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Judge Halts Dallas City Hall Votes With Temporary Restraining Order

By Charles Grand | June 10, 2026 |

A state district judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked Dallas officials from voting on a series of City Hall relocation and repair proposals, delaying a decision that could have significantly shaped the future of Dallas City Hall. During a special-called Wednesday meeting, council members were expected to either authorize the city manager to begin work on…

10 Big Questions Still Facing Plano’s Stars Arena Proposal

By Shelby Skrhak | June 10, 2026 |

Plano has cleared the first hurdle in what could be a marathon run towards building a new sports arena district with the Dallas Stars. Plano City Council approved four key agenda items Monday night as expected, but if the discussion revealed anything, it’s that city leaders and residents alike are now turning their focus on…

Choose Your Favorite Room in This Wilshire Heights Home

By Brenda Masse | June 10, 2026 |

Every home should have at least one spot that becomes your favorite place. Whether it’s a perfect view, or the place where you put your treasured things, or the best place to relax, everyone has their own special place. The home at 6117 Martel Avenue is a collection of special places that will easily become…

Whoever Taught Arts and Crafts in Bell Buckle, Tennessee Deserves a Raise. Meet the Star Student.

By Mimi Perez | June 10, 2026 |

I’m going to go out on a limb and say that the recreation center in Bell Buckle, Tennessee has one heck of an arts and crafts class. The star pupil in that class is the owner of the house featured in this week’s column and woo doggy are their talents on display. It does not…

First Taylor Sheridan Invaded My Neighborhood. Now They Cast My Dog!

By Eric Prokesh | June 9, 2026 |

When director-producer Taylor Sheridan went looking for places to film “Lioness,” starring Nicole Kidman, he chose several Near Southside locations in Fort Worth, including my own Ryan Place. I thought that was as close a brush with filmdom as I was likely to get. Well, apparently not. While in New York last weekend, my dog…

3 Council Members Sue to Stop Wednesday’s Dallas City Hall Votes

By Charles Grand | June 9, 2026 |

Three of the most vocal Dallas City Council members determined to prevent the relocation of City Hall operations out of 1500 Marilla St. filed an emergency lawsuit on Monday, seeking to stop a special-called meeting on Wednesday that could authorize redevelopment of the downtown site. Council Members Adam Bazaldua (District 7), Paula Blackmon (District 9),…