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City Hall Roundup: Contracts, Crosswalks, and 2929 S Hampton

By Charles Grand / October 13, 2025 /

In another busy week at Dallas City Hall, council members made a significant move on the spending front, and a stalled homeless housing site has finally made its way back on the market. Read about all that below, and also make sure to get the heads up on some important meetings coming up. Officials Empower…

A $10M Texas Modern Could Have You Trading Horse Tales With Celebs

By Karen Eubank / October 13, 2025 /

If you buy this $10-million Texas Modern, you just might catch a glimpse of Taylor Sheridan. You know, the guy who co-created the Yellowstone series? You also might spot one of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and a famous model or two. But, no promises. What I can promise, however, is that this is…

Mark the Dilbeck Home Tour on Your Calendar, This Saturday, Oct. 18!

By Karen Eubank / October 13, 2025 /

The Dilbeck Architecture Conservancy is hosting the annual Dilbeck Home Tour on Saturday, Oct. 18. Four University Park Dilbeck cottages and their gardens will be featured this year. Dallas has long been captivated by the unique, whimsical, and enchanting style of Charles Stevens Dilbeck. Devotees of architecture and history alike are still enthralled by his work.…

Lakewood’s Château des Grotteaux Has Been Expanded and Updated

By Karen Eubank / October 12, 2025 /

One of the best-known homes in Dallas is back on the market after an extensive addition and remodel. The French Normandy-style Lakewood castle known as Château des Grotteaux was built in 1929 by Edwin Cox as a spec home. It was purchased before completion by former mayor and civic leader R.L. Thornton after he saw…

From Creekside to Curbside, Terry Woldt’s One-Time Residence Draws Awe From All Angles

By Daniel Lalley / October 12, 2025 /

If we ranked the most coveted communities in Dallas, Lakewood would likely top the list. Appealing to both urban sophisticates and outdoorsy adventurers, this lakeside district is a lifestyle mecca. Of course, an incredible collection of architecture also sets this neighborhood apart in terms of character and composition. We’re never surprised when those in the…