Year: 2024
The Dallas City Council recently tacked on $1.58 million to an existing contract with HR&A Advisors for consulting work related to the city’s Economic Development Policy. The action extended HR&A’s contract one more year to June 30, 2025, increasing the total amount from $2.3 million to $3.9 million. The contract almost sailed through with no discussion…
Lake Highlands in East Dallas is easily one of the most picturesque neighborhoods in the city. With an array of architectural styles and beautiful streetscapes, this area seamlessly blends suburban ease with surreal surroundings. Of course, some areas are especially captivating. If you go off the beaten path, you’ll discover enclaves that might seem more…
The most time-consuming part of writing Fort Worth Friday is finding homes and topics that will resonate with readers. That’s why I welcome the direction offered by sites like Realtor.com, which offers up listings they think I will like based on previous searches. However, this help does come with a downside. In “Recommended Homes,” I…
Susan Mathews, an Executive Vice President at Allie Beth Allman & Associates, is the leading real estate agent in the legendary Vaquero community and all of Westlake with an impressive $110-plus million in sales in 2023, according to the Multiple Listing Service. The key to her success lies in her strong work ethic and extensive…
The antiquated ordinance that allowed the demolition of homes smaller than 3,000 square feet within a Landmark District needed to be repealed to preserve what was left of Dallas’ Black history. That’s especially true in the Tenth Street Historic District. But at Wednesday’s Dallas City Council meeting, activists argued that abolishing the troublesome 2010 ordinance…
