Charles Grand
It appears the fate of Dallas City Hall will be decided on Wednesday, June 10, at a special called meeting of the city council, with four voting items on the agenda determining whether taxpayers will foot the bill to repair 1500 Marilla St. or relocate municipal operations. Two proposals on the table would authorize preliminary…
The siren of opportunity north of Dallas’ downtown area is commanding business leaders’ attention. Given the choice between having a presence in the central business district or Uptown, Preston Hollow, or a northern suburb, they seem to prefer alternatives to the city center, and that’s made for a rough week for downtown boosters. And sandwiched…
More insight into how much it might cost to repair Dallas City Hall emerged during a City Council briefing Wednesday, where consultants presented new repair cost estimates between $532 million and $611 million to bring 1500 Marilla St. into proper working order. The latest figures gave council members alternatives to consider beyond the controversial estimate…
The Dallas Mavericks announced Monday that the franchise has entered into option agreements with owners of the former Valley View Center site, securing exclusive rights to pursue a potential purchase of more than 100 acres for a new arena and entertainment district. In a statement, the Mavericks said the site in North Dallas “meets most…
New details of the circumstances leading up to last Thursday’s deadly explosion at an Oak Cliff multifamily building are surfacing, with reports indicating that some excavation related to soil analysis may have nicked a gas line. Witnesses previously described seeing an active work crew outside The Clyde apartments at 409 E 9th St. City officials…
