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Northwest Highway Revitalization Debate
Former Dallas mayor Laura Miller and D Magazine real estate columnist Jon Anderson offer their views of
What’s Next for Preston Center, ‘Pink Wall’ Areas?
The direction of redevelopment along Northwest Highway could come into focus this spring as separate Dallas zoning cases and ongoing discussions over replacing
Address Traffic Issues First
If you lived through the Transwestern fight of 2014, you’re probably still exhausted. Thanks to the 1,000 members of the Preston Hollow East Homeowners
Redevelopment Necessary
We have a visceral reaction to traffic and parking issues, but our gut isn’t always right. Multiple studies dating back decades show that traffic around Preston
HPISD Leaders Want Relief from ‘Robin Hood’
As lawmakers in Austin look to tackle school finance this legislative session, educators in Highland Park ISD and other property-rich districts are hoping for
Hall: We Will Always Be ‘Dallas Strong’
As Dallas police chief U. Renee Hall continues to acclimate herself in the city, she’s touting the benefits of collaboration and collective effort.
Late Philanthropist Leaves Dallas a Lasting Legacy
Friends used words like “unassuming” to describe the woman known as the Grand Dame of Dallas. Margaret McDermott bestowed millions upon institutions linked to
Have Park Cities, Preston Hollow Voters Turned Purple?
Politics in the U.S., these days, are measured with terms like liberal “blue states” and conservative “red states”—Texas, being one.
Park Cities Presbyterian Under Construction
It’s hard not to notice the construction taking place at the corner of Oak Lawn Avenue and Newton Court.
What Comes After Righteous Indignation Over Abuse?
I’m Catholic, and I’m mad as hell! I’m mad multiple occurrences of clergy sexual abuse have plagued us; I’m mad these men have violated so many children
Eleven Named in Jesuit Abuse Scandal
The Jesuits’ Central and Southern Province has named several former Dallas Jesuits in a preliminary list of those credibly accused of inappropriate conduct with minors.
Tennis Court Faces Uncertain Future
Playing days appear numbered for Highland Park’s Tennis Court No. 1. Even Mayor Pro Tem John McKnight has voiced doubts about the future of the court beside
National Panelists Say Museums Should Reach Out More
With years of serving communities through the support of art, meeting with people face-to-face has become an important principle of The Arts Community Alliance (TACA).
Town Council Gets a Closer Look at Hackberry Creek
On a fall Saturday morning, the community’s love for Hackberry Creek went on full display. Portrait takers, dog walkers, and picnickers were among those using
Broadnax Touts Need To Work Together
As North Texas continues to grow, taking advantage of opportunities and tackling challenges requires an all-in approach from the private and governmental
Town Leaders Resistant to Roundabout Solution
Introducing two roundabouts at the intersections of Preston Road, Armstrong Parkway-Avenue, Oak Lawn Avenue, and Lakeside Drive would save motorists 34 seconds
Oncor Pauses Tree Removal, But For How Long?
Part of Bonnie Brown’s morning ritual includes sitting at her dining room table by 5:30 a.m. and watching the sunrise as she studies the Bible.
Monarch Butterfly Populations Experience Dramatic Decline
Monarch butterflies play their part in the ecosystem, pollinating flowers and providing a food source for wasps, lizards, birds, spiders, and other predators.
Preston Road Construction Will Last Into April
The Preston Road Phase II reconstruction project was already anticipated to continue into spring before recent weather combined with complications involving
Town Awaiting Report on Aging Sewer Line
Highland Park and University Park officials could soon have a better idea about how much life is left in the Turtle Creek sanitary sewer interceptor line that