Good morning, Dev Test County. Memorial Day weekend is upon us, and Green Acres is kicking off summer in style with their Big Backyard Sale. From May 23-25, both Dallas locations are offering up to 20% off outdoor essentials plus a tax-free nursery weekend—perfect timing for those backyard transformations you've been dreaming about all winter.
The culinary landscape continues to evolve with La Lupita bringing authentic Mexican taco paradise to the Design District this fall. The 30-foot-ceiling space promises handcrafted tortillas and three-day mole sauce in an atmosphere designed for immersion. Meanwhile, there's encouraging news on the homelessness front, with Housing Forward reporting nearly a 5% decrease across Dallas and Collin counties—a small but significant step forward as the region addresses one of its most persistent challenges.
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🌿 Green Acres kicks off summer with massive Memorial Day sale. The Big Backyard Sale runs May 23-25 at both Dallas-area locations, offering up to 20% off outdoor living items, grills, and accessories. As an added bonus, the entire nursery will be tax-free Saturday through Monday. The sale features premium brands like Tupelo Goods, known for sculptural outdoor furniture combining modern aesthetics with durability. Whether upgrading your grill or refreshing your garden, Green Acres has curated everything needed for the perfect summer backyard.
🌮 Dallas's Design District welcomes authentic Mexican taco paradise this fall. Venezuelan entrepreneur Carlos Ramirez Barces is bringing La Lupita, a celebrated taco and mezcal concept, to a stunning 30-foot-ceiling space opening in late October. The restaurant's commitment to authenticity includes importing key ingredients directly from Mexico, handcrafting tortillas, and preparing three-day mole sauce. Beyond exceptional food, La Lupita will feature soaring interiors with skylights, a mezzanine level, and live music stage, all designed to enhance the immersive dining experience. With locations already planned for Scottsdale, Austin, and Houston, La Lupita aims to fill a gap in secondary cities with "enough affordable disposable income, but not enough offering."
🏠 Dallas sees homeless population drop by nearly 5%. Housing Forward announced that January's Point-in-Time count revealed a decrease in homelessness across Dallas and Collin counties compared to last year. The reduction includes 257 people housed through Dallas's Street-to-Home initiative and 27 connected to care facilities. Meanwhile, Fort Worth ISD approved closing 18 campuses over five years due to declining enrollment and budget constraints. In sports news, a Highland Park ISD parent is appealing the UIL's decision to strip the boys soccer team of its state title after using an academically ineligible player.
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Rustic Cape Cod with outbuildings: Priced at $140,000, this charming Cape Cod in Brimfield Township features 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, a spacious deck for entertaining, and three outbuildings including a heated 14x20 structure.
Spacious Colonial with dreamy backyard: This well-maintained $324,999 Colonial in Windham Township boasts 2,136 square feet with 3 bedrooms, new exterior upgrades, chef's kitchen, and backyard oasis complete with pool and deck on nearly an acre.
Updated Ranch Bliss Near Nature: Priced at $425,000, this Hiram ranch home offers 2,000 sq ft of thoughtfully updated living space with a custom fireplace, dream kitchen, vaulted family room, and spacious primary suite on a property that includes a fenced yard and outbuilding.🗓️ Happenings & Hoopla
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For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
-Romans 8:38-39
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