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Repair or Relocate Dallas City Hall Debate To Be Decided Wednesday

By Charles Grand / June 7, 2026 /

It appears the fate of Dallas City Hall will be decided on Wednesday, June 10, at a special called meeting of the city council, with four voting items on the agenda determining whether taxpayers will foot the bill to repair 1500 Marilla St. or relocate municipal operations. Two proposals on the table would authorize preliminary…

This Mark Domiteaux Masterpiece Is the Highest Expression of Modern Architecture

By Daniel Lalley / June 7, 2026 /

Mark Domiteaux of Domiteaux Garza Architecture is easily one of Dallas’ most notable modern architects. With an architecture and fine arts degree from the Rhode Island School of Design, this Berkeley native brings an artisan eye and precision approach to every execution. Whether he’s restoring significant Midcentury Modern homes or drafting jaw-dropping designs, his caliber…

‘Great Day Café’ Playhouse Serves Up Design and Impact as Parade of Playhouses Draws to a Close

By CandysDirt / June 6, 2026 /

If you’ve wandered through NorthPark Center lately, there’s a good chance something stopped you in your tracks: a showcase of one-of-a-kind children’s playhouses built with love by local builders, designers, and architects — and all for a good cause. Dallas CASA’s annual Parade of Playhouses kicked off on May 22, and the last day to…

Retro-Chic Palm Springs Midcentury Living in Dallas? Where’s That Cocktail Shaker?

By Karen Eubank / June 6, 2026 /

Midcentury Modern homes remain highly sought-after. So, it’s only logical that they have become increasingly harder to find. Especially homes that truly capture the retro-chic Palm Springs midcentury style. Coldwell Banker Realtor Ed Murchison is known for listing the best midcentury homes in Dallas, and this may be one of his best scores! It was…

Kick Off Summer Right With These Home Maintenance Tips

By Brenda Masse / June 6, 2026 /

The first official day of summer is just around the corner, and if there’s one season when home maintenance is important in North Texas … well, it’s all of them. But in summer, when temperatures reach triple digits and drought conditions take hold, your home can really use some TLC. Make sure you keep up…