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.
It’s been two years since the COVID-19 pandemic blindsided Americans, prompting us to self-quarantine, wear masks, and do the dreaded social distancing dance. Now that businesses have long-since reopened and the kids are back to school, the home is no longer just a place to crash after a hard day’s work. The grown-ups are there…
For decades, developers and municipal leaders have used the word “connectivity” to inspire a sense of community among residents. The LOOP Dallas, however, put its money where its mouth is, and made that concept a reality. Using the hashtag #ConnectingDallasWithDallas, the Circuit Trail Conservancy leveraged 39 existing miles of the best-known trails in Dallas and…
Six of the 10 most expensive active listings in the state of Texas are in — you guessed it — Big D. From a $24.5 million eight-bedroom on Surrey Circle to a $10 million castle in Roxbury Park, these homes are big, bold, and buyer-ready. The four homes not in the Dallas area include: 4002…
The only thing these houses have in common is they’re all in Dallas — but it’s become clear that no matter the price tag, neighborhood, or amenities, each dwelling is unique and just might be someone’s treasure. Take a look at these CandysDirt.com Open Houses of the Week and tell us which one you’re visiting:…
A final series of public meetings kicks off May 24 to allow the public a last chance to weigh in on Texas Department of Transportation’s Interstate-345 Feasibility Study. The study is guiding TxDOT officials as they develop a project to better move traffic around the 1.4-mile roadway on the east side of downtown Dallas adjacent…
