Once a proud testament to a celebrated Dallas architect’s vision, this motel on Harry Hines Boulevard has now been labeled an “infamous criminal hub.” In a personal commentary, Robert Wilonsky reflects on accusations of “fake news” and the complex situation surrounding the property’s decline.

Days before this commentary was set to publish, an email arrived confirming Charlie Brown was still out there in northwest Dallas. His story, rooted in tunnels and fields, sheds light on the city’s lesser-seen realities.