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.
As housing affordability and attainability slip farther out of reach for American families, a contingent of building industry professionals took their concerns to Capitol Hill in mid-June. David Lehde, director of government affairs for Dallas Builders Association, led the group, which included Dallas Builders Association members who also participate in coinciding meetings at the National Association…
Dallas County boasts four of the most expensive active home listings in Texas this month, according to a new report issued by the Houston Association of Realtors. Topping the list is a $43 million mansion in University Park. Other Dallas-area abodes include a Northwest Hills stunner, a $17.6 million home in Kelsey Square, and a…
There’s a picturesque little spot a few blocks southwest of downtown McKinney that has been used for athletic fields for many years. But North Texas builder Jennifer Clarke Johnson set her eyes on it and is planning 20 homes that throwback to the area’s historical architecture. Johnson, founder and president of Olivia Clarke Homes, joined…
As festivities kick off around the metroplex this Fourth of July weekend, it’s also a good time to stop by an open house and see if sparks fly. This week’s picks in the suburbs are perfect for celebrating and entertaining guests on a holiday weekend. Which of our CandysDirt.com Open Houses of the Week will…
With the clock ticking on the U.S. Justice Department’s June 29 deadline, the Dallas City Council approved Monday a redistricting map that incorporated citizen feedback and specific requests to keep some neighborhoods intact. Not everyone was pleased, however, as one suggested modification was not approved and council members were not permitted to discuss the pending…
