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Eviction Legislation Could Make it Harder For Dallas Renters to Stay in Their Homes

By April Towery | May 5, 2023 |

As rents increase and Dallas experiences challenges with homelessness and a lack of affordable housing stock, life could become even more difficult for those on a fixed income trying to stay in an apartment.  Senate Bill 986/House Bill 2045, introduced by Republicans Shelby Slawson of Stephenville and Brandon Creighton of Conroe would override a Dallas…

Design Powerhouse Janet Goldschmidt Puts Her Third Dallas Creation on The Market

By Candy Evans | May 4, 2023 |

Markets like New York City, Los Angeles, and Dallas have some of the most discerning buyers in the country. House hunters searching these locales want bespoke, luxurious homes to live in and show off. In recent years, New York-based designer Janet Goldschmidt has brought her expertise down to Dallas to build masterpieces that go above…

The Dixico King’s Kessler Park Old English Tudor Has Secret Doors And so Much More

By Karen Eubank | May 4, 2023 |

This gorgeous Kessler Park Old English Tudor was built for a king. Although not royalty, this king made a real difference in the lives of Dallas workers during the Great Depression. Louis Carlisle Kimple was considered to be the king of wax paper. You know the stuff. Years ago, cake tins were lined with it,…

HUD Funds Come up Once Again in Dallas City Council Budget Amendment Talks

By April Towery | May 4, 2023 |

The City of Dallas has about $32 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to spend this budget year. The HUD funds will go toward housing programs covered by the city’s Community Development Block Grant program and Home Investment Partnerships Program, among other initiatives.  City Council members were briefed Wednesday on how they…

Arches And Curves Add Drama to These Dallas-Fort Worth Open Houses

By Joy Donovan | May 4, 2023 |

Arches have been around for ages, really, centuries. Those curves can be both practical and pretty. In fact, an arch is an architectural marvel. With elegant grace, arches can span distances, supporting their own weight. This dramatic structural engineering is beyond a mere journalism major, but they’ve appeared for centuries. For example, there’s the catenary…

City of Dallas Touts Swift Response to Cyberattack But Websites Remained Down Friday

By April Towery | May 3, 2023 |

Editor’s Note: This story was updated Friday, May 5, at 5 p.m. The City of Dallas issued another update Friday afternoon in response to the ransomware attack from “a group called Royal” that shut down some city webpages and services Wednesday afternoon. The following statement was issued Friday: Editor’s Note: This story was updated Thursday…