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City Hall Roundup: Dallas City Council Adopt Record-High Budget, Deliver Some Property Tax Relief

By Charles Grand / September 21, 2025 /

Budget season came to a close early Thursday morning with the Dallas City Council adopting its biggest budget yet while still managing to deliver some property tax relief. A majority of council members supported a $5.2 billion spending plan. The vote passed 11-3, with Mayor Eric Johnson and Council Members Jesse Moreno (District 2) and…

New Build on the Block: Old Lake Highlands Contemporary Sets a Cutting-Edge Example

By Daniel Lalley / September 21, 2025 /

Over the last several years, we’ve seen a surge of new construction in D-FW. Following a sharp post-COVID recovery, a range of innovative architecture is shaping our residential landscape. As materials and technology evolve, builders are pushing the boundaries with contemporary concepts and future-forward designs. DCI Custom Homes is at the cutting edge of this…

We’re Thrilled This Ju-Nel Was Rescued and Revived

By Karen Eubank / September 20, 2025 /

When I wrote about this Ju-Nel in March, it was with a deep hope that the right person would buy it and restore it to its former glory. I’m glad to report it was not only saved but has also become an absolute Instagram-worthy dream home. For those unfamiliar with Ju-Nel, the company was founded…

Seriously, Check Your Electrical Panel

By Brenda Masse / September 20, 2025 /

The electrical panel box is like the brain of your home’s electrical system, and you really don’t want just any Tom, Dick, or Harriet messing around with it. This is why we here at Upon Closer Inspection always say, “Do Not DIY Electrical.” However, you shouldn’t just completely forget it exists either. Every sensible homeowner…

H-E-B Secures City Plan Commission Recommendation for First Dallas Store

By Charles Grand / September 19, 2025 /

Dallas is another step closer to getting its first H-E-B after the City Plan Commission voted unanimously to recommend the grocer’s zoning request to build a 127,000-square-foot store at the southeast corner of LBJ and Hillcrest Road. The project has drawn consternation from neighborhood residents who believe the location is inappropriate for a grocery store…