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Philip and Melissa Kingston, catalysts for creating the Belmont Addition Conservation District, seek variances on a property in the District

Sky Park Adventure LLC applies for a permit to 38,000 sf indoor amusement center adjacent to Extra Space Storage at 10710 Garland Road.

Birdie’s Eastside will be different from the cafeteria. But parts of the old concept — such as the signs and kitchen equipment — will remain.

Rising from the old Luby’s, the new restaurant Birdie’s Eastside announces a menu, concept and opening date in 2023.

Illustration by Jessica Turner. Paula Blackmon and Paul Ridley won new two-year terms on the Dallas City Council. Blackmon will be serving her third term representing District 9, which includes Lakewood, Lochwood, Old Lake Highlands, Forest Hills, Little Forest

Photo by Mario Leal Photography. Provided by Kendra Madison. Kendra Madison will be the sole challenger to incumbent Paula Blackmon in the race for the District 9 City Council post. Raised in Waco, Madison, 47, often traveled to Dallas to visit grandparents. After graduation from

Bloc House-Santa Fe Trail, a 72-unit apartment project proposed adjacent to the trail, received approval from the plan commission.

Photo courtesy of Amanda Schulz. Attorney, realtor and community volunteer Amanda Schulz is ready to face off against District 14 incumbent Paul Ridley in the upcoming City Council election. Schulz said she intends to officially file notice with the City Secretary next week. Schulz and her family live on

The Dallas City Council unanimously approved a rezone, allowing 20 single-family units to replace a 75-year-old church.

Developer Bloc House wants to build an apartment complex alongside the Santa Fe Trail, where there’s currently a vacant lot.

A new single-family residential development is proposed for a Glencoe Park neighborhood church site at Ellsworth and McMillan.

The Trailhead mixed-use project at the 3G intersection is preparing for a construction start in late summer.

Whataburger has to start from scratch on its request for a 24-hour drive-thru in Lakewood after a notification error was discovered.

New single family development of 23 homes proposed at Highland and Barbaree receives unanimous City Council approval.

The final say on the Whataburger at Arboretum Village has been postponed until the Nov. 10 Dallas City Council meeting. Whataburger is seeking to operate a drive-thru restaurant operated 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. At the Council’s meeting Wednesday, Whataburger’s representative asked for the deferral, and

A residential project called a “pocket neighborhood” is proposed for the Garland Road Thrift Store location at Garland and Peavy roads.

Photo courtesy of Ridley for Dallas. Attorney, architect and urban planner Paul Ridley won handily in the runoff for the Dallas City Council District 14 seat. Ridley earned 60.57% of the votes to incumbent David Blewett’s 39.43% vote total. Turnout was higher than some

A single-family development is being proposed for a site on Highland Road previously occupied by a mobile home park. Developer Jim Moore is requesting approval for a shared access site plan showing 26 single-family homes. The 4.16-acre lot is currently zoned for single-family development, but the size

David Blewett garnered Eliabeth Viney’s endorsement in the Dallas City Council District 14 runoff with Paul Ridley.

Old Lake Highlands resident Dr. Judith (Judy) Kumar is the last candidate to file in the race for Dallas City Council District 9. The May 1 election is now set as a three way contest with Kumar, incumbent Paula Blackmon and challenger John Botefuhr. Kumar’s LinkedIn