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Dallas Permitting Staff Just Can’t Catch a Break

By Charles Grand | April 14, 2025 |

This week’s City Hall roundup is going to focus on the latest black eyes at the Dallas Department of Planning & Development, which handles permitting, zoning, urban design, and other development-related responsibilities. Staff at the department had a rough go of it last week when some of its costly blunders made headlines, earning the city…

Junius Heights Neighborhood Gets Historical Marker Commemorating 1906 Land Rush

By Mimi Perez | April 14, 2025 |

One can say the history of Dallas preservation runs deep and straight to Junius Heights. Longtime resident Martha Heimberg purchased her home in the neighborhood in 1973 for $26,500. She was there when the historic columns welcoming people to the neighborhood were moved to Column Park on Abrams Road. When she first moved to the…

District 8 Candidates in Southern Dallas Vie for Tennell Atkins’ Termed-Out Seat

By Shelby Skrhak | April 14, 2025 |

Mayor Pro Tem Tennell Atkins is term-limited but his former appointed Plan Commissioner Lorie Blair is running to take his seat. Blair is up against retiree Ruth Steward, Realtor Erik Wilson, low voltage technician Eugene Ralph, and former candidates Subrina Lynn Brenham and Davante Peters.  As a real estate-focused news outlet, CandysDirt.com is asking candidates about the housing issues their district neighborhoods face — and…

Midcentury Modern Home ‘Straight Out of the Brady Bunch’ Hits Lochwood Market

By Daniel Lalley | April 13, 2025 |

There’s something inherently alluring about classic Midcentury Modern architecture. Built on a foundation of functionality, simplicity, and style, this movement has captivated American markets since its introduction. Even with emerging generations of homebuyers, there’s a sort of second-hand nostalgia for this style. Given its pervasive cultural influence, appearing in everything from Mad Men to The…

Dallas Art Fair 2025: A Global Showcase of Color, Texture, and Talent

By Elaine Raffel | April 13, 2025 |

Showcasing works from 93 galleries across 21 countries, the 17th annual Dallas Art Fair opened its doors for a VIP preview on Thursday, April 10

Design Lovers, Take Note: A Restored Ju-Nel Home Just Listed Near White Rock Lake

By Shelby Skrhak | April 13, 2025 |

Designed by Dallas Midcentury Modern trailblazers Lyle Rowley and Jack Wilson of Ju-Nel Homes, this 1964 gem in Lochwood is more than just a beautifully preserved time capsule — it’s a piece of architectural history. And did we mention it’s just cool all around? I mean, come on! This home at 11521 Lochwood Blvd. offers…