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BREAKING: Dallas Fire-Rescue Crews Battle Massive Blaze at Downtown’s First Baptist Dallas

By CandysDirt / July 20, 2024 /

From Staff Reports Dallas Fire-Rescue crews battled a four-alarm blaze at First Baptist Dallas Church on Friday. Officials said the roof collapsed, causing the fire to reignite around 7:30 p.m., but as of late Friday night, it was contained. The first call of billowing smoke at 1717 San Jacinto St. came in around 6:05 p.m.…

Fond Memories of Neiman’s: Industry Pros Share Thoughts on Sale to Saks Fifth Avenue

By Elaine Raffel / July 16, 2024 /

Fireworks are synonymous with the Fourth of July. But this year, there was news that was equally explosive. Saks Fifth Avenue had sealed a deal to buy beloved hometown retailer Neiman Marcus for $2.65 billion.

Despite Council Mandate, City Staff Didn’t Seek Alternative Funding Sources, Designs For Interstate 345

By April Towery / March 8, 2024 /

The Dallas City Council unanimously approved a “hybrid trench option” for Interstate 345 last year, with the condition that city staff explore grant funding to pay for it and design alternatives to make sure the trench was the best option. However, the council was told Wednesday that the project will cost about $600 million more…

Comerica Lays Off 3 Percent of Bank’s Workforce, Closes 26 Branches in Cost-Cutting Scheme

By Joanna England / January 22, 2024 /

With its name emblazoned on one of the tallest buildings in downtown Dallas, you’d never guess that Comerica Bank would be a company to initiate a huge cost-cutting scheme that meant massive layoffs and closed branches, but that’s exactly what happened Jan. 22. The workforce reduction, which equates to 250 jobs, is a significant cut…

Downtown Dallas Sleighs This Holiday Season With Real Estate Deals, Shopping, And Events

By April Towery / December 5, 2023 /

Downtown Dallas is bustling with holiday cheer, and if you’ve got a luxury condo on your wish list, it’s time to hop in the sleigh.  Great listings abound in the downtown area, including a three-bedroom, three-bath penthouse condo at 511 N. Akard St., Apartment 1502.   Special features include a rooftop terrace, a private elevator, African…