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Breaking Deep Ellum small businesses face another rent spike
BUSINESS
Deep Ellum rent spike

Deep Ellum Small Businesses Face Another Rent Spike

Artists and shop owners who built the vibe now wonder if they can afford to stay.

Local business challenges

North Texas Small Business Owners Struggle with Rising Costs and Slow Recovery

From Oak Cliff to Garland, local entrepreneurs share the real impact of inflation and development pressures.

Dallas Chronicle Studios
South Dallas Voices documentary
Documentary • In Production

“We Built This Block” — South Dallas Preparing for the World Cup Spotlight

A ground-level look at residents writing their own future instead of waiting for outsiders.

Coming Summer 2026

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