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Dallas City Plan Commission to Consider Transit-Oriented Development on Walnut Hill Lane

By April Towery | July 25, 2023 |

The Dallas City Plan Commission will hear a rezoning case Aug. 3 that could pave the way for apartments along the north line of Walnut Hill Lane between North Central Expressway and Manderville Lane.  The area near Dallas Area Rapid Transit’s Walnut Hill station is already zoned for regional retail, mixed-use, and planned development.  “The…

Imagination Rules Summer Activities For Families in Grapevine

By Brenda Masse | July 25, 2023 |

When I heard that Meow Wolf had opened in Grapevine, I knew which area would be next up in our series of things to do this summer with kids around North Texas. There is definitely no shortage of fun summer activities for families in Grapevine, and the opening of Meow Wolf is just sweet neon…

A Craftsman-Style Home in Weatherford That’s Ready For Your Finishing Touches

By Nikki Barringer | July 25, 2023 |

Downtown Weatherford is the “crown jewel of Parker County,” and it’s been that way since 1866. It very recently went through a revival with a whole committee and grants and funds and positions all dedicated to the revitalization of downtown Weatherford. Upgrading retail exteriors, encouraging new merchants, and adding events like Weatherford Wine & Whiskey…

Want to be Close to it all in Downtown Fort Worth? This West 7th Condo Provides Ultimate Walkability

By Seth Fowler | July 25, 2023 |

We are going to take a break from highlighting properties with places to take a dip in today’s column, but we are not going to take a break from talking about how we can beat the heat from our featured location. Instead, let’s talk about how we can avoid the heat altogether. If you must…

David Stocker Transformed a Historic Preston Hollow Charles S. Dilbeck For a New Generation

By Karen Eubank | July 24, 2023 |

Architecturally significant historic homes are in demand, especially those designed by Charles S. Dilbeck. Finding one that retains many of the original characteristics but has been sensitively ushered into the 21st Century by one of the best architects in Dallas is rare. No one was better suited to the challenge of updating this home than…

Child Poverty Action Lab Report Addresses Dallas Rental Housing Needs

By April Towery | July 24, 2023 |

Dallas is facing a shortage of about 33,660 affordable homes, according to a study published recently by the Child Poverty Action Lab.  Ashley Flores, senior director of the nonprofit CPAL, reviewed the findings Thursday night in a conference call with members of the activist group Dallas Neighbors for Housing.  Flores worked for about six months…