It’s been days since Hurricane Harvey made landfall in South Texas, and the devastation continues. Houston in particular is seeing catastrophic, life-threatening flooding, and more rain is forecast in the coming days. Never ones to sit by and passively watch a tragedy unfold, some Dallas restaurateurs are rallying to raise money and supplies for Hurricane Harvey…
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North Texas is home to the best real estate markets in the U.S.
While global buyers are saturating the Texas real estate market and Flower Mound is collecting accolades for its stable investor returns, North Texas is busy dominating another list: the most attractive real estate markets in the U.S. Analysts at personal finance website WalletHub compared 300 cities across 21 key metrics to determine not only tangible assets, such as an area’s common square…
How to Get Every Possible Discount at the State Fair
The 2017 State Fair of Texas starts its 24-day run at Fair Park on Friday, September 29. For many, the fair is an annual ritual, a segue from summer to fall, and a touchstone of life in Texas. For us, it’s all about the discounts. Call us cheap — but when State Fair time rolls around, our…
Fall Class Series: Learn How to Craft Your Favorite Cocktails
Experience CityLine in a whole new way with cocktail classes, wine tastings and more at our fall CLASS SERIES. Space is limited so purchase your tickets before they sell out! SEPTEMBER September 9, 12-1:30pm | Oyster, Scallops & Cocktail Class at Fish City Grill *SOLD OUT* September 11, 6-7:30pm | Skinny Margs & Guac Class at Taco Diner…
Canine Companions
It never gets easier for Plano residents Sean and Stacy Napoles to raise a puppy, only to have to give it away after 18 months — until they see the impact it makes. “We went to a graduation and heard people’s stories and what profound difference the dogs make in people’s lives,” Stacy said. “What…
10 End of Summer Adventures
It seems like it was just yesterday we were making lists about all the cool things we were going to do this summer, and now here we are–searching the back-to-school bins at Target for a hot pink, zip-up, 3-ring binder. I know what you’re thinking. Where has the time gone? Don’t worry. There’s still time to…
$5 Million Gift from Gene and Jerry Jones to Transform Entrance, Launch Renovation of Owen Arts Center
Reflecting their passion for connecting the arts to the community through public spaces, Gene and Jerry Jones have committed $5 million to transform the east entrance to SMU’s Owen Arts Center along Bishop Boulevard, providing a new gateway and venue for student performances and community gatherings. The Joneses’ commitment will be matched by a $5…
10 Things Texans Love About Summer (Sort of)
The one word I use every summer to describe the heat is oppressive. Straight up, summer weighs down on me with its humidity and cloudless skies, and makes me go all Grumpy Cat on everyone within a mile radius. But between the feelings of absolute disdain, there are moments of gratitude. You know it when you feel it….
Battle Over Wastewater Injection Wells In Lake Arlington
An Arlington citizens group promises it’s ready to resume battle to oppose any wastewater injection wells near Lake Arlington. A proposal to drill such a well close to the lake was recently withdrawn by Oklahoma-based Bluestone Energy. “We wanted this outcome,” said Ranjana Bhandari, founding member of citizens group Liveable Arlington. “We hope that Bluestone…