Megan Cardona

Dallas historic preservationists work to restore, revitalize community Public policies allowing for preservation in Dallas have been around for 50 years. The work is part of an effort to maintain the character of communities around the city.

The town of Highland Park does not give historical designations to properties, unlike other municipalities. Take a look at the work Dallas area preservationists have done to keep their city's history alive in the face of growth. www.keranews.org/texas-news/2...

Demolition of Cox Mansion in Highland Park renews calls for historic preservation The historic Cox Mansion in Highland Park was built in 1912. Its demolition could encourage the town to look into historical designations, which do not currently exist.

Renovations were attempted on the Cox Mansion, built in 1912, but it was ultimately demolished in August. www.keranews.org/texas-news/2...

Property owner who demolished Cox Mansion now wants Highland Park zoning code changed Highland Park is a step closer to changing the town's zoning code after Dallas banker Andrew Beal applied for a height restriction change for the property where the historic Cox Mansion once stood.

The property owner who demolished "the single, most important house in all the Park Cities" now wants the town of Highland Park to change height restrictions in its zoning code to accommodate an ornamental feature on the new house. @keranews.org
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Meeting #1: No quorum, the members who were there took public speakers. Some elected officials did speak after the public.

“We just wanted the ability to discuss, with our colleagues, our concerns and hear from them and have them hear us” CM Willis said.

I’m going to add to this: If you live in Dallas and feel your community/community’s issues have been overlooked, I want to hear about it.

If you’ll have me, I’d like to get to know your area of the city better. Respond here/DM or email me to set something up! Look forward to hearing from you.

An eighth person has died in Tarrant County Jail custody this year. The 51-year-old man died on Monday after telling jail staff he felt unwell. @keranews.bsky.social
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🧵🧵 While everyone was understandably focused on national politics, something happened in Texas this week that has received far less attention than it deserves, given its potential consequences. And I'd guess even very plugged-in folks dont realize the full scope.

Let me explain (at length):

Memories of JFK’s assassination are kept alive by generations who weren't there to see him More than 60 years later, people of all ages visit the spot in downtown Dallas where President John F. Kennedy was fatally shot.

On this day 61 years ago, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in downtown Dallas. Revisit this story I wrote last year about how generations have kept his memory alive.
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Attorney General Ken Paxton sues Dallas over new marijuana charter amendment Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued the city of Dallas over a new charter amendment that decriminalizes up to four ounces of marijuana.

BREAKING: Texas AG Ken Paxton is suing the city of Dallas over its new marijuana policy — decriminalizing up to four ounces.

Dallas voters approved the measure on election night with nearly 67% of the vote.

More here:

www.keranews.org/news/2024-11...

And, yes, I have had "Mr. Blue Sky" stuck in my head since creating this account.

Howdy Bluesky! I'm a daily news reporter at KERA (the NPR station of North Texas). I write a little bit of everything, but I especially love writing about North Texas, its past, and the people building its future.
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