Now marked down: Dallas mansions
By Steve Brown / The Dallas Morning News
The French-style Highland Park house has limestone floors, a three-car garage, a swimming pool and guest quarters out back. But what's likely to catch a buyer's eye is the sign out front: "New Price."Now offered at $4.45 million, the 6,788-square-foot mansion has been marked down by close to $1 million since it came on the market last spring.
"It's one of those listings you are scratching your head," said agent Joan Eleazer. "You know that the market is bad, but why hasn't this great house sold?"
With the latest price cut, Eleazer, who works for Briggs Freeman, is finally getting some nibbles from potential buyers.
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Friday, September 18, 2009
Dallas-area home listings fall substantially
Dallas-area home listings fall substantially
By Steve Brown / The Dallas Morning News
September 4, 2009
North Texas homebuyers who are hoping to find a huge supply of houses for sale may be in for a surprise.
While many markets in Florida and the West are suffering from a surplus of for-sale signs, the number of houses available in the Dallas-Fort Worth area has fallen substantially in the last year.
The supply of pre-owned homes for sale is down almost 17 percent from this time last year and has fallen by a quarter from the summer of 2007.
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By Steve Brown / The Dallas Morning News
September 4, 2009
North Texas homebuyers who are hoping to find a huge supply of houses for sale may be in for a surprise.
While many markets in Florida and the West are suffering from a surplus of for-sale signs, the number of houses available in the Dallas-Fort Worth area has fallen substantially in the last year.
The supply of pre-owned homes for sale is down almost 17 percent from this time last year and has fallen by a quarter from the summer of 2007.
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Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Dallas' historic Highland Park Village changes hands
By MARIA HALKIAS / The Dallas Morning News
Like an expensive heirloom, Henry S. Miller Interests has sold Highland Park Village to another extended family that hails from the wealthy neighborhoods surrounding it.
Two sisters and their husbands, all 1970s and 1980s graduates of Highland Park High School, formed a partnership that is paying $170 million for the 250,000-square-foot Mediterranean-style center built in 1931.
Ray and Heather Washburne and Stephen and Elisa Summers, daughters and sons-in-law of Dallas oilman Al Hill Jr., have acquired the center from the families of Henry S. Miller Jr., his sister Carmen Miller Michael and husband Ludwig Michael and the Miller's longtime investment partners, the Polchow family of New Orleans.
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Like an expensive heirloom, Henry S. Miller Interests has sold Highland Park Village to another extended family that hails from the wealthy neighborhoods surrounding it.
Two sisters and their husbands, all 1970s and 1980s graduates of Highland Park High School, formed a partnership that is paying $170 million for the 250,000-square-foot Mediterranean-style center built in 1931.
Ray and Heather Washburne and Stephen and Elisa Summers, daughters and sons-in-law of Dallas oilman Al Hill Jr., have acquired the center from the families of Henry S. Miller Jr., his sister Carmen Miller Michael and husband Ludwig Michael and the Miller's longtime investment partners, the Polchow family of New Orleans.
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Friday, April 03, 2009
Water Restrictions Take Effect in Highland Park
By Sarah Scott/ People Newspapers
It’s shaping up to be a big month for water in the Park Cities.
Last week, Highland Park and University Park were officially in the first stage of their drought contingency plan.
And the cities’ watering restrictions (no irrigation between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.) went into effect Wednesday and will remain until the end of October.
The first stage of the drought plan, which is based on water levels from the Grapevine Reservoir, is largely dependent on voluntary cooperation from residents and businesses.
Monday, March 16, 2009
5 Great Things To Do
Break Up, Rock Out >>
Lead singer Chrissie Hynde and the Pretenders return to the tour circuit to promote Break Up the Concrete, their first new album since 2002. It has been described as straight-forward rock with lyrics alluding to Bob Dylan’s songs and beats reminiscent of Bo Diddley. The Pretenders perform with American Bang, a southern band from Nashville. Doors open at 7 p.m. today. $45-$85. House of Blues. 2200 N. Lamar St. 214-978-2583. hob.com.
Brush up on your classical Russian composers as Yuja Wang and the Dallas Symphony Orchestra perform “From Russia With Love.” Wang, an internationally acclaimed pianist, will perform romantic pieces including Rachmaninoff’s demanding but hauntingly beautiful “Piano Concerto No. 3.” “From Russia With Love” is conducted by Arild Remmereit. 7:30 p.m. today, 8 p.m. Saturday, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Meyerson Symphony Center. 2301 Flora St. $17-$110. 214-692-0203.
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Driving Beat >>
Celebrate Black History Month this weekend with the Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s annual Cultural Awareness. This year’s performances deliver a driving beat of new contemporary works and repertory classics in dance sets including Ray Mercer’s “Pulse” and Hope Boykin’s “in.ter.pret.” New York choreographer Christopher Huggins also returns with his newest work “Jazz Course 101 — Dallas Black University.” Experience the strength, technique, and expression of the dance company and learn a few jazz moves from your seat. 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday. The Majestic Theatre. 1925 Elm St. $10-$60. 214-871-2390. dbdt.com
Mystic Arts
Keith Carter transforms time, light, and memory into transcendent imagery in the latest exhibition at the Photographs Do Not Bend gallery. Works from Carter’s latest book, A Certain Alchemy, will be featured along with other intriguing photographs by the artist. The show opens Saturday with a reception and book signing from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Exhibit runs through April 25. 1202 Dragon St., Suite 103. Free. 214-969-1852. pdnbgallery.com.
Join your family and friends at the Crow Collection of Asian Art’s Family Size Quilt Celebration, where you can go on a scavenger hunt, design a quilt pattern, and tour the “Stitching the Seasons: Contemporary Japanese Quilts” exhibit. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. Crow Collection of Asian Art. 2010 Flora St. Free. 214-979-6430. crowcollection.org.
