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Call Jennifer Coolidge! We’ve Found White Lotus Resort-Style Living in Westlake

By Karen Eubank / June 8, 2026 /

If Jennifer Coolidge ever moved to Texas, she’d be right at home in this dramatic White Lotus resort-style home in Westlake. I can just see her sashaying in with a cocktail, demanding to know, “Is Greg cheating? I know you know!” Then, she’ll jump into one of the centerpiece pools, laughing, cocktail held aloft. Setting…

Fairview Renews Fight Over LDS Temple Steeple Despite Permit Approval

By Charles Grand / June 8, 2026 /

A little over a year after approving a controversial compromise for a new temple proposed by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, officials in the Collin County town of Fairview are launching a public campaign aimed at convincing church leaders to voluntarily reduce the height of the building’s spire. Construction is actually already…

Repair or Relocate Dallas City Hall Debate To Be Decided Wednesday

By Charles Grand / June 7, 2026 /

It appears the fate of Dallas City Hall will be decided on Wednesday, June 10, at a special called meeting of the city council, with four voting items on the agenda determining whether taxpayers will foot the bill to repair 1500 Marilla St. or relocate municipal operations. Two proposals on the table would authorize preliminary…

This Mark Domiteaux Masterpiece Is the Highest Expression of Modern Architecture

By Daniel Lalley / June 7, 2026 /

Mark Domiteaux of Domiteaux Garza Architecture is easily one of Dallas’ most notable modern architects. With an architecture and fine arts degree from the Rhode Island School of Design, this Berkeley native brings an artisan eye and precision approach to every execution. Whether he’s restoring significant Midcentury Modern homes or drafting jaw-dropping designs, his caliber…

‘Great Day Café’ Playhouse Serves Up Design and Impact as Parade of Playhouses Draws to a Close

By CandysDirt / June 6, 2026 /

If you’ve wandered through NorthPark Center lately, there’s a good chance something stopped you in your tracks: a showcase of one-of-a-kind children’s playhouses built with love by local builders, designers, and architects — and all for a good cause. Dallas CASA’s annual Parade of Playhouses kicked off on May 22, and the last day to…