Good morning, Dev Test County. Dallas is a city of sanctuaries and secrets, it seems. Local writers are sharing their hidden productivity havens—from the Press Box Grill to the elegant Adolphus Hotel lobby—where creativity flows despite looming deadlines. One editor's confession of her favorite spot even led to a playful ambush by summer interns, capturing the universal writing struggle we all recognize: sometimes you just need the right environment to make the words appear.
Meanwhile, contrasting stories of growth and contraction unfold across the metroplex. As Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launches an investigation into advisory firms involved in the DallasNews Corp-Hearst acquisition, Salad and Go is dramatically scaling back operations, closing 41 locations across Texas while maintaining just a handful of Dallas-area stores—a surprising reversal for a chain that once had ambitious plans to service hundreds of locations from its Garland commissary kitchen.
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✍️ Writers find secret hideaways to escape the misery of deadlines. D Magazine editors revealed their favorite spots to write in Dallas, including Press Box Grill and the Adolphus Hotel lobby. When one editor disclosed her location, two summer interns were dispatched to hilariously ambush her mid-writing session. The article humorously captures the universal struggle of the writing process while showcasing how Dallas offers various refuges for creative work. A separate story about the mysterious Round House was also mentioned, involving Belgian students uncovering decades of architectural history.
🔍 Texas AG probes firms advising on Dallas newspaper sale. Ken Paxton announced an investigation into two proxy advisory firms involved in the DallasNews Corp-Hearst deal, claiming they promote "radical political agendas." The timing raises eyebrows as the acquisition vote deadline is September 22, and both firms recently sued Texas over a law restricting their advisory practices. Meanwhile, D Magazine notes that Alden Global Capital, another potential buyer, previously owned Dallas property through founder Randall Smith, who reportedly abandoned Bryan Tower to foreclosure in 2021. Smith is described as a "major Republican donor" in a curious political connection.
🥗 Salad and Go shutters 41 locations across Texas. The drive-thru-only salad chain is closing all its Houston, Austin, and San Antonio stores, leaving only a handful of Dallas-area locations operational. CEO Mike Tattersfield called it a "difficult moment" but said the closures would strengthen the company's foundation. Founded in 2013 with a mission to provide healthier fast food under $8, the chain had rapidly expanded to over 140 locations by May 2025. Despite earlier optimism that included building a commissary kitchen in Garland designed to service up to 500 locations, the company is now scaling back significantly.
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