Foodland Market stores are located in areas that Blue Zones Project has targeted as struggling with food insecurity,” Dufrene said. “By making healthy choices more affordable, we hope to have a positive impact on the well-being of these communities.” Additionally, the Foodland Market on Ayers Avenue is scheduled to offer Double Up Food Bucks later this year. The Foodland Market in Forest Hill is expected to offer the program in early 2021. SNAP is a USDA-funded, state-administered program that uses household income and other criteria to determine program eligibility. The state of Texas requires some heavy vetting of income, along with a frequent re-application and determination process. In general, a household of four with a gross monthly income up to about $2,800 may qualify. Households with disabled or elderly people will also likely qualify. According to the Center on Budget Policy and Priorities’ 2019 data, in Texas, 79% of SNAP recipients are families that include one or more children. Almost 54% of those families are working families –– they’re just not making enough to pay for both rent and food. And 42% of our state’s SNAP recipients live below the poverty line. One in nine Texans depends on the SNAP program for food assistance. For the Double Up program, SNAP participants can swipe their Lone Star Cards to pay half price for SNAP-eligible fresh produce for up to $20 in purchases per customer, per day. Blue Zones Fort Worth is under the umbrella of North Texas Healthy Communities, the nonprofit outreach arm of Texas Health Resources that facilitates community wellbeing improvement initiatives. Funding for the program will be sustained through 2021. Dufrene said the longterm success of this and other initiatives aimed at addressing food insecurity “will rely on finding community partnerships and funding and engaging companies like G.E. Foodland that are committed to serving the community.” l
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ell, Major League Baseball pulled it off. They completed the shortened 60-game baseball season that culminated in the World Series. The strange and historic 2020 sprint of a pandemic-delayed season came to an end last week when the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 to win their first World Series in more than three decades. Baseball’s ultimate stage took place in Arlington. That was the good news. The other good news was that a small number of fans were allowed into the stadium for the first time to watch a baseball game. The bad news was that the park’s tenant,
As someone who has been in Globe Life Field nearly 100 times this year, giving tours of the empty stadium with no concessions stands open, it was certainly different having 6 thousands of fans in the park.
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the Texas Rangers, did not play in the 116th fall classic. Still, it was an opportunity to showcase the new $1.2 billion climate-control state-of-the-art stadium to a worldwide audience. It was also an economic boost for the City of Arlington, local businesses, and many local residents as hundreds of the Rangers’ seasonal employees were called in to work the postseason. In the era of COVID-19, when all games were played in front of empty stadiums with piped-in noise, MLB agreed to have fans at Globe Life Field for the National League Division Series and the World Series. Earlier this year, with the abrupt cancellation of spring training and the start of the baseball season in late March because of the COVID-19 outbreak, that scenario appeared unlikely. For many folks like me, there were doubts on whether there would be a 2020 baseball season, much less a World Series. Even after the season started in late July, there were still some lingering concerns that it would continue after some players tested positive for the virus which forced some game cancellations, but MLB persevered, and, thankfully, with some stringent protocols in place, the season was able to continue uninterrupted. Working closely with the Major League Players Association, MLB was able to implement rigorous testing and strict health protocols and discipline among the players to stop any virus outbreak from jeopardizing the season. The season ended on Sept. 27, and the playoffs began two days later. These playoffs were unlike any other in the sport’s history as they featured 16 teams,
The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 to win their first World Series in more than three decades.
a magical kingdom.” Unfortunately for Washington, his team lost to the Dodgers, who advanced to their third World Series in four years. The popular ex-Rangers skipper said he has fond memories of his time in Arlington. “The success we had here is just something you don’t forget,” Washington said. “We were fortunate enough to bring some joy to the community.”
“Absolutely amazing,” “gorgeous,” “breathtaking,” “truly remarkable,” “magnificent,” “Wow,” “beautiful” — these were just some of the comments that echoed throughout the stadium from fans as they came through gates.
