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The hottest topic on Neighborhood Nextdoor for the past few weeks has been storm damage to trees, how to prevent it, and who is responsible. We all know Nextdoor can be a mob-like atmosphere, but one totally patient and calm voice rang out. It was Leslie Halleck of Halleck Horticulture, so we asked her to…
North 40 Place. Never heard of it? Well, that’s kind of the idea. This secluded, serene enclave just off Frankford Road was once full of grazing cattle and was known as Oakdale Farm. In 1966, a man named Ross Forney bought the farm, divided it into eight exclusive lots, invited prominent families to move in,…
By Michelle Lynne of ML Interiors Group We all know there are different ways that a home can cause physical pain, from a poor layout (who hasn’t banged their hip on a misplaced countertop or bruised a shin on an open dishwasher door?) to decades-old materials that can be carcinogenic. These issues can typically be resolved…
By Rudy KarimiCandysDirt.com Contributor ForwardDallas may literally be the biggest thing to go through City Hall in decades, but shockingly few are talking about it. I get it, it can be a challenge to activate our residents on civic matters. As a proud member of the Dallas Park and Recreation Board, I am passionate about…
By Carol Bell-WaltonSpecial Contributor Anyone who lives in Dallas knows it too well: pot-holes deep as crypts, funky traffic lights, and dangerous waters whenever it pours. Dallas’ infrastructure is sorely neglected. And now? The city is pushing for more density, with tax-dollar bills making stars in their eyes. This is dangerous. The proposed ForwardDallas comprehensive…
