Public Hearing Today: Possible DISD School Consolidations

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A DISD Board of Trustees committee has recommended that 11 low-capacity DISD schools be consolidated (i.e., closed) to save the district money.  A final public hearing as to whether those schools should be closed will be held this afternoon at 4:30 p.m. at the DISD Administration Building located at 3700 Ross Avenue. Two of those… Read More

Dallas Modern Home Tour

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Are you craving a dose of modern architecture?  Then you should check out the Dallas Modern Home Tour this Saturday, January 28th! Enjoy a self-driving tour of 12 modern homes across Dallas.  Purchase tickets and find out more information here.

Mandatory Water Restrictions in Dallas

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If watering your lawn has been “business as usual” for the past month you could be risking a hefty fine. That’s right, for the past month Dallas has been under a mandatory, Stage 1 water restriction that allows the city to impose fines ranging from $250-$2,000 on residents that repeatedly fail to follow the strict… Read More

Trader Joe’s Coming to Dallas!

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It looks like Lower Greenville is getting yet another boost, as the specialty grocer Trader Joe’s is opening a new location where the famed Arcadia Theater once stood. The new store is scheduled to open this fall – get excited!

Incandescent Light Bulb Ban Repealed…Too Late?

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Incandescent light bulbs are back! Congress’ ban on manufacturing traditional, incandescent light bulbs (which was set to go into effect on January 1st) has been repealed – what that means for you and me is that we can continue to buy the cheaper-yet-less-efficient bulbs in lieu of expensive-but-energy-efficient fluorescent light bulbs.  I don’t know about… Read More

Matt’s Staying in Lakewood

Matt's Rancho Martinez

The word on the street is that a local favorite, Matt’s Rancho Martinez, will be staying in Lakewood after all! Mi Cocina is taking over the restaurant’s space in the Lakewood Shopping Center and, in turn, the Dallas Morning News is reporting that Matt’s will be relocating close by on Skillman and Live Oak.   I… Read More

Lower Greenville Block Party

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If you’ve driven along Greenville Avenue in East Dallas lately you’ve no doubt noticed the crazy (but ultimately great) construction going on – we first told you about it last November right here. Businesses along Lower Greenville took a hit during the construction and now they’re banding together to celebrate the completion of the million-dollar-plus… Read More

Two Brokers Are Better Than One

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When it comes to credentials, experience and education, more is always better.  That’s why we’re so excited to announce that Haynsworth Realty is now offering its clients the services of two experienced brokers! That’s right, Liz is now joining Jason as a licensed real estate broker (and she also recently earned her GRI!) – which… Read More

Spend Your Weekend in East Dallas

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There’s a lot going on over in East Dallas this weekend!  We’ve already told you about the Lakewood Home Tour, but there are a few other fun activities that you can check out. If you’re a veteran – first of all, happy Veteran’s Day!  Secondly, be sure to take advantage of free admission into the… Read More

Lakewood Home Tour

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It’s back! The 35th Annual Lakewood Home Festival will take place November 11-13. This year’s tour will feature six beautiful homes, ranging from a new, modern white stucco on Lake Circle to a gorgeous historical tudor on Tokalon. As usual, the first peak will be from those participating in the candlelight tour on Friday evening…. Read More

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