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Don’t Laugh, But It’s Time To Winterize: My Daughter Says So

By Brenda Masse / November 8, 2025 /

The other day, my seven-year-old daughter Zoe said that because we’d been having some pretty cold nights and mornings lately, “it’s going to be a really cold winter.” Now, when most seven-year-olds say things like that, your reaction might be something like “How cute” or “Isn’t it great that she takes an interest in science!”…

Dallas Racks Up New Units Through Office Conversions

By Charles Grand / November 7, 2025 /

Dallas is cementing its place among the top U.S. cities embracing adaptive reuse, logging the second-highest number of units delivered through office-to-apartment conversion in 2024 and placing fourth overall for conversions generally. According to a recent analysis by RentCafe, Dallas transformed old office space into 584 units, just four units shy of Manhattan, New York,…

The Coolest Forest Hills Midcentury Modern You’ve Ever Seen

By Karen Eubank / November 6, 2025 /

From the striking rock and stone embedded facade (the same feature found in the home Elvis and Priscilla honeymooned in) to the unique front gates, this Forest Hills Midcentury Modern home is a testament to timeless design and unparalleled coolness. Midcentury Modern homes have captured our attention like no other style. They were designed to…

Voters Bolster Texas Constitution’s Anti-Tax Credentials on Election Day

By Charles Grand / November 5, 2025 /

Voters went to the polls on Tuesday in North Texas to weigh in on 17 amendments to the Texas Constitution and a smattering of local propositions and municipal races. There was also a special election for a state senate seat that’s now heading to a runoff. Nevertheless, we’re going to limit ourselves to the constitutional…

‘Demolition by Neglect’: Residents Voice Support for Preserving Dallas City Hall

By Charles Grand / November 4, 2025 /

Dozens of people turned out to a public meeting Monday night to show their support for preserving Dallas City Hall as the fate of the iconic Brutalist structure at 1500 Marilla St. seems precarious amid speculation developers have their eyes on the site. Speakers described the I.M. Pei-designed building as both an architectural treasure and…