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There Will Be ‘Fireworks, Drones, And Broken Records’ in North Richland Hills July 3

By Joy Donovan | July 3, 2023 |

With 1,002 drones choreographed to try to make history, Guinness World Records adjudicators will join North Texans Monday to see if a planned extravaganza at Birdville ISD Plaza is the largest drone show ever in the U.S. Of course, fireworks are part of the excitement, too, but it’s the drone show that will make this…

Dallas Council Reluctantly Agrees to Accept Reduced Amount in DART Sales Tax Revenue

By April Towery | July 3, 2023 |

It was evident months ago when Dallas Area Rapid Transit officials began arguing with Dallas City Council members over how much excess sales tax revenue was due the municipality that the discussion wasn’t going to end well.  The matter went into mediation and an agreement was reached that the city would receive significantly less than…

Orion Haus is Short-Term Rental Startup With a Strategy to Beat The Dallas Ban

By Daniel Lalley | July 3, 2023 |

After one of the most contentious debates the Dallas City Council has endured in recent history, the short-term rental issue came to a head last week. Four years of debate ended after more than four hours of testimony from residents. Finally, a resolution was reached, banning STRs within the residential neighborhoods of Dallas. For many,…

Jason Castro and Liz Mello Combine Forces At Compass Real Estate

By Brenda Masse | July 2, 2023 |

Agents Jason Castro and Liz Mello made a big announcement this week — well, actually, two big announcements. Castro is moving to Compass Real Estate, and Mello is joining forces with Castro as co-principal, along with her team of agents. CandysDirt.com readers (and anyone paying attention to Dallas real estate) will know Castro from our…

Bud Oglesby and J. Stiles Brought Swinging ‘70s Style to Highland Park

By Karen Eubank | July 2, 2023 |

When Anthony Cedano called me about his latest listing, a decidedly swinging ‘70s home, I was intrigued. It’s a completely unexpected look for Highland Park. And that’s a good thing because who wants what everyone else already has? Finding a home with character, provenance, and style is challenging. We’ve hit a home run here. Swinging…

Modern Americana Design: Red, White, Blue – and New

By Elaine Raffel | July 2, 2023 |

Happy Fourth of July – the ideal time to pay homage to one of design’s most enduring styles: Americana. Stripes, stars, red, white, and blue. Yes, please.