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The City of Dallas has an important story to tell, and Linda McMahon is already writing headlines. McMahon announced last week her departure from The Real Estate Council after 13 years. The Dallas Economic Development Corporation unanimously appointed her as the organization’s first CEO following an executive session at its regular meeting Tuesday. Dallas Economic ..read more
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22h ago
The Dallas Arboretum is one of the city’s most beloved attractions. The centerpiece of the 44-acre gardens is the striking Spanish Colonial DeGoyler Estate, which overlooks White Rock Lake. It’s one of our city’s most important historic landmarks. The DeGolyer mansion was designed by architects Denman Scott and Burton Schutt for the late geologist Everette ..read more
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22h ago
District 1 residents asked for bond funds to go toward home repair and displacement mitigation programs — and that didn’t happen. The Oak Cliff Gateway Tax Increment Financing Board swooped in last week with a plan that sounds like a win-win: use TIF funds for those programs. The Oak Cliff Gateway TIF was created in ..read more
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1d ago
The Cedars has become one of the most vibrant neighborhoods in Dallas. This is thanks, in very large part, to developer and investor Jack Matthews, owner of Matthews Southwest and the man who built The Beat. Matthews has been the driving force in rebuilding the Cedars. He turned the old Sears warehouse into Southside on ..read more
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1d ago
This year’s director of the 42nd Fairmount Tour of Historic Homes has become evangelical about the annual Mother’s Day weekend event, to be held this year from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 11-12. “I’ve learned how important the historic nature of the neighborhood is,” said Kelci Cox. “It has been so much ..read more
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1d ago
Just in time for the update of the City’s controversial comprehensive land use plan, Dallas has a new director of planning and urban design. Emily Liu, who most recently served as director of Louisville, Ky.’s Metro Planning and Design Services, will start her new job May 20, city officials announced Tuesday. Andrea Gilles, who has ..read more
Closet Confessions: HALL Arts Residences And Ornare Host a Panel on Smart Storage For Fashion Lovers
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2d ago
For fashion lovers, little thrills them more than a really good closet. (The one Big had built for Carrie? We rest our case.) Put that dream 21 stories in the sky — with glittery views of Dallas all around — and it’s a match made in high-rise heaven. One of the spectacular homes at HALL Arts Residences ..read more
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2d ago
Did you know that appraisal districts weren’t established until 1981, following the passage of The Property Tax Code (SB 621) during the 1979 Legislative Session. Thanks 1979. Here’s your friendly reminder that the deadline to file a protest of your property valuation is quickly approaching. We dug into each county’s websites to find detailed info to help ..read more
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2d ago
As I was looking for something to write about I came across what can only be described as the most gaudy decor ever put into a house. Truly, it is glorious. I showed the listing to a friend and she said it looked like the kind of home a mob wife would own. Being a ..read more
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3d ago
On this episode of Dallas Dirt, host Candy Evans sat down with New Leaf Custom Homes founder Scott Powell to offer an insightful look at the custom home building process. A native of Lake Highlands, Powell and his wife Melissa are the youthful driving forces behind the success of New Leaf Custom Homes in North ..read more