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Park Cities’ Derek Alley Named CEO of VCC Construction
VCC Construction, the largest retail construction firm in the nation, announced that Park Cities resident Derek Alley will succeed the company’s co-founder (and his father), Sam Alley, as its new chief executive.
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Improvements Coming To Holmes Aquatic Center
The Holmes Aquatic Center is due for some improvements after the pool season ends in early October.
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Dallas Love Field Announces Entry Road Lane Closures
Dallas Love Field’s entry road enhancement project is set to enter its next phases with the closure of multiple lanes on both Herb Kelleher Way and Mockingbird Lane.
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Comings and Goings
The Australian luxury fashion brand is known for vibrant prints and, of course, swimwear. The new boutique on the mall’s first floor is the brand’s third in the U.S. — after Miami and Costa Mesa, California.
House of the Month: 4201 Versailles Avenue
Everything’s bigger in Texas, including this pristine corner lot, situated atop one of Highland Park’s most sought-after blocks.
Tornado
See: Construction Progress for Thomas Jefferson, Walnut Hill School
Curious about the progress of construction for the tornado-ravaged Thomas Jefferson High School campus and the new Walnut Hill School?
Go Here: Open Houses to Check Out Sept. 3-5
Planning some house-hunting this weekend? We’ve curated a list of great open houses in the Preston Hollow area and the Park Cities to check out.
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Analysis Projects 21.1% Increase in DFW Home Prices
It's no surprise that the Dallas-Fort Worth real estate market is booming, but analysis by home services locating platform Porch found that home prices could see a more than 20% increase next year,
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Texas Apartment Market in ‘Major Turnaround’
Dr. Luis Torres says the apartment outlook has changed from “catastrophic” when the pandemic began to “positive” today.
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Crime
Garcia: ‘Can’t Arrest Our Way Out’ of Street Takeovers
Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia started work in February, and hit the ground running. Now, he’s been making a series of visits to community crime watch and neighborhood association meetings, hearing people out about their concerns, and answering questions.
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Here’s What You Should Know About New Laws in Effect Sept. 1
It may seem like forever ago, but hundreds of bills were signed by Gov. Greg Abbott from the regular legislative session this summer — and 666 of them went into effect Sept. 1.
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Go Here: Open Houses To Check Out Aug. 28 and 29
Still looking for your dream house? We have a few open houses to check out this weekend that just might narrow that decision down.
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Hartman Wins Award for COVID-Inspired ‘Clean Air Initiative’
Hartman Income REIT Management Inc. picked up an award for its work in improving air quality during the pandemic, the company announced.
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Society
Leadership Arts Institute Class of 2021
Thirty-two Dallas professionals graduated in a virtual ceremony May 11 honoring the Class of 2021 of the Business Council for the Arts’ (BCA) Leadership Arts Institute (LAI).
Back to School
With Highland Park and Dallas students going back to school last week, and private schools headed back over the rest of the month, it's a great time to get a peek at the excitement around that first day of school.
Spectacular Salads: Infusing Menus with Color, Flavor
I love summertime days that stretch endlessly and slowly.
Go Here: Open Houses to Check Out Aug. 21 and 22
Ready to find that house? The market is hot, so get geared up for a weekend of house-hunting with this fresh list of open houses.
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Glendora Avenue Manse Up for Auction Next Week
The Tudor-style estate dubbed Glen Gables will be auctioned next week, luxury real estate auction firm Supreme Auctions announced.
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July Stats Show Busy Market Persists Through the Summer
Homes are staying on the market for less than two weeks in Preston Hollow and surrounding areas, as well as Park Cities, July statistics reveal.
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Crime
Developer Bill Hutchinson Sued Over Sexual Assault Allegations
Highland Park developer Bill Hutchinson, who already faced criminal charges and a lawsuit alleging sexual misconduct, has been sued by the family of a Tarrant County girl who alleges Hutchinson sexually assaulted her beginning when she was 16.
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