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Kirksey Architecture Hired to Revamp Former Hotel Miramar For Homeless Housing

By April Towery | February 23, 2024 |

In a move that some suggested was putting the cart before the horse, the City of Dallas hired an architect to design permanent supportive housing at the old Hotel Miramar — but an operator for the building has not yet been selected.  The Dallas City Council approved a $536,186 contract with Kirksey Architecture on Feb.…

With Designer Details, This Westover Hills Home Has Changed a Lot But The Address Remains

By Joy Donovan | February 23, 2024 |

Three years ago, 2205 Hidden Creek Road was a fine home in Fort Worth’s posh Westover Hills. Now, in 2024 the home has been transformed into a chic family home with loads of curb appeal and fab spaces for entertaining. “It was lovingly remodeled and updated to fit a contemporary, young owner but it certainly…

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson Announces Plan to Replace City Manager T.C. Broadnax, Won’t Attend Special Meeting Feb. 27

By April Towery | February 22, 2024 |

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson issued a memorandum Thursday afternoon addressing City Manager T.C. Broadnax’s resignation and the plan to find a replacement. The memo appears below, in its entirety: Following the city manager’s resignation announcement on Wednesday, it is important for us to work together to create a successful transition and determine a path forward…

A Designer’s Divine Highland Park Home Lists in a Coveted Location

By CandysDirt | February 22, 2024 |

If you think finding a home for sale just blocks away from Highland Park Village and Bradfield Elementary is a dream, imagine finding a rare design gem in such a location. That’s exactly what awaits at 4517 Southern Ave., a Highland Park home that just came to market exclusively with Susan Baldwin of Allie Beth…

This Charles Dilbeck-Designed Park Cities Duplex is The Opposite of Cookie-Cutter Density

By Karen Eubank | February 22, 2024 |

We have loved this Charles Dilbeck-designed Park Cities duplex for years. When CandysDirt.com Publisher Candy Evans first spotted it for sale in 2017, it needed some TLC. That’s just what it received. Admittedly, it takes vision to breathe new life into a historic home, but when that happens, the result is nothing short of magnificent.…

Gunter City Council Ballot Still Has Open Seats in ‘Unprecedented Special Election’ Set For May 4

By April Towery | February 22, 2024 |

 Things just got even weirder in Gunter.  We thought that this week we’d be bringing our readers a full slate of candidates vying for the five seats left open by Gunter City Council members who resigned in December.  A Feb. 16 filing deadline has been posted on the City Hall door, but it turns out…