Category: Economic Development

Shawn Williams (Dallas Morning News): Securing the Cotton Bowl’s Future

Shawn Williams (Dallas Morning News): Securing the Cotton Bowl’s Future

Here is an article that I wrote that appears in Sunday’s Dallas Morning News Opinion section (Points).  Thanks to Nicole Stockdale for the opportunity. On a sunny and mild afternoon – a day that would have been great for football – the city of Dallas and Mayor Tom Leppert unveiled...

Photos/Images of Dallas Cotton Bowl Renovation

Photos/Images of Dallas Cotton Bowl Renovation

I’m still learning my camera, so these pictures didn’t turn out like I wanted.  You live and you learn right?  Anyway, I think you can get the picture (no pun intended). href=”http://www.ritzpix.com/net/Albums/ListImages.aspx?a=4EF1F41E8715F0A7410F7D3F9103772BA18546D061BF9258B63C050077DB6DA0″>

Matthews Southwest selected as developer of Dallas Convention Center Hotel

Matthews Southwest selected as developer of Dallas Convention Center Hotel

I’d like to congratulate Jack Matthews, Jeff West, and Matthews Southwest for being selected to build the Dallas Convention Center Hotel.  Matthews Southwest is responsible for the South Side on Lamar Lofts as well as the soon to open Beat Condos. Dave Levinthal of the Dallas Morning News reports that...

Dallas Logistical Hub in Southern Dallas County gets new tenant – ADESA

Dallas Logistical Hub in Southern Dallas County gets new tenant – ADESA

  The Allen Group Announces Build-to-Suit Project at the Dallas Logistics Hub ADESA selects site at Dallas Logistics Hub for a 175-Acre Auto Auction Center DALLAS, Texas, (June 5, 2008) – The Allen Group, developers of the Dallas Logistics Hub, a 6,000-acre multimodal logistics park in Southern Dallas County, announced...

Arlington’s Glorypark on hold, development surrounding ballpark and stadium delayed; surprise surprise

Arlington’s Glorypark on hold, development surrounding ballpark and stadium delayed; surprise surprise

JEFF MOSIER and STEVE BROWN of the Dallas Morning News report that Arlington will have to wait for Glorypark Development near stadiums. Too that I ask, is anyone surprised? This kind of has a familiar ring to it. The Lame Duck in Washington didn’t even act like he was going...

Businesses coming and going (and going) in Camp Wisdom area

Businesses coming and going (and going) in Camp Wisdom area

We’ve had a great new addition to Southern Dallas in recent weeks. Back in March, the first tenant of Wheatland Crossing (Target) opened their doors for business. Wheatland Crossing is a retail development just north or Interstate 20 and just west of Hampton Road. But as I drive around the...

Faith Formula Human Services Corporation will host its Third Annual Faith Summit on Poverty on Friday

Faith Formula Human Services Corporation will host its Third Annual Faith Summit on Poverty on Friday

Land Development, Homeownership, Juvenile Justice System, Substance Abuse and the Return of New Orleanians on Summit Platform Dallas, TX – April 18, 2008 – Faith Formula Human Services is poised to keep the focus on poverty conditions in America. To this end, United States Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) and Dr....

Wheatland Town Crossing/Red Bird Post on Thursday

Wheatland Town Crossing/Red Bird Post on Thursday

I now see why in the media world they give deadlines.  In that spirit, I’m letting you know that I plan to write a post on Thursday concerning my thoughts on the new Wheatland Town Crossing development in Southern Dallas and the Red Bird/Camp Wisdom area down the road.  Check...

CONGRESSWOMAN EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON ENCOURAGES DALLAS COUNTY RESIDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN SUPER SATURDAY

CONGRESSWOMAN EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON ENCOURAGES DALLAS COUNTY RESIDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN SUPER SATURDAY

    IRS Targeting Americans Eligible for Economic Stimulus Payment Who Are Not Required to File Income Taxes Washington, D.C. – (March 26, 2008)  Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson today encouraged residents of the Greater Metroplex to participate in Super Saturday, to be held this Saturday, March 29, across the country....

DMN article details Jack Matthews/Mattews Southwest plans for Dallas Convention Center hotel

DMN article details Jack Matthews/Mattews Southwest plans for Dallas Convention Center hotel

“We believe (the hotel) will be a huge benefit to South Dallas and will kick off a lot of development.” Jack Matthews I’ve gotten a number of emails over the last couple of months regarding my writings on the Dallas Convention Center Hotel. Many of them we’re thinking I’d pulled...