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Small-Town Living Starts at $425,000 in Cleburne

By Joy Donovan / June 11, 2026 /

Big-city hustle and bustle can wear a person down, and the fix for some among us is to purchase an abode in a small town. For those, Cleburne should be under consideration. Even though the population is roughly 34,000, Cleburne packs a lot into a small town. Without leaving the Fort Worth suburb, residents can…

First Taylor Sheridan Invaded My Neighborhood. Now They Cast My Dog!

By Eric Prokesh / June 9, 2026 /

When director-producer Taylor Sheridan went looking for places to film “Lioness,” starring Nicole Kidman, he chose several Near Southside locations in Fort Worth, including my own Ryan Place. I thought that was as close a brush with filmdom as I was likely to get. Well, apparently not. While in New York last weekend, my dog…

Businesses Continue to Bet on Fort Worth’s Clearfork

By Joy Donovan / June 9, 2026 /

Nine years after its opening, The Shops at Clearfork has continued its hot momentum, turning its polished, open‑air blocks into a center for vibrant businesses that thrive on energy and foot traffic. With luxury anchors, chef‑driven dining, and a growing mix of market‑exclusive retailers, the Clearfork district has become one of Fort Worth’s most dynamic…

A Lake Worth Retreat with Movie Magic and a Hollywood Credit

By Joy Donovan / June 5, 2026 /

In the 2024 movie Holiday in the Hamptons, the main character, Jade Lewis, returns to her grandfather’s Hamptons home. The light drama and second-chance love story in this holiday feel-good flick takes place on a wooded property, and… Plot twist! The house for sale now at 9886 Lake Haven Circle has had a brush with…

Want Wide Open Spaces? Weatherford Has Your Home on the Range

By Daniel Lalley / May 29, 2026 /

If there’s one great thing about living in a landlocked metro like D-FW, it’s the fact that you’re never too far from an escape. With up-and-coming communities like Weatherford and Mineral Wells, North Texas does truly have it all. By day, you can fully immerse yourself in all the big city has to offer. By…