Neighborhoods

When the Disaster Happens, Neighbors Do, Too

By Bethany Erickson / March 7, 2018 /

I’ll be honest. At first, when I first had the idea of writing about how the neighborhoods impacted by the deadly home explosion two weeks ago — and the aftermath — I was thinking of a straight news story. But I realized fairly quickly that I couldn’t. You see, I know these neighborhoods. My child…

Get to Know Fort Worth: Westworth Falls is a Hidden Gem

By Seth Fowler / February 12, 2018 /

Raise your hand if you knew that 10 minutes from downtown Fort Worth was one of the few natural waterfalls in the Dallas-Fort Worth.  I don’t see many hands raised. In the ongoing quest to educate as many Dirty Readers on Fort Worth, I bring you the new neighborhood of Westworth Falls.

Great Reason to Buy a Home in North Dallas: Kids Here Have Hearts of Gold

By Candy Evans / September 7, 2017 /

Over Labor Day weekend, teens all over town (who were in town) were likely sleeping in, texting each other, or playing games on their ipads. Not the enterprising, gold-hearted teens of MY neighborhood in North Dallas (Preston/Royal north of Preston Hollow). Janey Daniels is an 8th grader at Levine Academy. She wanted so badly to…

Neighborhood Spotlight: Historically Hip Junius Heights

By Cherry Kelln / June 15, 2017 /

Last, but definitely not least, on our list of Old East Dallas neighborhoods is Junius Heights. The neighborhood is the closest single-family-zoned neighborhood to downtown Dallas.  The area offers an eclectic mix of gorgeous historic architecture, spacious lot sizes, and lovely front porches.  All of the great entertainment districts of Dallas are easily accessible from…

Neighborhood Spotlight: Munger Place Has a Tumultuous Past, Bright Future

By Cherry Kelln / June 7, 2017 /

The next area of the Old East Dallas neighborhood to be featured in our Neighborhood Spotlight is the ever-popular Munger Place. Comprised of over 250 households and the largest collection of Prairie-style homes in America, Munger Place has a lot to be proud of — past and present.