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New Huffhines Recreation Center opens in Richardson

The ribbon cutting featured twisted orange and red ribbons, symbolizing Texas and OU, who were playing their rival game that day with yet another connection to sports and recreation.

Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009

Deep Ellum looks to return to former glory

Take a look at this comprehensive history of Deep Ellum -- with hopes that the good days are swinging back any day now.

Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009

West Village in Dallas hosts competition for new rest stop design for trolley

Shoppers can vote for their favorite design Oct. 9-11 in West Village.

Monday, Oct. 5, 2009

Wells Fargo contributes $100,000 in West Dallas neighborhoods for stabilization and revitalization

A check was presented on September 25th at the home of Randy and Tammy Skinner located in the West Dallas Eagle Ford community.

Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009

Landmark strip on Mockingbird Lane in Dallas razed for new bank

And in the bank's old location? The new George W. Bush Library.

Monday, Sept. 28, 2009

Planners unveil schematics for Perot Museum of Nature & Science at Dallas’ Victory Park

The facility's interior will include five floors of public space housing 10 exhibition galleries, including a children's museum and outdoor playspace/courtyard -- and a whole bunch of other stuff.

Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009

San Francisco company acquires 60 percent interest in Richardson redevelopment project

When finished, Digital Realty Trust Datacenter Park - Dallas totals 797,000 square feet.

Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009

Carrollton chooses construction company for transit-oriented development project

Construction will begin summer 2010.

Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009

Dallas council passes booting ordinance in favor of Deep Ellum community activists

Keep your boots on; there's no booting anymore in Deep Ellum -- unless you get a receipt after paying to park in a lot.

Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009

Parking boot ordinance may be coming soon for Dallas

The pending ordinance mostly affects Deep Ellum, whose community members have been trying to fix the booting problem so more people might come and hang out.

Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2009

Oak Cliff development needs to move forward

Project Luke is the name for a highly-anticipated mixed-use development which will stretch from I-30 to Fort Worth Avenue along Sylvan.

Monday, Aug. 10, 2009

Digging in northeast Dallas incites curiosity from neighbors

We get the scoop on what's replacing the razed apartments along Skillman.

Saturday, Aug. 1, 2009

Southern Dallas experiencing a high-speed internet gap

In Council District 4, we have entire neighborhoods that are not served by DSL service.

Thursday, July 16, 2009

Could South Dallas area’s fate foretell the fate of South Richardson?

The city of Richardson needs to invest heavily in southern Richardson.

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Deep Ellum seeks artists for new outdoor murals and sculptures

They're trying to bring new color to the area before the DART Green Line arrives.

Thursday, July 9, 2009

Carrollton council says no to crematory

Community members say it would create a stigma in the surrounding neighborhoods. Plus, there are kids who live nearby. The kids!

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

West 7th in Fort Worth gears up for new storefronts

The Cultural District will likely be seeing some healthy retail and restaurant traffic.

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Dallas’ Fair Park needs new vision, new opportunity

Something needs to be done to maximize and to take advantage of the fairgrounds for the good of everyone.

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

City of Colleyville hires economic development director

Marty B. Wieder brings extensive experience in the economic development field, both in the public and private sectors.

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Three models selected for Dallas’ new sustainable square block

We have no idea how these things will actually work, but we'll leave it to the experts.

Friday, June 26, 2009

Trouble getting financing puts hiatus on development in downtown Plano

If lenders would only lend them some money, the developers would build more town homes. (And the retailers would prosper.)

Friday, June 26, 2009

Deep Ellum paints their town this summer

They're trying to revive a community that's been hurting for awhile. Unique public art seems like a good fit.

Friday, June 26, 2009

Free rent contest in Wylie rewards entrepreneurs

They're trying to revitalize, but they'll help you out, too.

Thursday, June 11, 2009

New Oak Cliff Save-a-Lot is more than just a grocery store

In these times, Save-A-Lot provides the opportunity for a family to get a healthy, balanced meal for $5.

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Dallas touting Bexar Street redevelopment with cheesy YouTube video

A stretch of Bexar Street north of the Hawn Freeway is currently being redeveloped.

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Oak Cliff’s Bishop Arts District faces potential expansion

Residents hope that changes will maintain the historical integrity of the neighborhoods.

Saturday, March 21, 2009

City of Dallas votes to empower private contractors to collect taxes

But the taxation measures only be enacted if approved by district voters.

Friday, Feb. 13, 2009

Victory Park: They finally caught up

I want Victory Park to succeed, and I'm sure many others feel the same way. In terms of long-term viability, Victory Park is far from dead.

Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009

West and Clear’s 2008 in review #3: Fort Worth development continues

A number of noteworthy construction projects are under way that will dramatically change the Fort Worth landscape.

Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008

Dallas Regional Chamber names James C. Oberwetter as new president

Oberwetter is a former United States Ambassador to Saudi Arabia and currently Chairman, Oberwetter & Company, LLC.

Monday, Dec. 22, 2008

Property purchase for DCTA Bus Operations and Maintenance Facility in Denton is finalized

The new Bus Operations and Maintenance Facility will be constructed at the intersection of Teasley and Shady Oak Drive and will replace the currently leased facilities on Mayhill.

Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008

Multimedia: Ferguson Road Initiative celebrates ten years of changing neighborhoods for the better

There would be no Pegasus News if not for the inspiration provided by FRI -- and that's the least of the organization's contributions, which were celebrated with a bus tour and reception last Friday.

Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008

Super Bowl Host Committee prepares to hire staff to train volunteers, open offices in Dallas-Fort Worth

A chief executive, financial officer and other key professional staff will be named before the end of October.

Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008

Plans could bring 68-acre lake to Grand Prairie

Construction of the lake would also create land that would be a mixed use zoning, with office space, warehousing and retail.

Friday, Sept. 26, 2008

Denton’s nearly $1 billion 410-acre Rayzor Ranch development moves ahead

The agreement with Allegiance Hillview L.P. allows limited clearing and grading on land north of U.S. Highway 380, where a Wal-Mart, Sam's Club and Lowe's are planned as part of the Raynor Ranch Marketplace.

Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008

Lewisville holds groundbreaking ceremony for 287-acre Railroad Park Sept. 25

Railroad Park is scheduled to open in fall 2009 and will feature 10 soccer fields, four baseball fields, four youth football fields, walking trails, the city's first skate park and the city's first dog park.

Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008

Carrollton’s downtown “Sample Sanctuary” is home of the budget booster

Angela and Jay Nash buy overrun merchandise and product samples at one-half the wholesale cost, thus they are able to sell to the public at wholesale prices.

Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008

Bingo Land holding informational meeting on Tuesday regarding Special Use Permit

Neighborhood groups are in opposition.

Saturday, July 26, 2008

Olde Towne development in Irving Heritage District could hurt actual old trees and businesses

Century-old post oak trees and one of two pharmacies with a soda fountain are in the area targeted for new construction.

Monday, July 7, 2008

DFW now #1 in country for apartment building

Gate 'em in and implant the CVS and we're good to go.

Tuesday, July 1, 2008


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