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City Hall Roundup: Homeless Housing Desert, ICE Deal Gets Iced, Crosswalks

By Charles Grand | November 9, 2025 |

The fate of Dallas City Hall has been dominating headlines, but you’ll find none of that in this roundup. Read this morning’s standalone coverage on that ongoing saga later. For now, catch up on some of the other news coming out of 1500 Marilla St. What Parts of Dallas Are Shouldering the Weight of Homeless…

Hill Country Elegance: A Riverfront Retreat That Redefines Luxury Living

By CandysDirt | November 8, 2025 |

There’s something timeless about Hill Country living — the way the light dances off the river at dusk, the calm that settles over the rolling hills, and the sense of peace that comes from being surrounded by nature. At 325 River Ridge in the coveted Mystic Shores community in Comal County, that tranquility meets refined…

This Charming Lakewood Heights Craftsman Is the Perfect Starter Home

By Karen Eubank | November 8, 2025 |

That purple door is genius. It means no one will miss a party here, and believe me, there will be plenty. This Lakewood Heights Craftsman, with all the modern updates we love, retains the charm of its 1931 origins. The large deck in the backyard is perfect for entertaining, making this home a blend of…

Don’t Laugh, But It’s Time To Winterize: My Daughter Says So

By Brenda Masse | November 8, 2025 |

The other day, my seven-year-old daughter Zoe said that because we’d been having some pretty cold nights and mornings lately, “it’s going to be a really cold winter.” Now, when most seven-year-olds say things like that, your reaction might be something like “How cute” or “Isn’t it great that she takes an interest in science!”…

For Livibility and Lifestyle, Look No Further Than This L Streets Classic

By Daniel Lalley | November 7, 2025 |

The L Streets in Lake Highlands is one of those special neighborhoods that feel like family. In this northeast Dallas enclave near Northwest Highway and Ferndale, homes here provide excellent schools as part of the Richardson ISD, walkability among canopies of mature trees, and amazing value. These smaller midcentury homes are impeccably kept, and their…

Dallas Racks Up New Units Through Office Conversions

By Charles Grand | November 7, 2025 |

Dallas is cementing its place among the top U.S. cities embracing adaptive reuse, logging the second-highest number of units delivered through office-to-apartment conversion in 2024 and placing fourth overall for conversions generally. According to a recent analysis by RentCafe, Dallas transformed old office space into 584 units, just four units shy of Manhattan, New York,…