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Deck the Plaza While You Can: Annual City Hall Tree Lighting Is Slated Friday

By Charles Grand | December 4, 2025 |

It’s that time of year again in Dallas. It’s time for Deck the Plaza, the annual tree lighting ceremony held outside City Hall on the paved civic space that’s been enjoyed by residents since it was built in the 1970s. Unfortunately for preservationists and those who hold dear what’s been a mainstay of public gatherings…

A State-Thomas Folk Victorian With a Hidden Wine Room and a Shotgun House in The Back

By Karen Eubank | December 4, 2025 |

If you want to feel connected to a neighborhood with a rich history and a strong sense of community, the State-Thomas Historic District is unmatched. This 1899 State Thomas Folk Victorian exemplifies the neighborhoods unique heritage and charm. Judy Hearst was instrumental in the neighborhood becoming a historic district, and you will find no one…

Shopping Local: The Best Holiday Markets Around DFW

By Brenda Masse | December 4, 2025 |

It’s that time of year when the struggle to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list becomes really real, and the temptation to just Amazon your cares away looms large. Don’t fill up those virtual carts just yet, friends, because we have a solution for you! Why not find something truly original, even…

Emerald Bay at Cedar Creek Lake Hits New Milestone as First Home Build Is Underway

By Shelby Skrhak | December 3, 2025 |

When you drive into Emerald Bay at Cedar Creek Lake, the new gated lakeside community is still taking shape, but the buzz of possibility is evident. With streets, curbs, and infrastructure firmly in place, the community’s earliest buyers are now beginning to shift from the planning stages to actual stakes in the ground. Comprised of…

Swoozie’s Returns to Dallas With Color, Joy, and a Whole Lot of Holiday Fun

By Elaine Raffel | December 3, 2025 |

Walk past the windows at The Plaza at Preston Center and you’ll spot it instantly—the happiest burst of color in Dallas. Swoozie’s is back, and stepping inside feels like opening a really great gift: you don’t know what’s in it yet, but you know it’s going to be fun.

Even with an Almighty Sense of Humor, Jesus Would Find this Alabama Home a Bit Much

By Mimi Perez | December 3, 2025 |

In honor of the Christmas season, I found a house to feature this week that recognizes and fully embraces the “reason for the season.” No, no, I’m not talking about Santa. I’m talking about J-Man, Señor Savior, the Babe in search of a manger. That’s right. I’m talking about Jesus. Okay, this is not exactly…