Tommy Cummings

Tommy moved to Texas from Oklahoma in 1992 and has lived in Mansfield with his wife, Brigitte, and son, Beaumont, since 2002 (after a two-year adventure in California as a tech columnist/editor at the San Francisco Chronicle). Tommy started his media career at newspapers in Oklahoma before becoming an editor in many capacities at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram and The Dallas Morning News, where he wrapped up his newsroom career as a digital editor. His work has appeared in news outlets throughout the U.S. Tommy can be reached at [email protected].

Southlake, Fort Worth Design Companies Collect Magazine Awards

By Tommy Cummings / March 10, 2021 /

Three design companies each picked up two awards in Fort Worth Magazine’s home edition 2021 Design Awards.

Plano Earns Another ‘Best’ Designation From Forbes, Plus Other Reports

By Tommy Cummings / March 8, 2021 /

Of the 100 largest cities is the U.S., Plano is the best for renters, according to a recent analysis by Forbes Advisor.

Texas Winter Storm Victims Could Get Property Tax Relief

By Tommy Cummings / March 8, 2021 /

Some Texas homeowners could get relief on their 2021 property tax bill if their home was damaged during February’s Winter Storm Uri. The Texas Legislature passed a law that allows property owners to apply for a temporary property tax exemption once the governor declares a disaster. Gov. Greg Abbott made the disaster declaration on Feb.…

What’s Developing: Celina’s Chalk Hill, Arlington, Lewisville, Anna/VanAlystne

By Tommy Cummings / March 7, 2021 /

Celina’s population just keeps growing. Since the 2010 Census, the number of Celina residents has boomed — to 288 percent. Right now, Celina’s population is 23,427. It’s going to continue growing thanks to a 95-acre master-planned development on the city’s north side near Celina High School. Centurion American Development Group plans to bring 400 additional…

Texas Realtors Casts Healthy Glow on State’s 2020 Housing Gains, Plus Other Reports

By Tommy Cummings / March 3, 2021 /

Texas home sales volume and home prices broke records for the sixth consecutive year while inventory hit an all-time low in 2020, according to the 2020 Texas Real Estate Year in Review report by Texas Realtors. All of these records were accomplished while in the presence of a global pandemic, recession conditions, and high unemployment.…