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Five Dallas City Council members filed a memo Aug. 3 requesting the City Plan Commission “reopen and modernize” the city’s antiquated parking code. The discussion has stalled since District 1 Councilman Chad West originally filed a memo almost four years ago. The delay is due in part to the promotion of a “car-centric mentality of…
I’ve frequently sung the praises of the exquisitely planned, relatively new addition of River Hills and apparently, I’m not alone in my admiration of the latest development in the Edwards Ranch story. Two listings in the fashionable enclave are status pending after between six to 11 days on MLS. That means you have between a…
If you’ve been looking for a local contracting firm that understood your needs, you’re in luck! HG&Co. is that company. It was founded by Herman Guerra, who grew up in East Dallas, went to Bryan Adams High School, and then on to The University of Texas. It doesn’t get more local than that! He’s always…
Public safety is the No. 1 priority for Dallas residents, but a four-hour, 118-slide budget presentation Tuesday did little to assuage concerns about the city’s police and fire pension fund, which is about $3 billion short and a primary reason why it’s difficult to recruit and retain officers. About $1.7 billion is budgeted for transportation…
A TV star is up for sale. Yes, a star of TV that’s been not only on a major network, but also written up in print has a price tag of $825,000. It’s a home. The lovely home on the edge of far North Fort Worth was built for a 2008 episode of ABC’s “Extreme…
Hello, August. We really hadn’t missed you. The plants are crispy, and the lawns are brown. Trying to keep them green and vibrant like the glossy magazines show is just an effort in futility. The time, the water, the worry — is it worth the effort? Maybe a tiny, zero-lot-line home’s lawn is the answer…
