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Jacque Wynne, Beloved Co-Founder of Cattle Baron’s Ball, Dies at 78

By Candy Evans / October 19, 2025 /

One of Dallas’ most beloved social icons, an Allie Beth Allman Realtor and the queen of Cattle Baron’s Ball, died on Saturday in her beloved city after a brief illness. Jacquelyn Ryan Wynne lived through her 78th birthday on Friday, October 17, then passed at about 2 p.m. at the William P. Clements Jr. University…

Explore a Contemporary Canvas Capturing the Art of Organic Architecture

By Daniel Lalley / October 19, 2025 /

Organic architectural influences aren’t exactly a novel concept. Even as far back as the floral motifs of Art Nouveau or the blurred indoor-outdoor boundaries of Midcentury Modern, harmony between interior spaces and natural elements has distinguished some of the most dynamic movements. However, as advances in the industry open all-new avenues for creativity, contemporary homes…

City Hall Roundup: Rising Police Training Costs, ICE Offer, Mavericks Buzz

By Charles Grand / October 19, 2025 /

It’s been a week of big numbers and big questions at Dallas City Hall, some of which had to do with public safety. And, of course, there are the billions of dollars at stake tied to the Mavericks’ relocation plans. Here’s a bit on some of the headlines coming out of City Hall: Dallas Police…

New Preston Center Project Aims to Tap Into ‘Flight-to-Quality’ Office Demand

By Charles Grand / October 18, 2025 /

A new mixed-use development is in the works in Preston Center, with high-end office, residential, and retail space slated for delivery in 2028. Plans for 8300 Douglas Ave. call for 12 floors totaling 300,000 square feet of Class AA office space and a 17-story residential tower with 147 luxury units, courtesy of Ramrock Real Estate…

The Most Glamorous Kessler Park Tudor You’ve Ever Seen

By Karen Eubank / October 18, 2025 /

As Kylie Kelce would say, “I’m not gonna lie.” You’ve never seen anything like this glamorous Kessler Park Tudor in Oak Cliff. It’s a unique blend of Hollywood glamour, intricate detail, and a touch of whimsy, making it a Tudor unlike any other. When Dale Miner and Winfield Moore found this 1927 historic home perched…