Year: 2024
When it comes to erroneously issued building permits in Dallas’ Elm Thicket/Northpark neighborhood and the subsequent “stop work orders,” many are shouting for five volunteer officials who sit on the Board of Adjustment’s Panel A to “do the right thing.” But it would appear they have differing opinions on what the right thing is. The…
Once upon a time, flying was a glamorous event, and flying on Braniff International Airlines was the pinnacle of stylish travel. If you never experienced the glam years of travel, don’t know anything about Braniff, or simply want to relive the glory days, you’ll want to attend their upcoming conference on September 14. No other…
In this episode of Dallas Dirt, host April Towery sits down with District 9 Councilwoman Paula Blackman to discuss the latest happenings at City Hall. Topics include the comprehensive land use plan ForwardDallas 2.0, homelessness initiatives, the city’s Vision Zero plan to reduce traffic fatalities, and the city manager search. Blackman also shares insights into…
My favorite month of the year is about to say adios. I love August, despite the heat. August is named after Rome’s first emperor, the lofty Augustus who reportedly never broke a sweat. And neither did Team CandysDirt.com as we welcomed summer celebrating First United Bank’s fabulous “Real Estate Event in the Preston Financial District.”…
Not much was accomplished in Tuesday’s Economic Development Committee meeting, but good questions were asked and dramatic sound bites abound for the City’s controversial ForwardDallas 2.0. Dallas City Council members on the Economic Development Committee discussed the proposed comprehensive land use plan — and if, or how it will affect existing single-family neighborhoods. The accusations went…
