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Welcome to a special edition of Upon Closer Inspection! This week, we’re looking at a home video that I found while scrolling one of my favorite neighborhood groups on Facebook. I found it to be so simultaneously clever and awful that I thought, “That’s perfect for my column.” I reached out to the poster and…
With the holidays drawing near, hosting is a hot topic. Whether welcoming a few friends or a big family, the art of entertaining hinges on good taste, attention to detail, and the perfect environment. Layout, square footage, and décor are elements that can make or break any holiday hangout. If you want to see an…
We’ve been closely following the story of home builder Danny Le, who was ordered to halt construction on a duplex in Dallas’ Elm Thicket/Northpark neighborhood after it was discovered that City-issued permits were doled out erroneously, based on old zoning regulations that changed more than two years ago. It appears the story is far from…
Sometimes one needs to retreat from the rat race… Sometimes one longs for a haven, a sanctuary, a refuge, even an oasis. And that, Dallas house shoppers, is exactly how Realtor Terri Brak Thomas describes her listing at 11046 McCree Road in Lake Highlands. Buying this could be buying a roof overhead, plus some well-deserved…
Imagine a thoughtfully planned neighborhood with tree-lined streets, walking trails, and parks that blend seamlessly with the natural landscape — all while being minutes from top-tier schools and urban conveniences. Life in Talia, a new master-planned community developed by Arlington-based The Nehemiah Company, offers residents the chance to experience a lifestyle that combines small-town charm…
It was clear that Downtown Dallas Councilmember Paul Ridley wasn’t happy during last week’s public hearing on digital kiosks. At a Dec. 4 City Council meeting, elected officials heard from several business owners adamantly opposed to adding more than 100 electronic kiosks to already obstructed sidewalks for just an estimated few million dollars in revenue. …
