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South Oak Cliff District 4 Candidates Offer Education and Expertise for City Council Race

By Shelby Skrhak | March 24, 2025 |

Dallas ISD trustee Maxie Johnson, educator Avis Hardaman, and Dallas County Sheriff’s Department employee Kebran W. Alexander are vying for the District 4 seat held by Carolyn King Arnold, who is term-limited.  Despite a proposition approved by voters in November making Arnold ineligible to seek another term, she filed paperwork but was not qualified by the city secretary. Landers M. Isom III…

McKinney Airport Expansion Gets Funding, Boos Ahead of Election

By Charles Grand | March 23, 2025 |

Construction on the long-awaited but controversial expansion to McKinney National Airport is poised to start in May, and many voters will likely keep that in mind when they head to the polls. The mayoral election for the city is scheduled for May 3, with early voting running from April 22 to April 29. One of…

City Hall Roundup: Neiman Meeting, Parking Minimums, and People Power

By Charles Grand | March 23, 2025 |

Dallas City Council was on break again this past week, but other municipal bodies and staff were hard at work. Here’s some of what’s been going on at City Hall since our last roundup: Tolbert Secures Meeting With Saks Global City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert’s tease of a “financially beneficial” opportunity appears to have gotten…

Here’s What Makes Arapaho Heights and Heights Park Such Special Neighborhoods

By Mimi Perez | March 23, 2025 |

When considering what makes a neighborhood special, one would think it is the legacy it creates in terms of the neighbors that come and go, the schools that educate the next generation, and the homes and environment that build a tight-knit community. Legacy is the word I would use to describe the neighborhoods of Arapaho…

Experience Lakefront Luxury With a Splash of Fun at This Sunday Open House

By Brenda Masse | March 22, 2025 |

Sweet summer dreams are made of these: long lake days, sunset cruises, and backyard gatherings that last well into the night. And at 12633 Lakeview Court, those dreams could be your new everyday reality. This Santa Barbara-inspired estate in the exclusive, gated Resort On Eagle Mountain Lake in Fort Worth is a front-row seat to…

The Perfect Lower Greenville Cottage

By Karen Eubank | March 22, 2025 |

Lower Greenville is legendary in Dallas. When the Granada Theater opened in 1945, it served as an anchor for what would become a vibrant entertainment scene that has never stopped. The infamous St. Patrick’s Day parade was even held on this stretch of road from 1979 to 1987. It’s always been where you go to…