It costs more to live in North Dallas than it does in Dallas or even in the state of Texas overall. However, the price is mainly composed of the excellent quality and service you receive in return. Income and living expenses are intimately connected. Thus these prices play a crucial role in establishing what kind of lifestyle you can afford. The lower the cost of living, the more desirable it is to live there unless other circumstances make a higher cost of living acceptable. North Dallas, a sprawling area that includes multiple cities and suburbs, it provides a diverse range of services to assist residents in coping with the higher cost of living. So, let's take a look at what you may expect if you decide to make a move to North Dallas.What Is “North Dallas”?North Dallas encompasses a ... 12/07/2021

NorthPark Center continues to celebrate its 50 year anniversary this weekend.  Saturday evening, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra (DSO) will perform a FREE concert in the CenterPark Garden.  Sixty musicians will delight the audience with a variety of music.  Young audience members will enjoy music from "Frozen," "Pirates of the Caribbean" and more.  The DSO will also play pieces from renown composers, Gershwin, Tchaikovsky, and Mozart. Dallas Black Dance Theatre and Cancer Blow's Ryan Anthony will also take the concert stage to entertain the audience. FREE Family Concert NorthPark Center Center Park Garden Saturday, October 17, 2015 7:00 PM 8687 N. Central Expressway Dallas, TX 75225 214-369-1234 Access to the CenterPark Garden 10/16/2015

What makes this neighborhood appealing to homeowners?Twelve Five Hundred Preston is a neighborhood of zero lot line homes in close-in North Dallas.  Tree lined streets, a community pool, and the tennis court make this neighborhood attractive to those looking for a single family home without the responsibility of maintaining their own pool or tennis court. The mandatory HOA maintains the inviting swimming pool, cabana and the tennis court. The neighborhood is ideally situated south of I-635 (LBJ), on the east side of Preston Road, between Forest Lane and Harvest Hill Lane,  with easy access to I-75 and the Dallas North Tollway.  Downtown Dallas is 12 miles south of Twelve Five Thousand Preston.What are homes like in this neighborhood?Homes in the Twelve Five Hundred Preston neighborhood ... 06/21/2015

Dallas Sanitation Services is sponsoring a class at Campbell Green Rec Center to teach homeowners about composting organic materials at home.  I love the title of the class, "Compost Happens!"  Did you know that it's been estimated that more than 30% of the waste taken to a landfill is organic in nature and could easily be composted? Learn how to turn organic waste into nutrient-rich humus to enrich your garden soil.  Composting materials  include kitchen scraps, coffee grounds, tea leaves, grass clippings, eggshells, newspapers, cuttings from flowers or shrubs and so much more.  Check out Composting 101: How to Create a Compost Pile.  Read the material on the site and you'll be ready to ask questions during the composting class! Compost HappensSaturday, May 16, 2016 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM... 04/22/2015

Stop by North Haven Gardens Sunday afternoon and pick up some tips on how to improve your lawn. The extreme dry summer heat and recent  record setting cold winter, have impacted many Dallas lawns.  The staff at North Haven Gardens will share information on fertilizers and other types of soil treatments to give your lawn a healthy start to the growing season.  Bring specific questions about your lawn.  Photos of areas of concern may also be helpful. During your visit pick up some beautiful flowering plants to add to your garden and Easter decorations! Lawn Rejuvenation Sunday, March 29, 2013 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM North Haven Gardens 7700 Northaven Road Dallas, Texas  75229 214-363-5316 FREE Admission   03/28/2015

The City of Dallas is making it convenient to dispose of some items that are hazardous to the environment on Saturday, March 14.  Batteries, motor oil, latex paint, and antifreeze, referred to as BOPA, can be dropped off Saturday morning at 5639 Forest Lane in North Dallas.  The location is on the north side of Forest Lane between Nuestra Drive and  Quincy Lane.  Collection will take place between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM. The Dallas County Home Chemical Collection Center, located at 11234 Plano Road is also available for Dallas County residents.  The expanded list of accepted items at the Collection Center is available on the Center's Website.  Remember to bring a utility bill to show that you are a resident of Dallas County.   BOPA Collection Batteries, Motor Oil, Latex Paint and Antifre... 03/13/2015

The Trains at NorthPark exhibit opens on November 22, 2014.  For many, this exhibit presented by Bank of Texas is a holiday tradition.  Adults and children are mesmerized by the intricate display of trains and miniature landscapes. Visitors embark on a colorful tour of the United States. The Trains wind their way through beautifully designed cityscapes and landscapes highlighting well known landmarks from across the country. The exhibit is approximately 4,000 square feet in size. Dallas is well represented with the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge, the Cotton Bowl, and last but not least, the State Fair of Texas. It's fun to see the faces of children and adults as they locate their favorite city or landmark.  The Trains at NorthPark benefits Ronald McDonald House, a home away from home for fa... 11/13/2014