Preston Hollow

When It’s This Hot in Texas, You Need a Home With Trees, Bees & Two Master B’s

By Candy Evans / August 11, 2015 /

  There is something about the location of 11259 Leachman Circle that takes the temperature down a notch or two. The home is located on a leafy cul-de-sac off Northaven Road (near Inwood, need I say more?) that is so peaceful you can hear the crickets tapping their legs. And the home is CANOPIED by…

The Preston Center Sky Bridge: Laura Miller Rallies Residents Against Development, But Does Her Opposition Make Sense?

By Jon Anderson / June 16, 2015 /

Midday Monday, residents in my high-rise received a double-forwarded note containing a letter I later found out was written by former mayor Laura Miller. The letter (after the jump) makes the case for opposing the sky bridge at Preston Center. Since moving to Preston Hollow, I’ve noticed that any whiff of development is met with…

Here’s What Jordan Spieth Bought in PH/Bluffview — Nice and Putting

By Candy Evans / March 24, 2015 /

He chose what they called an “Old Preston Hollow” beauty with “droin ceiling.” I think they meant groin, art niches, arched doorways, and what a kitchen: two 12 foot stone islands — does Jordan cook?  The beautiful family room opens to the kitchen with views of pool and putting green, a 288 bottle wine closet,…

With Competing Interests Among Stakeholders, Where’s ‘Zone Zero’ For Preston Road and Northwest Highway?

By Jon Anderson / February 24, 2015 /

By Jon Anderson Special Contributor I’ve read with interest the fitful start to developing a plan for increasing the density surrounding Northwest Highway and Preston Road. I’ve seen the map identifying the seven zones (fiefdoms) with a personal stake in any change. What I don’t see is a zone “zero” that controls traffic and parking…

Want to Represent Your Neighborhood? First, You Have to Get Your Name on Ballot

By Zachary Dickens / January 28, 2015 /

One way to ensure that your property values stay high is to get involved in your community. For example, you could represent your neighborhood on the city council or school board. Of course, you’d have to convince your neighbors that you’re worthy of their votes. But that comes later. First, you need to get on…