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Highland Park Students Design a Dilbeck for Dallas CASA Parade of Playhouses

By CandysDirt / April 19, 2026 /

For the 2026 Parade of Playhouses benefiting Dallas CASA, Highland Park High School’s environmental architecture students have once again demonstrated that thoughtful architectural design can be both historically grounded and joyfully child-centered. This year’s student-designed playhouse takes inspiration from 4201 Shenandoah Dr. in University Park, a 1935 Charles Dilbeck–designed home in the French Norman style.…

City Hall Roundup: Police Academy Pickle, DOGE, Feeding the Homeless

By Charles Grand / April 19, 2026 /

There was plenty to consider at Dallas City Hall this past week. From another problematic real estate project to deciding how to put a check on nonprofits feeding the homeless in public, a number of issues were taken up at the horseshoe that warrant a rehash. New Police Training Facility Faces Fresh Financial Hurdles The…

When Canopy Views Meet Contemporary Vibes, You Might Be in Oaktree

By Daniel Lalley / April 19, 2026 /

Few features enhance a home as much as its scenery. Recently, a study by American Home Shield found that natural views add an average of 44.2% to home values nationwide. In states like California, New York, and Arizona, spectacular panoramas can come with a premium of over $1 million. In landlocked metros like Dallas, an…

Be First In Line Today for This Summer-Ready Kessler Park Tudor’s Open House!

By Karen Eubank / April 18, 2026 /

When people move to Dallas, they already know about a few neighborhoods like Highland Park and Preston Hollow. However, most don’t know anything about Oak Cliff. That’s not really a bad thing because it means locals have a better opportunity to be first in line for homes like this adorable Kessler Park Tudor. Of course,…

On the Job With the Home Inspectors: See What They See

By Brenda Masse / April 18, 2026 /

When most people are asked what they do for work, they can give a basic rundown that plays out pretty much daily. Most people more or less do the same thing every day at work. Not so for home inspectors. Because when you go into people’s homes for a living, you never know if it’s…