North Texas

Spanish Colonial Estate Brings Santa Barbara Vibes to Southlake

By Joy Donovan / May 29, 2026 /

Indoor-outdoor spaces, shady courtyards, sun-washed spaces, and a Mediterranean feel. Does that sound like Southern California? Maybe the Pacific Coast? Of course, it does, but if you check out this Spanish Colonial residence at the end of a winding drive in Southlake, you might get confused. The current homeowners, who designed the 9,796-square-foot house, wanted…

Arlington’s Medal of Honor Museum Named Among World’s Most Beautiful Museums

By Joy Donovan / May 12, 2026 /

The National Medal of Honor Museum, the museum that opened last year in Arlington’s entertainment complex, was named to the prestigious World’s Most Beautiful Museums List 2026 by an international award recognizing architecture and design. The North Texas museum was the only winner in the Western Hemisphere, receiving the honor from the Prix Versailles. The award, created…

Masterful Garden Tours Set To Bloom in May

By Joy Donovan / April 26, 2026 /

North Texas garden lovers will get to choose their own adventure because both Dallas County and Denton County Master Gardeners are flinging open the garden gates on the very same Saturday. Uber garden fanatics just might want to catch both on May 9. With a Dallas County tour full of Oak Cliff charm to the…

This Southlake Garden Tour Only Blooms Every Other Year — and It’s Back May 17

By Joy Donovan / March 31, 2026 /

Anyone who loves to garden might find North Texas is a place with its, ahem, challenges. “I’ve gardened everywhere, and Texas is the hardest place to garden,” said master gardener Sian Rees. A native of Toronto, Canada, she has also lived in other states and found gardening more than a little easier elsewhere. The situation,…

Sun Shines on Ribbon Cutting for Bedford Townhome Project

By Joy Donovan / March 24, 2026 /

The Texas sunshine set the tone last week as city leaders and developers gathered for the ribbon cutting at Parkwood Oaks Townhomes, the newest addition to Bedford’s residential landscape. The celebration at 3800 Harwood Road marked the debut of a $17.5 million project, designed to offer rental options with modern design and amenities. The development…