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District 11 North Dallas Candidates Face Off on Housing Density, Protecting Neighborhoods

By Shelby Skrhak | April 21, 2025 |

Current Councilmember Jaynie Schultz announced last year that she would not seek re-election. In District 11 North Dallas, four candidates are vying to replace two-term councilwoman Jaynie Schultz, who decided not to run for re-election. Candidates are attorney Bill Roth, public health professional Mona Andy Elshenawy, Parks and Recreation Board member Jeff Kitner, and former mayoral write-in candidate Kendal Richardson. As…

Exclusive Sneak Peek at Casa Linda Forest Midcentury Modern Ranch

By Karen Eubank | April 20, 2025 |

This Casa Linda Forest Midcentury Modern ranch hits the market on Monday, but you’re getting an exclusive sneak peek today. Not only is the neighborhood a hidden gem, but Sharon Hodges and her husband Stanley Duren have made spectacular updates to the house. You may have heard of Casa View Shopping Center, but I’m betting…

Dallas City Manager Lays ‘Lemon on Stemmons’ at Former Officials’ Feet

By Charles Grand | April 20, 2025 |

Dallas City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert released a report on Friday detailing the city’s failures related to the infamous “Lemon on Stemmons” debacle. Tolbert said she wanted to get out in front of an upcoming report by the Office of the City Auditor and be open and transparent about the mistakes that led to many…

City Hall Roundup: DallasNow, Paxton Unloads

By Charles Grand | April 20, 2025 |

If anyone’s interested in what’s been going on at Dallas City Hall recently, we’ve got some of that for you this Easter. The biggest news, at least from my perspective, is City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert hitting the pause button on all new real estate acquisitions until new procedures are put in place to better…

Life at the Top: A Penthouse Story at Park Towers on Turtle Creek

By CandysDirt | April 19, 2025 |

There’s something magical about living in the clouds — especially when those clouds hover over Turtle Creek. Perched on the 19th floor of Park Towers on Turtle Creek, this completely reimagined corner penthouse (known as 3310 Fairmount Street #P2B) isn’t just a home — it’s a lifestyle, the kind where sunsets spill across your living…

This Completely Updated Kings Highway Craftsman Is Open Today!

By Karen Eubank | April 19, 2025 |

Buying a home is not just about the house itself. This Kings Highway Craftsman bungalow, for instance, is absolute perfection. It’s been completely and tastefully updated, and that is a big win. But buying a home means buying into a community — and that community is what turns a house into a home. Updating a…