Decorating Your Balcony for Springtime

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With spring around the corner, it's time to make your balcony as lovely Dallas! Potted flowers are always a sure bet when trying to brighten the area. They add a fantastic splash of color! But there are other balcony ideas to love: Wind chimes - pick up your chimes at any craft store and they are a beautiful addition, both to see and to hear. Be sure to … [Read more...]

Fun Things to do for Cinco de Mayo

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Cinco de Mayo is a colorful holiday of Mexican origin, but it's still widely celebrated in the U.S. Attending the parties and celebrations of the day can be one of the great things to do around Dallas in the spring. Perhaps the biggest way to celebrate is to attend the Annual Dallas "Cinco de Mayo." This festival has been a tradition for 23 years in … [Read more...]

How to Help Those Affected in West, Texas

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By now many of you have probably donated time and/or money to help those affected by the explosion in West, Texas, but for those of you that are looking for reputable resources, below you will find a list. Feel free to browse them: DFW Emergency Resources Waco Chapter of the American Red Cross American Red Cross Safe and Well Registration and Search … [Read more...]

Run Dallas: Fun Races Coming to Dallas

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Westside in the Village is an innovative and distinctive community. We offer our residents the opportunity to participate in fun and healthy events in our Dallas apartments. Our community enjoys exciting activities such as organized sports leagues and swimming pool entertainment. There are running events in Dallas you don't want to miss. The … [Read more...]

Food Truck Mania: Trucks That You Must Check Out

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When looking for restaurants around Dallas one cannot forget about the food trucks that roam the streets offering everything from simple finger foods to culinary delights. Let's check out some of the food trucks in Dallas that you must check out. 1. Empanada Armada - Featuring beef, chicken, ham and cheese, and spinach empanadas, Empanada Armadas' … [Read more...]

Life near Your Westside in The Village Apartments

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Even with the sunsets, life in restaurants in Dallas, Texas does not seem to end even with nightfall this spring. Fantastic activities are on row starting from photograph taking, to beer festivals. You will be able to release all the pressure in mind with all the festivity mood in the air. There are amazing views surrounding the deluxe apartments where one … [Read more...]

Safety and Security Tips for Apartment Living

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As a resident of the Westside in the Village apartment community, you will want to keep your apartment near downtown Dallas as safe and secure as possible. This will help you to be protected from intruders and various issues while you are at home and away. Take note of some of the best safety and security tips for apartment living. Remember to turn … [Read more...]

Where to Take Your Boss Out for Lunch in Dallas

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If you have recently gotten a new job near our Westside in the Village apartment community and have been assigned to plan a business lunch, there are plenty of options. There are a number of top restaurants around Dallas you may want to visit that you and your boss will both enjoy. Here are a few with the best cuisine. Sushi Zushi is an excellent … [Read more...]

Serious Steak for Serious Dates: Best Steakhouses in Dallas

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Does anything better represent a Texas date night better than a big, juicy steak?  If you are planning a night out with your honey,  check the restaurants around Dallas to find the place that serve the best steaks.  Start the night out right with a superior cut of beef.  Nothing says romance like a good meal, and a night out on the town. Here is a … [Read more...]

The Big Texas Beer Fest Right Here in Dallas

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Spring will officially be here in about a week and that means "festival season" will be here as well! All sorts of fests will be popping up all over Dallas every weekend, and you'll have to make the difficult decision of which ones to attend. I'm here to take some of that pressure off your shoulders--at least for the weekend of April 6. The Big Texas Beer … [Read more...]