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Alamo Manhattan’s Bishop Gateway Project Moves Forward with Good Reviews

By Amanda Popken | November 2, 2015 |

  If you’ve been following the Bishop Gateway project near the Bishop Arts District in North Oak Cliff, you know it’s been quite a contentious project. If you haven’t been following, here’s an overview along with an update. Either way, take note of the process they’re going through. The first-pass draft of the project showed hideously…

Wanna Build Wealth? Dallas, Houston Make Top 10 List for Best Cities Nationally

By Leah Shafer | November 2, 2015 |

Everything’s bigger in Texas, including our ability to build wealth. That’s according to a new study by Bankrate that surveyed the the 18 largest metro areas in the U.S. according to how strong of an environment they provide for making and saving money. Houston ranked No. 1, and Dallas ranked No. 6. The rankings were created…

Darren Woodson Inducted Into Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor

By Candy Evans | November 2, 2015 |

Great story in yesterday’s Dallas Morning News (and also SportsDay.com) about 12 season Dallas Cowboys defensive back Darren Woodson, who recently bought a home in the northern stretches of Preston Hollow. (Yeah, yeah I know it’s not the “real” Preston Hollow, but it’s nearby.) I loved reading how Darren grew up pretty dang poor in West…

House Fire in Alger Park Uncovers Marijuana Grow Operation

By Joanna England | November 1, 2015 |

What was once a quiet neighborhood has become the talk of the town, neighbors said as they gathered on sidewalks in the East Dallas enclave of Alger Park. Five Dallas Fire Rescue trucks were on the scene at Peavy Road and Carnegie Dr., blocking off Peavy to traffic, forcing motorists to meander through the area. They…

Fort Worth Friday: Westcliff Gem With Expanded Space Feeds Into Tanglewood Schools

By Candy Evans | October 30, 2015 |

by Eric Prokesh Talk about move in ready! This 1958 Westcliff gem at 4500 Hildring Drive has been completely revamped and revitalized by its architect owner for comfortable contemporary living, ideal for a young family with its access to top-notch Tanglewood schools. Occupying a generous 1/3 acre lot, with an attractive set-back among mature foliage,…

Should You Vote for Proposition 1? Of Course, Says Leslie Rouda Smith

By Joanna England | October 30, 2015 |

By Leslie Rouda Smith Special Contributor Proposition 1 does four things. First, it lowers property taxes by increasing the homestead exemption from $15,000 to $25,000. Second, it ensures senior Texans and disabled Texans get as much tax relief as possible. Third, it prohibits local governments from repealing or reducing any homestead exemption that may exist.…