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City Hall Roundup: Tolbert Balances Budget, Boosts Police Spending

By Charles Grand | August 10, 2025 |

Well, it’s been one week back at work for Dallas City Council members at City Hall, and there’s already been plenty of action worth covering. Council members were gone for five weeks for summer break while staff plugged away and worked to craft policy for the city’s elected representatives to consider. Here’s a rundown of…

Deep Ellum Landlords Throw Down Over Rowdy Venue

By Charles Grand | August 10, 2025 |

Frustration over criminal activity and quality of life issues in Deep Ellum has been boiling over, and one nightlife hotspot seems to be getting all the heat. Rodeo Dallas, a nightclub at Elm and N Crowdus, has earned the ire of city officials and neighborhood stakeholders for purportedly fostering “dangerous and unlawful conduct.” In the…

From Longhorns to Legacy: Williams Trew Toasts 25 Years in Fort Worth Real Estate

By CandysDirt | August 9, 2025 |

At the 25th anniversary bash celebrating Williams Trew, the longhorns weren’t just part of the decor — they were the greeters. Stationed at the entrance to the National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame, Hoss, Rocky, and pint-sized crowd favorite Handsome Hank welcomed guests with WT25 “brands” temporarily painted on their sides, making them instant…

A Gorilla, a Kangaroo, and Queen Elizabeth? This Winnetka Heights Craftsman Has Seen It All!

By Karen Eubank | August 9, 2025 |

Whether you call it intuition, vibe, or gut instinct, everyone knows when they’ve found the right house. I like to think it’s the spirit of the house that attracts us. When Chris Barker and Lee Ruiz walked into this Winnetka Heights Craftsman 21 years ago, they knew in 30 seconds that they’d found their home.…

Three Ways Your House Is Driving Up Your Energy Bill

By Brenda Masse | August 9, 2025 |

You forget to turn off the lights when you leave the room. You run the AC when you’re not at home. You use your dishwasher and laundry machines during the day. These are behaviors you can control that can make a dent in saving energy use at home. But what about the bigger things jacking…

Live Like Lady Bird Johnson: Inside her Beloved Mount Pleasant Midcentury Modern Retreat

By Daniel Lalley | August 8, 2025 |

It isn’t often that we come across a property that piques our interest in a plethora of ways. The slant of a great home story usually hinges on history, design, or location. When you find one that delivers all of the above, you know you’ve found a front page fit. Thankfully, our friends at Compass…