Philip Kingston
The owners of a Lake Highlands office building next to a planned affordable housing development said they were going to file a lawsuit, and they did just that. The Cypress Creek at Forest Lane Class A project will offer 189 units in a high-opportunity area of North Dallas, according to advocates for the project. It…
Former Dallas City Councilman Philip Kingston and his wife, City Plan Commissioner Melissa Kingston, were granted two variances and denied one last week as they moved forward with plans to remodel a home on Velasco Avenue. The action of filing variances with the Board of Adjustment drew the ire of a few neighbors who believe…
Need a crash pad in Lower Greenville with easy access to DART and a great rental rate? Look no further than 2508 Delmar Ave., Dallas. Bonus points if you’re a teacher, firefighter or police officer. “We offer discounts to public servants because they often can’t afford to live in the cities they serve,” said Melissa…
It was contentious, a lot. In fact, at one point almost anyone remotely affiliated with a Scott Griggs supporter was blocked by mayoral candidate Eric Johnson on social media. But in the end, he not only unblocked everyone, according to his campaign, but he also won a fairly combative race to become Dallas’ next mayor.…
Who stands to benefit if District 14’s Philip Kingston is ousted? I used the above graphic when reporting Lincoln Property’s Katy Trail project failed to pass Dallas City Council in January (after failing City Plan Commission). It was a portend that I thought the arrogance shown by the developer throughout the process hadn’t ended. I’d…
