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There Might Be Some Cracks in D-FW’s Building Boom — Literally

By Charles Grand | August 12, 2025 |

North Texas has been a magnet for investment and relocation in recent years, resulting in a significant expansion of the region’s population and economic activity. D-FW has been growing so much, you’d think all the new businesses and residents might cause the Metroplex to sink into the dirt… All jokes aside, D-FW is actually sinking,…

New Junius Heights Mural Pays Tribute to 707 Streetcar and Sparks Search for Its Last Stop

By Mimi Perez | August 12, 2025 |

Opportunity is knocking and Brian Jackson can’t wait to find out which business or philanthropist will answer the door to give an iconic piece of East Dallas history a home. The Junius Heights resident designed an homage to the old 707 streetcar in hopes it’ll inspire someone to give this historic relic a permanent stop,…

1910 Beaux-Arts Beauty: Fort Worth’s Historic Bob R. Simpson Building Hits the Market

By Joy Donovan | August 12, 2025 |

A Fort Worth building, with a long history in downtown’s central business district, is officially on the market, adding a new chapter to its 115-year history. The Bob R. Simpson Building, located at 110 W. 7th St., is the largest historic registered building in downtown Fort Worth. JLL, a global real estate and investment management…

You’ll Never Believe This Contemporary Compound in Oak Lawn!

By Karen Eubank | August 11, 2025 |

Not many empty nesters would end up in a contemporary compound in the heart of Dallas, but Eddie and Lisa Lennox are far from typical. In case you didn’t know, Eddie built the phenomenal Service King empire, which merged with Crash Champions in 2022. That’s the year Lisa stumbled into the retro motel business. She…

New For-Sale Luxury Garage Project Breaks Ground in Garland

By Charles Grand | August 11, 2025 |

A pioneer of the luxury garage industry is growing its footprint even further in the Lone Star State, breaking ground on its latest project in Garland last week. North Texas-based Garages of America launched in 2014. Founded by investor Fred Gans and developer Jack Griffin (a former race car driver), the company sought to offer…

Odds Favor September Rate Cut by the Federal Reserve

By Charles Grand | August 11, 2025 |

Even though a lot can happen in 37 days, investors appear confident that the Federal Reserve will implement a benchmark interest rate cut at its next policymaking meeting in September. CME Group’s FedWatch tool, which leverages investor moves on the market to put odds on whether the Federal Reserve will stand pat or alter interest…