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.
From a million-dollar stunner in Ellis County to a three-bedroom in the $300,000s in Mesquite, we’ve found three dwellings with open houses April 2 that are worth a closer look. Planning to hit the road to find your dream home? Don’t miss these CandysDirt.com Open Houses of the Week! The Best Of Both Worlds The…
Prosper residents are gathering this week to discuss their position on the proposed U.S. 380 bypass expansion. A “Protect Prosper” rally is set for 7 p.m. Thursday, March 31, at Cockrell Elementary School. The scope of the project includes a stretch of the highway from Coit Road to F.M. 1827. Texas Department of Transportation posted…
Sit down with Katie Youngblood for a few minutes and there will be no question about her passion in life. It’s land. “I started my homebuilding career in finance at Gehan Homes and in my first few months, I sat in on a land meeting where new opportunities are brought to a committee for review,”…
If you’re in the market for a splurge, we’ve found three homes in the area that cost a pretty penny but have a lot to offer. From a three-bedroom in Kessler Ranch to a $2.2 million custom-made mansion, we’ve got a spot that’s just right for you. Here’s a look inside. Gated And Guarded The…
In the wake of a pandemic, a costly 2021 winter storm, and a war in Ukraine, state and local officials say growth remains strong in Texas, but they’re concerned about the supply chain and potential construction setbacks. “If we can’t build homes, then the growth is going to stop,” said State Rep. Jeff Leach, R-Plano,…
