Lake Highlands

Dallas City Council District 10’s Kathy Stewart Has Big Plans For Lake Highlands

By April Towery / June 23, 2023 /

When the polls closed on Saturday, May 6, Kathy Stewart was ready to roll.  Her first order of business as the council member elected outright to represent Lake Highlands was no small task: take a deep dive into the city budget and housing crisis.  Stewart sat through a marathon council meeting on June 14 with…

This Merriman Park Midcentury Wears Its Modern Renovation Like a Work of Art

By Daniel Lalley / June 9, 2023 /

We all love a good midcentury home. Whether you’re a sucker for nostalgia or simply love the sleek design, these American architectural staples have a special place in the hearts of just about any home enthusiast. Over the years, we’ve covered our fair share of midcentury homes. We marvel at their dynamic exertions, open floorplans,…

‘Hotel From Hell’ Rezoning Makes Way for St. Jude Center to House Homeless in Lake Highlands

By April Towery / May 25, 2023 /

A former extended-stay hotel on the north side of Vantage Point Drive west of Greenville Avenue was rezoned Wednesday, making way for St. Jude Centers to redevelop the site and provide affordable transitional housing.  Staff and the City Plan Commission previously recommended approval of the zoning change from Multiple Commercial District to Mixed Use District. …

Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate Opens New Office in Lake Highlands Town Center

By CandysDirt / May 17, 2023 /

Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate has opened a brand-new Lake Highlands office. Located at 7130 Skillman St., Suite 100 in Dallas, the office is ideally situated to serve the Lake Highlands neighborhood of East Dallas and beyond.  “Our new Lake Highlands office is phenomenal,” says Betsy Cameron, Vice President of Business Initiatives for the Ebby Halliday…

Cypress Creek at Forest Lane Project Inches Forward With Council Vote Set June 14

By April Towery / May 11, 2023 /

The Dallas City Council on Wednesday authorized City Manager T.C. Broadnax to move forward with closing and land acquisition for the Cypress Creek at Forest Lane project in the Lake Highlands area, while remanding a lease agreement to the Housing Committee for consideration May 22. Following a lengthy debate over racial equity, legal ramifications, and…