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Gary Fickes, a former Southlake mayor and longtime Tarrant County commissioner known for his hands-on leadership and community-minded service, died last week at his family’s ranch in Comanche. He was 75. His memorial service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday at the Hurst Conference Center, 1601 Campus Dr. in Hurst, with visitation from 4 to…
Known for its illustrious community, incredible homes, and outstanding schools, the Park Cities is perhaps the most sought-after six square miles in Texas. Comprised of Highland Park and University Park, this self-sustaining enclave is home to Dallas’ most prominent entrepreneurs, sports stars, and philanthropists. It also plays host to an abundance of local attractions like…
It’s no secret. I love Crestwood. It was love at first sight when I featured Julie Hayes’ gorgeous home my very first year, in 2016. By my count, that’s at least two, maybe three houses ago for the talented designer. So I was thrilled to discover this oh so special midcentury at 416 Crestwood Drive…
If you’re looking to purchase ranch land, but don’t want to have to drive hours outside the city to enjoy it, look no further. Susan Baldwin with Allie Beth Allman & Associates has just brought 5200 Cross Timbers Road in Flower Mound to market and it’s the answer to every urban cowboy’s prayers. Offered for…
The American Dream still sells, even though it’s increasingly being sold abroad, with foreign homebuyers acquiring billions of dollars in housing stock over the last year or so. An annual study conducted by the National Association of REALTORS (NAR) shows that some $56 billion in homes were purchased by foreigners between April 2024 and March…
There was no one like Virginia McAlester. Without her, I have little doubt the mansions on Swiss Avenue would be only a memory, and much of our architectural heritage would have disappeared. McAlester was an advocate and activist for our built history. She is best known, in a national sense, for writing “A Field Guide…
