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Fort Worth Population Growth Leads Nation, Jobs Big Part of Reason

By Leah Shafer | December 17, 2014 |

Cowtown has new braggin’ rights: the U.S. Census Bureau says they were the fastest-growing big city in the nation between 2000-2013. Fort Worth population saw a 42.34 percent increase in that time. Dallas lagged far behind, coming in at 24th. The 2010 Census count for Fort Worth put the number of residents at 741,206. Compare this to a…

BREAKING: Judge Denies Highland Park’s Temporary Injunction Against Mid-Rise Planned For Saltillo Site

By Joanna England | December 17, 2014 |

You’ll recall that the Town of Highland Park has tried again and again to stop developers from constructing a mid-rise apartment building lining the Katy Trail just south of the pricey burg. Highland Park Mayor Joel Williams said, “This is a very special, one-of-a-kind neighborhood. Thousands of people enjoy the Katy Trail and Abbott Park…

Old Lake Highlands Home Made of Shipping Containers Featured in ArchDaily

By Joanna England | December 17, 2014 |

I think I’ve heard just about everything there is to hear about PV14, the modern home constructed of 14 shipping containers located on Peavy Road in Old Lake Highlands. The home, which has outstanding panoramic views of White Rock Lake and downtown Dallas, including Boy Scout Hill, has been praised and has raised several eyebrows…

Need a Quiet Place to Retreat After The Holidays? Head to Yucaipa

By Joanna England | December 17, 2014 |

Of course, the first thng you probably said was “Where the heck is Yucaipa?” It’s a small, remote town in San Bernadino County, says Deidre Woollard, and it’s where this gorgeous log cabin is located. If you’re thinking about how much you’re ready to escape all of the holiday crazies, then maybe its time to…

Yucaipa? Retreating Off The Beaten Path

By Deidre Woollard | December 17, 2014 |

  Yucaipa? The close-knit community in California’s San Bernardino County isn’t exactly the vacation destination on the tip of everyone’s tongue, but the town has a lot to recommend it, including great recreation opportunities and a quaint downtown. In fact given the town’s commitment to lifelong learning, health, and wellness, it might just be a…

Crime Report: Football Fans Were Hooked After Games at SMU

By Zachary Dickens | December 17, 2014 |

As if anyone needed an additional reason to buy a house in Highland Park, here’s one more: The town’s police are not going to let a bunch of rowdy football fans park their cars in front of your house. During the past two weekends, SMU’s Gerald J. Ford Stadium has hosted three high school playoff…