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Downtown Dallas has a brand new park thanks to a public-private partnership between the Dallas Department of Parks and Recreation and the Downtown Dallas Park Conservancy (DDPC). DDPC is a nonprofit organization that promotes the long-term development and support of public parks within urban centers. Their vision is to nurture and protect neighborhood parks in downtown Dallas, creating an urban environment that inspires moments of inspiration and restoration. According to the latest market data, the population of downtown Dallas has increased by 71% over the past decade. Currently, more than 13,000 residents live in downtown, and more than 80,000 residents…

In late August, Avara, the Dallas-based women's e-commerce retailer, announced that it is planning a fall 2023 launch by inviting fashion and lifestyle influencers to tour its swanky Victory Park outpost, The Henry. announced a clothing collection. While enjoying light bites and a curated cocktail menu, guests met Avara's affiliate influencer partners Macy Blackwell (1 million followers), NashvilleTash (167,000 followers), and Tanya Foster (108,000 followers). Arm-to-shoulder, they posed for a selfie in outfits from the Avara fall line. The goal was to generate buzz and light up Instagram. This is just part of Avara's business strategy that has shaped her…

The Federal Housing Authority reneged on its promise of financial assistance after convincing Texas Capital Bancshares Inc. to help the failed reverse mortgage company go out of business, the Dallas-based bank said Wednesday. revealed in a lawsuit.According to the complaint, the government-run National Mortgage Association, known as Ginnie Mae, canceled liens on tens of millions of dollars in collateral after the bank agreed to lend to Reverse Mortgage Funding LLC. The loan was intended to support customers of a bankrupt company that was one of the largest providers of government-backed reverse mortgages.The bank's Texas Capital Bank unit provided the funds…

Mister Charles is Duro Hospitality's new restaurant located in the former Highland Park Pharmacy in Dallas' Knox Street neighborhood. [Photo by Douglas Friedman] Chas MartinCo-founder of Duro Hospitality, President of CM Company…from Forbes on what makes Dallas an emerging food and beverage destination. Chas Martin is co-founder of Duro Hospitality [Photo: Duro] Duro Hospitality recently opened mr charles (Above) At the historic old mansion Highland Park Soda Fountain in dallas Knox Street District.Martin told Forbes Benjamin Lyon Setiawan talks about what makes Dallas an emerging dining destination. “With no mountains or ocean, Dallas thrives on a vibrant business scene where…

The University of Texas at Dallas is ranked 97th. forbesList of top colleges in America. forbes To determine the rankings, we used seven metrics: alumni salary, alumni leadership and entrepreneurial success, return on investment, retention rate, student debt, graduation rate, and academic success. The University of Texas at Dallas continues to improve its standing among the best universities in the United States, according to forbes America's Top Colleges 2023 Ranking. UT Dallas is in the top 100. forbes It was ranked 97th overall for the first time, an increase of 24 places from last year. UTD also rose to 43rd…

At the Sept. 19 Government Performance and Financial Management Committee meeting, Public Works Director Ali Hatefi and Assistant Director Ashley Eubanks provided an overview of the City Real Estate Office. A “city within a city” in Deep Ellum, housing above a fire station and a library combined with a recreation center are among the ideas considered at a Sept. 19 meeting of the Dallas City Council's Government Performance and Financial Control Committee. contained within. City Councilman Chad West, who chairs the GPFM Committee, recently said during budget discussions that the city owns approximately 50,000 acres of land, including large parklands…

The third most populous city in the Lone Star State, Dallas, TX, stands as a bustling metropolis known for its blend of Southern hospitality with urban sophistication. This sprawling city has a mosaic of neighborhoods, each offering a unique glimpse into the vibrant character of Dallas, from Uptown to Kessler, and the eclectic arts scene in Deep Ellum. For example, the average rent in Dallas is $1,900, while the median sale price is $422,500. At Redfin, we’ve compiled a guide to 22 popular Dallas neighborhoods you might want to consider living in this year. Whether you’re considering apartments for rent…

The $100 million facility being built at the University of North Texas at Dallas will primarily support first-generation and minority students who want to work in the medical field.When it opens for the spring 2026 semester, the 130,000-square-foot, four-story building will include up to 20 classrooms, nine teaching labs, and three research labs. University and political leaders held a groundbreaking ceremony for the facility last week.“Most of our students are local first-generation students. We already send some to medical and dental school, but this facility will accelerate that trend and bring more medical professionals to these high-needs schools.” “It will…

A storm brought damaging winds and heavy rain to North Texas Wednesday night. Damaging winds were the main threat, but hail was also a factor. The heaviest rain is expected to fall Wednesday night into Thursday morning. A flood watch is in effect for the area northeast of Dallas/Ft. value. Precipitation totals will average 2 to 4 inches across North Texas. In the east, the total is higher, and in the west, the total is lower. Despite the current drought, heavy rainfall over a short period of time can impair the soil's ability to absorb water. The result is runoff…

Police and concerned family members need help finding a missing Dallas educator with a speech impediment. The search for Jennifer Mendez Olascoaga spans three North Texas communities. The 24-year-old Dallas man was last seen leaving a mobile home parking lot on Highway 175 in Seagoville on Sept. 27 at about 8:11 p.m., according to his family. . The next morning, someone found her car abandoned on Lawson Street in Mesquite, her family said. Her worried loved ones and colleagues continue to search along country roads, wading through dense vegetation. “It's horrible out there. There's a lot of thorns and everything,”…