Dallas

What’s June’s Best Buy? A Fully Updated Vickery Place Craftsman

By Karen Eubank / June 21, 2025 /

Vickery Place is a historic Dallas neighborhood platted by the Works-Coleman Land Company in 1911. Their vision was to transform farmland into one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Dallas. With streetcar access and proximity to downtown, it became highly sought-after very quickly. I think they’d be quite pleased to see that Vickery Place remains…

Dallas Officials Get Ready To Do Some Belt-Tightening

By Charles Grand / June 20, 2025 /

It’s looking like Dallas City Council members are going to have to make some tough choices this budget season, with staff estimating a roughly $36.5 million deficit during Wednesday’s council briefing. Apparently, declining property and sales tax forecasts are putting a damper on the city’s planned $5.13 billion budget for FY 2026. Even worse, without…

‘Hide and Peak’ Dallas CASA Playhouse Is Like Origami Come to Life

By Joy Donovan / June 9, 2025 /

Anyone lucky enough to get the playhouse named Hide and Peak, a part of the 30th annual Parade of Playhouses, will be set up for hours of imaginative and creative fun. “Everything was based on pure play,” said architect Patricio Sanchez, part of the team working on this unique playhouse that is part of the…

East Kessler Midcentury Treehouse With Magical Views Open This Weekend

By Brenda Masse / June 6, 2025 /

The photos don’t do justice to the magical setting of this week’s Highlight Home of the Week, sponsored by Lisa Peters, senior loan officer at First Horizon. This East Kessler Midcentury is one you don’t want to miss! “You feel like you’re floating above the street in a world of trees…” said listing agent David…

Dallas Officials Are Gearing Up for Zoning Reform

By Charles Grand / June 5, 2025 /

After several painstaking years reimagining parking minimums and devising an update to the city’s comprehensive land use plan, Dallas officials are embarking on their next great effort: zoning reform. The city is putting out a call for residents and stakeholders to get involved in the process, scheduling a number of public engagement events this month…