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Homeownership Rate for D-FW Zoomers Climbs, Affordability Remains a Barrier

By Charles Grand / March 19, 2026 /

Homeownership remains elusive for many zoomers as they continue to age into the housing market, but there do appear to be glimmers of hope in the Dallas metro. Almost 9 out of 10 zoomer households in the D-FW area were shelling out rent to a landlord instead of making a mortgage payment in 2023. While…

A Stylish New Chapter Begins for Z Gallerie

By Elaine Raffel / March 18, 2026 /

Z Gallerie is back in Dallas — its signature mix of polish and personality, front and center.

The home décor retailer — known for its distinctive furniture, statement artwork, and high-impact aesthetic — has reopened on Henderson Avenue, marking the latest step in the brand’s relaunch under new ownership.

If the Male Loneliness Epidemic Were a House, It Would Be This North Carolina Home

By Mimi Perez / March 18, 2026 /

If the male loneliness epidemic were a house, it would be the one featured in this week’s column. Social isolation, single, lack of close friends, this house encompasses all of these attributes. In other words, it’s a scene, man. Milhouse is a perfect ambassador for this North Carolina home and for male loneliness. Don’t be…

Fort Worth Adds More Park Land to Boost Conservation Efforts

By Charles Grand / March 17, 2026 /

Fort Worth officials have been making investments in the city’s protected green space, securing 16 acres of adjacent land to expand the Tandy Hills Natural Area between I-30 and Lancaster Avenue. Comprising some 160 acres a few miles east of the central business district, Tandy Hills is known for its rolling hills and views of…

Council Rift Widens Over Dallas City Hall and Possible Mavericks Arena

By Charles Grand / March 16, 2026 /

Members of the Dallas City Council remain divided over the fate of City Hall and are pressing their respective cases as to the integrity of the process underlying staff’s efforts to explore relocation and redevelopment options. On Sunday, Mayor Eric Johnson offered his most forceful response to those who have been speculating that officials and…