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Play Host to a Perfect Munger Place Porch Party at This Pristine American Foursquare

By Brenda Masse | June 25, 2025 |

Historic Munger Place is known for a few things, one of them being that the neighborhood is the home of the largest intact collection of Prairie-influenced residences in North Texas. Another is that Munger Place likes to throw a good party. The East Dallas neighborhood consisting of just five streets has its annual Wine Walk…

Neighborhoods Rate Higher, Seniors Are Happier: What Dallas Residents Told City Hall

By Mimi Perez | June 25, 2025 |

The Dallas City Council learned what residents want prioritized in the next budget as the results of the 2025 Community Survey were presented during a June 18 council briefing. Overall, Dallasites have a positive perception of the city, with 71% of respondents rating their neighborhood as an excellent or good place to live — up…

From Hugo Spritzes to Edible Centerpieces: Designer Javier Burkle’s Summer Tablescape Tips

By Elaine Raffel | June 25, 2025 |

With the start of the new season, there’s only one rule for a summer tablescape: skip the ho-hum. This is no time for boring glassware, tired centerpieces, or matchy-matchy napkins.

Vlad the Impaler Would Love This Florida Home

By Mimi Perez | June 25, 2025 |

Vlad the Impaler is a really important historic dude who had quite the family of origin. The tea on Vladdy was that he was not a very nice guy. Between him, his father, his brothers, and his half brother, they were gents who really did not have a good grasp on their emotions. Vlad’s preferred…

This University Park Mediterranean is a Breath of Fresh Air

By CandysDirt | June 24, 2025 |

If you’re looking to make your move to the Park Cities this summer, you’re in luck. In the heart of University Park, just steps away from Curtis Park, Caruth Park, Snider Plaza, Holmes Aquatic Center, and more, sits at luxurious 3636 Amherst Avenue. Listed for $4.995 million, this exceptional Mediterranean-inspired estate is gracefully situated on…

Dallas Could Curb Residents’ Ability to Delay Rezoning Hearings

By Charles Grand | June 24, 2025 |

The Dallas City Council is going to consider eliminating a mechanism residents currently have to automatically delay rezoning cases. In Dallas, any rezoning request triggers mandatory public notification of property owners within a range of 200 feet of the project to ensure community awareness and participation in the development process. That notification comes in the…