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Convention Center Plans Could Hinge on Ray Washburne

By Charles Grand | April 7, 2025 |

It looks like city staff and downtown stakeholders are landing on a particular layout for the redevelopment of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center that does indeed require the cooperation of developer Ray Washburne. The Black Academy of Arts and Letters hosted a community briefing on the latest details of the convention center master plan…

What’s All the Drama Over the EPIC City Community About?

By Charles Grand | April 7, 2025 |

Still in the early phases of development, the master-planned EPIC City community has become a cultural lightning rod in North Texas, drawing scrutiny from state authorities and prompting accusations of bigotry from the project’s developers. In case you haven’t heard about it, EPIC City is a proposed 402-acre development in unincorporated Collin County and Hunt…

City Council District 7 Candidates Tackle Housing and Safety in Southeast Dallas

By Shelby Skrhak | April 7, 2025 |

Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Adam Bazaldua is vying for a fourth term against deputy ombudsman Jose Rivas Jr., community engagement manager O’Neil Hesson, project manager Cydney Walker, and CEO Lamar “Yaka” Jefferson. There is also one write-in candidate, Marvin Crenshaw, a previous D7 hopeful. As a real estate-focused news outlet, CandysDirt.com is asking candidates about…

This Westover Hills Classic Is On Par With the Best Properties in Fort Worth

By Daniel Lalley | April 6, 2025 |

When purchasing the perfect luxury home, everyone has their list of must-have amenities. Whether it’s a pristine swimming pool, in-home gym, or a wine room, these preferences must speak to the lifestyle of the resident. For instance, if your lifestyle includes the game of golf, you may want to see a putting green, simulator space,…

City Hall Roundup: Don’t Even Say the Word Tariff

By Charles Grand | April 6, 2025 |

Let’s all try to keep our minds off our 401Ks and the impending resurgence of inflation this Sunday and check in on what’s been going on at Dallas City Hall this past week and what’s coming down the pipeline. How does that sound? We’ll leave covering the potentially catastrophic implications of President Donald Trump’s trade…

Explore a Piece of the Original M Streets in This Greenland Hills Tudor

By Daniel Lalley | April 6, 2025 |

Of all the scenic neighborhoods in Dallas, few are as storied as the M Streets. With iconic architecture dating back to the early 20th century, this area’s hallmark Tudors and historic Craftsman builds offer some of the best real estate in North Texas. Of course, the proximity to Lower Greenville and Knox/Henderson makes this quaint…