Charles Grand

Dallas Mavericks Enter Option Agreement with Valley View Owners

By Charles Grand / June 1, 2026 /

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…

Oak Cliff Gas Explosion Tied to Subcontractor Site Drilling

By Charles Grand / June 1, 2026 /

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…

City Hall Roundup: Veteran Housing, Library Drama, and Budget Pressures

By Charles Grand / May 31, 2026 /

It was a difficult week in Dallas, particularly in Oak Cliff, where residents continue to support survivors of the Clyde apartment explosion while investigators search for answers. Meanwhile, individuals and organizations are stepping up to provide support for the survivors who lost their homes and belongings. Click on the links below to see how you…

Fatal Gas Explosion Kills Three, Reduces Oak Cliff Apartments to Rubble

By Charles Grand / May 29, 2026 /

An investigation is ongoing following a gas-related explosion at an Oak Cliff apartment building Thursday afternoon that killed at least three people and injured several others. Dallas Fire-Rescue personnel worked into the night searching through the smoldering wreckage of what was once The Clyde — a two-story, 23-unit multifamily property in the 400 block of…

Council Accepts Compromise Atmos Rate Increase Amid Fears of Larger Hike

By Charles Grand / May 28, 2026 /

Natural gas utility rates are going up again following a vote by the Dallas City Council on Wednesday approving a negotiated settlement with Atmos Energy. The company filed its annual rate review earlier this year, requesting an additional $38.1 million in citywide revenues. After some wrangling with city staff and consultants, Atmos agreed to lower…