peanuts, Cracker Jack, popcorn, pizza, cotton candy, and more, along with folks’ favorite drinks. Everything seems to taste better at the ballpark. In a season of firsts, this was the first time in modern baseball history the World Series was held at a neutral site. Having all the games in one city for the entire series kept the teams from traveling and thus exposing players to the virus. It was
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Bringing joy to the community this year was having the 2020 World Series at Globe Life Field and allowing fans in the stands, albeit a limited number. About 11,500 tickets were made available for each World Series game, with 10,550 fans spread throughout the ballpark and 950 in suites in the 40,300-seat stadium. This was my fourth World Series. My first one was in Baltimore in 1983, and then I went to the Rangers’ two consecutive World Series in 2010 and 2011. As someone who has been in Globe Life Field nearly 100 times this year, giving tours of the empty stadium with no concessions stands open, it was certainly different having thousands of fans in the park. The first thing I noticed, or my nose noticed, was the smell of food at the dozens of concessions stands. Baseball was back along with many of its best foods — hot dogs, fries, nachos,
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eight from the American League and eight from the National League. No fans were allowed at any of the Wild Card and Division playoff series or the American League Championship Series, won by Tampa Bay. MLB, however, agreed to allow fans into Globe Life Field for the National League Championship Series between the Atlanta Braves and the Dodgers, which began on Oct. 12. Globe Life Field was now ready to welcome fans, more than six months from its original March 31 Opening Day date. Fans began lining up early for the 7:08 p.m. start. Some fans standing outside the stadium were critical of the new park, saying it looked like “a big barn.” Another said, “It doesn’t look like a baseball stadium.” Some wise guy said he thought it was a Texaco gas station when he noticed the big “T” outside the stadium. “I was looking for the gas pumps,” he said. Once inside, it was a totally different story. “Absolutely amazing,” “gorgeous,” “breathtaking,” “truly remarkable,” “magnificent,” “Wow,” “beautiful” — these were just some of the comments that echoed throughout the stadium from fans as they came through gates. They quickly began taking photos and videos as they marveled at what they saw. Former Rangers manager Ron Washington, who is now the Braves’ third base coach, said coming into Globe Life Field felt like he was “walking into
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A divided family were among the few thousand folks permitted inside Globe Life Field for the 116th World Series.
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parties. Not so this year. No tailgating was allowed outside the stadium this year amid the pandemic. Inside the stadium, the pregame ceremony was also different. Players did not line up on the foul lines for the pregame introductions. The ceremonial first pitch was not thrown from the pitcher’s mound as customary, and the National Anthem was not sung live behind home plate. With the outside temperature being a comfortable 80 degrees, MLB made the decision to have the roof open. At 3:45 p.m., the stadium’s 24-million-pound single-panel roof that spans 5.5 acres moved slowly from east to west along the two tracks traveling at 39 feet per minute.
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who live in the area were not permitted to go home during the series, per MLB directives. Tickets were sold online only in groups of four and mostly in alternate rows for the purposes of social distancing. Seats not being used were zip-tied. The ballpark had numerous hand sanitizing stations and signs reminding fans to wear facial coverings and to maintain social distance. Last November, MLB officials and team owners met in Arlington and toured the then-nearly finished stadium. They liked what they saw, and when it was time to pick a site for the World Series, Arlington was at the top of the list. Having a new ballpark with a retractable roof and located in the center of the country certainly helped. When it was announced that Globe Life Field would be the site of the 2020 World Series, Rangers Public Address Announcer Chuck Morgan quickly began to prepare for it. He admitted to guests who visited his booth during a tour that he was excited and, yes, nervous. “I still get butterflies in my stomach,” said Morgan, who has done more than 3,000 games as a public address announcer. This was the first World Series in Arlington since the Rangers hosted the St. Louis Cardinals at their old ballpark in 2011. Arriving at the park for the first game of the World Series, the first thing fans heard was Morgan’s voice welcoming them to Globe Life Field and informing them that face coverings must be worn at all times inside the stadium and that all purchase transactions would be cashless. There were several reverse ATM machines that allowed fans to insert cash and receive a prepaid card in return. A World Series is usually packed with fans and much pageantry and a lot of pomp and circumstance with numerous tailgate
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Globe Life tour guide Ozzie Garza has been writing about baseball and the Rangers for more than 20 years. He is a frequent contributor to the Fort Worth Weekly.
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The ceremonial first pitch was at centerfield and made by medical personnel Brittney Burns, Erika Combs, Jamie Edens, and Ryan Ward, who have worked tirelessly during the pandemic. They all received a standing ovation from an appreciative crowd that included the players, coaches, umpires, and MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred. Gov. Greg Abbott helped usher in Game 1 by calling out the traditional “play ball” over the stadium’s giant video boards. Also shown on the video board was the Grammy Award-winning a cappella group from Arlington, Pentatonix, who sang “The Star-Spangled Banner.” With the roof opened, four military jets flew over the stadium following the National Anthem. Later, to the thrill of Dodger fans, who outnumbered Rays fans by more than two to one, Vin Scully, the legendary former Dodgers broadcaster, said via video boards, “It’s time for Dodger baseball.” The 2020 World Series, between the two teams who had the best records in their respective leagues, began at 7:11 p.m. when home plate umpire Laz Diaz raised his right index finger, indicating to begin play. Dodger starter Clayton Kershaw, after getting the signal from catcher Austin Barns, delivered a 95 mph fastball to Rays leadoff hitter Yandy Diaz, who took it for a strike. Because the Dodgers had the best record in baseball, they were the home team for the series. Although all the games were at Globe Life Field, the Dodgers were the home team for Games 1 and 2, while the Rays were the home team for Games 3, 4, and 5. The Dodgers would then be the home team for the remaining games. Rangers manager Chris Woodward, who was the Dodgers’ third base coach before being named Rangers manager, vacated his office space so his former boss, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, could occupy it. The Dodgers had become familiar with Globe Life field, having played 13 games there — three in the regular season in August when they beat the Rangers two out of three games and 10 postseason games, sweeping the Padres in three games and beating the Braves in seven games. The Rays had never played at Globe Life Field and got a feel for the new stadium the day before the series began.
