Veronica Torres joins the show to talk about Hey Chica Summit which started as a wellness conference but turned into a movement for Dallas Latinas. Veronica talks about a difficult period in her life which inspired her to found the summit. Ryan and Shawn also make their Super Bowl predictions.

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Richie Butler & Project Unity will host Gospel Goes Classical at the Meyerson Center on February 7th. Pastor Butler discusses this powerful event and Shawn and Ryan discuss the opening of the Texas Legislative session and their trip to Austin for the swearing-in ceremony.

Recapping favorite interviews, guests and moments from 2019 plus a look a head at new year. All that plus an outtake real from Deconstructing Dallas' first year.

This week's guest is Kim L. Peters, Manager, Corporate & Group Relations at VNA's Meals on Wheels. Allyn Media recently participated in a Day of Caring at Meals on Wheels with Kim's help. Ryan and Shawn talk about their previous experience with the program and encourage others to get involved this holiday season.

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Ryan and Shawn discuss the American Heart Association to advocate for polices to address food insecurity in Dallas with Douglass Dunsavage, North Texas Community Advocacy Director.

Young Women's Preparatory Network supports single-gender, college-preparatory, public education, giving young women academic and leadership skills to achieve success. We talk with YWPM CEO Lynn McBee

Donovan Lewis, The Ticket's own from The Norm and D Invasion joined the podcast this week to break down the Dallas Cowboys' season opener vs. the Carolina Panthers. Donovan talks, Dak and Zeke and about how the Cowboys can bounce back from their game one loss.

Donovan also talks to the guys about his career path from weekend board operator to hosting a show on one of America's most popular sports talk stations.

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This week Ryan and Shawn talk parks with Dallas Park Board President Bobby Abtahi. Bobby is an attorney who offices in Oak Cliff and is a former community prosecutor with the City of Dallas. Bobby is a longtime advocate for Fair Park and the Dallas Zoo and is active on Twitter speaking out on issues that are important to him.

Shawn and Ryan also talk about the passing of Senator John McCain, a coincidental neighborhood meeting and Ryan’s upcoming anniversary.

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This episode was produced and edited by Shawn Williams. Deconstructing Dallas is an Allyn Media Production.

This week's guest is David Taggart, Project Manager of the The Odyssey. The Odyssey is an observation wheel that will stand 500 feet and proposed to be built near the banks of the Trinity River. David talks about what The Odyssey will mean for Dallas, The Cedars and neighborhoods throughout the city.

The Odyssey visitors will experience sweeping views of the city on an immersive
38-minute voyage, which will feature an engaging multimedia and multisensory journey.

The development, located in the Cedars West neighborhood and anchored by the Texas Odyssey, will include pre-flight and post-flight experiences, a secondary experiential attraction and retail components including dining. This seven-acre site will also feature a STEAM education center, an outdoor performance venue and a parking structure

Produced by Shawn Williams/Allyn Media

Edited by Ryan Trimble

Shawn and Ryan speak with Bob LaPrelle, CEO of the Museum of the American Railroad. Bob has been involved in museum administration and historic railway preservation for over 30 years. He has served as Chief Executive Officer of the museum since 1988, and oversaw the museum's move from Dallas to Frisco.

Ryan gets in an obligatory SMU discussion about an interesting trip and Shawn does the same regarding recent work with Texas A&M.

Sponsored by Texas A&M Hotel & Conference Center and Walmart.