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Friday, July 18, 2008
Women Whose Mothers Are Cancer Survivors Put Their Hearts Into Fundraiser
Thursday, July 17, 2008 - The Dallas Morning News
When Alicia Wood of University Park and Ashley Tripplehorn Emerson of Dallas agreed to be underwriting chairwomen of a major American Cancer Society event, they figured they had a lot in common. Little did they know how much.
The mothers of both women are breast cancer survivors. Mrs. Wood's father and Mrs. Emerson's former stepfather are both prostate cancer survivors.
"The world's getting a little bit too small when you look at circumstances like this; it's just scary," Mrs. Wood said.
"Yes, Alicia and I discovered we had more in common than we would like," Mrs. Emerson said.
Reaching the $4 million fundraising goal for the 35th annual Cattle Baron's Ball Oct. 4 at Southfork Ranch, in a dodgy economy, has been a real challenge. But they're within $500,000 of that goal and are personally dedicated to the task.
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When Alicia Wood of University Park and Ashley Tripplehorn Emerson of Dallas agreed to be underwriting chairwomen of a major American Cancer Society event, they figured they had a lot in common. Little did they know how much.
The mothers of both women are breast cancer survivors. Mrs. Wood's father and Mrs. Emerson's former stepfather are both prostate cancer survivors.
"The world's getting a little bit too small when you look at circumstances like this; it's just scary," Mrs. Wood said.
"Yes, Alicia and I discovered we had more in common than we would like," Mrs. Emerson said.
Reaching the $4 million fundraising goal for the 35th annual Cattle Baron's Ball Oct. 4 at Southfork Ranch, in a dodgy economy, has been a real challenge. But they're within $500,000 of that goal and are personally dedicated to the task.
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Some United Methodists oppose Bush library plans at SMU
Wednesday, July 16, 2008 - The Dallas Morning News
United Methodists who don't want President George W. Bush's library complex at Southern Methodist University are expected to launch a last-ditch effort today to try to prevent it from being built on church-owned land.
A regional mission council of the United Methodist Church has given SMU permission to go forward with the library. But some delegates to the South Central Jurisdictional Conference, which is meeting in Dallas this week, insist the mission council does not have the final say.
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United Methodists who don't want President George W. Bush's library complex at Southern Methodist University are expected to launch a last-ditch effort today to try to prevent it from being built on church-owned land.
A regional mission council of the United Methodist Church has given SMU permission to go forward with the library. But some delegates to the South Central Jurisdictional Conference, which is meeting in Dallas this week, insist the mission council does not have the final say.
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Saturday, April 26, 2008
Vote: No Change in Speed Limit - University Park
A University Park committee on Tuesday voted unanimously against lowering the speed limit from 30 to 25 miles per hour on residential streets. The city’s Public Safety Committee acknowledged that the city has a problem with drivers going too fast, but agreed with the opinion of the police staff that lowering the speed limit was not an effective solution... (People Newspapers)
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Mockingbird Construction on Schedule
By Cassie Clark / People Newspapers
As crews remain hard at work reconstructing Mockingbird Lane, Park Cities drivers can rest assured they won’t be inconvenienced any longer than originally promised. Despite a few hiccups, the $13.9 million project to reconstruct Mockingbird Lane between Hillcrest Avenue and the Dallas North Tollway remains on schedule. Full Story
As crews remain hard at work reconstructing Mockingbird Lane, Park Cities drivers can rest assured they won’t be inconvenienced any longer than originally promised. Despite a few hiccups, the $13.9 million project to reconstruct Mockingbird Lane between Hillcrest Avenue and the Dallas North Tollway remains on schedule. Full Story
Friday, January 04, 2008
SMU offers Job to June Jones
SMU offers job to June Jones
SMU offered Hawaii coach June Jones between $1.7 million and $2 million to become its football coach, according to two sources.
Jones became a candidate in late December, and SMU's interest has intensified since Hawaii ended its 12-1 season with a 41-10 loss to Georgia in the Sugar Bowl.
Hawaii has not yet extended Jones' contract, which ends June 30, though Hawaii's chancellor reportedly confirmed the school's intent to do so. Dallas Morning News, Thursday, January 3.
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SMU offered Hawaii coach June Jones between $1.7 million and $2 million to become its football coach, according to two sources.
Jones became a candidate in late December, and SMU's interest has intensified since Hawaii ended its 12-1 season with a 41-10 loss to Georgia in the Sugar Bowl.
Hawaii has not yet extended Jones' contract, which ends June 30, though Hawaii's chancellor reportedly confirmed the school's intent to do so. Dallas Morning News, Thursday, January 3.
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Tuesday, November 06, 2007
Holding Kids Back a Year for School Common in Affluent Areas
Enrollment records show that holding children back a year is more prevalent in affluent school districts, a process called "Redshirting." This gives the child an extra year to learn and still allows them to play sports for three years.
Redshirting - November 2, 2007 Topix - News 11
Redshirting - November 2, 2007 Topix - News 11
Sunday, October 28, 2007
Preston Hollow Boy is Youngest Mensa Member
Preston Hollow Boy is Youngest Mensa Member
Mensa, the international organization for the highly intelligent, accepted Mason for membership this year. At the time, the Preston Hollow preschooler was the youngest Mensan in North Texas and the sixth-youngest in the United States. He is 5 years old.
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Mensa, the international organization for the highly intelligent, accepted Mason for membership this year. At the time, the Preston Hollow preschooler was the youngest Mensan in North Texas and the sixth-youngest in the United States. He is 5 years old.
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