PA announcer Morgan tried to provide a home field atmosphere by referring to each team as “your Los Angeles Dodgers” when Los Angeles was the home team or “your Tampa Bay Rays” when Tampa Bay was the home team. There was an announcement on the video boards before each game that read, “Due to the limited number of tickets sold, supplemental crowd noise will be played over Globe Life Field’s public address speaker system during today’s game. The crowd noise effects are the same used in 2020 regular season games and other postseason games.” There was, however, a lot of noise from the limited number of fans decked out in Dodgers and Rays gear. It was a great series. The teams combined to hit 21 home runs in the six games played, tied for the third most in World Series history. The Dodgers won the first game 8-3 with Tampa Bay winning the second game 6-4. The Dodgers then won Game 3 6-2, and in a wild finish that will be talked about for years to come, Tampa came from behind in the bottom of the ninth inning to beat the Dodgers 8-7 in Game 4, tying the series at two games apiece. The Dodgers bounced back, beating the Rays 4-2 in Game 5, setting the stage for the clinching championship victory in Game 6. It came when pitcher Julio Urias struck out Willy Adames to end the game and bring the Dodgers their first World Series Championship in 32 years. “This is our year,” said manager Roberts, who was at the helm when his team lost back-toback World Series in 2017 and 2018. In the stands, long-time Dodgers fan David Ho, who had flown in from Los Angeles the night before with friends, reached out to me and said, “Ozzie, we’ve waited 32 years for this.” Meanwhile, on the field, players were hugging each other and running and jumping around. Fans and players alike refused to leave as they stayed long after the game was over, savoring the moment. There were some hiccups toward the end of the game as it was learned that Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner had been diagnosed with the coronavirus and was pulled in the seventh inning. That did not stop him from coming back onto the field to pose for a team photo. The Dodgers were not the only winners in this World Series. The other winners were the City of Arlington and Globe Life Field, who received nightly aerial views that were seen by millions of viewers worldwide. The Rangers organization and stadium personnel were also winners as evidenced by the rave reviews they received from fans and MLB officials. Commissioner Manfred hinted an All-Star Game at Globe Life Field is certainly in the foreseeable future. Like the year itself, the 2020 World Series will long be remembered. For me, I will recall it as the first time in history the World Series Championship trophy was hoisted by the home club in Arlington. l
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From 4pm to 6pm, bring a new, unwrapped toy to the Wednesday Toy Drive-Thru at Blue Mesa Grill (612 Carroll St, 817-332-6372), benefitting Children’s Charities of Fort Worth. You might as well order dinner while you’re there. Blue Mesa will donate 20% of your purchase — dinein or to-go — to CCFW if you mention the charity by name. While many touring acts are still on hiatus, comedy is making a comeback. A Thursday dozen or so comedians have embarked on the Brewery Comedy Tour with 1,500 stops around the country. At 7pm, catch up with the tour at Brutal Beerworks (8447 Blvd 26, NRH, 817-6662728) and see Austin-based comedian/ filmmaker Steven Farmer. Tickets are $12 at Facebook.com/BrutalBeerworks.
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Yes, the road goes on forever, and the party never ends. Originally Friday slated to play back in July, Robert Earl Keen will hit the stage at Billy Bob’s Texas (2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-6247117) at 10pm. Tickets purchased for the canceled July show will be honored. If you still need some, tickets are $53 and up at BillyBobsTexas.com.
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At 1pm, Whiskey Ranch — headquarters to TX Whiskey — is reopening Saturday with a big party at 4250 Mitchell Blvd (817-8409140). Various bars will be open throughout
the property, and there will be a local food truck and live music. Two sessions are available, with extensive cleaning between. Must be 21 to attend, and you must wear a mask. You are encouraged to bring your own chair. Event ticket price includes one cocktail, but additional drink tickets can be purchased at the door — or in advance at a discount. Tickets are $10 at Facebook. com/TXWhiskey.
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Are you ready for some football? How about some tailgating? Join Bill Bates Sunday Ultimate Tailgating — but not Bill Bates himself (other Cowboy legends are being lined up) — at Boiling Tails Co. (816 N Collins, Arlington, 817261-5798) for an old-fashioned tailgate party during the Steelers-Cowboys game. The party starts at 12:30pm, but it’s recommended that you arrive up to three hours early. The admission cost includes a barbecue meal catered by Eddie Deen’s and an open bar with beer, margaritas, mixed drinks, and wine. Tables and chairs are provided, and security and restrooms are on-site. Tickets are $75 at Eventbrite. com.
