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In 1948, the Chicago Daily Tribune printed what it thought was a slam-dunk headline trumpeting the defeat of Harry Truman in his presidential reelection. Instead we have an enduring, cautionary tale of events not unfolding as everyone expected. This story’s headline is my “Dewey Defeats Truman” dream … because we all know, regardless of valid…
On Thursday, Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins sent out an email announcing two public hearings to discuss lowering the tax rate in Dallas County down to 22.638 per $100 valuation from 24.31. He says that, because the county is flush with cash from all our increased property values, this can be done and still generate…
To many, Aledo may conjure up images of newly minted communities of rather large houses. In fact the town — to the west of Fort Worth, placed partly in Parker County, partly in Tarrant County — has a history extending back to 1882, the year of its incorporation. Working ranch land like stand-out Stone Ridge Acres at 4007…
This might be one of the most unique homes in the Midcities area, if not the most unique. Right from the first glance, this multi-level contemporary in Arlington’s Tiffany Park won me over. I love the prairie-style shape of this home, with five different levels anchored by a rectangular tower. It’s a novel way of…
So, what’s a Santa Barbara Modern you ask? Take that typical Mediterranean style that comes to mind — you know, terra cotta tile roof, white stucco, etc. — but infuse it with a modern consciousness. The result is an architectural style that is not only gorgeous, but also appeals to a modern family. Our…
