Real Estate Philanthropy

Highland Park High School’s Parade of Playhouses Entry is Inspired by Charles Dilbeck

By Nikki Barringer / July 18, 2023 /

Highland Park High School means business. They have a MAPS program that stands for “Moody Advanced Professional Studies.” It’s a three-pronger that includes brain science and health, engineering design, and environmental architecture. The program was designed to create a “profession-centered approach to education.” Now here’s where I’m about to tie it all up in a…

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Omniplan’s KidQuad Playhouse Reimagines an Iconic Uptown Area That’s Getting a Makeover

By Nikki Barringer / June 12, 2023 /

OMNIPLAN, Stream and Austin Commercial have teamed up to create a CASA Playhouse that is a childhood dream that taps into one of the biggest projects in construction in Dallas right now. For those that spent their formative adult years working in Dallas – specifically Downtown and Uptown – The Quad holds a special place in their…

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LRO Residential’s Les Owens Shares Past Parade of Playhouses Favorites, Plus a Sneak Peek of This Year’s Entry

By Nikki Barringer / May 22, 2023 /

LRO Residential is in its 14th year of participating in the Parade of Playhouses supporting Dallas CASA. Les Owens, principal of LRO Residential, said he started as a fan of the annual fundraiser and then realized because of what he does for a living, he’s perfectly positioned to be a long-time — and quite possibly…

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Pierce Allman, Father of Dallas Real Estate, RIP

By Candy Evans / November 28, 2022 /

It is with heavy hearts we report on the death of Pierce Allman, co-owner of the eponymous real estate firm Allie Beth Allman & Associates. He was a Dallas-based journalist, public relations executive, community leader, philanthropist, civic enthusiast, long-time resident of Highland Park, and SMU alumnus. Allman died Friday, November 25, the day after Thanksgiving.…

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Realtor And Humanitarian Photographer Shares Stories From Ukraine

By April Towery / July 20, 2022 /

April Towery: We chatted with Ronnie Mosley over Zoom while he was planning his next humanitarian venture and trying to keep his Fort Worth real estate license up to date. He’s one of the nicest guys around, with a true passion for helping others in honor of his late daughter Christina. Spend a few minutes…

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