If you’ve lived in North Oak Cliff more than a few months, you’ve probably listened in on — or maybe even joined — at least one debate about whether or not the Cliff is set to become Dallas’ Next Big Hot Spot. From the new town homes across from Methodist … more

Valentine’s Day isn’t just for sweethearts. It’s also the time to start loving up your garden. The calendar may say that spring begins March 21, but local experts say mid-February is the perfect time to get ready for growing season.

Like cleaning out your emotional closet, now is the time … more

I don’t know why people think motherhood isn’t intellectually challenging. I have a problem that I just can’t figure out and I can’t tell you how nuts that makes me. I’ve spent a good amount of my life in school, working out problem after problem. Like you, I feel like … more

Some of the most unique and precious real estate in Dallas boasts well-built houses and beautiful land, but you can’t live there and none of it will ever be for sale. With only 5,000 of the original 60 million acres of native Texas blackland prairie remaining, CliffDwellers can take pride … more

Few of us can sit this one out. We all dance the dance of debt. Mortgages and school loans are a way of life. But when we stop to consider our car loans, home equity loans, buy-now-pay-later plans and those precious credit cards of ours, we may ask ourselves, “How … more

Ready to finally tackle some of those home improvement projects that you’ve been putting off for months? Or perhaps you know your home needs some changes but you don’t know where to start? Well, neighborhood home renovation expert Jeff Strong of Urban Strong is here to help.

Featured in recent … more

When I moved to Winnetka Heights in early 2002, I came for lots of reasons. My prairie bungalow. My history-loving neighbors. A diverse environment for my daughter. Proximity to the Bishop Arts District. What didn’t make my list? A happenin’ music scene.

Even as a girl who cut her teeth … more

When most people think of North Oak Cliff, they picture old homes and tall trees. Unless of course they’re thinking of Kessler Woods.

If you’ve driven down Oak Cliff Boulevard just north of Davis lately, you have most likely noticed the contemporary soon-to-be-gated community. Building one of very few modern … more

Long before Anthony Bourdain quit making reservations, I was scouring the earth in search of exotic local delicacies (read: gross food). Along the way I have made some great finds, like Cuy (roasted guinea pig) in Peru and minced pigeon pie in Marrakech. Once I even stopped in a remote … more

The first of four DISD town-hall meetings convened Thursday night at Walnut Hill Elementary, an uncommon move by the district to involve the community in discussing the 2010-11 budget.

Chief Financial Officer Larry Throm led the conversation, noting that, “School districts are relatively constant. That’s exactly the situation today.” He … more