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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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Maxx Crosby-Ravens Trade Dead, Opening Perfect Cowboys Opportunity
Dallas Cowboys Nation’s hopes of landing superstar pass rusher Maxx Crosby were dashed last weekend when it was announced that he was being traded to the Baltimore Ravens. However, less than 24 hours before the new year, the trade has fallen apart.
On Tuesday night, the Las Vegas Raiders announced that the Ravens have backed out of the trade.
“The Baltimore Ravens have backed out of our trade agreement for Maxx Crosby,” the statement read. “We will have no further comment at this time.”
The news sends a major ripple for the league, with the Crosby sweepstakes once again open. Before his trade to the Ravens, the Cowboys were considered one of the teams closely monitoring the situation and a team that made a legitimate offer for Crosby.
At this time, there is no word on why the trade between Las Vegas and Baltimore fell through. When the trade was first reported, the Raiders were set to receive a 2026 and 2027 first-round pick from the Ravens.
Now, his future is in limbo. Before he was traded to the Ravens, it was believed that the Cowboys, Chicago Bears, and Los Angeles Rams were the top candidates to land him. In fact, the Cowboys were “considered runner-ups” in the sweepstakes.
Dallas’ Original Trade Offer
According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the Cowboys initially offered the No. 12 overall pick in the 2026 draft, a 2027 second-round pick, and an unnamed veteran player.
“Dallas kept a hard line throughout. The franchise wasn’t willing to part with two first-round picks, hoping its 12th pick in April’s draft, plus a future second-rounder, would be enough to entice Las Vegas. Dallas was also willing to package a veteran player to sweeten the deal, but Vegas wasn’t interested in that. The Raiders prioritized picks,” Fowler wrote.
Last season, Crosby recorded 73 total tackles, 28 tackles for a loss, 20 quarterback hits, 10 sacks, two forced fumbles, and an interception.
We’ll have to see if Dallas ends up being his new home, now that the team has a second chance to make something special happen, but there will be some serious competition. The 2026 NFL calendar year officially begins on Wednesday, March 11, at 4:00 p.m. ET.
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Dallas weather: Severe storms bring hail and tornado threats | See timing
DALLAS – Severe thunderstorms are forecast to return to North Texas late Tuesday, bringing threats of damaging hail, high winds and localized flooding. While the primary concerns are wind and hail, a few tornadoes cannot be ruled out.
Tuesday Forecast
Dallas weather: Mar. 10 morning forecast
We have another chance of severe storms starting Tuesday afternoon. Meteorologist Ali Turiano has your forecast and everything you need to know ahead of the storms.
Scattered showers and storms are expected to develop as a dryline to the west moves into the region. Storm conditions are expected to intensify as the day progresses.
The greatest concerns remain damaging winds and large hail. The leading edge of the storm front will likely be the most intense, with the potential for straight-line winds and brief spin-up tornadoes.
LIVE Radar: Dallas-Fort Worth
Dallas Storms: Timing and Impact
The highest potential for severe weather in the Metroplex is from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., though lingering activity could continue until 2 a.m. Wednesday. Residents are advised to seek shelter immediately if a warning is issued for their area.
7-Day Forecast
A final round of storms is expected Wednesday, primarily between noon and 7 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. These storms carry a threat of half-dollar-sized hail and damaging winds.
Behind this system, North Texas will dry out and briefly cool off. Sunny skies return Thursday with a high in the mid-60s. Temperatures will then warm into the upper 70s on Friday before a sunny weekend with highs in the low 80s.
The Source: Information in this article comes from the National Weather Service and FOX 4 forecasters.
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