April Towery

April Towery is former News Development Director for CandysDirt.com and covers Dallas City Hall. She studied journalism at Texas A&M University and has been an award-winning reporter and editor for more than 25 years.

Everything You Need to Know About The May 6 Dallas City Council Election

By April Towery / January 3, 2023 /

Now that the most wonderful time of the year has come and gone, buckle up for election season and a full slate of Dallas City Council seats up for grabs.  Election Day is May 6.  City council members serve two-year terms, and elections are held on odd-numbered years. There are no staggered terms, so all…

All Eyes on The $27 Billion Surplus in 2023 Texas Legislative Session, Plus 5 Bills to Watch

By April Towery / January 2, 2023 /

Going into the 2023 Texas Legislative session, the state’s $27 billion budget surplus has a lot of tongues wagging. However, it’s too soon to tell what kind of impact, if any, those extra funds will have on real estate-related issues such as property taxes and housing affordability.  Both issues remained at the forefront of our…

New Year’s Resolutions: Wake Up Early, Exercise More, And Buy a $15 Million House

By April Towery / December 29, 2022 /

If buying a $15 million house is on your list of New Year’s resolutions, we can help. There are a few stunners on the market in the Dallas area featuring massive square footage brand new construction, and tons of amenities. Two of them have nine bathrooms.  As you deck the halls this holiday season and…

8 Dallas-Area Homes Are Among The Most Expensive Listings in Texas 

By April Towery / December 28, 2022 /

Dallas dominates the most expensive single-family home listings in Texas for December.  Eight D-FW dwellings are on this month’s list, released Wednesday by the Houston Association of Realtors.  The local homes include:  The No. 1 most expensive listing in Texas is a $35 million castle in Austin. Coming in at No. 6 is a $13.9…

CandysDirt.com Picks Top Newsmakers of 2022

By April Towery / December 27, 2022 /

We can all agree that 2022 was jam-packed with real estate news. We saw big wins for neighborhoods, elected officials who spoke their minds, and influencers who showed up and showed out.  With some of these folks, there are too many stories to capture in one post. They are, after all, newsmakers. And one thing…