Dallas Voice (Dallas, Tex.), Vol. 23, No. 35, Ed. 1 Friday, January 12, 2007 Page: 1 of 60
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LOCAL
Equality Texas
gears up for 80th
legislative session.
PAGE 6.
LOCAL
Gender issues
raise concerns for
Oak Lawn busi-
nesses. PAGE 6.
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The Melrose Hotel, an Oak Lawn landmark, has been bought by the European hotel corpo-
ration, Warwick Hotels.
Oak Lawn landmark
under new ownership
Head of Warwick Hotels chain says some renovations
are planned, but Melrose will retain distinct character
By Arnold Wayne jones Staff Writer
It's no accident that the restaurant
inside the Melrose Hotel is called
The Landmark — because that's
exactly what the building is.
An Oak Lawn institution for more
than 80 years, it shares duties with
the new Legacy of Love monument
at the Oak Lawn Triangle as the gate-
way to Dallas' main entertainment
gayborhood.
The community around Cedar
Springs has been protective, even
proud of the Melrose over the years
— as a great place to send family and
friends when visiting, as a central
meeting space for holding fundrais-
ers and events and as brunch-and-
cocktail headquarters.
"The Melrose has been a great
friend of the Oak Lawn neighbor-
hood," said Michael Milliken, presi-
dent of the Oak Lawn Committee,
Richard Chiu
which meets
monthly inside
the hotel. The
hotel is even a
sponsor of the
monument.
So the
announcement
last week that
the Melrose is
being bought
up by a European hotel corporation
led to the natural question: Will the
essence of what has made the
Melrose a favorite of gay Dallas
remain?
No need to worry, insists Richard
Chiu, head of Warwick Hotels. Over
the course of 2007, they do expect
renovation of some of the rooms and
public spaces. But the character of
See MELROSE on PAGE 12
CABARET
Texas-born Debbie
Reynolds has been an
icon of musical come-
dies for 50 years, but for
her its always about
showing her audiences
a good time. PAGE 30.
DINING
Craft, celebrity chef Tom
Colicchio's tony eatery
at the W Hotel, is just
one of the fine-dining
options inside Dallas'
growing list of high-end
hotels. PAGE 34.
dallasvoice.com-
JANUARY 112 I 2007
THE PREMIER SOURCE FOR LGBT DALLAS/FORT WORTH
Community leaders question Dupree
over reports he had ex-lover deported
Constable, attorney say article about situation is wrong;
reporter says story is based on Dupree's statements
By Beth Freed Staff Writer
Community activists say they are
outraged by a published report about
Dallas County Constable Mike
Dupree and his former boyfriend,
Angel Martinez, 20, that has raised
concerns about the official's possible
misuse of his authority in a personal
matter.
In a meeting with community lead-
ers, Dupree and his lawyer denied the
accuracy of an article published in the
Dallas Observer on Jan. 4 that said
Dupree had arranged his ex-lover's
deportation. But neither Dupree nor
his attorney called to complain,
according to Observer reporter Matt
Pulle.
When Pulle was advised of the
complaint that his story was inaccu-
rate, the he said he called Dupree's
lawyer to inquire about the claims.
"The attorney, John Barr, didn't
really have any specific instances he
took issue with other than a few
things that Dupree himself had told
me," Pulle said. "My story is based
largely on Dupree's own account of
his actions. ... His story was that they
had an intimate relationship, it
See DUPREE on PAGE 14
Precinct 5 Constable Mike Dupree
Homebuilder s contributions raise concerns
Perry Homes owner was top donor in effort to pass
anti-gay-marriage amendment in Texas, records show
By David Webb Staff Writer
The bitter battle fought in 2005 try-
ing to prevent the passage of
Proposition 2 is over, but a nagging
reminder of it remains in the form of
real estate that is for sale in Oak Lawn
and several other Dallas County
neighborhoods.
Robert J. Perry, founder of
Houston-based Perry Homes, con-
tributed $165,000 in 2005 to help get
the Texas ban on same-sex marriage
passed, according to Texas Ethics
Jack Evans
Kathy Hewitt
Gay man 's killers up for parole
Gay activist says 2 men
convicted in Broussard
murder not homophobic
Associated Press
HOUSTON — The impending
parole of two of the people convicted
in the 1991 gang beating and stabbing
death of a gay banker has prompted
the victim's mother to ask for current
photos of the men.
And a Houston gay prison activist
PHOTOGRAPHY
David LaChapelle mixes
transsexuals, Jesus and
Courtney Love in
'Heaven to Earth.' The
collection costs a bun-
dle, but you'll devour
every page. PAGE 37.
has said he is working to keep the two
from being deported after they are
paroled.
Nancy Rodriguez said she wanted
the photos so she will be able to recog-
nize them if they should come to her
door.
"To be honest with you, I fear for
the safety of my family," she said in a
story in the Jan. 5 issue of the Houston
Chronicle.
Paul Broussard was 27 when he and
See PAROLE on PAGE 17
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INDEX
Local News
6
National News 20
Viewpoints
28
Life+Style
30
Starvoice
39
Calendar
41
Classifieds
54
Commission records. The 73-year-old
multi-millionaire was the largest sin-
gle donor to the campaign, contribut-
ing 37 percent of the $451,243 raised
to promote Proposition 2.
Perry's partners in the effort includ-
ed the conservative religious group
Focus on the Family, which con-
tributed $51,188, and a San Antonio
physician, Dr. James Leininger, who
contributed $100,000.
Perry Homes' marketing of homes
in LGBT neighborhoods across the
state has angered some gay real estate
agents and residents who complain
that the purchase of homes from
Perry's business helps enrich a busi-
nessman who has funded a war chest
See PERRY on PAGE 16
WEEKEND WEATHER
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Rain begins on Friday and settles in for the weekend.
Temperatures begin dropping with lows at or below the freezing
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