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At noon, the Texas Book Festival — hosting its 25th anniversary online Monday — is presenting a virtual conversation called V-E Day at 75: The Women of World War II with authors Catherine Katz (The Daughters of Yalta: The Churchills, Roosevelts, and Harrimans: A Story of Love and War) and Katherine Landdeck (The Women with Silver Wings:
The Inspiring True Story of the Women Airforce Service Pilots of World War II). The festival’s adult program features daily events from Fri thru Nov 15 and is free to attend at TexasBookFestival.org.
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At 5pm — you know, around sunset — head to Bowman Springs Park Tuesday (7003 W Poly Webb Rd, Arlington) for Sunset Yoga with a great view of Lake Arlington. All levels welcome. Bring a mat, towel, water, bug spray, and sunglasses and wear your mask until situated on your mat. This weekly event sponsored by Arlington Yoga Center (1011 W Abram St, Arlington, 817-8086327) is free to attend, but a small donation is encouraged.
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November is National Aviation History Month. Don’t forget that Fort Worth is home to one of the world’s premier aviation museums, aptly named the Fort Worth Aviation Museum (3300 Ross Av, 855-733-8627). FWAM is open to visitors — inside the building and outside — from 9am to 2pm on Saturdays, and docents are available to answer questions. There’s also a shaded rest area with picnic tables if you want to bring a picnic lunch. Family tickets are $12, and individual tickets are $6 at ShopFortWorthAviationMuseum. com/Admissions.
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Mark Cuban is my hero. I once emailed him, asking him to save the Bronco Bowl by buying it. He did not swoop in and save the beloved music venue/ bowling alley in Oak Cliff slated for demolition. (Like many people, he thought the neighborhood needed the Home Depot more than the best music hall ever. Sigh.) However, he did personally respond to my email. Recently, he opened up the Mavericks’ home arena — American Airlines Center — as a polling center, assuring that thousands of Dallasites had a safe place to vote. He also literally picked up down-on-his-luck former NBA player Delonte West off the streets, ensuring that he had a safe place to rehab. Cuban is a solid guy. It’s no surprise that his brother is civicminded as well. Brian Cuban — best-selling author and international speaker — had this to say on Twitter on Monday: “Repeat mental health reminder: Many of us are emotionally and mentally invested in a certain election result. I know I am. Have a concrete advance plan to take care of yourself if it doesn’t go your way.” I agree. Whatever issues you are having, adding election drama to the mix may make things worse. Along with selfcare, taking a break from social media, and acknowledging to yourself that you’ve done all you can do by simply casting your ballot, some organizations can help. Foundation 45, a support group founded after the passing of local punk musician Frankie 45, is dedicated to helping you find answers. Anyone over the age of 18 can contact the Interlude 45 Support Group. They offer a safe virtual environment to share struggles and successes with licensed professional counselors. For more information, visit Foundation45.org/i-need-help.
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Four hours or so after having their NFL appetites whetted by the undefeated Pittsburgh Steelers squaring off against the 5-1 Baltimore Ravens in Sunday’s undisputed best matchup shamefully relegated to the noon kick, the national primetime football-ravenous masses were treated (tortured?) with the embarrassing clown show of an NFC East showdown between your nearly lifeless Dallas Cowboys and the hated, but no less faltering, Philadelphia Eagles. In front of approximately 7,500 members of the league’s undeniably worst fanbase at a Lincoln Financial Field that seemed to be strangely (yet fittingly) prone to floating garbage (like literal pieces of trash, not a reference to the play on the field, though that would obviously have been accurate as well), the Cowboys fell to the Iggles by an uninspiring score of 23-9. Though the “L” drops them a spot in the NFC East to third and jumps their current draft position all the way up to fifth overall, watching the game honestly wasn’t that bad. Now that the more erudite Cowboys fans among us have accepted the fact that we are in the midst of the most 2020 season imaginable and are bolstered by the relief of no longer having to care, witnessing the sixth loss of the season, even to a loathed rival, was actually bearable, maybe even enjoyable. Despite the fact that the Dallas offense again couldn’t eclipse double digits, there were plenty of interest-worthy plot points throughout the game. Interesting fun fact: The Cowboys have managed fewer points (22) in the combined three games since Dak Prescott’s injury than Dak managed in the fourth quarter against Cleveland
