Dallas Central Library Faces ‘Reimagining’ While Four Branches Face Closure
It’s never too early in the calendar year to start the bitter conversations about how and where to realize budget savings in Dallas. In 2026, that debate is kicking off with library services. Four neighborhood branches are being proposed for closure, and the historic J. Erik Jonsson Central Library is in for a “reimagining.” On…
One Caruth Village Beauty That Proves You Can Beat a ‘Classic’
The other day, I was enjoying a stretch of formative rock favorites on a random radio station. Among the grunge revival and industrial icons featured were Nine Inch Nails, Stone Temple Pilots, and Rage Against the Machine. When the station bumper interrupted to thank me for tuning into the classic rock commute, I was once…
City Hall Roundup: Convention Center Tweaks, Proposed South Dallas Tower Stalls
Hopefully everyone is warming up from the bitter overnight freeze and enjoying the long holiday weekend. Dallas City Hall will be closed on Monday for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, if anyone was planning on swinging by. Instead, many officials will be at the annual MLK Day Parade in South Dallas, which will kick off…
Midway Hollow’s Newest Crush Opens Today at 3739 Park Lane
Some homes are nice. Some homes are impressive. And then there are the ones that make you pause in the doorway and think, “Ohhh… this one’s different.” 3739 Park Ln. in Dallas’ Midway Hollow is firmly in that third category. Freshly built by Beechwood Custom Homes and designed by Champagne Designs, this Midway Hollow beauty...
You Can Be World Cup-Ready With This Vickery Place Craftsman
What’s the best thing to buy when a once-in-a-lifetime sporting event comes to town? This adorable Vickery Place Craftsman with a guest house! Why? Because you might just make back a few mortgage payments by renting it to visitors, vendors, or broadcasters. Hotels, short-term rentals, restaurants, and retail establishments are all poised to make ...
Flips, Flops, and Other Careless, Costly Mistakes
There is no shortage of aspiring house flippers, thanks to shows like Flip or Flop, Property Brothers, and others. There’s certainly nothing wrong with flipping houses or buying one that’s been flipped. When done well, bringing distressed or neglected properties back to life is a service to communities and brings more inventory to the m...
Welcome to The Peninsula, Where Modern Design Is Measured by Creativity
Contemporary design is often synonymous with innovation, imagination, and originality. Defined by clean lines, geometric congruence, and functionality, this movement is interpreted in different ways. While some may take modern design in a minimalist direction, others leverage materials, color palettes, and environments to get truly creative. When y...
Architects Go on the Offensive to Save Dallas City Hall
It should be no surprise that architects and those who appreciate architecture are at the forefront of the fight to save Dallas City Hall. They’ve been doing what they can to make the case for keeping 1500 Marilla St., including pushing back on the narrative that the decades-old I.M. Pei is suffering from serious structural…
Monument Realty: Fort Worth Housing Market Ready for Big Boom
Real estate is busy in Fort Worth. So says Jason Cryer who oversees Monument Realty’s west portfolio. “I think Fort Worth and Tarrant County as a whole are seeing an explosion in 2026,” said Cryer, director of Monument Realty West. “One of the reasons that we want to grow this office more is that we…