Wallace Savage

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Peep-hole power

It's a scary world out there, but someone's gotta keep it under control. Jim Schutze uncovers the secret agony of the Dallas Citizens Council.

This Teardown Town

South Dallas' history is in danger of being demolished, so why are so few protecting it?

His honor

Former Dallas Mayor Wallace Savage brought a conscience to unprincipled politics

Knocking Down the Historic Demolition Ordinance That's Before the Council Today

​Five years ago a fierce battle was fought to stop the demolition of a house on my block in Dallas's first and oldest historic district (The Swiss Avenue Historic District). Blogista (and friend) Sharon Boyd called those of us who wanted to save the house "Preservation Nazis," which I guess is be ... More >>