Charles Grand

Voters Bolster Texas Constitution’s Anti-Tax Credentials on Election Day

By Charles Grand / November 5, 2025 /

Voters went to the polls on Tuesday in North Texas to weigh in on 17 amendments to the Texas Constitution and a smattering of local propositions and municipal races. There was also a special election for a state senate seat that’s now heading to a runoff. Nevertheless, we’re going to limit ourselves to the constitutional…

‘Demolition by Neglect’: Residents Voice Support for Preserving Dallas City Hall

By Charles Grand / November 4, 2025 /

Dozens of people turned out to a public meeting Monday night to show their support for preserving Dallas City Hall as the fate of the iconic Brutalist structure at 1500 Marilla St. seems precarious amid speculation developers have their eyes on the site. Speakers described the I.M. Pei-designed building as both an architectural treasure and…

North Texas Cities Balk at Oncor’s Proposed Rate Hikes

By Charles Grand / November 3, 2025 /

A number of North Texas cities are scoffing at proposed utility rate hikes, hoping to shield their residents from unreasonable energy costs as the Lone Star State — the biggest energy producer in the country — becomes increasingly associated with high electric bills. Recently, Texas was ranked 5th in the nation for most unaffordable electric…

City Hall Roundup: Lawsuits and Code Violations Fly

By Charles Grand / November 2, 2025 /

While there wasn’t much going on at Dallas City Hall this past week, there were some pretty big headlines that should have everyone’s attention. From the future of the Mavericks and Stars to the future of live music in the Big D, here’s this week’s roundup: Dueling Lawsuits Over American Airlines Center Add to Relocation…

New Luxury Apartment Community Opens Up in Carrollton

By Charles Grand / November 2, 2025 /

A new luxury community with bottom-floor retail just opened up in Carrollton, adding more than 300 units with rents ranging from $1,625 to $3,150. Ohio-based The NRP Group put up the apartments just off the Sam Rayburn Tollway at 1402 Carrollton Pkwy, less than a half-hour drive from downtown Dallas. The property, known as Diamond…