Development stories in Dallas–Ft. Worth

Did anyone see the Blimp flying around south and downtown Dallas today? I couldn’t really get a photo of it but the quick glimpses I had it was a white blimp and moved pretty fast. Do y’all know whose blimp it was or what it was out for?

[Link: https://www.dallasnews.com/news/politics/article/oak-cliff-developer-gets-greenlight-multifamily-22188306.php]

Tonight at 6pm at the Oak Cliff cultural center ( 223 Jefferson Blvd, Dallas, TX 75208 ) for a screening and discussion on how the US military directly destroys the ecology and the communities at home and abroad. We hope to see you there!!

Had to use the fire extinguisher at my gf’s the other day, common wisdom seems to be even a short burst usage warrants a recharge / refill. Anyone have a recommendation on a service that’ll do it? I found a few companies but they seem to specialize in commercial / institutional service. Wondering if

Fort Worth has officially broken ground on the Bomber Spur Trail, a 7-mile biking and pedestrian route that will enhance connectivity in the area. The project, which honors the city's historical ties to railroads and aeronautics, aims to create a 26-mile trail system around west Fort Worth.

I teach people how to drive stickshift and when I do teach, I'm successful at it. My concern is, the huge stadium parking lot I rely upon is sensitive to events or occasional busybodies threaten me to leave. I'm not sure how to approach this, as I lost my confidence in teaching for this specific re

The Dallas City Council has approved a rezoning request for a new Central Market grocery store in Uptown, set to replace a vacant Albertsons. The store will feature extensive renovations, including a cooking school and live music stage.

The McKinney City Council has approved federal security grants that include language from the Department of Homeland Security. Additionally, the council has moved forward with the rezoning process for a proposed surf park.

The Village Dallas is set to expand its hotel offerings with the addition of Terraces at The Drey, a 47-room boutique hotel. This adaptive-reuse project aims to enhance the hospitality landscape in the area and is expected to open this summer.

Dallas has received a $3 million grant aimed at revitalizing Fair Park, marking a significant step forward after years of stalled plans. This funding will support a major redevelopment initiative to enhance the park experience for visitors.

Costco is set to build a Business Center and fuel station in Haltom City, creating over 100 jobs with competitive salaries. This development is part of a larger trend of economic growth in the area.

A still from Mantis of Matthew Pettigrew. Photo courtesy of Justice Hardy and Brazen Pictures. East Dallas neighbor and Pasos for Oak Cliff filmmaking teacher Matthew Pettigrew will be featured in this year’s Dallas International Film Festival (DIFF) through his role in Mantis. The film from direct

Just received my home appraisal from DCAD and it was significantly higher than what I bought the home for a few months ago. I bought the home for $100k less than it has been valued at with little to no improvements. I don’t foresee an issue getting my value lower to the purchase price as it is a dir

[Link: https://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/commentary/article/wilonsky-turning-lights-dallas-nighttime-22218200.php] *Robert Wilonsky of The Dallas Morning News writes:* In the fall, when the city’s ludicrously named Nighttime Entertainment Strike Team was striking venues in Bishop Arts and Deep

UPDATE: Although it seems like it's been forever since I sent in the paperwork, I looked on my receipt and they've only had the application for just over 30 days! And they have 90 days to process it! I think I am just getting too impatient after reading all the various issues surrounding propert

Hi everyone, I’m looking to lease a 1–2 bedroom apartment or property in Arlington, TX (preferably near the AT&T Stadium/entertainment district area) for about 6 months. I’m a responsible tenant with stable income, and I’m specifically looking for a place that allows short-term hosting

[Link: https://www.dallasobserver.com/music/new-documentary-chronicling-deep-ellum-premiers-at-diff-40664787/]

Hi all! As the title suggests, my husband and I have two tickets to the LANY concert on Saturday at Dickies Arena. It starts at 7:30. Unfortunately (and fortunately), I am currently pregnant and experiencing evening sickness, so we don’t think it would be enjoyable for me to attend right now💔If you

[Link: https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/world-cup-parking-near-att-stadium-could-cost-fans-hundreds/4013360/] # Supply and demand are driving wide price swings in Arlington Fans attending games at AT&T Stadium are used to paying a premium to park close to the action — and that trend is expect

[Link: https://www.reddit.com/gallery/1srwf4p] I lived in Fort Worth nearly 17 years and loved it. So many good people and thats why I'm reaching out here. Long story short I moved to the country about an hour or so away to build a home. Last week a mom and two puppies wandered onto my property. Th

[Link: https://i.redd.it/73uxeargw0wg1.jpeg] Multi-use area featuring small grocery store, cafe, local shops, etc.? NOPE. Useable greenspace? HECK NAW. Okay fine, but surely some decent housing? TRY AGAIN. ANOTHER EYESORE OF A STORAGE FACILITY. 😤 All hail the windowless glory of a profit puppy.

Yeah, that forum was unhinged. Beyond "rapid fire" questions that all deserved context, THIS moment needs attention. [You can watch the video here.](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GMZTfqjQ7MxXhKQ53uMRmxt06-5s5xtR/view?usp=drive_link) (non-social link) Erica Garland thinks affordable housing is j

Hello, I am looking to move to ft worth in the next coming weeks and I am torn on which apartment i should choose. I plan to do one bedroom apartment and I narrowed it down to two apartments: Rocklyn at Samuels and Mercantile River District. Both are pretty close to work, similar prize and close to

Currently apartment hunting. Looking into the following: the Hightone, Hunters Creek, Elan, and Birchway. Share your experiences,opinions, and recommendations on any other complexes worth looking at. Right now I’m very interested in The Hightone.

City of Dallas officials announced on Monday that they are backing away from plans to close several neighborhood libraries following strong opposition from residents and community leaders. The City had previously considered closing branches such as Oak Lawn, Renner Frankford, Arcadia Park, and Skyli

In the past I've heard Arlington city people have steam come out of their ears when TV people say Dallas when referring to Arlington. Now it's on a international scale. LMFAOOO https://www.fox4news.com/news/att-stadium-rebrand-dallas-stadium-2026-fifa-world-cup

Yachtley Crew, a yacht rock band, is stopping as part of their tour with a performance at the Lexus Box Garden at Legacy West next week. The tour supports their new Seas the Night album. “Yacht rock is music, primarily created between 1976 and ’84, that can be characterized as smooth and melod

Michael and Susan Dell announced a $750 million gift to the University of Texas at Austin on Tuesday. The donation will fund a new “AI-native” medical center, advanced research campus, scholarships, student housing, and supercomputing initiatives. The gift brings the couple’s total contributions to

[Tax Foundation](https://taxfoundation.org/data/all/state/property-taxes-by-state-county/)Denton County tax appraisers are high on crack. They raised my building appraisal by over 25%!! Yes, I know it is capped at 20%, but they are out of their minds. What business is crazy enough to move here to

Hi everyone, I’m looking for some advice about a situation with my former landlord in Denton. I moved out of my apartment around May 2025. My roommate and I were both told that our refund checks were ready for pickup. She was able to collect hers, but I had already left the U.S. by then. I reach