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Residents Invited To Weigh In On Vacant Dreyfuss Point Site At White Rock Lake

By April Towery | May 9, 2022 |

A vacant spot on the east side of White Rock Lake has long been eyed for a permanent structure to replace the Dreyfuss Club and Dallas city officials say they’ve found some partnerships that might finally get a plan in motion. Stakeholders and neighbors are invited to voice their opinions on the matter at a…

Community Leaders: Convention Center’s $1.5 Billion Makeover Will Connect Downtown Neighborhoods To South Dallas

By April Towery | May 9, 2022 |

Recently named one of the best convention centers in America, the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas could soon get a $1.5 billion makeover, pending voter approval.  The Dallas City Council adopted a resolution last month to call a Nov. 8 election for the convention center expansion and improvement of Fair Park facilities, to be…

Texas Voters Approved Propositions 1 and 2, Providing Modest Property Tax Relief

By CandysDirt.com Contributor | May 9, 2022 |

By Joshua Fechter The Texas Tribune As the state’s housing market rages, Texas homeowners will get a slight break on their property tax bills after Texas voters overwhelmingly passed a pair of statewide ballot measures Saturday. Voters approved two propositions intended to lower property taxes for homeowners by decisive margins — one aimed at older…

Debra Ferrari’s New Wallpapers and Rugs Take Their Inspiration From Art

By Elaine Raffel | May 8, 2022 |

For Dallas artist Debra Ferrari, working with top interior designers is second nature. For more than 20 years, her contemporary artwork has been a favorite with the trade. Turns out, the admiration is mutual.

This Denton County Town Repeats Its Ranking in SmartAsset’s List of Most-Livable Small Cities

By CandysDirt.com Contributor | May 8, 2022 |

The town of Flower Mound is ranked fourth in SmartAsset’s most livable small cities.

Find Sophistication Inside This Southlake Executive Home

By Shelby Skrhak | May 7, 2022 |

If you’re new to the Metroplex, let me introduce you to Southlake. It’s a wealthy, one high school-town that has a vibrant, upscale Town Square and all the conveniences of major highways and DFW Airport just 10 minutes away, but manages to keep its sophisticated yet small town feel. Residences here are practically the definition…