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alone. Give him all the money. The most obvious point of intrigue was the first NFL start of rookie quarterback Ben DiNucci. The flyer developmental player from James Madison entered the game riding a buzz built up by teammates’ praises over the week’s practices. A few appropriate quotes from DiNucci himself, coupled with the cringe-worthy overly groomed George Michael beard and dudebro headwear (more like Ben NiDouchey, amirite?!), and it seemed like the Cowboys had potentially found themselves their own Gardner Minshew. Sadly, as he took his turn captaining the Cowboys’ sinking ship, he would definitively lack the Uncle Rico magic of the Jaguars signal-caller. He wasn’t good, but he wasn’t bad either. In fact, he basically mirrored the stat line of four-year, $128M veteran Carson Wentz on the other side. This is more of an indictment on Wentz than an accolade for DiNucci. Dallas’ No. 7 actually threw for more yards. Though Nucci Mane didn’t have Wentz’s two touchdown passes, he also didn’t have the Eagle QB’s two interceptions. OC Kellen Moore tried to help The Nooch out by opening up the playbook and digging for every crazy gadget play he
could find. Wildcat formations, double reverses, the Philly Special, an intentional safety resulting in a free kick (that almost worked) — all were on display. It was like Moore halfway through the game was just like, “Screw it, what else we got?” None of it amounted to more than Dallas’ measly three field goals, but at least it was fun to watch. The defense, newly trimmed of offseason bargain bin acquisition fat (D end Everson Griffen traded, D tackle Dontari Poe and corner Daryl Worley cut) had probably their best effort of the season (if you ignore the continued screamcussing inspiring play of a certain overpaid middle linebacker). The D managed to avoid a double-digit deficit in the first half for the first time since Week 1. In fact, the Cowboys actually led at the half, another feat not seen since the season opener against the Rams. Perhaps most shocking, the defense snagged four turnovers in the game, more than doubling their season total prior. They were still plowed over anytime Philly chose to run the ball, but there were far fewer busted coverages in the secondary, so I feel those wash. In short, they played with something I haven’t seen
in a month and a half: fight. The offensive line is still an untenable mess. How Terrence Steele is still on this roster, much less starting, I will never comprehend. That is Jason Garrett-level hubris. Jaylon Smith isn’t going anywhere, so we will still have to tolerate his overpursuits, horrible angles, and excessive celebrations after making routine tackles when his team is losing. As long as the silver and blue continue to show they have some guts remaining, these things can be overlooked. Still, though they will have no significance beyond evaluation, I think there is still enough to make the remaining games worth watching. The new coaching staff has half a season to justify their hires. Is this a team that simply needs a few defensive players, and we’re good to go next year? Or are we heading toward blowing it all up and starting over? Andy Dalton will be coming back. That should help solidify just how irreplaceable Dak Prescott is. The rest should be fun to watch. Especially when we get to start dreaming of who that top five pick is gonna be. l
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The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in just about every film festival either being canceled (Telluride) or moving online (Cannes). This year’s edition of the Lone Star Film Festival is taking the latter course — beginning this Wednesday, you will be able to see their feature films, short films, and even the customary lectures and Q&A sessions by logging on and paying a fee comparable to
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what you would have paid for the theatrical experience. The program will be short on the star power that the festival boasted in previous years, but not having to budge from your house to see the movies will be a plus. The actors you might recognize are largely in Fully Realized Humans, the second film directed by Joshua Leonard, who’s still best known for acting in The Blair Witch Project. He stars in the drama alongside his previous collaborator Jess Weixler (who was in It Chapter 2) as an expectant couple trying to face their own family dysfunction as they prepare to become parents. You might also know Johanna Braddy, who stars in Will Bakke’s The Get Together, about a post-graduation misfit who encounters a reckoning during her gig as an Uber driver. Receiving its North American premiere is Ferdia MacAnna’s DannyBoy, an Irish drama set against the country’s punk rock scene in the early 1980s. Justin Rhodes and Kory Williams’ North Texas-made satire It’s a Wonderful Plight takes on race relations by using hip-hop musical numbers. David and Francisco Salazar’s drama Nowhere tackles the particular challenges of a gay Colombian couple trying to achieve American citizenship. Erik Bloomquist (whose thriller Long Lost played at Lone Star two years ago) returns with Ten Minutes to Midnight, which stars Caroline Williams as a radio DJ trapped inside her station with a rabid bat. Alexandra Szczepanowska stars in her own thriller Touch as a white expat in China having an extramarital affair.
John Kaizan Neptune plays the shakuhachi in the documentary Words Can’t Go There.
