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Businesses encouraged by demolition of Cole Manor Motel in Dallas
By Shannon Miller at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local
· June 18, 2026
· 1 min read
For three years, Mario Lewis, owner of Gutta Gang Creative Studio, has tried to lower the volume of criminal activity outside his recording studio off Harry Hines in Dallas.
“It brought a lot of homeless people along the front of the building. Um, a lot of drugs, a lot of drug addicts,” Lewis ...
Key takeaway “It brought a lot of homeless people along the front of the building.
Why this matters in Frisco News
The demolition of the Cole Manor Motel in Dallas has significant implications for the broader Dallas-Fort Worth area, including neighboring cities like Frisco . As businesses in Frisco continue to grow and thrive, they are likely watching the developments in Dallas with interest, recognizing that a safer and more stable environment in one city can have a positive ripple effect on the entire region. The success of efforts to revitalize the Harry Hines area could serve as a model for other communities in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, including those in Collin and Denton counties, where Frisco is located. Furthermore, the impact of the motel's demolition on local businesses, such as Gutta Gang Creative Studio, demonstrates the importance of addressing crime and safety concerns in order to foster a healthy and vibrant business environment, a lesson that can be applied to Frisco's own economic development efforts.
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Category: business ·
Published: June 18, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? For three years, Mario Lewis, owner of Gutta Gang Creative Studio, has tried to lower the volume of criminal activity outside his recording studio off Harry Hines in Dallas.
“It brought a lot of homeless people along the front of the building. Um, a lot of drugs, a lot of drug addicts,” Lewis ...
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