Year: 2024
An initiative to keep cyclists safer on Maple Avenue is drawing criticism from a group of business owners who say they were never notified about a proposed city plan to transform the busy thoroughfare from four lanes to two — cutting the corridor’s traffic and access to their businesses in half. As part of the…
This Highland Park classic Mediterranean mansion is causing quite a stir, and no, it’s not about the price tag. Let’s be real: We’re used to seeing homes in the double-digit multimillion-dollar range. The enormous interest is because it’s a great house. We see plenty of expensive homes, and a great home is never about the…
A fraction of Dallas’ 3,500 active short-term rentals are functioning as party houses in local neighborhoods, but Code Compliance staff reported again last week that their hands are tied in enforcing the law due to pending litigation. A majority of the Dallas City Council agreed in June 2023 that STRs should not be allowed in…
The walls of 711 S. St. Paul will soon be tumbling down, and by all accounts, District 2 Dallas City Councilman Jesse Moreno couldn’t be happier. Moreno announced the sale of the former Family Gateway building — which was neglected by city staff and overrun by squatters and vandals — in an Oct. 25 press…
From staff reports Marble Falls, known for its small-town charm, scenic beauty, and access to outdoor recreation, has become a sought-after destination in the Texas Hill Country. Now, the area’s newest and most desirable community, Thunder Rock, is offering a new residential option: luxury apartments. Thunder Rock is a master-planned community spanning 1,100 acres of…
