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East Dallas artist to publish works about city's history, personal spaces & cat sitting – Lakewood/East Dallas
Brad Ford Smith in his East Dallas studio, by James Khattak for K.Co Press.
East Dallas artist and art conservator Brad Ford Smith is gearing up to release three publications this fall.
Where To Find A Ghost, House of Giller and Nine Days With LiHua are expected to come out in October.
According to a press release: Where To Find A Ghost is a new chapbook collection of drawings and stories depicting locations around Dallas where “historic events of calamity and tragedy” have occurred. House of Giller is composed of drawings Smith drew over several years of the home of the late local artist and his friend Susan Giller. A new edition of Nine Days With LiHua chronicles nine days of cat-sitting a mysterious feline in New York City.
“I draw sites of local forgotten history and calamity, often following trails I find in old newspapers. The experience of drawing on site generates a personal connection to my city, the people who lived here and the landscape,” Smith said in the press release. “On the other hand, I draw just about any time I sit down. Without pencil and paper, I’m the guy sitting next to you at the lecture who can’t stop fiddling with the program. So, I’ve drawn a lot of lectures, a few plays and a lot of documentaries on TV! This also extends to feeding my friends’ cats. I can’t just dash in, serve up the fish and leave. For the wellbeing of the kitty, I have to hang out for a bit. This often results in a few drawings… and maybe a silly song or two.”
He continued, “I tend to work within project frameworks that form a body of work. I see each drawing as an individual and I love it when an original work of art finds a new home. But it’s also sad because the drawings will never be together again. By publishing all the art together, the complete story can be shared and experienced over and over.”
Drawing from House of Giller by Brad Ford Smith
Alongside the releases, Smith’s work will be featured in an exhibition entitled, “Where To Find A Ghost and Other True Stories” at Tin District gallery Ro2 Art, which is west of Downtown Dallas.
Smith’s books will be published through K.Co Press in Dallas.
“Brad’s ink drawings are created with fine lines and limited palettes but contain deep, meaningful subject matter,” K.Co Press publisher Stephanie Khattak said in the press release. “When we were introduced to Brad’s work, we immediately saw the value in these books, not only for their visual interest and story, but for the emotional connection they will inspire in readers. We are very proud to represent Brad and know that his work will resonate with many.”
K.Co Press will also release a narrative cultural history of Deep Ellum’s Kettle Art Gallery by Jason Hensel in December.
You can buy Where To Find A Ghost separately or in a box set with House of Giller and Nine Days With LiHua. Preordering will be available in September.
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Trackdown: Dallas 7-Eleven robbery suspect wanted
DALLAS – Dallas police need a name for a dangerous robber who pulled a gun on a 7-Eleven clerk and walked out with the cash register drawer.
He was caught on camera. But it’s been six months, and he’s still at large.
7-Eleven Robberies
What we know:
The robbery in question happened on Jan. 13 around 10:30 p.m. at the store at 302 North Marsalis Avenue.
A Black male who is about 5 feet 8 inches tall and about 170 to 180 pounds walked in and waited until no other customers were inside.
“After it’s empty, he displays a handgun and points it at the cashier,” said Det. Eduardo Lopez Villa. “I don’t know what he said. He just demanded the cash from the cash register.”
Det. Villa said the suspect took the whole cash register drawer before fleeing eastbound on foot on 8th Street.
What you can do:
The detective believes anyone who knows the suspect will be able to recognize him.
“Yes, most definitely based on the video and the screenshot. If you know him, you’ll recognize him,” he said.
Tipsters can call or text Det. Villa at 469-755-8445.
“I need his information so I can talk to him about this incident,” he said.
FOX 4’s Trackdown
You can watch Shaun Rabb’s Trackdown series every Wednesday on FOX 4. Episodes are also posted weekly online, on YouTube and on FOX Local.
FOX 4 viewers have now helped to make 220 arrests.
The Source: The information in this story comes from Dallas Police Det. Eduardo Lopez Villa.
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Dallas weather: Flash flooding strands vehicles near DFW Airport after heavy rain
DALLAS – Slow-moving thunderstorms brought localized flash flooding to parts of North Texas on Tuesday evening, blocking highways near Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and dropping several inches of rain in portions of Tarrant and Parker counties.
Flash Flood Warnings
Local perspective:
Flash flood warnings are in effect for Hopkins, Hunt, Rains and Van Zandt counties until 7:45 p.m.
Flooding was reported along Texas 183 near Valley View Lane south of DFW Airport, where stranded vehicles and water-covered roadways created hazardous travel conditions.
A flash flood warning remained in effect near the airport, although rainfall rates had begun to diminish as the storm weakened.
Severe Thunderstorm Warnings
The National Weather Service also issued a severe thunderstorm warning for northern Hood County, citing the potential for gusty winds and small hail. Forecasters reported hail ranging from pea-sized to marble-sized in parts of Hood, Parker and Denton counties.
Forecasters attributed the weakening storms in Denton County to an outflow boundary, a meteorological feature that can disrupt thunderstorm development.
The warning area was reduced as the storm weakened near sunset.
LIVE RADAR
What they’re saying:
FOX 4’s Kylie Capps said the storms moved unusually slowly from east to west, allowing heavy rain to accumulate over the same areas for several hours.
Rainfall estimates showed some locations in eastern Parker County and western Tarrant County received nearly 5 inches of rain during a six-hour period, while areas near DFW Airport recorded more than 2 inches.
Elsewhere in North Texas, northern Rains County received nearly 5 inches of rain.
7-Day Forecast
What’s next:
Forecasters expect a quieter overnight period, with only isolated showers lingering into the evening. Additional thunderstorms are possible Wednesday afternoon, though coverage and the threat of severe weather are expected to remain limited.
Temperatures are forecast to reach about 90 degrees Wednesday.
Rain chances are expected to continue through the remainder of the workweek and into the weekend as an upper-level low-pressure system sends multiple disturbances across North Texas.
The Source: Information in this article was provided by FOX 4’s Weather Team
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