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Is Shale Gas Exploration Causing Earthquakes? Today’s Texas House Committee Meeting Will Study What May Cause Rash of Texas Quakes

By Joanna England | May 12, 2014 |

Several North Texas homeowners, especially those in Azle and near Eagle Mountain Lake, are concerned that expanded shale gas exploration and hydraulic fracturing may be causing the rash of seismic activity that has these communities all shook up. To address these concerns, the Texas House Subcommittee on Seismic Activity is holding a hearing today at…

Sunday Six Hundred: If It’s Good Enough for The Good Guys, It’s Good Enough for Us!

By Candy Evans | May 12, 2014 |

Here’s a little post-Mother’s Day giftie. This Lakewood area home is not yet on the market, but is very much for sale as a Hip Pocket, so this is your chance to snag an off-market listing before it hits MLS. And it may spur you to know: fame both slept and SHOT here.

Friday Four Hundred: Cute Traditional Inside Stonewall Jackson Area

By Joanna England | May 9, 2014 |

With its growing popularity, the neighborhood surrounding Stonewall Jackson Elementary School has positioned itself as the next Lakewood or Hollywood Heights. There are so many adorable homes here that are attracting all manner of young, hip families. And the school is a nationally recognized one, to boot! Officially dubbed the W.E. Killam (or Killion, depending…

We’ve Done Your Mother’s Day Shopping: Make Mom (REAL) Happy With a Wine Basement!

By Candy Evans | May 9, 2014 |

Hey, she car-pooled you ’till she was blue in the face, did your laundry when the maid was off, and carried you around for nine months not to mention nursing, diapers, and (post-partum) liposuction. The least you can do is treat her to her own below-ground retreat where she can  collect vino and drink all…

Ranch of the Week: Rustic Ranch Paradise in Bells, TX

By Kathryn Roan | May 9, 2014 |

The more I look at property in Grayson County, the more I like it. Green grass, tons of big trees, serenely peaceful and quiet. Properties out here are truly country living, and the ranch at 3445 McFarland in Bells, TX is no exception.

City Plan Commission Gives Go-Ahead to Zoning Plan for Saltillo Apartments on Cole While Tornado Sirens Screech

By Candy Evans | May 9, 2014 |

This was a surprise, because the developers, Provident, had it coming from two sides. The town of Highland Park opposed re-zoning for the new 250-ish apartment development because they said a new, larger complex would negatively impact a tiny park called Abbott Park. Um, from the looks of the existing apartments, which lease for $900 to…