Neighborhood Spotlight

The Two Faces of East Kessler Park

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / March 13, 2019 /
Kessler Park

By Deb R. Brimer Contributing Writer East Kessler Park is a breathtaking mix of storied historic homes and natural beauty. The neighborhood not only contains the largest collection of eclectic architecture within the city of Dallas, its residential patriarch – The Rock Lodge – is among the oldest masonry structures in Dallas County.

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Kidd Springs: One of The First Neighborhoods in Dallas

By Deb R. Brimer / March 6, 2019 /

Kidd Springs is a mix of yesterday, today, and Oak Cliff natural resources rolled into one trendy lifestyle package. Likewise, Kidd Springs Park and Recreation Center is not only the current gathering spot for neighbors, but the site is also where the neighborhood began. According to Heritage Oak Cliff, formerly the Old Oak Cliff Conservation…

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Neighborhood Spotlight: What’s in a Name For L.O. Daniel?

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / February 20, 2019 /

By Deb R. Brimer Special Contributor The L.O. Daniel neighborhood is every bit as noteworthy as its legendary namesake. Lark Owen Daniel may not be a household name today, but he left his footprint in North Oak Cliff and the downtown Dallas business world. Daniel moved to the area from Waxahachie in 1890, according to…

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Neighborhood Spotlight: A Love Letter to Lakewood

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / October 24, 2017 /
Lakewood

By John and Heather Guild Special Contributors We moved to Dallas as newly married young professionals and bought our first home together in Oak Lawn; a darling townhome that served us well for many non-parental years.  When we had our son, we wanted more space in a neighborhood where he could grow and thrive with…

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Webb Royal Neighborhood Inspires a Loyal Fan Base

By Bethany Erickson / October 18, 2017 /
Webb Royal

How much does Jeff Reburn love his Webb Royal neighborhood? Enough that when we reached out to tell him his neighborhood was next, he went door-to-door to ask neighbors why they loved it, too. You might call him a super fan – especially since he’s also the lead for the neighborhood’s NextDoor site, and vice…

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