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This All-Inclusive Lake House on Cedar Creek Lake Will Have You Summer-Ready Right Now

By CandysDirt | May 6, 2023 |

In Texas, once May has arrived, you just know record-high heat waves are on the way. Wouldn’t it be a relief to have your entire summer vacation planned, ready to enjoy, and just a short road trip from Dallas-Fort Worth? What’s more, it includes all the amenities you need to immediately begin living your lake…

Election Day Report: Dallas City Council Races, Results, And Reactions

By April Towery | May 6, 2023 |

With all 366 polling places reporting, Mayor Eric Johnson and all eligible Dallas City Council incumbents are returning to the horseshoe. A runoff election will be held June 10 to decide the District 3 council member who will replace term-limited Casey Thomas. Zarin Gracey has been endorsed by Thomas and earned 46.22 percent of the…

This South Dallas Family Home Offers Room To Flex

By Nikki Barringer | May 6, 2023 |

Over in South Dallas, there’s a family home with a dream layout. It’s set on one-third acre in Bretton Woods. Inspired by Craftsman architecture, but new construction. It’s like the Anthropologie of homes. It looks “vintage” but it’s basically brand new. Dave Perry-Miller’s Emily Ruth Cannon said the side garden is the jam. It’s an…

Winnsboro Offers This Peaceful Wilderness for an Affordable Price

By Daniel Lalley | May 5, 2023 |

Winnsboro is quickly turning from one of Texas’ best-kept secrets into one of the most sought-after places to settle down. Situated in East Texas, this historic town is a haven for the arts, outdoors, and cultural events. Here, an abundance of eastern white pines and enchanted live oaks set the backdrop for breathtaking views. Of…

The 2023 Fairmount Tour of Historic Homes Has Incredible Architecture on Display

By Eric Prokesh | May 5, 2023 |

The Fairmount Tour of Historic Homes has become a Fort Worth rite of spring, an eagerly awaited opportunity for area residents to savor this unique neighborhood — the only National Historic District in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and the largest in the Southwest. The 40th annual tour, again held on Mother’s Day weekend, promises to…

2023 Fort Worth Most Endangered Places List Highlights Preservation’s Huge Losses And Big Wins

By Karen Eubank | May 5, 2023 |

Historic Fort Worth released The Fort Worth Most Endangered Places list yesterday, and it’s a doozy. One of the real gut punches is the Allen Chapel at 116 Elm Street. It was designed by William Sidney Pittman and built in 1915. He is the same gentleman that designed the Knights of Pythias Temple in Dallas,…