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First Look: The Homes of the 41st Candlelight Christmas in Ryan Place This Weekend

By Eric Prokesh | December 1, 2025 |

Forty-one years ago, it was probably enough for the inaugural Ryan Place Candlelight Christmas Tour to simply open up holiday-decorated houses and let the public muse on the “quaint” vintage houses that comprise Fort Worth’s first planned development. Alas, no more. I’ve been covering the storied tour for over 10 years, and I can attest…

Sixth Site Selected for Dallas Greening Initiative

By Charles Grand | December 1, 2025 |

North Dallas is getting some more green space with the addition of a new park on a currently vacant lot, the latest step forward for Mayor Eric Johnson’s Dallas Greening Initiative. Located at 18201 Gibbons Dr. by the intersection of Frankford Road and the Dallas North Tollway, the lot is next door to Dallas Fire…

This Midcentury-Inspired Elm Thicket Custom Home Is an Architectural Triumph

By Daniel Lalley | November 30, 2025 |

Elm Thicket hosts one of the most eclectic architectural landscapes in Dallas. It’s one of those neighborhoods that encourages progressive designs and inspires imaginative builds. Whether it’s a sleek contemporary, an eco-conscious transitional, or something that defies convention, this community encourages what’s next. It’s no wonder this one-of-a-kind, owner-designed Midcentury homage easily fits the Elm…

City Hall Roundup: Your Post-Thanksgiving Meeting Preview

By Charles Grand | November 30, 2025 |

I hope everyone had themselves a nice Thanksgiving, including those at Dallas City Hall. Council members, boards, and most commissions took the week off from meetings this past week, but there are some important items coming around the corner that are worth previewing: Staff Has Some Fair Park Ops Recommendations Dallas Park & Recreation staff…

Dallas Officials Give Mixed-Use Project With Single-Family Component a Boost

By Charles Grand | November 30, 2025 |

Those hoping officials would do more to support new single-family development instead of just apartments got an early Christmas present, with the city council authorizing some significant financial backing for the Rivulet project in southwest Dallas. Council members signed off on a $23.5 million economic development grant earlier this month to help with infrastructure improvements…

Sculptural Minimalism Meets Modern Luxury in East Dallas

By Brenda Masse | November 29, 2025 |

Behind a discreet gated entry in the heart of East Dallas, 2300 N Carroll Ave. stands as a rare example of contemporary architecture that is both boldly expressive and deeply livable. Designed by award-winning architect Josh Nimmo, AIA and constructed by Alan Kagan with Dwellings, this two-level residence offers a refined balance of sculptural simplicity,…