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Businesses encouraged by demolition of Cole Manor Motel in Dallas
By Shannon Miller at NBC 5 DFW (KXAS) Local
· June 18, 2026
· 2 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 Um, a lot of drugs, a lot of drug addicts,” Lewis said.
Why this matters in Southlake News
The demolition of the Cole Manor Motel in Dallas has significant implications for neighboring communities like Southlake , where business owners and residents are keenly aware of the impact of crime and blight on local economies. As the city of Dallas takes steps to revitalize the Harry Hines area, Southlake's own economic development efforts may benefit from the ripple effects of improved public safety and reduced crime. The success of local businesses like Gutta Gang Creative Studio, which is now hosting a Juneteenth Community Festival, demonstrates the potential for community-led initiatives to thrive in areas previously plagued by crime. Southlake's own business owners may take note of the strategies employed by Dallas officials, including code compliance cases and criminal nuisance lawsuits, as a model for addressing similar issues in their own community. As the demolition of the Cole Manor Motel nears completion, Southlake residents and business owners will be watching to see how the revitalization of the Harry Hines area can inform their own efforts to create a safer and more prosperous community.
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Category: business ·
Published: June 18, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 DFW (KXAS) Local ·
Reading time: 2 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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