Stumped: Neighbors Decry Removal of Trees
The removal of 13 trees lining Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church’s west parking lot facing Colgate Avenue has upset some nearby residents.
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Real Estate
North Dallas Bank & Trust Co. Renovating Dallas Banking Center
North Dallas Bank & Trust Co. recently broke ground on a 31,000-square-foot renovation project at its corporate headquarters and Dallas Banking Center.
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Five Tips For Getting The Most Out of Composting
Transforming yard and food waste into compost helps reduce greenhouse gas, promotes healthy soil as a nutrient-rich soil amendment, and contributes to a more circular economy.
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Go Here: Open Houses to Check Out June 19 and 20
It’s going to be a hot one this weekend, but it’s still worth heading out to see a few possible dream homes in some great neighborhoods.
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SMU Zoning Case Clears UP City Council
The University Park City Council approved a zoning change request from SMU to allow for the new four-story Frances Anne Moody Hall building, but with a caveat.
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Comings and Goings
The neighborhood grocery and specialty food shop is closing its Highland Park Village location after June 27 but hoping to open a new store nearby. (See below for what will fill that location in The Village).
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Kips Bay Announces Second Dallas Decorator Show House
After a banner inaugural year (even with a pandemic) the Kips Bay Decorator Show House will return to Preston Hollow this fall.
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Parade of Playhouses Returning To NorthPark
The parade of playhouses is returning to NorthPark Center in July for its 26th year.
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Go Here: Open Houses to Check Out June 12 and 13
It’s going to be a sunny (albeit warm) weekend, which makes it the perfect time to hunt for your next (or first) home. Here are some open houses in Preston Hollow (and adjacent areas) and the Park Cities.
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NPS Provides Guidelines for Adapting Historic Homes Facing Flood Risks
Flooding risk has long been a challenge for many historic properties. Changing weather patterns, stronger hurricanes and other extreme weather events have increased the risk of flooding, both in frequency and magnitude.
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House of the Month: 535 County Road 3992, Winnsboro
Looking for a getaway just outside of Dallas? Perhaps even one with some income-generating potential? Harmony Springs Ranch, near the East Texas town of Winnsboro, is a 215-acre certified tree farm featuring a main residence, workshop, storage shop, and a timber agriculture exemption.
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