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New Savoy Project Opens in the Cedars Amid Downtown Southside Momentum

By Charles Grand / March 6, 2026 /

A new apartment complex in the Cedars celebrated its grand opening on Tuesday, adding 76 mixed-income units just south of downtown Dallas. And the timing couldn’t be better. Stakeholders have high hopes for the neighborhood considering its proximity to the central business district, which is seeing new investment in its southern sector. The Kay Bailey…

Momentum to Relocate Dallas City Hall Slows After Marathon City Council Meeting

By Charles Grand / March 5, 2026 /

The Dallas City Council voted 9-6 to scale back a proposal that would have pursued relocating City Hall, instead directing city staff to further study both repair and relocation options for the downtown building after a property assessment estimated renovation costs at roughly $1 billion. Council members heard updates from staff on the controversial property…

Dallas Built City Hall After a Dark Chapter — Don’t Erase That History

By CandysDirt / March 5, 2026 /

By John Clutts  When I tell you that simply going into the parking garage at Dallas City Hall was the most thrilling thing I had ever experienced, I’m not kidding. It was March 1978, just after my 14th birthday. I put on a coat and tie and accompanied my parents to the opening of City…

Residents Question $1B Repair Estimate at Committee Hearing Before City Hall Vote

By Charles Grand / March 3, 2026 /

The debate over whether to relocate Dallas City Hall continued Monday at a meeting of the Economic Development Committee, where members of the public weighed in for the first time since this issue kicked off last fall — just two days before the full city council is set to vote. Dozens of residents spoke about…

This Weatherford Address Comes with California Vibe

By Joy Donovan / March 3, 2026 /

If escaping to California sunshine sounds tempting, take a look at the house at 701 Terrace Dr. in Weatherford. Its cactus garden landscaping sets the scene that looks a lot like Santa Barbara, and the bold turquoise mailbox and matching front door can convince someone they’ve found the Pacific coast. “People have described this as…