Midlife Crisis Capital

Totally scientific study crowns Dallas men kings of the midlife crisis

Looking to trade in your minivan (or wife, or receding hairline)?

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Men of Dallas-Fort Worth, we've seen your Internet search history, and we're concerned. Estately has seen it too, and based on that info, the real estate website has determined that more men in DFW are in the throes of a stereotypical midlife crisis than any other large metropolitan area in the nation.

"Whether it's ditching a spouse to chase younger women, trading in the minivan for a convertible or motorcycle, or spending the kids' college fund on some new hair plugs, a midlife crisis can cause men to do some strange things," Estately says.

The site used data from other websites — Google Trends, Yellow Pages, Craigslist, Cars.com, and Facebook — to analyze and rank 25 metro areas based on stereotypical midlife crisis criteria.

And guess what? DFW ranks first for the ratio of divorce lawyers to marriage counselors, third in men seeking younger women, and fourth in hair loss research. We're not as concerned with vehicles, as we rank No. 9 for motorcycle purchases and No. 22 for new convertible car sales.

But average it all out, and DFW is No. 1. This, combined with the fact that men here Google "low testosterone" more than anywhere else, and Estately awards us the title of "Midlife Crisis Capital of the United States."

"When it comes to masking hair loss and seeking the company of younger women, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has plenty of company in the Dallas-Fort Worth area," quips Estately.

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Homeless News

Downtown Dallas homeless service Stewpot lands bigger better space

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It's official: The Stewpot, a community program that serves the homeless, has a new home. According to a release, First Presbyterian Church of Dallas — the organization that oversees the Stewpot — has acquired the CitySquare Community Center building at 1610 S. Malcolm X Blvd. where the StewPot will soon reside.

“This new facility will allow us to better deliver our programs and continue to support the 12,000 people served annually by CitySquare’s Neighbor Resource Center and Food Pantry programs,” said Brenda Snitzer, executive director of The Stewpot.

The Stewpot is a community ministry of First Presbyterian Church of Dallas. Established in 1975, it began with a concerned group of church members who started preparing lunch for the congregation's homeless and hungry neighbors.

It serves those experiencing homelessness and poverty. Its programs have tripled in size in recent years, and the ministry has outgrown its current space at 1835 Young St. across from the church.

When CitySquare announced earlier this year that it would cease operations and sell its property by the end of the year, First Presbyterian leaped in to make a bid on the space. Members voted on Sunday, December 8 to approve the acquisition. The closing is scheduled for Friday, December 13. The Stewpot will begin moving into the new space later this month.

As a part of the acquisition, The Stewpot will continue two of CitySquare’s core programs: its Food Pantry and its Neighbor Resource Center, which helps people with housing options, SNAP, WIC, healthcare, financial assistance, and mental health services.

The property is a mile from The Stewpot’s current facility on Young Street, across the street from the church. With this acquisition, The Stewpot will move its operations and offices, while continuing to serve more than 1,000 meals daily at The Bridge downtown.

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