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When people think about Texas, it isn’t uncommon to picture cowboys, corrals, and wide-open spaces. Especially with the proliferation of shows filmed in Texas like Landman and Yellowstone, the state has become the iconic, picturesque backdrop for ranches and homesteads. However, as real Texans can tell you, the realities of the Lone Star State aren’t…
By Jonathan MillerSpecial Contributor Redfin has a wiz-bang calculation to quantify how many buyers and sellers there are. I will break their effort down and point out a few problems with it. They tend to get more ink because they are more negative in their story angles given the uncertainty in the market. Quick aside: Have you noticed…
For Allie Beth Allman agent Mary Crawford, finding the perfect house is more than just her profession: it’s personal. A dedicated military spouse, Crawford has lived all over — from Miami to New Orleans to Brazil to New York. She knows a little something about finding a space that feels like a home that belongs…
After several painstaking years reimagining parking minimums and devising an update to the city’s comprehensive land use plan, Dallas officials are embarking on their next great effort: zoning reform. The city is putting out a call for residents and stakeholders to get involved in the process, scheduling a number of public engagement events this month…
Preservation Dallas has developed some exceptional programming over the years to make our long, hot summers a bit more enjoyable. This year, the Summer Sizzler series features a collection of field trips and discussions focused on Dallas history. The 2025 Summer Sizzlers kick off this month with a field trip to the Dallas Municipal Archives…
Borrowing tools is a tradition as old as time — maybe even the first person chiseling out a wheel had to wander over to the neighboring cave to borrow a bigger blade. Several cities around North Texas are giving that age-old habit a modern upgrade with a free tool-sharing program that lends everything from lawnmowers…
