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Fort Worth’s Most Endangered Properties List Highlights 4 At-Risk Sites

By Joy Donovan | May 8, 2026 |

Historic Fort Worth, a nonprofit dedicated to preserving Fort Worth’s historic places, announced earlier this week its 2026 Most Endangered Places List, with four sites making this year’s list. Released each May during National Preservation Month, Historic Fort Worth’s list spotlights buildings, neighborhoods and cultural sites at risk of disappearing. The hope is that public…

This Comic Book in the Attic Was Worth $9M; Find Out What Yours Are Worth This Weekend

By Candy Evans | May 7, 2026 |

“There is likely treasure amid your trash. Heritage Auctions is giving you a chance to finally find out what that old collectible is worth this weekend at a free evaluation “event.

This University Park Home Balances Design, Layout, and Entertaining Space

By CandysDirt | May 7, 2026 |

This newly listed University Park home at 4085 Amherst Ave. is built around one idea: giving you multiple ways to use the space. So, whether that’s hosting a full house, settling into everyday living, or working at home, this 5,127-square-foot home offers flexibility beyond a typical Park Cities build. Standing out for its blend of…

Dallas Officials Signal Possible Staff Cuts, Policy Changes as Budget Gap Grows

By Charles Grand | May 7, 2026 |

The Dallas City Council is trying to get a handle on the city’s fiscal problems, signaling what measures may need to be taken to arrive at a balanced budget come the fall. And it ain’t going to be pretty. On Wednesday, staff gave council members a briefing on the budget situation, elaborating on the drivers…

Preservation Park Cities Home Tour Returns with 3 Historic Highlights

By Karen Eubank | May 7, 2026 |

If you love home tour season as much as we do, don’t miss the annual Preservation Park Cities Historic Home tour, Friday, May 8 from 10 a.m to 1 p.m This is a one-day-only event featuring three of the most spectacular homes in Highland Park. In addition to the tour, there will be a collection…

Mark Lamster’s Pulitzer Win May Put Dallas City Hall Debate in National Spotlight

By Charles Grand | May 6, 2026 |

Everyone’s a critic these days in Dallas, but not like Dallas Morning News architecture critic Mark Lamster, who recently won a Pulitzer Prize for some of his work covering downtown. The selection of articles acknowledged by the Pulitzer jurists touched on topics like the potential relocation of City Hall, the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center…