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How High is Too High? Lochwood Residents Continue to Fight Ojala’s Plans For a Four-Story Building

By April Towery | July 13, 2022 |

Residents of the Lochwood neighborhood mobilized earlier this year to oppose a rezoning at Shoreline City Church that would pave the way for a high-rise apartment complex on Garland Road. As the proposal gets closer to a vote before the Dallas Plan Commission, the neighborhood opposition is gaining momentum.  The site currently is zoned R7.5(A)…

Behind the Pink Wall: Make This Double Unit at Preston Tower Your Own

By Shelby Skrhak | July 13, 2022 |

This week’s High Caliber Home of the Week, sponsored by Lisa Peters of Caliber Home Loans, is a rare double unit in the lauded Preston Tower with spectacular downtown views courtesy of wall-to-wall windows and three balconies. That’s why buyers choose high-rise life here behind the pink wall. When Preston Tower was originally built in 1966, it…

Reader Warning: This House is The Butt of Bathroom Humor

By Mimi Perez | July 13, 2022 |

There are times when the stars and planets align and everything just falls into place. It does not happen often but when it does you have to appreciate the moment. A good example of this is a funny joke.  Case in point is the home featured in this week’s column. As I was flipping through…

All The Wright Moves: WrightHouse Group Joins Ebby Halliday Realtors

By CandysDirt | July 12, 2022 |

From Staff Reports The WrightHouse Group, one of Dallas’ most-respected residential real estate teams, has joined the Lakewood | Lake Highlands Office of Ebby Halliday Realtors. “We are excited to welcome the WrightHouse Group to the Ebby family,” says Chris Kelly, President and CEO of the Ebby Halliday Companies. “They offer extensive experience and an…

Three of The Best National Parks to Visit in Winter

By Mary Cate Long | July 12, 2022 |

Summer is always a busy time for national parks. But ever since the onslaught of COVID renewed Americans’ interest in road trips and exploring their own backyard, visits at many national parks reached unprecedented highs during recent summers. It’s a good idea to start looking ahead several months when it comes to national parks visits,…

This Mediterranean Masterpiece Is Made for Luxury Living

By Daniel Lalley | July 12, 2022 |

Just steps from the Frisco Star and three miles from Legacy West, The Lakes on Legacy Drive is a pristine gated community with unique amenities to offer. Here, you’ll enjoy luxury lakefront living with activities like serene strolls and fishing, and the top-rated Lakes Tennis Academy. Remarkably, one of the most coveted homes in this…