East Dallas

This Lake Highlands Cottage Is Adorable As Is OR With Add Ons

By Nikki Barringer / June 18, 2021 /

You know what I love? An agent with adjectives and Halo Realty’s Kevin Caskey fits the bill. His latest listing in Lake Highlands is adorable, but he calls it “darling” and it’s the little things. It is darling, as a matter of fact, and it’s set on a huge lot so Caskey said you can buy it…

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After Trailhead Vote, District 9 Council Member Paula Blackmon Responds to Critics

By Joanna England / June 16, 2021 /

District 9 residents are no strangers to rallying together at the grassroots level. And when it comes to Dallas’ beloved White Rock Lake, East Dallas really shows up to protect it. Which is why several residents represented by District 9Dallas City Council member Paula Blackmon were stunned when she voted along with the rest of…

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This Lochwood Midcentury Gets a Dramatic Minimalist Modern Makeover

By Joanna England / May 21, 2021 /

When describing neighborhoods to out-of-towners, there’s an entire lexicon of descriptors that Realtors employ. Lakewood would be considered “established.” Munger Place would be touted as “historic.” And Lochwood is a neighborhood that has begun to find its way into the category of “sought after.” What’s so great about Lochwood, you ask? Part of it is…

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After Overwhelming Community Outpouring, Plan Commission Gives Thumbs Down to The Trailhead

By Joanna England / April 22, 2021 /

Thursday’s Dallas City Plan Commission meeting was a marathon, not a sprint, and those White Rock Lake-area residents who waited to speak out regarding Mill Creek’s proposed 305-unit apartment building were rewarded with a victory lap. The plan commission came out against the proposed 80-foot, multi-use project on the tracts formerly occupied by The Lot…

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Vocal Opposition Emerges Against Proposed Mill Creek Development at 3G Intersection

By Joanna England / April 19, 2021 /

Front yard signs seem to be how East Dallas conveys important messages. Case in point: Signs planted neighborhood yards that are near White Rock Lake often tell you to “Keep Little Forest Hills Funky,” demand that Dallas Arboretum traffic find somewhere else to park, and admonish passers by to “Save The White Rock Lake Skyline”…

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