Scoop Inside the Dallas Loop

Since the Dallas Stars are not playing in the Stanley Cup Finals, I was  cheering for my other favorite hockey team today.  I was glued to the TV, as the Blackhawks edged closer to winning the Stanley Cup.The game reminded me that Monday, June 15,  is Mascot Monday at Dr. Pepper StarCenter in Fri...

The rain has stopped and Taste of Dallas continues through Sunday, June 15.  More than 70 restaurants are participating this year. This is a tremendous opportunity to sample new menu items from your favorite restaurants, or try new restaurants.  Be sure to stop my one of my favorites, Eddie Deen ...

Today is the perfect day to visit the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden.  The Rory Meyers Children's Adventure Garden will host WFAA's Annual Family First.  Journalists will be present from 11:30 until 2:00, to celebrate family in this extraordinary eight acre garden.  Arboretum Mascots will...

My hope is that everyone will take the time to read Nina Hollander's educational post about the impact of interest rates on mortgage payments. There is much to be learned from the many comments that follow this article.  The bottom line is that mortgage interest rates remain historically low.In 1...

​For more than fifty years, residents of Preston Hollow have enjoyed the Preston Royal Branch of the Dallas Public Library.    I have fond memories of spending hours at the library with my pre-school daughter in the picture book section of the library and attending activities in the auditorium.  ...

Today is Dog Day Afternoon Benefiting Operation Kindness at Flagpole Hill Gather up your furry friends and head to Flag Pole hill today and enjoy the festivities from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM!  KLUV will be broadcasting from the event and Tasha Stevens from KRLD will emcee the morning's events. This is...

Sparkman Club Estates Market Report May 31, 2015Active ListingsThere are currently 7 active listings ranging in price from $229,000 to $449,000.The Average list price per square foot is $151.51.Square footage of the active listings ranges from 2033 square feet to 2566 square feet.Lots range in si...

The fact that Millennials are a popular topic of conversation is interesting to me. Long ago, I learned that it is impossible to put a person or group of people inside a box and predict their interests and behavior.  As a public school teacher in suburban Chicago, I chose not to read notes writte...

   Preston Square Townhomes, also known as Montego Plaza, is a popular North Dallas community for those who desire a carefree lifestyle, without the responsibilities associated with a single family home. The community is located south of LBJ Freeway between Preston Road and the Dallas North Tollw...

 Lake Ridge Estates, a popular Lake Highlands neighborhood, is bordered by Walnut Hill Lane on the north, McCree Road on the south,  Audelia Road on the west, and Ferndale Road on the east.  Homes built in the 1950s and 1960s are nestled among mature trees.  Families are often seen walking four l...