Something cowboy-related is going to pop up at Lone Star, and this year, it’s Gaston Davis’ documentary Cowboys Without Borders, which features the filmmaker applying his own experience as a Texas rancher when he sees ranching practices all over the Western hemisphere. Similarly, John Carter’s The Cowboy Hat Movie examines the history and craftsmanship involved with the iconic article of Western wear. Kristin Atwell Ford collaborated with Arizona Grand Opera to make an opera version of Zane Grey’s Riders of the Purple Sage, and now her documentary Riders of the Purple Sage: The Making of a Western Opera is about her experience. If your interests lie elsewhere, the German documentary Planet Without Apes details threats to the large primates’ population. David Neptune’s Words Can’t
Go There profiles his father, John Kaizan Neptune, a California surfer who became one of the few white musicians to master the Japanese shakuhachi flute. LSFF veteran J. Mitchell Johnson returns from his latest travels in Russia with Saving North: Rescuing the Wooden Churches of Northern Russia. Andrés Sanz Vicente’s documentary El Cuadro (translation: The Painting) takes a deep dive into Velázquez’ masterpiece “Las Meninas” and the various interpretations that have cropped up around it. Among the documentary shorts, Ben Masters’ American Ocelot tracks this vanishingly rare wildcat species, and Brian Nashel’s Snake Man: The Charmed Life & Hard Times of Jackie Bibby the Texas Snake Man looks at the well-known snake handler in our area. Meanwhile, even the short fiction films have some name actors: Alia Shawkat stars in Alina, set during the Holocaust, and British comedian Miriam Margolyes stars in Wings, about a lesbian romance that spans six decades. Spencer Garrett and Kimiko Glenn headline the musical short Thank You Kindly, which also boasts George Wendt. Ethan Hawke hosts a film talk as the festival honors his First Reformed director Paul Schrader, and recent Weekly profile subject Chyna Robinson takes part in a panel discussion about marketing a film during the pandemic. While the event may not have the awards-season cachet that previous versions of the festival have had, it will still have things worth seeing from the comfort of your home. l
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Los Taco H’s elevates the local Mex-Mex scene with ketofriendly tacos and juices. Los Taco H’s 3025 Cleburne Rd, FW. 817-585-3522. 7am10pm Mon-Thu, 7am-11pm Fri, 10am-11pm Sat-Sun.
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Local taqueria fans may not agree on much, but most would posit nothing but praise for Los Taco H’s, the Mex-Mex restaurant famed for its food truck and original Eastside location of East Rosedale Street. The Weekly’s food columnist Chow, Baby gave a favorable review of the taqueria two years ago (“Los H’s Worth Finding,” Sept. 2018). Now, the popular restaurant is serving primo tacos near TCU through a newish, second brick-and-mortar location. The taqueria features a covered patio with several seats in addition to a large indoor seating area. An indoor banner boasts several signature juice options, so I sprung for the Detox: a light and refreshing blend of green apple, cucumber, celery, kale, ginger, spinach, and lemon. The drink was made to order. Green apple, celery, and lemon were prominent, juicy flavors. Los Taco H’s offers two low-carb options: keto tacos and lettuce wraps. The keto taco (which comes with one of several meat options) has a taco shell made from baked cheddar cheese. The flavor of the condensed cheese overpowered the tender cuts of carne asada but made for a delicious experience. The lettuce-wrapped carne asada was a delight but a bit hard to handle. The iceberg lettuce leaves weren’t totally up to the challenge of holding the juicy beef, grilled onions and bell pepper, cilantro, and Monterrey jack cheese
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together. After my first attempt fell apart, I opted to eat the dish like a meaty salad. Three tacos, each served with toppings on the side, were tiny but mighty. Several hot sauce options and a pickled medley of red onion, cabbage, diced tomatoes, and cilantro livened up the succulent meaty morsels. The barbacoa was densely packed, juicy, and a bit gamey (a possibility with goat meat). The cactus came finely diced and had a texture similar to boiled green beans and a mild natural acidity. Some taquerias try to retain the natural crispness of pork rinds (chicharron). The fried pork
fat was a bit soggy given the rich and spicy chipotle sauce. The gordita asada was a humbler version of the typically gargantuan variants found in Tex-Mex joints. Densely packed cuts of carne asada mixed with pinto beans made for a savory and delicious filling inside the masa coating. A side of tangy sour cream brightened the somewhat subdued dish. The standout dish was the Torta Cubana. The sammy came served between two hefty telera rolls that mercifully condensed when squeezed, sparing me
Los Taco H’s Torta Cubana ................................................................................................................................. $10 Lettuce wrap w/carne asada ....................................................................................................... $9 Keto taco ....................................................................................................................................... $2.64 Brisket taco ................................................................................................................................... $1.89 Cactus taco ................................................................................................................................... $1.89 Chicharron taco ............................................................................................................................ $1.89 Gordita asada ................................................................................................................................ $2.99 Detox juice .................................................................................................................................... $4.99
from having to unhinge my jaw to take my first bite. Breaded pork cutlets were covered in a rich chipotle seasoning that permeated the ingredients. Slices of grilled hot dogs, mixed among the pork, were unexpected but enjoyable. A generous slathering of mayo and slices of avocado added a creamy contrast to the breaded meat while sliced red onions added just enough zing to check off all the sensory checkmarks. For those (like myself) who enjoy living near Central Market and Fort Worth’s urban core for convenience reasons, Fort Worth’s best taquerias typically require a decent drive to the North Side and South Side. With the second brick-and-mortar location of Los Taco H’s, the TCU area has an authentic Mexican dining experience in its own backyard. The keto taco and juices may be part of an effort to appeal to a yuppier clientele, but the fare is every bit as amazing as the original locale. l
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Nationally acclaimed burgers, fabulous chicken-fried steak, the coldest beer in town -that’s Fred’s Texas Cafe, a beloved local dive that’s serious about food and casual about everything else. Indoors, booths and bar stools are held together with duct tape; outdoors, the expansive patio, featuring live bands, is a comfortable as your own backyard.
