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This Georgia House Is an Architectural Migraine

By Mimi Perez | June 3, 2026 |

Fair warning, I have a headache. At the end of this column you will have a headache. It is what it is. No one ever said life was fair. Life is pain. You just get used to it. Look, stop with the eyeball/forehead rubbing. It’s not going to help and you haven’t even seen the…

Dallas Stars Unveil Plano Willow Bend Arena Proposal

By Shelby Skrhak | June 2, 2026 |

After months of speculation and increasingly obvious signs that something was brewing, the Dallas Stars have formally unveiled a proposal for a new arena district in Plano. The NHL franchise announced late Tuesday that it has signed a non-binding Letter of Intent for a proposed sports and entertainment district anchored by a future arena at…

A 1939 Austin Mission-Style Home Gets a Thoughtful Renovation with Sleek and Sexy Style

By Mimi Perez | June 2, 2026 |

It is not often I use the words sleek and sexy to describe a home but this 1930s Austin home is not only sleek and sexy but it also has the right amount of gothy vibes to keep the saying “Keep Austin Weird” alive and well. Originally built in 1939, this Austin Mission-style home was…

Plano Lands in Top 5 U.S. Cities for Families

By Joy Donovan | June 2, 2026 |

Choosing where to raise a family is no small decision, and one new survey says Plano might be the best place in the state to put down roots. Plano ranked fourth in the nation on WalletHub’s 2026 list of the Best & Worst Places to Raise a Family, a report released last week. The ranking…

Dallas Mavericks Enter Option Agreement with Valley View Owners

By Charles Grand | June 1, 2026 |

The Dallas Mavericks announced Monday that the franchise has entered into option agreements with owners of the former Valley View Center site, securing exclusive rights to pursue a potential purchase of more than 100 acres for a new arena and entertainment district. In a statement, the Mavericks said the site in North Dallas “meets most…

Oak Cliff Gas Explosion Tied to Subcontractor Site Drilling

By Charles Grand | June 1, 2026 |

New details of the circumstances leading up to last Thursday’s deadly explosion at an Oak Cliff multifamily building are surfacing, with reports indicating that some excavation related to soil analysis may have nicked a gas line. Witnesses previously described seeing an active work crew outside The Clyde apartments at 409 E 9th St. City officials…