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Innovative Urban Ranch by Edward Baum and Diane Cheatham Hits the Oak Lawn Market

By Karen Eubank | May 9, 2026 |

In the early 2000s, award-winning architect Edward M. Baum, FAIA, and legendary developer Diane Cheatham created a row of urban ranch courtyard houses in the heart of Oak Lawn. Baum had a unique vision in mind. He wanted to bring single-family homes into the core of urban Dallas with flexibility and light central to every…

Storm Season Is Here: What To Do When You Have Hail Damage

By Brenda Masse | May 9, 2026 |

They say April showers bring May flowers, but this year’s abundance of April showers might turn into May thunderstorms. And spring storms bring hail. In fact, we’ve already seen hail around the area this spring, with reports coming in from around North Texas. Hail damage is one of those nightmares of homeownership that is just…

This East Dallas Home Backs to a Popular Trail, But It’s Not the Katy

By Daniel Lalley | May 8, 2026 |

Running along the former Southern Pacific rail line from White Rock Lake toward Greenville Avenue, the SoPac Trail — still unfamiliar to some Dallasites — is quickly becoming one of East Dallas’ most desirable corridors. This four-bedroom Lakewood home backs right up to it. For homeowners, that means stepping straight onto the trail — and…

Former Mayor Mike Rawlings Enters City Hall Fight With Relocation Campaign

By Charles Grand | May 8, 2026 |

A campaign spearheaded by former mayor Mike Rawlings to build support for relocating City Hall from 1500 Marilla St. launched Thursday, with a website and advertising promoting redevelopment of the area. “Say Yes to Downtown” bills itself as an advocacy group of residents, business owners, and other stakeholders who see relocating the decades-old I.M. Pei…

Fort Worth’s Most Endangered Properties List Highlights 4 At-Risk Sites

By Joy Donovan | May 8, 2026 |

Historic Fort Worth, a nonprofit dedicated to preserving Fort Worth’s historic places, announced earlier this week its 2026 Most Endangered Places List, with four sites making this year’s list. Released each May during National Preservation Month, Historic Fort Worth’s list spotlights buildings, neighborhoods and cultural sites at risk of disappearing. The hope is that public…

This Comic Book in the Attic Was Worth $9M; Find Out What Yours Are Worth This Weekend

By Candy Evans | May 7, 2026 |

“There is likely treasure amid your trash. Heritage Auctions is giving you a chance to finally find out what that old collectible is worth this weekend at a free evaluation “event.