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Rogers Roundhouse 1616 Rogers Road
At the bar you’ll be met with a cleverly-curated, always-rotating lineup of draft beers flowing from 30 taps, and a refreshing list of patio sippers, like our crowd-pleasing frozen margaritas. Our food menu – casual yet wildly flavorful – puts a spin on classic Texas favorites and Mexican staples.
Shaw’s Patio Bar & Grill 1051 W Magnolia
covered, pet-friendly patio and plasma TVs makes T&P a great place to hang out.
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Step back in time in a newly restored rail station tavern, and experience a piece of Fort Worth history. The T&P Tavern features an extensive menu of sandwiches and breakfasts and features a bar with Rahr on tap. A huge
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Local artists are mostly unimpressed with the streaming giant’s new proposal for increased exposure.
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I’m right there with you. I need my daily dose of Baby Boomer bullshit to carry me through the day, and Spotify does right by that. I just don’t like how the streaming giant is crafting new ways to exploit local artists, whom I love and appreciate. “Some artists that used to do well in the past may not do well in this future landscape,” Spotify CEO Daniel Ek recently told Music Ally. “You can’t record music once every three to four years and think that’s going to be enough. The artists today that are making it realize that it’s about creating a continuous engagement with their fans. It is about putting the work in, about the storytelling around the album, and about keeping a continuous dialogue with your fans.” Critic/author Steven Hyden tweeted, “Leech complains that host body is not producing enough blood.” British artist Shura has said that while Ek is right in some respects, he’s a whole
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Since the demise of concerts, we have been scouring the interwebs for new local tuneage. To our surprise, there’s a lot of it. I guess being stuck inside forever has the advantage of fomenting artists’ creative juices. Fitting all of it inside our shrunken magazine is impossible. All we can do from week to week is select a “now” artist or product and write about it on the spot. We have no time to reflect. Now that we still have no time to reflect, I find myself wanting to go back and at least touch on a few good or interesting items that we missed. At the top of the heap is Amanda Victoria. Hers is the sound of big, full-bodied techno-flavored dark wave in the spirit of Imogen Heap and Florence + the Machine. Victoria’s latest single, recorded with Portland producer Weber Salz and Emmy winner Michal Towber, is international in
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In a statement, the service says the “new experiment” will allow artists and labels to “identify music that’s a priority for them, and our system will add that signal to the algorithm that determines personalized listening sessions” … for a price. And while there are no upfront costs, that price is … lowered royalty payments. “Labels or rights holders agree to be paid a promotional recording royalty rate for streams in personalized listening sessions where we provided this service,” Spotify says in the statement. Essentially, as you have no doubt guessed, Spotify is asking for free music. Worse, accepting the new terms “won’t guarantee placement to labels or artists,” the service says. Artists, naturally, are less than impressed. “Sounds like Spotify is just trying to continue to rip off artists under the guise of helping them get more exposure,” said Aaron Bartz, frontman of O. Deletron and Tame … Tame and Quiet and the main force behind Submerged Capital Records, a local archival project. “The union push to get more per listen is quaint, but let’s be real. These services and algorithms are really only good for anyone or any label with a marketing system in place to spend all their time finding ways to manipulate the algorithms to make more money. It’s modern technology’s equivalent to payola, without ever having to meet anyone face to face or actually liking what artists are producing.” Bartz, who formed his label only recently, has uploaded once-thought-lost records from Benway, Sonic Death Monkee, and more to Spotify. “Artists and small labels like mine that are putting stuff on these platforms aren’t doing it for the money. In my case, it’s so fans around here have access to old or unreleased local stuff. There is no expectation that we’re reviving careers or allowing people to quit their day jobs. That era of the music industry is over without personal innovation and choices by active bands.”
