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Mayor Eric Johnson: ‘This Has Always Been the Dallas Story’

By Charles Grand / November 14, 2025 /

Mayor Eric Johnson laid out the promise of Dallas during his State of the City address on Thursday, touting the gains made over the past several years and highlighting the Big D’s status as a top destination for business and investment. The speech was livestreamed from the new Texas Stock Exchange at its temporary offices…

Arlington Home Cooks Up Holiday-Ready Kitchen for Entertaining

By Joy Donovan / November 14, 2025 /

There are some definite requirements for the holidays. Decorations and great food are two of the essentials, but so is a great kitchen to make all the magic happen. When the family comes over for Thanksgiving, Hanukah, Christmas, or New Year’s Eve, having a place to brew spiced cider, bake cookies or roast turkey is…

Hip and Historic: A Ravinia Heights Midcentury Modern Makeover

By Karen Eubank / November 13, 2025 /

Midcentury Modern homes are the most sought-after properties on the market, so we seize every opportunity to showcase this historic style. Not to mention, Ravinia Heights has also become a hot neighborhood.  In 1914, developer Claude Cain was captivated by the area’s beauty. He purchased land from Eli Sanger of Sanger Brothers department store and…

Step Inside the 2025 Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas: Intimate Spaces, Bold Statements

By Elaine Raffel / November 13, 2025 /

If you haven’t visited the Sixth Annual Kips Bay Decorator Show House, buy your ticket. Once again, 26 of the country’s top designers went above and beyond to create statement-making rooms that represent what’s new and noteworthy in the interiors arena.

Dallas Short-Term Rental Alliance Offers Free Classes Ahead of 2026 World Cup Boom

By Charles Grand / November 12, 2025 /

When the FIFA World Cup’s first matches kick off in June 2026 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, millions of visitors will descend on the Metroplex looking for lodging during the two-month event. With an estimated regional economic impact in the billions, the Dallas Short-Term Rental Alliance (DSTRA) has organized free classes this week to educate…