style and ready for radio. Over “Savage”’s eerie, clacking beat, the singer-songwriter sings achingly about a groovy kind of love. Could be between a couple, could be among family members or a team. It’s inspirational in the heaviest, most non-corny way. If she’s up for it (and if Spotify permits it), Amanda Victoria will be on the cover of Rolling Stone soon. She’s that world-conquering. Left-Arm Tan goes in mostly the opposite direction, though the production values on the Americana band’s most recent album are just as pristine. Instead of synthetic dirges, LAT is all about cranking out the good-timey guit-fiddles and conjuring the open road. In Rising’s songs about equal parts coming together and escaping are lyrical gems and quite a few juicy choruses. The only reason the LAT lads don’t seem to receive the level of attention they deserve is because, well, they don’t seem to play out that often. As adults with adult responsibilities, it’s not easy. I’m just of the opinion that would certain Dallas-centric media outlets
take an interest, Left-Arm Tan would be a lot bigger. For whatever that’s worth when your trusty Fort Worth-centric liberal rag is raving. Right up there with LAT and Victoria, Annie Void is highly recommended, especially for a much-needed Duell fix when Duell isn’t recording or playing out much (and they aren’t). Though not technically desert rock and a lot grittier, the drivin’ and cryin’ trio is still full of meaty riffage and propulsive, cymbal-shattering beats. The band’s most recent album, Nice Dream, is sort of punk but heavier, darker, thicker. I just hope they’re still together, would love to see them at Lola’s or MASS, or the Owl or Shipping & Receiving, or wherever, after the COVID disappears like a miracle. (Right? Right.) The equally punk-inspired Ting Tang Tina also put out an album a few months ago, and I’m not quite sure what to make of it. The young musicians certainly know what they’re doing, but their album is a little one-
Zola Jesus believes Spotify is not in the business of launching careers. In Vice, the non-local singer-songwriter said, “We’re the ones that are driving the entire system. Without new content, there’s no new traffic. The more artists, the better. The more songs, the better. The more content, the more profit. But we cannot ignore the consequences of a market saturated with shitty music.” Royal Sons frontman Blake Parish sees the con. “Didn’t I already say, ‘Be fucked or stay fucked’? I think this applies as well. This reminds me of having the option of being robbed at gunpoint and then deciding whether I’d like the additional option of being robbed at knifepoint. ‘We got everything in your pockets? Do you have any extra gold in your teeth? How about a newborn we can sell?’ Goddamn man, what else can they take?” Parish thinks that after the $75 per year his band receives from Spotify, they can “sign up to personalize our account to maybe, probably, get robbed for more later.” In an open letter, the Union of Musicians and Allied Workers suggested a new tack for the streaming giant. The trade group representing more than 4,000 independent artists said Spotify needs to pay artists at least one cent per stream, among other things. “Music workers create all of the enormous wealth Spotify accumulates for its CEO, its investors, and the major labels, but we artists continue to be underpaid, misled, and otherwise exploited by the company.” Robby Rux from Dreamy Life Records (Mean Motor Scooter, Sur Duda, Ting Tang Tina) said the Spotify plan could be “a good thing for independent artists and smaller labels to help get more exposure. It’s just sad that they are taking money off the backend royalties. They already don’t pay much for royalties as it is. It’s a really bad time for Spotify to propose such a plan. Most musicians’ income comes from touring, and that’s all shut down with the pandemic.” l
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world wrong in every other way: “People will struggle if all they do is release a record every three years, as I did. I didn’t really release music between my first and second record, and it was more difficult than if I’d kept releasing music. It wasn’t impossible, but it’s definitely a bigger mountain to climb. We do need to work more, but that’s not going to be possible for a lot of people. The system that Daniel Ek is talking about can work, but it can only work for a small group of artists, so he’s got a point. It’s just that his point sucks.” Spotify is valued at around $27 billion — “billion” with a “b” — and Ek’s personal wealth is estimated to be about $4 billion, again with that pesky little-but-really-big “b.” Artists are paid $0.00437 per stream on Spotify, meaning that to make minimum wage, an artist would need to reach 360,000 streams per month, which means The Royal Sons and Polydogs, and Mean Motor Scooter and Son of Stan and every other big local/ regional band, would need to be, well, the Eagles or AC/DC. (In all fairness, Amazon Music pays, like, $0.00436 per stream, and their CEO makes more money every day than every Lotto winner in history combined.) OK, so basically, it’s time for all you slacker jackwagon musicians to stop trying to put food on the table and stop trying to make rent (during a pandemic, when rent should be put on hold — thanks, tRump) and pick up your instruments and crank out some new rocking tunes! To keep Daniel Ek afloat in yachts, houses, and Dak Prescott-approved mattresses! And this is all before the point when I tell that Spotify is inviting non-famous artists to the dance … for a price. There’s always a price. There’s a new Spotify feature for artists and labels seeking more exposure on the streaming service. Spotify’s algorithmic music selector to which the app defaults on the radio and autoplay functions will welcome creators at all levels … for a price.
note. Honeybee is punk but neat and clean, pop but rowdy, rocking but reserved. The live show, I have to say, is a whole different animal. I was able to catch them at Lola’s before the end of 2019, when the decibel level certainly helped liven up the material. I wish that raw, fun, Shonen Knife-y energy would have been captured on record. That Ting Tang Tina will find its songwriting identity soon is a given. I just hope the COVID goes away before then. — Anthony Mariani Contact HearSay at anthony@fwweekly.com.
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